GW&J NF Eastern Divide RD Culvert Cleaning

Solicitation 12443926Q0007 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Eastern Divide Ranger District. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110, focusing on the maintenance of existing drainage structures. The primary scope of work involves the cleaning, laying, and repairing of approximately 312 culverts, as well as catch basins and ditches, to ensure unobstructed water flow. Performance is scheduled to take place from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, primarily in Blacksburg, Virginia, and surrounding counties. Award is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where the government evaluates the lowest-priced offer for technical acceptability based on relevant experience in projects of similar scope, size, and complexity. The contractor is required to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, and supervision, including a dedicated site manager and equipment operators trained in traffic control and PPE. Compliance with the Service Contract Act is mandatory, with specific wage determinations applicable to the Virginia counties where work is performed. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination by the Contracting Officer's Representative, with strict performance standards requiring culverts to be cleared of debris and channels properly regraded.