Solicitation is restricted to R5 FERM BPA
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has issued a solicitation for the AR Nelder Grove Road Repairs project within the Sierra National Forest, Madera County, CA. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is strictly restricted to holders of the Region 5 FERM Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Proposals are due by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repairs to approximately 130 miles of National Forest Roads to improve drainage and runoff paths. Key tasks include:
- Road grading (in-slope, out-slope, and crowned).
- Re-establishing drainage functions and installing sediment control devices.
- Replacing culverts and existing gates.
- Reconstructing drivable rolling dips using base rock.
- Furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and quality control.
- Ensuring all equipment is washed and free of organic debris before site entry to prevent invasive species spread.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Construction (likely Fixed-Price).
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Performance Period: Approximately 120 days, estimated from March 9, 2026, to July 13, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (Restricted to R5 FERM BPA holders).
- Response Due: March 4, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a best-value determination considering three primary factors:
- Technical Capability
- Relevant Past Performance
- Price
Additional Notes
Offerors must follow specific naming conventions for email submissions: "26Q4034-R5FERM-VendorName-Quote" and "26Q4034-R5FERM-VendorName-Technical." Bid bonds are required for proposals valued at $150,000 or greater, and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $35,000. Camping on Forest Service land is prohibited for the duration of the contract.