SAM #1240LU26Q0074

Construction of FAA Site Parking Area at Lookout Pass, Lolo National Forest

The USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Superior Ranger District, is seeking bids for construction services to build a parking area at the Lookout Pass FAA Communication Site in Lolo National Forest, Montana. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Superior Ranger District, CSA Intermountain 9 - Scope of Work: - Demolition and removal of an existing building and debris - Construction of a 10-foot wide gravel apron (6 inches deep) around the approach road - Construction of a 50-foot long, 14-foot wide approach gravel road (6 inches deep) - Earth moving and site preparation - Use of government-furnished gravel from the Big Creek Pit - Key Line Items: - Mobilization (1 lump sum) - Demolition (1 lump sum) - Earth Moving (1 lump sum) - Base Course Construction (1 lump sum, part number NSN 7540-01-152-8067) - Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies - Submission of work schedule, safety plan, hazardous materials/environmental plan, and materials list - Provision of wastewater facilities for contractor operations - Coordination of staging area with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - Compliance with work hour restrictions (no work during specified hours or holidays without approval) - Set-Aside: - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) - Estimated Contract Value: - $25,000 to $100,000

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0074 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lookout Pass FAA Comm Site Parking Area. The intent of this project is to construct an FAA Site Parking Area at Lookout Pass FAA Communication Site on the Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest. The work will include but is not limited to demolishing and removing remainder of existing building, removing stockpiled building debris, constructing a 10’ gravel apron around the entire approach road that is 6” in depth, and constructing a 50’ long approach gravel road that is 14’ wide and 6” in depth. Gravel shall be Government Furnished from the Big Creek Pit. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238910 Site Preparation Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

1.1 Scope of Work - The intent of this project is to construct an FAA Site Parking Area at Lookout Pass FAA Communication Site on the Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest. The work will include but is not limited to demolishing and removing remainder of existing building, removing stockpiled building debris, constructing a 10’ gravel apron around the entire approach road that is 6” in depth, and constructing a 50’ long approach gravel road that is 14’ wide and 6” in depth. Gravel shall be Government Furnished from the Big Creek Pit. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

1.2 Project Location - The FAA Communication Site is located approximately off Interstate 90, exit 0 at Lookout Pass (See map attached).

1.3 Price Range - Between $25,000 and $100,000.

1.4 Site Visit Tour - A Site Visit will be conducted on August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT. Per FAR Part 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”, contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site. Ensure you are familiar with inclement weather as this may hinder access to certain roads. RSVP to meet at the construction site, contact Catina McLean at catina.mclean@usda.gov no later than 07/31/2026 by noon MDT.

1.5 Start Work - It is estimated that work will begin on 10/01/2026 if unable start date may be 06/01/2027,after the snow is gone.

1.6 Period of Performance - Contract to be completed by 11/1/2026. Contractor to finish work in 30 days from the issuance of the notice to proceed. Provide your proposed start date. If unable to start in 2026, than start date 06/01/2027 through 11/01/2027.

1.7 Government Furnished Materials - Gravel (Base Course) from Big Creek Pit.

1.8 Submittal - The contractor shall submit a Work Schedule, Safety Plan, Hazardous Materials/ Environmental Plan, and all Materials to be used on this Project.

1.9 Disturbances - No work shall be permitted from 7:00PM – 5:00AM on weekdays, on weekends or Federal Holidays without prior approval from CO.

1.10 Staging Area - The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR on a staging area location. The Contractor shall operate all equipment and store, transport, and handle materials in a manner that will not damage the existing roads, parking lots, and landscaping. Access must be maintained to use of others.

1.11 Potable Water - None.

1.12 Wastewater Facilities - The Contractor will be responsible for providing waste water facilities for their operation.

1.13 Electrical - None.

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 are 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: No later than 14 August 2026 by 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time). 

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:  The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered  responsive: 

(1)    Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30, page 2) if applicable. (2)    Attachment 1 - Experience Questionnaire

Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9  Attn: Daniel Franco 

E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov

For solicitation questions call email daniel.franco@usda.gov. Questions are due no later than 07 August 2026 by 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time). This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number (Lookout Pass FAA Comm Site Parking Area 1240LU26Q0074) as the subject line of the email. 

An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, for the requirement to maintain SAM registration during performance and through final payment). 

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