Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis NF Construction 2013-2018

The Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Construction 2013-2018 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a multiple-award task order contract (MATOC) focused on construction and infrastructure maintenance services for the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Southern Region. The contract encompasses a wide range of construction activities primarily involving road reconstruction, trail maintenance, facility repairs, and emergency relief for federally owned roads (ERFO) within the Ouachita National Forest and Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas. Typical work includes road and bridge reconstruction, culvert replacement, earthwork, site improvements, minor facility renovations, and infrastructure rehabilitation.

The task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a consistent focus on road and trail infrastructure, with most delivery orders ranging from $20,000 to $1,000,000 and completion periods typically spanning 6-12 months. Frequently awarded contractors include small businesses such as Mullenix Trucking, Standridge Bulldozing, RCI Construction, and Ford Engineering, with many task orders utilizing Total Small Business set-aside designations. The majority of work is located in Arkansas, specifically within the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, and is often funded through emergency relief programs or routine maintenance budgets. A significant portion of the task orders involve reconstructing roads damaged by natural events, replacing infrastructure, maintaining recreation areas, and supporting forest management objectives through critical infrastructure improvements.