GAOA Const Mesa Falls Boardwalk CTNF

The contract calls for the complete removal and disposal of aged pressure-treated lumber from the Mesa Falls Boardwalk in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho, and its replacement with new structural and finishing lumber including stringers, deck boards, and hardware, while reusing all existing metal railings, posts, anchors, and supports. The scope also includes replacing the redwood lumber and connecting hardware for ten benches along the boardwalk and adjacent asphalt pathways. All new wood must meet AWPA U1 treatment standards, with UC4A pressure treatment for ground-contact elements and UC3B for above-grade applications, using only approved preservatives such as copper-8-quinolinolate or copper naphthenate, and strictly prohibiting arsenic- or chromium-based chemicals except for timber posts. Treated wood must be dried to a maximum of 19% moisture content and sealed with end and penetrating sealers to minimize moisture intrusion, with all lumber bearing ALSC-certified grade stamps and treatment quality marks or accompanied by compliance certificates. The work must begin within ten calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed and must be completed no later than November 12, 2026, with no allowances for weather-related delays. The contract operates under a Firm Fixed Price structure, with pricing to be submitted by offerors in a Request for Quotation process governed by a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, where price is the dominant evaluation factor followed by technical acceptability and past performance. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990, requiring all offerors to qualify as small businesses with annual receipts below $45 million. All work must comply with federal labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act, with wage rate requirements enforced through multiple FAR clauses covering payroll records, apprenticeships, withholding of funds, and anti-discrimination provisions. Contractors must also adhere to Buy American Act requirements as modified by trade agreements and meet the minimum wage standards under Executive Order 14026. Performance is subject to stringent inspection and quality control protocols under FAR 52.246-12, with the contractor responsible for developing and submitting a Quality Control Plan, test reports, and as-built documentation. Submittals such as a Stream Protection Plan, Traffic Control Plan, Construction Schedule, and permits are mandatory prerequisites for work authorization. Payment will be processed through the USDA Forest Service Region 4 Utah ACQ Support Center in Salt Lake City, with invoices