Angeles National Forest Bear Divide Paving

This contract, titled Angeles National Forest Bear Divide Paving with solicitation number 12363N26Q4116, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 for the replacement of damaged pavements on Forest Service Road 3N17.7 Santa Clara Divide Rd and at the Bear Divide Fire Station within the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest in California. The work must be completed by September 30, 2026, and includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform paving and associated infrastructure improvements in compliance with Federal Lands Highway Specifications, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, and other applicable standards including Caltrans Class 2 AB 3/4 in. and PG 64-16 asphalt. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining permits, implementing erosion and sediment controls, preventing invasive weed spread, adhering to Fire Activity Level restrictions, removing all debris from federal lands, and repairing any damage to roads, utilities, or vegetation caused during construction. All work must conform to detailed technical drawings and specifications, and the Contractor must ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational protocols required by the USDA Forest Service. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with multiple FAR clauses governing construction, labor, payment, inspection, and compliance, including provisions for accident prevention, scheduling, site conditions, changes, and government property use. Labor standards are strictly enforced through clauses requiring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, wage rate requirements, apprentice utilization, and payroll documentation. Payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and is subject to prompt payment procedures, including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The evaluation for award prioritizes Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Cost/Price equally, with a trade-off approach favoring the best value proposal rather than the lowest price. Key personnel requirements include the designation of a Fire Supervisor and Fire Patrolperson, and if H-2B workers are used, a valid Department of Labor certificate must be submitted. Security and cybersecurity requirements mandate adherence to safeguarding standards for contractor information systems and personal identity verification of personnel. All proposals must be submitted electronically by May 7, 2026, to Thomas Tran at the USDA-FS Stewardship Contracting Branch, and must include a bid bond, technical approach with key personnel qualifications, schedule, and past performance documentation, with no page limits established. The place of performance is in Los Angeles County