Solicitation is Restricted to the Current Region 5 Zone 2 FERM BPA Holders

This solicitation, numbered 12363N26Q4193, is restricted exclusively to current holders of the Region 5 Zone 2 FERM BPA and is structured as a sealed bid under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Offers must be submitted physically by 10:00 a.m. local time on August 10, 2026, to the USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch in Washington, DC, with no electronic submissions permitted. The contract performance will occur within the Tahoe National Forest, primarily in Nevada City, California, and extend to Serra and Placer Counties, with a firm period of performance from August 24 to December 4, 2026. Work must be completed within 46 calendar days of start date, adhering to weekday hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and must conform to FP-24 Standard Specifications, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, and the MUTCD, with additional requirements including weed-free aggregate and environmental compliance. Proposals must be split into two physical volumes: a Technical Proposal detailing past performance, work methodology, equipment lists, and construction schedule, and a separate Price Proposal with itemized pricing. Evaluation follows a pass/fail acceptability threshold based on timeliness and understanding of requirements, followed by price competitiveness among technically acceptable offers, strongly indicating a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award process. Key mandatory submittals include a Traffic Control Plan, Safety Plan, Hazardous Spill Plan, Fire Plan, and Construction Schedule, with the Safety Plan specifically addressing hazards like heavy equipment and fast-moving water. A post-award conference is required within 14 days of award, and performance and payment bonds must be provided prior to commencement, with bond increases required if contract value rises. Invoicing is strictly through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF, with payment administered through the USDA-FS Stewardship Contracting Branch using appropriation code 363N. Oversight is managed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Robert Reugebrink, while all contractual modifications remain under the authority of the Contracting Officer. No contract value or line-item pricing structure is specified, and no packaging, marking, or FOB terms are defined in the solicitation.