Juniper Springs Boardwalk
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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This contract solicitation, identified as 12445226Q0008, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the removal of an existing boardwalk system and the construction of a new modular boardwalk system within the Ocala National Forest near Silver Springs, Florida. The project includes specialty structures such as overlooks, a kayak launch, and a pedestrian truss bridge, all to be built using post-on-pin foundations with strict adherence to quality, environmental, and accessibility standards. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990, with a small business size standard of $45 million, and is limited to responsible small business concerns. The estimated contract value falls between $5 million and $10 million, and all offerors must comply with extensive requirements including prevailing wage standards under the Davis-Bacon Act, ADA compliance with Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) standards, and environmental controls such as a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and protection of sensitive habitats. The solicitation requires submission of detailed technical documentation including a Quality Control Plan, past performance questionnaires, and pricing via Attachment 1 (JSB SOI), with proposals divided into five distinct volumes, each subject to strict formatting guidelines. The response deadline has been extended to August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, following an amendment that also provided responses to industry questions and uploaded the geotechnical report and statement of work. Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend a site visit on June 24, 2026, and must RSVP via email to the primary point of contact, Jalisa Sims. Evaluation will focus on technical approach as the primary factor, with past performance and price serving as mandatory pass/fail gates—offerors must be rated acceptable or neutral on past performance and have a fair and reasonable price to be eligible for award. No trade-offs will be conducted, and the award will go to the highest technically rated offeror representing best value to the government. The contract includes numerous FAR and agency-specific clauses covering labor standards, whistleblower protections, trafficking in persons, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, warranty, inspection, and compliance with executive orders on discrimination and civil rights. Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds, provide detailed payroll and payment records upon request, and comply with strict material handling and storage requirements, especially for decking and finish carpentry. Work must commence
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Silver Springs, FL, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
Amendment 2 is now posted in theAttachments/Links section of this posting. The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Include clauses in the solicitation that were inadvertently not included. The revised solicitation is posted in the Attachments/Links section.
2. Provide further clarification that the General Contractor licensure/registration in the State of Florida requirement is for the Prime Contractor. The Prime cannot utilize the the subcontractor's licensure/registration to fulfill this requirement.
The quote due date is not extended due to this Amendment.
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July 24,2026
Amendment 1 is now posted in the Attachments/Links section of this posting. The purpose of this amendment is to:
- Provide answers to questions from Industry that were submitted by the July 2, 2026 deadline.
- Upload the following the Geotechnical Engineering Report and Statement of Work.
- Extend the quote submittal date from August 10, 2026 to August August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Projects:
☐ Less than $25,000.
☐ Between $25,000 and $100,000.
☐ Between $100,000 and $250,000.
☐ Between $250,000 and $500,000.
☐ Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
☐ Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
☒ Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.
☐ More than $10,000,000.
June 18, 2026
Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the site visit on June 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM. See Attachment
7- Site Visit Information- JSB for further details. Please submit your RSVP via email to Jalisa.sims@usda.gov.
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June 9, 2026
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0008 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for to remove one (1) existing boardwalk system and construct one (1) new boardwalk system within the Ocala National Forest. The new boardwalk system will utilize a modular system with post-on-pin foundations. Specialty structures such as overlooks, the kayak launch, and the Pedestrian Truss Bridge are also included in the project.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237990. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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