The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, awarded a purchase order to M. Peters, Inc., a HUBZone-certified small business, for $385,173.63 on October 30, 2026, for Phase 1 construction of a permanent helipad at Ash Creek Guard Station within Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The award carries a Total Small Business set-aside designation. Work is located in McCloud, California and runs through July 30, 2027. The scope includes site clearing and grubbing of 7 acres, excavation and fill placement of 6,700 cubic yards, aggregate base and reinforced concrete helipad construction, installation of 492 linear feet of potable water piping with fire hydrant laterals, and electrical and communications duct bank installation, all requiring compliance with California Building Code, Caltrans standards, and FP-14/24 specifications. The contractor must hold an active California Class A General Contractor license. Performance is constrained to Monday–Friday, 0700–1900 hours, and spans 273 calendar days beginning September 1, 2026.