This Solicitation is Restricted to the Region 5 FERM BPA Holders
SOL #: 12363N26Q4055Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH
Washington, DC, 202501138, United States
Place of Performance
Clovis, CA
NAICS
Highway (237310)
PSC
Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways (Y1LB)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
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 is soliciting proposals for AR Clover Meadow Road Repairs in the Sierra National Forest, Madera County, California. This opportunity is restricted to Region 5 FERM BPA Holders and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves extensive road repairs following an atmospheric river event. Proposals are due March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
This project entails repairing approximately 102 miles of National Forest Roads. Key tasks include:
- Grading roads (in slope, out slope, and crowned).
- Replacing culverts and existing gates.
- Placing base rock to reconstruct drivable rolling dips.
- Reestablishing drainage functions, including cleaning ditches, dips, culverts, and overside drains.
- Clearing roadway vegetation within specified limits.
- Installing culverts and associated riprap.
- Temporary traffic control.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Construction (implied)
- Estimated Price Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Estimated Period of Performance: May – August 2026 (100 Days)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Eligibility: Restricted to Region 5 FERM BPA Holders
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: All quotes must be emailed to CHAD.BULLOCK@USDA.GOV; JAMES.KAMINSKI@USDA.GOV; and 10OFFE.7q7negrp3qsuuurm@u.box.com.
- Proposal Naming Convention: "26Q4055-R5FERM-VendorName-Quote" and "26Q4055-R5FERM-VendorName-Technical."
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Relevant Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
- A Bid Bond is acceptable for proposals valued at $150,000 and greater.
- Payment and Performance bonds are required for construction projects over $35,000.
- The solicitation incorporates two FAR class deviations to comply with recent Executive Orders.
- Detailed wage determination information is provided for various trades and counties.
People
Points of Contact
Chad A.T. BullockPRIMARY
Jim KaminskiSECONDARY
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Posted: Feb 11, 2026