Superior NF Tofte Garage & Cabin Gutters

The solicitation for the installation of new seamless gutters on five buildings at the Tofte Ranger District under the Superior National Forest is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with the number 12445526Q0068 and is exclusively reserved for small business concerns under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The work is classified under NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and is subject to the small business size standard of $45,000,000.00. The scope requires the installation of new oxford brown-colored seamless gutters on five district buildings, with all downspouts equipped with extensions to direct water at least ten feet away from building foundations. The work must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA safety standards, and must follow strict site management procedures to minimize disruption, restore impacted areas, and maintain a safe and orderly worksite. Performance is limited to weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with no work permitted on federal holidays, and the entire project must be completed within 90 calendar days of contract award, commencing no later than 14 days after receipt of the notice to proceed. The contract includes requirements for manufacturer technical literature, color selection charts, and a certified payroll system, and necessitates an onsite contract representative to oversee work and communicate with the contracting officer. Payment will be processed through the IPP system within 14 days of approving a proper request, with final payment contingent upon submission of a certified payroll and contract release form. The acquisition is awarded to the lowest priced, responsible, and responsive offeror whose price is determined to be fair, reasonable, and realistic. All offers must be submitted electronically to paul.boucher@usda.gov by June 15, 2026, and include a signed SF-1442 form, the completed schedule of items, and acknowledgment of any amendments. Offerors must also provide current SAM registration, a Unique Entity ID, and complete numerous certifications including anti-discrimination compliance, Buy American requirements, tax matters, trafficking in persons, and recovered material sourcing. The contract incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering quality control, site conditions, warranty, delays, payment procedures, security, and dispute resolution, including Alternate I to the Disputes clause and warranty provisions under FAR 52.246-21. Bonding is required through performance and payment