SAM #1240LU26Q0084

Trail Construction Services for Sweet Trunk Trail #274, Custer Gallatin National Forest

This opportunity is for the construction of Sweet Trunk Trail #274 in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Intermountain CSA, Big Timber Ranger District - Custer Gallatin National Forest - Scope of Work: - Construction of approximately 18.4 miles (96,153 linear feet) of 36-inch stock trail through rough, mountainous terrain - Includes clearing, grubbing, excavation (including rock and mixed materials, some requiring blasting or hammering), switchbacks, rock retaining walls, drainage structures, grade dips, armored crossings, sediment trap ditches, turnpike rock retainers, geosynthetics, steel pipe swing gates, culverts, trail marker posts, and mobilization - Trail construction and maintenance services, including installation of gates, posts, and trail markers - Products/Services Requested: - Multiple line items for heavy civil construction tasks (see detailed list below) - No specific OEMs or branded products are required; all materials and equipment must meet government specifications - Notable Requirements: - 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) - Bid bond required if quote exceeds $150,000; performance and payment bonds required for awards over $150,000 - Contractor must begin work within 10 days of award and complete by the specified completion date - Offerors must demonstrate relevant experience and past performance - All technical specifications, work items, and drawings are provided in attachments - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; all work is to be performed per government standards - Attachments include work items, standard drawings, maps, wage determination, and amendments

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0084 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the construction of approximately 18.4 miles of 36” stock trail through very rough terrain.

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction): Size Standard is $45.0 M.

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Provide quote by: 4:00 PM, Mountain Time on July 1, 2026

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN: The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:  - Schedule of Items  - A document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project. See pages 19-21 for specific information to include. - Bid guarantee if required. - Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.

Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9 Attn: Alisha Knaub E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov

For solicitation questions call Alisha Knaub at (406)438-2981 or email alisha.knaub@usda.gov.  Questions shall be submitted via email to alisha.knaub@usda.gov and are due no later than June 24, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

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