Dam Maintenance Shawnee National Forest

Solicitation 12444526Q0060 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for dam maintenance at Dutchman Lake in Johnson County and Frank's Tract in Pope County, Illinois. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 is anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract with a performance period from August 15, 2026, to November 15, 2026, with a potential government option to extend services for up to six months. The scope of work includes mowing the crest, emergency spillways, and downstream faces of the dams, as well as removing logs, brush, and rubbish from spillway riser inlets and shorelines. Specific requirements for Frank's Tract include clearing woody debris from the primary spillway and placing at least 15 tons of Illinois Riprap Class 3. All debris must be disposed of off Forest Service lands, and the contractor is responsible for providing site control measures such as signage and fencing to prevent public access. The award process is based on a combination of technical approach, price, and past performance, though the documentation contains conflicting language regarding whether the basis is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or a best value determination. To be considered responsive, offerors must provide a price proposal for all line items, a technical explanation of their ability to perform, and a past performance record rated as acceptable or neutral. Proposals must be submitted via email to Lawrence Jackson by August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern. Invoicing is handled electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, with payments made in arrears. Contractors must also certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and specific DEI restrictions as a condition of payment.