Road Maintenance - Aggregate for the Homochitto RD, MS

The contract titled "Road Maintenance - Aggregate for the Homochitto RD, MS" under solicitation number 12444026Q0090 is a total small business set-aside issued by the USDA-FS CSA EAST 2 within the Department of Agriculture, targeting contractors who meet the Small Business size standard. The work is centered on road maintenance services for the Homochitto Ranger District in Meadville, Mississippi, with a period of performance running from June 15, 2026, through March 27, 2027, and a delivery date of June 14, 2027. The scope includes blading approximately 192 miles of aggregate and non-surfaced roads, spot surface repairs using pit run aggregate (496 cubic yards) and crushed aggregate (350 tons), placement of rip rap rock (14 tons), and mowing over 232 miles of roadways. The contractor must supply all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, permits, and supervision required to complete the work under FOB Destination terms. Technical acceptability is determined using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, requiring offers to meet specified salient physical and performance characteristics, clearly identify products by brand and model, provide descriptive literature, and disclose any planned modifications to meet requirements. All proposals must include detailed documentation on past performance, a comprehensive employee list with contact information and proof of training, and a written quality control program submitted five days before contract start. The contract imposes strict compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and requires certification that neither the contractor nor any subcontractor operates or funds DEI programs violating these laws. Proposals must also clearly identify and separately price any Order-Level Materials (OLMs) not sourced from a Multiple Award Schedule, ensuring they are not embedded in labor rates. The contractor is responsible for immediate personnel replacement if needed, must put up safety signage in high-traffic areas, and is liable for any damage to structures, hardware, or signs caused by their employees. Performance will be monitored through unannounced inspections, direct observations, COTR review of reports, and feedback from occupants, with final acceptance contingent upon completion of the period of performance, satisfactory delivery of services, and final payment. All subcontractors must flow down the same compliance requirements, and the government reserves the right to make multiple awards