Solicitation is Restricted to the Current Region 5 Zone 2 FERM BPA Holders

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Placerville District Storm Damage Road Repairs" in Eldorado National Forest, Eldorado County, CA. The project involves furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and supplies to complete road repairs associated with the 2023 Storms. The estimated period of performance is from May 14, 2026, to November 9, 2027.

The scope of work includes:

• Clearing and grubbing vegetation.

• Constructing drainage features (rolling dips, armored dips, rock fords, armored ditch).

• Embankment construction and armoring of fill slopes.

• Roadway reconditioning, including cleaning ditches, culvert cleaning, and shaping.

• Placing aggregate base and full depth reclamation.

• Chip seal overlay.

• Installation of culverts of various sizes, lengths, and shapes.

• Delivering, placing, and compacting aggregate on existing roadbed.

• Ensuring off-road equipment is free of soil, seeds, and debris that could contain noxious weeds.

• Compliance with the latest version of MUTCD for temporary traffic control and construction signs.

• Removal of fallen trees across roads is considered incidental.

• The estimated period of performance is May 14, 2026 - November 9, 2027.

• The solicitation is restricted to Region 5 FERM BPA Holders.

• Offers must be emailed to CHAD.BULLOCK@USDA.GOV; JAMES.KAMINSKI@USDA.GOV; 10_OFFE.gjblq9joeicdr7g0@u.box.com by May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

• Quotes must follow a specific naming convention: 26Q4109-R5FERM-VendorName-Quote and 26Q4109-R5FERM-VendorName-Technical.

• A Bid Bond is acceptable for proposals valued at $150,000 and greater.

• Payment bonds are required for anything over $35,000.

• The government requires performance and payment bonds for construction projects over $35,000.

• The offeror must complete the "Offer" section on page 2.

• Offers must be submitted by 10:00 AM local time on 05/11/2026.

• Solicitation is restricted to Region 5 FERM BPA Holders.

• The document includes detailed specifications for various construction activities, including excavation, embankment, aggregate courses, chip seal, and culvert installation.

• It also outlines fire prevention and suppression requirements, including Project Activity Levels (PAL) and necessary equipment.

• Wage determinations for various trades are included.

• The project is located within the Placerville Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest, California.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains "Base Estimate of Quantities / General Notes" and detailed maps for the "Placerville District Storm Damage Road Repairs" project. It outlines specific work items, estimated quantities, units, affected Forest Service roads, and general contractual notes. The maps visually detail road reconstruction plans and activities.

• Work Items & Quantities: Includes tasks like Mobilization, Clearing and Grubbing, Drainage Excavation, Aggregate Base, Roadway Reconditioning, Culvert Replacement, and Pothole Patching with estimated quantities (Miles, Lump Sum, Cubic Yard, Ton, Each, Square Yard, Linear Foot).
• Affected Roads: Specifies Forest Service roads (e.g., 10N55, 10N57, 11N10, 11N16, 11N18, 11N19, 11N30, 11N38, 11N99, 11NY29, 11N23, 11NY30) and project road lengths.
• Reconstruction Activities: Details include roadway reconditioning, clearing and grubbing, full-depth reclamation, chip sealing, aggregate base placement, embankment construction, riprap installation, armored dips, rock fords, and culvert (CMP) replacement with specified dimensions and quantities.
• General Notes: Covers standard specifications, sensitive areas, rock source, water drafting, construction tolerances, and disposal methods.
• Maps: Base maps illustrate specific road segments, repair locations, milepost markers, topographical information (contour lines), and legends for road types and activities.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the project's scope, location, and required materials. It provides a detailed breakdown of work items, quantities, and specific locations for storm damage road repairs. The maps offer visual context, and the general notes highlight key compliance and logistical requirements. This information is essential for accurate cost estimation, resource planning, and proposal preparation.