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CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Sweet Trunk Trail #274
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This solicitation, issued as Request for Quotation 1240LU26Q0084 by the Custer Gallatin National Forest under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, seeks proposals for the construction of approximately 18.4 miles of 36-inch stock trail along Sweet Trunk Trail #274 in the Crazy Mountain range northwest of Big Timber, Montana. The work includes clearing and grubbing 97,153 linear feet, excavating 96,153 linear feet of trail through steep, rocky terrain with potential need for blasting, constructing 100 drain dips, installing a single 15”x15’ PE culvert, building 15-foot and 30-foot turnpikes and rock retainers, and creating six-foot radius switchbacks with maximum 8% grade and 50-foot approaches. The project must comply with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails (September 1996), with strict requirements to prevent soil erosion, manage surface runoff, and dispose of waste at state-approved facilities. All work must be completed by October 16, 2028, beginning immediately after bond submission and notice to proceed. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 with a $45 million size standard, and only small business concerns are eligible to bid. Quotes must be submitted via email to Alisha Knaub by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on July 1, 2026, and must include a Schedule of Items plus a detailed document demonstrating recent and relevant experience with projects of similar scope and complexity. A bid guarantee of 20% is required for offers exceeding $150,000, and both performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract value are mandatory for awards above that threshold, due within ten days of award; for contracts between $35,000 and $150,000, only a payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit is required. Contractors must comply with labor standards including prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act, maintain safety plans, and designate a superintendent. Evaluation will be based on the best value, factoring in experience relevancy (very relevant, relevant, somewhat relevant, or not relevant) and past performance quality, including timeliness, technical excellence, cost control, business
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0084 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the construction of approximately 18.4 miles of 36” stock trail through very rough terrain.
North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction): Size Standard is $45.0 M.
Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.
Provide quote by: 4:00 PM, Mountain Time on July 1, 2026
DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:
- Schedule of Items
- A document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project. See pages 19-21 for specific information to include.
- Bid guarantee if required.
- Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.
Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Alisha Knaub
E-mail: contact@example.gov
For solicitation questions call Alisha Knaub at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. Questions shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov and are due no later than June 24, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
Questions & Answers: Posted 6/29/2026
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