GAOA Chantry Phase 2 Recreation Area Improvements

The solicitation for GAOA Chantry Phase 2 Recreation Area Improvements at Angeles National Forest, California, issued as RFQ 127EAW26Q0019, is a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract and entirely set aside for small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts. All responsible small business sources may submit quotations, which are due by May 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time via email to the Contracting Officer, with a physical bid guarantee required by mail. The scope of work involves comprehensive demolition and reconstruction activities, including removal of an existing 1,660 SF CMU barracks structure, asphalt and concrete pathways, underground utilities, and a 25-foot radio tower; replacement with new asphalt paving, retaining walls, safety railings, grading, and ADA/ABA-compliant accessibility features; and hazardous material remediation for asbestos and lead-based paint. Work must strictly adhere to applicable federal, state, and local codes, including ASTM, ACI, Caltrans, and Forest Service standards, with materials regulated by AWPA U1 preservative classifications and mandatory moisture content limits for treated lumber. The contractor is responsible for securing all permits, maintaining on-site utility and communication services, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety and fire prevention protocols, including the designation of a qualified Fire Patrolperson and a comprehensive Fire Plan. The contract requires the submission of four distinct electronic documents—Work Plan, Key Personnel, Performance Schedule, and Past Performance—each subject to strict page limits and format requirements, and mandates the designation of key personnel including a Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety Manager, and emergency contacts, all of whom must remain assigned throughout performance. Compliance with civil rights directives, whistleblower rights, and subcontracting restrictions (limited to 25% without prior approval) are mandatory, and the contractor must hold a valid California contractor’s license. Performance must commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days, with final acceptance occurring on-site at the recreation area after government inspection. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and no physical remit address is provided. The Government will not provide site inspections, and failure to examine the site before submission does not constitute grounds for claim.