Road Maintenance - Aggregate for the Homochitto RD, MS
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 USDA Forest Service, Homochitto Ranger District, is seeking proposals for Road Maintenance services for their FY26 program in Meadville, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Priced Contract. The selection will be based on Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable. Proposals are due June 9, 2026, at 0900 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, licenses, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals for road maintenance. Services include blading aggregate surfaced and non-surfaced roads, spot surface repair (aggregate and crushed aggregate), rip rap rock, and mowing. A spreadsheet of potential maintenance items for various roads is referenced, with the understanding that not all items may be requested, and quantities are negotiable via contract modifications. The geographic scope is detailed in Exhibit 1, a map of the Homochitto Road System.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced Contract (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% Small Business)
- NAICS Code: 488490 (Size Standard: $18 Million)
- Period of Performance (Base Year): June 1, 2026, through March 27, 2027
- Place of Performance: Homochitto Ranger District, 1200 Hwy 184E, Meadville, Ms 39653
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 9, 2026, at 0900 AM Eastern Time
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable
- Key Submission Requirements:
- Identify proposed Order-Level Materials (OLMs) separately from MAS-contract items and labor categories, including detailed pricing support.
- Complete the Past Performance Experience Questionnaire (Attachment C04_03) detailing relevant projects and current commitments.
- Adhere to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions).
Special Requirements
- Quality Control: Contractor must have a quality control program, submitted 5 days prior to contract start.
- Reporting: Provide job-related data within 3 business days of request.
- Work Hours: Normal work hours are 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, Monday through Saturday (National Holidays observed).
- Safety: Strict safety requirements, including signs on high-traveled roads and equipment guards.
- Seamless Service: Prompt replacement personnel if work cannot be completed.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jasin Wesberry (jasin.wesberry@usda.gov, 601-502-6120)
- Secondary: Richard Kandrach (richard.kandrach@usda.gov, 928-913-9283)