GAOA Sam Owen Campground Improvements, Idaho Panhandle National Forest

This solicitation, numbered 1240LT26Q0071, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the construction and reconstruction of the Sam Owen Campground on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, specifically within the Sandpoint Ranger District in Bonner County, Idaho. The acquisition is exclusively set-aside for small business concerns with a NAICS code of 237990 and a size standard of $45 million, making it a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. All responsible small businesses may submit a quotation, and the contract will be awarded based on best value, evaluated through technical and project management approach, specialized experience, past performance, and total price, with failure to meet any technical factor or provide pricing for all items resulting in nonresponsiveness. The work includes site preparation, demolition of existing improvements, construction of roads, parking areas, camp sites, civil works involving excavation and paving, installation of utilities such as water, sewer, and electrical systems, and placement of signage, gates, and barrier boulders. The project is governed by comprehensive specifications including the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, detailed plans and drawings, and mandatory compliance with federal and state construction standards. Performance is required to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 418 calendar days, with a mandatory period of performance from September 8, 2026, to October 31, 2027, and the contractor must present a time-scaled CPM schedule or Gantt chart detailing the critical path and sequencing of all work, including procurement of long-lead items. The estimated contract value ranges between $1 million and $5 million. The solicitation requires strict adherence to a series of FAR and agency-specific clauses covering contractual obligations, including performance and payment bonds under FAR 52.228-15, insurance requirements for workers’ compensation, general liability of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability coverage. Contractors must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for Bonner County, Executive Order 14026 minimum wage provisions, Buy American requirements, and anti-discrimination statutes including Title VI and Title IX, with a specific certification to honor the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution and comply with Executive Orders 14168 and 14173 prohibiting discriminatory practices. All proposals