GAOA Timberlane Campground Reconstruction

The US Forest Service (USFS) is preparing to issue a solicitation around July 31, 2025, for a project to reconstruct the Timberlane Campground located on the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana. The campground, originally built in 1965 and donated to the USFS, features approximately 14 campsites, trails, a pavilion with a day-use area, and is used for group events and school field trips. The project involves constructing or reconstructing camping facilities, roads, and parking areas over a roughly 10-acre footprint within a 640-acre section of federal land. The work is anticipated to commence around April 1, 2026, and requires contractors to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the project in accordance with the specified plans and specifications. The estimated contract value ranges from $1 million to $5 million, and the project is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the NAICS code 237990, with a size standard of $45 million. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site in the fall before the solicitation is issued, as winter conditions limit access due to unmaintained roads. The project will require performance and payment bonds, along with a bid guarantee. The contract is managed by the Kootenai National Forest under the Department of Agriculture, with key contacts including Paula Sales and Lisa Rakich. The project is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing opportunities for qualified small enterprises to participate in this reconstruction effort. Interested parties can find additional details and respond through the provided SAM.gov link.