Road Maintenance Service for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Overview
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Road Maintenance Services on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Joseph, OR. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires roadway surface, drainage system, and vegetation maintenance across an estimated 49.5 miles of road. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and transportation for comprehensive road maintenance services. Key tasks include:
- Roadway Surface Maintenance (811): Smoothing, shaping, and compacting native or aggregate surfaced roads, including traveled ways, shoulders, turnouts, and intersections, across an estimated 10.4 miles.
- Roadway Drainage System Maintenance (834): Cleaning and reconditioning culverts, ditches, inlet/outlet channels, and catch basins on an estimated 35.2 miles of road (including 5 option miles).
- Roadway Vegetation Maintenance (842): Removing vegetation from the road prism that obstructs traffic, signs, or drainage, on an estimated 3.9 miles. Work must adhere to a 95% Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) for all tasks, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: April 15, 2026 – November 30, 2026
- Option Period: June 15, 2026 – November 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000)
- Product Service Code (PSC): Z1LB – Maintenance Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways
- Place of Performance: Wallowa Mountains Ranger District, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Joseph, OR.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Bidders must submit a Contractor Work Plan (including Traffic Control, Safety, and Fire Plans), a Contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP), and a Contractor Property Plan within 14 days of award. Key personnel, including a Contract Manager and alternate, must be identified and available. The solicitation includes a Wage Determination for specific Oregon counties, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act, which must be factored into pricing. Specific dump site locations for excavated material are also provided. Fire protection and suppression requirements are mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: February 24, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to thomas.hammerle@usda.gov.
- Offer Structure: Two separate volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal) and Volume II (Price Proposal).
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated comparatively based on price, past performance (similar projects in the last three years), and technical capability (including Project Lead resume). The government will select the offer representing the best benefit.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active entity registration in SAM.gov. Multiple awards may be made.
Site Survey & Contacts
Interested parties may survey work sites by appointment between February 6-19, 2026. Contact Mr. Brandon Barnett at 541-426-5668 or brandon.barnett@usda.gov to schedule. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Thomas Hammerle, at thomas.hammerle@usda.gov.