Solicitation is Restricted to the Current Region 3, Zone 5 FERM BPA Holders - USDA Forest Service

Solicitation 127EAX26Q0086 is a Request for Quotation for the Barillas Peak Road Reconstruction project on the Santa Fe National Forest, specifically within the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. This project is a total small business set-aside restricted to responsible sources on the New Mexico Forest Engineering and Roads Maintenance Blanket Purchase Agreement in Zone 5. The estimated contract magnitude is between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 dollars, with a performance period of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The primary objective is to reconstruct and maintain approximately 34 miles of National Forest System Roads to stabilize roads and drainages near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire burn scar perimeter. The scope of work includes base requirements for maintaining 23.89 miles of Maintenance Level 2 roads and 10.45 miles of Maintenance Level 3 roads, involving the placement of specified aggregates, subbase, borrow fill, and riprap, as well as the construction of drainage dips and the resetting of a corrugated metal pipe culvert. Optional items include additional road reconditioning, stockpiling of riprap, and the construction of armored drainage dips. Contractors must adhere to Forest Service Standard Specifications, Special Project Specifications, and strict fire prevention guidelines. Award evaluation is based on technical approach, past performance, and fair and reasonable pricing. Required submissions include a 20 percent bid bond, a detailed pricing schedule, and technical plans covering work, safety, quality control, traffic control, and sustainable acquisitions. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring prevailing wage rates and specific paid sick leave provisions. Performance is governed by FAR 52.246-12 for inspection and acceptance, and the contractor must comply with Buy American requirements and sustainable product guidelines.