Lolo National Forest - Lookout Pass FAA Comm Site Parking Area

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 1240LU26Q0074 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lookout Pass FAA
Comm Site Parking Area. The intent of this project is to construct an FAA Site Parking Area at Lookout Pass
FAA Communication Site on the Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest. The work will include but is
not limited to demolishing and removing remainder of existing building, removing stockpiled building debris,
constructing a 10’ gravel apron around the entire approach road that is 6” in depth, and constructing a 50’
long approach gravel road that is 14’ wide and 6” in depth. Gravel shall be Government Furnished from the
Big Creek Pit. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete
the work according to the contract.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry
Classification Standard Code is 238910 Site Preparation Contractors. The small business size standard is
$19M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation
which will be considered by the agency. 

1.1 Scope of Work - The intent of this project is to construct an FAA Site Parking Area at Lookout
Pass FAA Communication Site on the Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest. The
work will include but is not limited to demolishing and removing remainder of existing building,
removing stockpiled building debris, constructing a 10’ gravel apron around the entire approach
road that is 6” in depth, and constructing a 50’ long approach gravel road that is 14’ wide and 6”
in depth. Gravel shall be Government Furnished from the Big Creek Pit. Furnish all labor,
material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work
according to the contract.

1.2 Project Location - The FAA Communication Site is located approximately off
Interstate 90, exit 0 at Lookout Pass (See map attached).

1.3 Price Range - Between $25,000 and $100,000.

1.4 Site Visit Tour - A Site Visit will be conducted on August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT.
Per FAR Part 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”, contractor is
encouraged and expected to visit the site. Ensure you are familiar with inclement weather as
this may hinder access to certain roads. RSVP to meet at the construction site, contact Catina
McLean at catina.mclean@usda.gov no later than 07/31/2026 by noon MDT.

1.5 Start Work - It is estimated that work will begin on 10/01/2026 if unable start date may be
06/01/2027,after the snow is gone.

1.6 Period of Performance - Contract to be completed by 11/1/2026. Contractor to finish
work in 30 days from the issuance of the notice to proceed. Provide your proposed start
date. If unable to start in 2026, than start date 06/01/2027 through 11/01/2027.

1.7 Government Furnished Materials - Gravel (Base Course) from Big Creek Pit.

1.8 Submittal - The contractor shall submit a Work Schedule, Safety Plan, Hazardous
Materials/ Environmental Plan, and all Materials to be used on this Project.

1.9 Disturbances - No work shall be permitted from 7:00PM – 5:00AM on weekdays, on
weekends or Federal Holidays without prior approval from CO.

1.10 Staging Area - The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR on a staging area location.
The Contractor shall operate all equipment and store, transport, and handle materials in a
manner that will not damage the existing roads, parking lots, and landscaping. Access must
be maintained to use of others.

1.11 Potable Water - None.

1.12 Wastewater Facilities - The Contractor will be responsible for providing waste water
facilities for their operation.

1.13 Electrical - None.

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract 
price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections are required 
for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment 
bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award. 

Provide quote by: No later than 14 August 2026 by 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time). 

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN: 
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered 
responsive: 

(1)    Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30, page 2) if applicable.
(2)    Attachment 1 - Experience Questionnaire

Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9  Attn: Daniel Franco 

E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov

For solicitation questions call email daniel.franco@usda.gov. Questions are due no later than 07 August 2026 by 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time). This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number (Lookout Pass FAA Comm Site Parking Area 1240LU26Q0074) as the subject line of the email. 

An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, for the requirement to maintain SAM registration during performance and through final payment).