Roadside Brushing Services at Various Locations in Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho - 100% Small Business Set-Aside

This contract pertains to roadside brushing services within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, awarded as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310-13, which covers maintenance of roads but is not a construction project. The award was made to High Country Land Management LLC for a firm-fixed price of $79,999.79, with the period of performance extending from the date of award until December 30, 2025. The solicitation, posted on August 12, 2024, included seven attachments, and a combined synopsis/solicitation was issued to invite proposals. An amendment was issued on August 29, 2024, to provide clarifications, add Q&As, and extend the proposal submission deadline to September 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Interested parties could schedule individual site visits by contacting the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and all RFIs were to be submitted via email. Proposals were due to the designated email by September 3, 2024. The contract emphasizes that while the NAICS code used is 237310 for posting purposes, the actual scope involves roadside brushing services rather than construction activities. The contract is managed by the USDA Forest Service, located in Ogden, Utah, with the work performed at various locations within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Sandpoint, Idaho. The procurement process was conducted under the authority of the Small Business Administration, ensuring the opportunity was exclusively available to small businesses.