Payette NF Disaster Relief Fence Reconstruction
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Forest Service, Payette National Forest, is soliciting proposals for the Payette NF Disaster Relief Fence Reconstruction project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves reconstructing approximately 59,183 feet (11.2 miles) of range fence on the Boise National Forest that was destroyed by the 2024 Lava Fire. The project aims to restore livestock management and prevent unauthorized use. Offers are due by March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
Contractor responsibilities include providing all materials, tools, equipment, and labor for the reconstruction of three specific fence sections:
- Mill Creek Summit Boundary Fence: 23,545 feet
- Thirdfork Boundary Fence: 17,181 feet
- Payette – Ola C Boundary Fence: 18,457 feet
Work will be conducted in remote sections of the Boise National Forest with limited road access. Key specifications include three-wire construction (two barbed, one smooth) using treated wood and t-posts, incorporating existing cattle guards, and specific bracing and gate requirements. Environmental considerations are critical, requiring total avoidance of threatened/endangered vegetation (e.g., White Bark Pine), no cutting of live trees, and a 20-foot buffer for all work. Discovery of cultural/heritage resources requires immediate work stoppage.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027
- Delivery Location: Boise National Forest, ID
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 238990, $19.0 Million size standard)
- Wage Determination: General Decision Number ID20260110 for heavy construction in Gem County, Idaho, applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: March 2, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain Time
- Questions Due: March 2, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain Time, via email to derrick.dodson@usda.gov
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), assessing price reasonableness, technical acceptability, and past performance.
- Bid Guarantee: 20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less, is required.
Additional Notes
Multiple maps (PayetteFence_DisasterRelief Map, PayetteFence_DisasterRelief_PayetteOlaC Map, PayetteFence_DisasterRelief_ThirdFork Map, PayetteFence_DisasterRelief_MillCr Map) are provided to delineate project areas and geographical context. The project is part of the broader Lava Restoration Project following the 2024 Lava Fire, as detailed in the Lava Post Fire EA.