Presolicitation Notice 127EAV26R0009 2.9.26.pdf
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Design-Build construction contract issued by the USDA Forest Service, Region 3, Procurement and Property Services.
The Forest Service intends to issue Request for Proposals Number 127EAV26R0009 for trail hardening and associated drainage and structure improvements on the Lake Loop Section of the Multi-Use Trail at Sam Houston National Forest in Texas (Region 8). The RFP is expected to be posted to SAM.gov in February 2026 (third or fourth week). This is a firm-fixed-price Design-Build contract procured under FAR Part 36 using competitive negotiation procedures. The successful offeror shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and construction to complete the project per the Statement of Work, with any required architect-engineer services considered incidental to construction and not subject to the Brooks Act. Award will be made on a Best Value Tradeoff basis considering Technical Approach, Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price, without discussions unless the Government determines discussions are in its best interest. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply, and performance and payment bonds may be required.
This procurement is set aside 100 percent for Small Business concerns under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Scope of work includes surface blading and shaping for drainage, aggregate base and rock placement, installation and maintenance of drainage structures including culverts and dips, trail mowing and clearing, seeding and fertilization, and maintenance and repair of trail structures including concrete planked crossings and FRP bridge decking. All work must comply with the Statement of Work, applicable Forest Service specifications, and FP-14 requirements. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Solicitation documents will be available exclusively on SAM.gov, and offerors are responsible for monitoring the site daily for updates and amendments. The point of contact is David Watson at David.l.watson@usda.gov or (602) 225-5350.
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United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service
Caring for the Land and Serving People Printed on Recycled Paper
February 9, 2026
THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST
FOR QUOTE, OR AN INVITATION FOR BID. NO SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS
ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Region 3, Procurement and Property Services (PPS), intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price Design-Build construction contract for trail hardening and associated drainage and structure improvements on the Lake Loop Section of the Multi-Use Trail (MUT), Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, Region 8.
The anticipated requirement will be issued under RFP Number 127EAV26R0009. The RFP is expected to be posted to Contract Opportunities at https://www.sam.gov/, in February 2026 (third or fourth week).
This acquisition is a Design-Build construction procurement conducted in accordance with FAR Part 36 using competitive negotiation procedures under FAR Part 15. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price Design-Build contract.
The successful Offeror shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and construction necessary to complete the project in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Architect-Engineer services, if required, are incidental to construction and are not being procured under the Brooks Act (40 U.S.C. Chapter 11).
This procurement is set aside 100 percent for Small Business concerns. The applicable NAICS code is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Project Description The project consists of trail hardening, drainage improvements, and maintenance of existing trail structures on the Lake Loop Section of the Multi-Use Trail within the Sam Houston National Forest. Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Surface blading and shaping for proper drainage
• Spot placement of aggregate base and oversized rock
• Installation, maintenance, or removal of drainage structures including culverts and drainage dips
• Trail mowing, clearing, and corridor maintenance
• Seeding and fertilization of disturbed areas
• Maintenance and repair of miscellaneous trail structures, including concrete planked crossings and FRP bridge decking
All work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work, applicable Forest Service specifications, and FP-14 requirements.
https://www.sam.gov/
Award will be made on a Best Value Tradeoff basis considering Technical Approach, Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. Performance and payment bonds may be required. A site visit may be conducted and, if so, details will be provided in the solicitation.
All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The solicitation and all amendments will be posted on SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of Offerors to monitor the site for updates.
The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://www.sam.gov/.
All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order to obtain the solicitation documents and all information regarding the solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to check the website daily for any updates/amendments. Offerors are encouraged to check the Contract Opportunities web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA Forest Service solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM.
Points-of-contact for this Pre-Solicitation Notice:
David Watson Email: David.l.watson@usda.gov Telephone: (602) 225-5350 https://www.sam.gov/
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