Y--Award - Grade and Pave, Lassen Volcanic NP

The Department of the Interior, National Park Service, through its PWR - PORE MABO office at Point Reyes Station, California, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for grading and paving services at two locations within Lassen Volcanic National Park in Lassen and Tehama Counties, California. The contract, identified by solicitation number 140P8426Q0035 and amended twice, encompasses two distinct work areas: the Summertown Service Road and Maintenance Area, and the Mineral Headquarters Historic District, with performance required to be completed between July 1 and November 1, 2026. All work must conform to detailed project specifications referenced in Section J, including strict compaction standards of 92–96% of theoretical maximum density, a 2-inch asphalt layer with a 1/4-inch tolerance over 10 feet, and proper drainage and surface finish. The contract requires full compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates for the region, adherence to Caltrans Section 39 for asphalt materials, and strict environmental, safety, and historic preservation protocols, including immediate suspension of work upon discovery of archaeological resources. Performance bonds are mandated under a deviation-modified clause, and contractors must carry California-compliant workers’ compensation insurance and submit a site-specific safety and health plan approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310, requiring offerors to self-certify their small business status through SAM.gov and provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier in all required documentation, including the SF 1442 and Technical Information Forms. Proposals were submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist by June 12, 2026, with mandatory inclusion of the SF 24 Bid Bond, completed technical forms, and acknowledgments of amendments. Payment is handled exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF or other systems, and all invoices must be submitted electronically with supporting documentation. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Joe Pettegrew, is responsible for inspection and acceptance at the project site in Mineral, California, where final work must meet visual and functional standards including surface smoothness, absence of standing water, and compliance with all referenced sections of the specifications. The Government reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time and place, and the contractor is obligated to correct nonconforming work at no additional cost. Additionally, the contractor