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DAKOTA PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS - Road Signage Elkhorn and Buffalo Gap Burn Areas
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Solicitation 1240LU26Q0121 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for the furnishing and installation of road signage within the Elkhorn and Buffalo Gap Burn Areas of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. The project involves the installation of 6 portal signs and 84 road closure signs across Billings, Golden Valley, and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990, with a project magnitude estimated between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. The period of performance is scheduled from April 1, 2027, to September 28, 2027, with a final response deadline of September 11, 2026. Technical requirements specify the use of TeleSpar galvanized breakaway signposts and high-intensity prismatic or diamond-grade retroreflective sheeting, all conforming to MUTCD and FHWA standards. Award will be based on best value, evaluating the offeror's relevant experience, past performance, and fair and reasonable pricing. Required submission documents include a completed schedule of items, an experience questionnaire or a two-page narrative of at least five similar projects from the last five years, and applicable bid guarantees. Bonding requirements include a 20 percent bid bond for quotes exceeding 150,000 dollars and full performance and payment bonds for contracts over 150,000 dollars. The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations and requires strict adherence to noxious weed equipment cleaning and inspection protocols prior to site entry.
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Place of Performance
ND, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
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; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0121 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for furnishing and installing signs.
North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, Size Standard is $19.0 M.
Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.
Project Magnitude – $25,000 to $100,000
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: 12:00 PM, Mountain Time on September 3, 2026.
DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:
- Schedule of Items
- The attached experience questionnaire or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project. See pages 25 - 27 for specific information to include for evaluation.
- Bid guarantee per information above.
- 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: alisha.knaub@usda.gov
For solicitation questions contact Alisha Knaub at email alisha.knaub@usda.gov.
Questions are due no later than August 31, 2026, 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.
Amendment 001 - Posted 8/21/2026, addition of maps.
Amendment 002 - Posted 9/2/2026, extension to September 11, 2026
Amendment 003 - Posted 9/2/2026, changes to period of performance, sign posts specs and installation specs
Questions & Answers - Posted 9/2/2026
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