Brow Crushing Inc., a small business contractor, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Forest Service, Region 9 (Eastern Region), on June 16, 2023, to provide gravel crushing services for the Hiawatha National Forest's East Zone. The contract, valued at approximately $100,000, supports operations at the St. Ignace/Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District near St. Ignace, Michigan. The solicitation was competitively set aside exclusively for small businesses and posted on April 20, 2023, with a deadline of May 5, 2023. The work is scheduled for completion by January 17, 2026.
Gravel crushing services are essential maintenance operations that enable the Forest Service to maintain and improve forest roads and infrastructure. The materials produced through this contract support the Hiawatha National Forest's management activities, including recreational access, timber operations, and general forest stewardship. The small business set-aside designation demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting small enterprises while meeting the Forest Service's operational needs in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.