Driggs and Dubois Siding Replacement

This solicitation, numbered 1240LT26Q0097 and titled Driggs and Dubois Siding Replacement, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial construction services issued under FAR Part 12 as a sealed bid invitation for quotation. The effort encompasses siding replacement across seven buildings located in the Teton Basin and Dubois Ranger Districts, with specific work including demolition of existing siding, replacement of damaged sheathing, installation of house wrap, and application of fiber cement siding on six structures in Dubois and insulated steel log siding on the Driggs Bunkhouse, along with replacement of soffit and fascia using vented aluminum. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45.0 million, and all responsible small businesses are invited to submit quotations. The Government will evaluate submissions using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, where technical acceptability and pricing completeness serve as mandatory pass/fail gates—failure to address all line items in the schedule or meet SOW specifications results in rejection. The deadline for submissions was extended to July 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time, and proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the designated address in Ogden, Utah, accompanied by fully completed offer sections and compliance with all required representations and certifications. Contract performance is required to commence within 14 days of receiving notice to proceed and must be completed no later than October 15, 2026, including final cleanup, with a maximum project duration of 60 calendar days from award. The work is subject to strict quality control requirements, including mandatory submission of a contractor quality control plan for preconstruction approval, adherence to material specifications such as factory-marked lumber and protective film shielding during shipping, and compliance with applicable wage determinations for Clark and Teton Counties. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses governing inspection, changes, warranties, labor standards, payment procedures, cybersecurity, and anti-trafficking measures, among others, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative responsible for conducting inspections, approving punch lists, and issuing final payment certificates. Offerors must provide performance and payment bonds, comply with Buy American requirements, and submit certifications related to anti-discrimination, tax matters, and System for Award Management registration. Payment will be processed through the USDA Forest Service office in Ogden, Utah, with progress payments subject to strict itemization and liquid