Provide Maintenance of Unpaved Roads - Big South F
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), is soliciting proposals for Maintenance Repairs of Unpaved Roads at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BISO) in Oneida, Tennessee. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside. The primary objective is to deliver and spread a minimum of 16,100 tons of specified crusher run limestone aggregate to improve surface stability and public access. Proposals are due June 06, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for delivering and tailgate-spreading a minimum of 16,100 tons of TDOT 903-specification crusher run limestone aggregate (or NPS-approved equivalent) to various unpaved road segments and Multi-Use Trails (MUTs) within BISO. The aggregate must be spread to a uniform average lift of three (3) inches, with a tolerance of +/- 0.5 inches. Hauling equipment must be capable of safely accessing all roadways, considering specific clearance constraints. The contractor must provide all necessary traffic control; NPS will not supply flaggers or escorts. Grading, shaping, and drainage repairs will be handled by NPS staff and are not part of this contract.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The period of performance is approximately 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with work commencing within 14 calendar days of award and completing within 60 calendar days. The NAICS code is 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.00. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% each) are required.
Eligibility & Submission
This procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Offerors must have an active SAM.gov vendor record, be small businesses under the identified NAICS code, and have no exclusions.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 06, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email only to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.
- Questions Deadline: May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT, via email to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT, at 4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, TN. RSVP to Stephen L. Wilmot (stephen_wilmot@nps.gov) by May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM EST. Attendance is vital.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Proposals will be evaluated on an "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" basis for Technical Ability and Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for evaluation.
Key Requirements & Attachments
- Pricing: All pricing must be affixed to Attachment 0002 – Price Schedule, which requires a detailed cost breakdown.
- Labor: Adherence to Davis Bacon prevailing wages for Scott County, Tennessee, as detailed in Attachment 0003.
- Subcontracting: Bidders must comply with subcontracting limitations for WOSB set-aside construction contracts, typically allowing a maximum of 85% to non-similarly situated subcontractors for general construction. Attachment 0005 provides a worksheet for reporting.
- Bonds: A Bid Bond (SF 24) is required.
- Safety: Contractor must provide a site/project-specific safety plan and comply with OSHA, state, and local safety laws.