Sunbeam Dam Stairs

Amendment / Modification

• The offer due date has been extended from March 6th, 2026 to March 20th, 2026, at 1600 MST.

• This extension is to allow additional time for proposal submission.

• There are no other changes to the solicitation.

• The offer due date specified in the original solicitation.

• The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to March 20th, 2026, at 1600 MST.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision Number" wage determination for "Heavy Construction" in Custer County, Idaho. It specifies the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act and related acts. This is a mandatory attachment for solicitations involving heavy construction in the specified geographic area.

• General Decision Number: ID20260047, effective 01/02/2026.
• Construction Type: Heavy Construction (including water and sewer lines, treatment plants, industrial sites, etc.).
• Geographic Area: Custer County, Idaho, and several other listed counties.
• Classifications and Rates: Lists specific trades (e.g., Carpenter, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Laborer) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Zone Pay: Details additional pay based on project distance from specified U.S. Post Offices.
• Executive Order 13706: Mandates paid sick leave for federal contractors.
• Executive Order 13658: Establishes a minimum wage for federal contractors.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must review these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document also informs bidders about mandatory paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for the removal and replacement of timber stairs at the Sunbeam Dam Interpretive Site within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Sawtooth National Forest, Custer County, Idaho. The government intends to make one award.

• Removal and disposal of existing timber stair components.

• Construction and installation of replacement timber stair components.

• Work must be in accordance with contract specifications and drawings.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: July 7, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

• Contract Duration: 100 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Questions Due: February 27, 2026, by 1600 MST.

• Quotations Due: March 6, 2026, by 1600 MST.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov. Do not mail proposals.

• Evaluation Approach: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Price (fair and reasonable), Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns (Total Small Business Set-Aside).

• NAICS Code: 238990

• Small Business Size Standard: $19.0M

• No pre-proposal site visit is scheduled; the site is open to the public.

• Offerors must include a signed SF-18/SF-1449, a completed Schedule of Items with pricing, and a completed Experience Questionnaire.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

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

This document outlines the scope of work for the replacement of a large set of timber stairs at the Sunbeam Dam Interpretive Site in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

• Surveying and staking the project area.

• Removal of existing timber stairs.

• Pouring concrete landings and piers.

• Constructing new timber stairs with handrails.

• Placing crushed aggregate to support new stairs and for landing connection to the existing trail.

• Site restoration following the completion of new stair construction.

• An erosion control and stream protection plan must be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to construction. This plan must address all disturbed areas to minimize sediment transport into adjacent waterways.

• All construction equipment must be pressure-washed before entering National Forest System lands to prevent the transport of noxious weeds.

• Project Location: Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Sawtooth National Forest, Custer County, Idaho.

• Start Date: July 6th, 2026

• Contract Time: 100 Calendar Days (Base Bid)

• The stair section will be closed to the public during construction, but the interpretive site and restroom will remain open.

• Temporary site closure for up to 8 hours may occur when large equipment is present, with a minimum of 48-hour advance warning to the CO.

• A Forest Service archeological monitor must be present for ground-disturbing activities over the lower 20' of new stair and aggregate tread construction (monitor required for a maximum of 1 day, with 14 days' notice).

• Refueling and servicing of equipment must occur more than 300 feet from ordinary high-water marks of adjacent streams.

• Work occurring after August 15th requires confirmation from the CO and input from the Sawtooth NRA fish biologist to ensure no adverse impact on spawning Chinook Salmon.

• Utilities are not available at the site; toilet facilities are available.

• Traffic control and construction signing must conform to MUTCD and be approved.

• Work camps, staging, and storage areas require CO approval; overnight camping is not allowed on site.

• The Contractor acknowledges responsibility for understanding site conditions and costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed construction drawings and specifications for the GAOA Sawtooth NRA Sunbeam Dam Stair Replacement project. It outlines the design, materials, and methods required for the replacement of existing timber stairs with a new treated timber stair system, including concrete landings, piers, and steel handrails.

• Project Location: Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County, Idaho.
• Scope: Removal of existing stairs, construction of new treated timber stairs with steel handrails, concrete piers, and landings.
• Materials: Treated timber (Douglas Fir), weathering steel for handrails, reinforced concrete.
• Specifications: Details on lumber treatment (UC4B), concrete mix (3000 psi), welding procedures (AWS D1.5), and hardware.
• Drawings: Includes cover sheet, project description, lumber notes, specifications, plan view, profile view, concrete landing details, timber landing details, railing end details, section views, and staking notes.
• Dimensions: Specific rise and run requirements for stairs (7" max rise, 11" min run), railing height (42" to top of rail at landing), and pier spacing (5' max).

This document is critical for potential bidders to understand the full scope of work, material requirements, construction methods, and design specifications. It provides the detailed technical information necessary to prepare an accurate bid and to assess the feasibility of undertaking the project. Bidders must review all drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with the project requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "J.2 Schedule of Items.xlsx", is a pricing sheet detailing the cost breakdown for the Sawtooth NRA Sunbeam Dam Stair Replacement project. Bidders are required to prepare their own cost proposals based on this schedule, which will be compared against the engineer's estimate.

• Project Title: Sawtooth NRA Sunbeam Dam Stair Replacement
• Location: Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth NRA, Custer County
• Task Order Time: 100 Days
• Task Order Performance Period: July 7, 2026 - October 15, 2026
• Pre-Priced Schedule of Items: Includes line items for Construction Staking, Mobilization, Stair Removal, Concrete Landing & Piers, and Stair Construction.
• Pricing: All line items are currently listed with a total cost of $0.0, indicating that bidders must input their own pricing.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific tasks and the expected performance period for the project. Bidders must use this schedule to develop their comprehensive cost proposals. The "BASE BID" section details the individual components of the work for which pricing is required. The "Task Order Total Cost" field will be populated by the bidder's proposed total cost.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Experience Questionnaire required for potential bidders on Solicitation No. 1240LT26Q0006 for the Sunbeam Dam Stairs project in the Sawtooth National Forest. It is designed to gather information about the contractor's experience, capabilities, and resources relevant to the solicitation.

• Contractor Information: Name, address, and telephone number.
• Business Type: Selection of business structure (Company, Corporation, Co-partnership, Individual, Non-profit Organization).
• Experience Duration: Years of experience in the relevant line of work.
• Past Projects: Details of projects completed within the last three years, including contract amount, type of project, date completed, and contact information for the owner/client.
• Current Commitments: List of concurrent contractual commitments.
• Past Performance: Questions regarding failure to complete work, use of performance bonds, and site visits.
• Resources: Information on available employees and equipment, and estimated progress rates.
• Key Personnel Experience: Details on the experience of principal individuals who will be involved in the contract.
• Remarks: A section for additional information to support the bidder's capability.
• Certification: A statement by the certifying official attesting to the accuracy of the information provided.

Bidders must complete this questionnaire accurately and thoroughly. The information provided will be used by the government to evaluate the bidder's experience and capability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may impact the evaluation of the proposal.