Road 547, 164 and 164Q Road Reconditioning Cibola

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a contract map illustrating the locality and specific work sites for an opportunity within the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF&NGs) in the Southwestern Region. It serves to visually define the geographic area of the contract.

• Map Area: Depicts the region including towns such as Gallup, Thoreau, Grants, and Ramah.
• Work Sites: Marked locations indicating specific areas of operation.
• Routes: Delineates roads, including Interstate 40 (I-40), State Highways (e.g., NM-53, NM-568), and other public roads.
• Legend: Provides a key for understanding map symbols, including work sites, routes, and roads.
• Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 13N.
• Date: August 8, 2025.

This map is crucial for potential bidders to understand the physical location and scope of the contract work. It helps in assessing logistical requirements, travel, and the specific areas where services will be performed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial construction services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The project involves reconditioning and repairing approximately 18.31 miles of National Forest System Roads (547, 164, and 164Q) within the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, Mount Taylor Ranger District. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237310.

• Reconditioning and repair of National Forest System Roads.

• Specific details of the work are provided in Attachment 1 (Schedule of Items) and Attachment 2 (Statement of Work).

• A bid guarantee is required. For quotes over $150,000, a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond are also required, due within 10 calendar days after award.

• Davis Bacon wages apply.

• The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.

• The estimated start date for work is May 01, 2026, depending on the award date.

• The performance period is 180 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed.

• Completion of the entire work is expected no later than October 30, 2026, if all options are exercised.

• All questions must be emailed to PPS.proposals@usda.gov by April 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MST, with the subject line: "127EAX26Q0025 Road 547, 164 and 164Q Road Reconditioning Cibola".

• Quotations are due by April 30, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MST, via email to PPS.proposals@usda.gov, with the same subject line.

• Quotes must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the quote receipt date.

• Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror.

• Evaluation factors include: Past Performance, Technical Experience, Technical and Project Management Approach, and Price.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The small business size standard is $45 million.

• Numerous attachments provide detailed specifications, maps, site information, and contract clauses.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all line items.

• Site visit is not scheduled; quoters are urged to inspect the site.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To recondition and repair approximately 18.31 miles of National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 547, 164, and 164Q within the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, Mount Taylor Ranger District. This work is essential for preparing these roads for upcoming forest thinning and fuels reduction projects.

• Road Reconditioning: Grading of aggregate and native road surfaces, cleaning and repairing ditch lines and lead-out ditches, and cleaning culvert inlets and outlets.

• Culvert Replacement: Removal of existing damaged metal culvert pipes and installation of new metal culvert pipes, including proper compaction and cover as specified.

• Base Work: Includes tasks such as grading, cleaning cattleguards, and specific culvert replacements at designated mile points for NFSR 547, 164, and 164Q.

• Option 1 (NFSR 547): Placement of aggregate road surface course for stabilization and placement of aggregate subbase for shoulder stabilization and culvert top cover.

• Option 2 (NFSR 164): Placement of aggregate subbase for shoulder stabilization and culvert top cover.

• Option 3 (NFSR 164Q): Placement of aggregate road surface course for resurfacing.

• All tasks are to be performed to FP-24 standards, unless modified by Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

• Specific sections from FP-14 (e.g., 209.09 for culvert backfill, 301 for untreated aggregate courses, 303 for road reconditioning, 602 for culverts and drains) are referenced.

• Location: Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, Mount Taylor Ranger District, Zuni Canyon.

• Specific work areas are detailed by mile points along NFSR 547, 164, and 164Q.

• Deliverables: Proposed Project Plan, specification sheets for hardware, sieve results for aggregate, delivery tickets for aggregate, and weekly status reports.

• Staging Area: Contractor may request staging areas with at least 10 business days' notice for archeological clearance.

• Security: Contractor is responsible for their equipment; Forest Service does not assume responsibility for damage or theft.

• Compliance: Adherence to the attached Fire Plan is required.

• Government Furnished: None specified.

• Directions to the site from Albuquerque are provided.

• Contractor's Key Personnel include a Contractor's Representative and On-site Foreman.

• Attachments include Schedule of Items, Work site and Location maps, Fire Plan, and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS FP-14", serves as a comprehensive set of specifications for construction projects administered by the Federal Highway Administration. It outlines the general requirements, project requirements, and material specifications for various construction activities.

• Divisions: The specifications are divided into 10 divisions, covering general requirements (Division 100), project requirements (Division 150), specific work items (Divisions 200-600), and materials (Division 700).
• Units of Measure: The specifications use both U.S. Customary and Metric units of measure, with metric units provided in parentheses.
• Governing Regulations: Construction contracts are also governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR).
• Definitions: A comprehensive list of terms and their definitions relevant to the contract is provided.
• Conversion Factors: Metric to U.S. Customary conversion factors are included for various units of measure.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the technical and contractual requirements for any construction project undertaken by the Federal Highway Administration. It details the standards for materials, workmanship, measurement, and payment, ensuring a consistent and high-quality outcome for federal highway projects. Bidders must thoroughly review these specifications to accurately estimate costs, understand compliance obligations, and prepare competitive and compliant proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision (NM20260033) issued by the Department of Labor, establishing prevailing wage rates for highway construction projects in New Mexico. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor standards.

• General Decision Number: NM20260033
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• State: New Mexico
• Construction Type: Highway (excluding tunnels, major bridges, etc.)
• Counties Covered: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia.
• Wage Rates: Lists specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various classifications including Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer, Power Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, and Welders.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations.
• Appeals Process: Details the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must review these prevailing wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals on federal or federally-assisted highway construction projects within the specified counties and construction types. Compliance with these rates is a mandatory requirement for covered contracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a contract map for work sites within the Cibola National Forest & Grasslands, Southwestern Region. It provides visual information regarding the location of work sites and the road network relevant to the contract.

• Work Site Locations: Marked on the map, indicating areas of operation.
• Road Network: Differentiates between Task Roads, roads open to all vehicles yearlong, roads open to highway legal vehicles only yearlong, and roads with special designations.
• Legend: Includes symbols and line types to interpret map features.
• Geographic Context: Shows major roads (US-66, I-40), towns (Church Rock, Fort Wingate, Coolidge), and geographical features (canyons, ridges).
• Coordinate System Information: Details the NAD 1983 UTM Zone 13N projection and North American 1983 datum.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical locations where contract work will be performed and the accessibility of these sites via the road network. It helps in assessing logistical requirements, travel times, and potential challenges related to site access.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Emergency and Fire Plan" required for contractors operating during fire season. It details compliance with State and Federal Fire Laws, contractor responsibilities in preventing and extinguishing fires, and guidelines for tools and equipment.

• Compliance: Contractor must comply with State and Federal Fire Laws.
• Prevention: Contractor is responsible for preventing fires caused by their actions and must immediately extinguish any fires that can be safely handled.
• Liability: Contractor may be held liable for damages and costs incurred by the Government for fires set or caused by the Contractor.
• Tool & Equipment Guidelines: Specifies requirements for spark arresters, mufflers, and hand tools (shovels, axes, Pulaskis, McLeod tools, chain saws) and fire extinguishers. Minimum sizes and lengths are provided.
• Fire Preparedness: Includes guidelines on smoking, storage and parking areas, welding, oil disposal, reporting fires, and communication systems.
• Emergency Fire Precautions Schedule: Details "Staged" restriction levels (No Restrictions, Stage I, II, III, IV, Red Flag Warning) and corresponding Industrial Fire Precaution Plan levels (A, B, C, D).
• Industrial Fire Precaution Plan Descriptions: Outlines specific operational restrictions for each stage (A-D), including shutdown times for various equipment and activities.
• Contact Information: Provides a list of Forest Service contacts for fire or other emergencies, including various stations, FMOs, rangers, and dispatch, as well as contractor key personnel.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the safety and operational requirements related to fire prevention and response. It outlines mandatory equipment, procedures, and potential operational restrictions that will impact project execution during fire season. Bidders must ensure their proposed operations and equipment comply with these stringent fire safety regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "A6 Attachment 7 Directions.pdf", appears to be a map or directions related to the opportunity. It visually depicts a route along U.S. Route 66, passing by landmarks such as Sixmile Canyon, Whispering Cedars Fire Department, Flying J Travel Center, and Boss Truck Shop. The blue line indicates a specific path or area of interest.

• Visual representation of a geographical area.
• Route highlighted along U.S. Route 66.
• Identification of specific locations and roads (e.g., 6 Mile Canyon Rd, Giant Crossing).

This attachment likely provides crucial logistical information, such as the location of work, delivery points, or access routes relevant to the opportunity. Bidders should review this map to understand the geographical context and any associated travel or access requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a detailed Schedule of Items for roadwork and reconditioning projects on the Cibola National Forest, specifically for Magdalena Ranger District (NFSR 10) and Roads 547, 164, and 164Q. It outlines the supplies and services required, including estimated quantities, units, unit prices, and total amounts for various tasks.

Sheet 1: NFSR 10 Magdalena Ranger District

• Clearing and Grubbing: Brushing and clearing obstructions on the road bed (80 hours).
• Road Work and Erosion Control: Dozer/Blade work (12 hours).
• Culvert Installation: Installation of a 60" diameter, 35' long CMP Culvert (1 each).
• Aggregate: Furnishing, loading, hauling, and placing Class F Aggregate (280 tons) and Class XX Aggregate (72 tons).
• Rock: Furnishing, loading, hauling, and placing Class B Rip Rap (196 tons).
• Mobilization: For Option #1 items (1 All).
• Total Estimated Amount: $103,631.60

Sheet 2: Cibola National Forest Road 547, 164, 164Q Road Reconditioning

• Base Scope: Road Reconditioning (18.31 MILE), Culvert Replacements (129 LF), Mobilization and Bonding (1 LUMP).
• Option 1 (NFSR 547): Aggregate Surface Course and Shoulder Stabilization, including Gradation A (60 TON) and Gradation C (660 TON) Aggregate, plus Mobilization and Bonding.
• Option 2 (NFSR 164): Shoulder Stabilization and Culvert Top Cover, including Gradation A (60 TON) Aggregate, plus Mobilization and Bonding.
• Option 3 (NFSR 164Q): Road Surface Course, including Gradation C (920 TON) Aggregate, plus Mobilization and Bonding.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific materials, quantities, and estimated costs associated with road maintenance and construction tasks. It details the scope of work for both base requirements and potential options, enabling vendors to prepare accurate pricing and assess their capability to perform the required services.