The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a single award indefinite delivery contract to Curtis Construction Inc. with a potential value of $18 million. The contract utilizes a total small business set aside and involves road construction activities across multiple projects in Arkansas. Task orders will be issued under the contract through March 2026 for services such as clearing, earthwork, drainage structures, culvert installation and removal, road surfacing and structure work. Minor bridge construction of up to 80 feet in length is also in scope. The originating solicitation sought bids for multiple award task order contracts for road construction services across Forest Service districts in Arkansas' Ouachita National Forest, with a minimum $2,000 guarantee per contractor and $18 million aggregate ceiling across all awards. Eligible offerors were required to be registered in the System for Award Management database.
The contract and subsequent task orders will provide road construction and maintenance services to support operations in the Ouachita National Forest, aiding the Forest Service's management of this federally administered land. By utilizing an indefinite delivery contract and total small business set aside, the agency can complete necessary infrastructure projects while supporting small businesses. Contractors must have experience in areas such as earthwork, drainage, road surfacing and minor bridge work to satisfy requirements.