Waterbar Installation and Maintenance

The contract entails the installation and maintenance of waterbars—diagonal drainage structures designed to manage runoff and mitigate erosion on sloped roads—under a subcontract issued by the USDA Forest Service’s Stewardship Contracting Branch. This effort is part of a broader initiative to preserve road integrity and reduce environmental impact in the Bayfield, Colorado area, specifically within the 81122 zip code. The work must be performed by a small business as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, exclusively available to small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration guidelines. The North American Industry Classification System code for this solicitation is 237990, which categorizes it under Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The contract was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. All bids must be submitted by this date to be considered. The project focuses on durable, long-term erosion control solutions in environmentally sensitive areas, requiring technical expertise in civil earthworks and drainage systems. Contractors are expected to have proven experience in similar on-site infrastructure maintenance and ecological protection practices. No specific point of contact is listed, and all inquiries and submissions must follow the process outlined in the solicitation via the SAM.gov platform link provided.