Opportunity
SAM #12444526Q0057
USDA Forest Service Solicitation for Routine Dam Maintenance Services in Hoosier National Forest
Buyer
USFS CCSA East 6
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
12444526Q0057
NAICS
237990, 115310, 562910, 561730
This opportunity is for routine dam maintenance services in the Hoosier National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service, Tell City Ranger District. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Hoosier National Forest, Tell City Ranger District - Primary contact: Jason Harrison - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; services are open to qualified small businesses under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) - Products/Services Requested: - Routine dam maintenance for seven dams: Celina Lake Dam, Indian Lake Dam, Saddle Lake Dam, Tipsaw Lake Dam, U-38 Lake Dam, German Ridge Lake Dam, and Branchville Pond Dam - Services include: - Mowing dam structures, auxiliary spillways, and surrounding areas to a vegetation height of 6 inches or less - Trimming around inlet/outlet structures, signs, benches, fences, and Early Warning Systems - Removal of trash, logs, debris, and constructed fire rings - Roadway mowing (3 feet along both sides of access roads) - Debris removal and disposal (including hazardous materials and tires) - Seeding and mulching disturbed areas with Kentucky 31 fescue or equivalent - Placement of temporary warning signs (minimum 24x24 inches, orange background, black lettering) at project access points - Mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Each dam requires two mowings per year, with specific completion windows for each mowing - Work is limited to weekdays (Monday-Friday, 0630-1700 EST), excluding weekends and federal holidays - Equipment must be cleaned before entering and moving between dam areas to prevent spread of invasive species - Temporary warning signs must be placed for public safety during maintenance - Environmental care and protection of dam structures are emphasized - All work must comply with labor standards and anti-discrimination policies - Small business set-aside; no specific product part numbers or OEM equipment required
Description
Mowing, debris clearing, and access road maintenance for several dams in the Tell City Ranger District.