Disaster_Recovery_MATOC_TX Sources_Sought_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Disaster Recovery MATOC – Spring Floods 2024 & Hurricane Beryl

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT)

USDA Forest Service – Southern Region (Region 8)

1. PURPOSE

The USDA Forest Service, Southern Region (Region 8), National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT), is conducting market research to determine the availability and capability of qualified firms to support large-scale disaster recovery efforts resulting from the Spring Floods (April–July 2024) and Hurricane Beryl.

This Sources Sought Notice is issued for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

The Government anticipates establishing a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with two distinct pools:

• Pool 1 – Construction Services

• Pool 2 – Architect-Engineer (A&E) Services

2. BACKGROUND

Prolonged rainfall events and hurricane-force winds caused widespread infrastructure and resource damage across the Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Sabine, and Angelina National Forests.

Impacts include:

• Approximately 603 miles of damaged National Forest System roads

• 338+ miles requiring erosion control and drainage rehabilitation

• 78 trail bridges and culverts requiring repair or replacement

• Recreation and administrative facility damage

• Damaged land boundary lines requiring survey and perpetuation

• Watershed destabilization and sediment transport issues

• Threatened and endangered species habitat impacts

3. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT STRUCTURE (PLANNING PURPOSES)

The Government is considering establishing a Multi-Award IDIQ (MATOC) structured as follows:

• Pool 1 – Construction (anticipated ~6 awards)

• Pool 2 – Architect-Engineer (A&E) Services (anticipated ~4 awards)

Task orders will be competed within each respective pool.

4. SCOPE OF POTENTIAL WORK

POOL 1 – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Firms responding to Pool 1 should demonstrate capability in heavy civil, infrastructure, environmental, and natural resource construction services in forested and environmentally sensitive areas.

Potential Construction Task Orders May Include:

A. Roads and Bridges

• ERFO-eligible road repair and reconstruction

• Culvert replacement and upsizing

• Bridge repair and replacement

• Drainage improvements

• Travelway stabilization

• Erosion control and slope stabilization

B. Trails Infrastructure

• Trail bridge replacement

• Armored low-water crossings

• Trail drainage reconstruction

• Aggregate surfacing placement

• Trail reroutes and structural repairs

C. Recreation Facilities

• Boat ramp reconstruction

• Boat dock replacement

• Sewer lift station repair/replacement

• Utility repair (water, sewer, electrical, HVAC)

• Erosion stabilization within recreation areas

• Hazard tree removal

D. Habitat Restoration & Fuels Treatment

• Mechanical mastication

• Site preparation

• Native planting implementation

• Culvert and crossing improvements supporting aquatic organism passage

POOL 2 – ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A&E) SERVICES

Pool 2 will consist of professional services subject to FAR Part 36.6 (Brooks Act procedures). Firms should demonstrate qualifications in civil, hydraulic, geotechnical, environmental, and surveying disciplines.

Potential A&E Task Orders May Include:

A. Hydraulic & Drainage Analysis

• Watershed-scale hydraulic modeling

• TR-55, HY-8, or equivalent modeling

• Flood resiliency design (Q-100 to Q-500 analysis)

• Master drainage planning

B. Geotechnical Services

• Subsurface investigations

• Soil stability analysis

• Foundation recommendations

C. Engineering Design

• Road and bridge design packages

• Trail bridge structural design

• Drainage structure design

• Aquatic organism passage (AOP) design

D. Survey & Boundary Work

• Topographic surveys

• Boundary monumentation and perpetuation

• Survey-grade GPS data collection

• Plat preparation and documentation

E. Environmental & Compliance Support

• Section 106 coordination support

• Engineering support for NEPA documentation

• Technical reports and geospatial database deliverables

A&E task orders will be competed in accordance with FAR 36.6 qualifications-based procedures.

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work will occur across the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, primarily within:

• Sam Houston National Forest

• Davy Crockett National Forest

• Sabine National Forest

• Angelina National Forest

6. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Interested firms shall submit a capability statement (maximum 10 pages) addressing:

For All Respondents:

• Company information and SAM status

• Business size and socioeconomic status

• Relevant experience (past 5–7 years)

• Geographic experience

• Bonding capacity (Construction Pool only)

For Pool 1 – Construction:

• Experience with ERFO or disaster recovery projects

• Experience on federal lands

• Heavy civil construction capabilities

• Safety record

For Pool 2 – A&E:

• Specialized engineering experience

• Professional licenses and key personnel qualifications

• Experience with Brooks Act contracts

• Capacity to perform concurrent assignments

7. NAICS (FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES)

Construction Pool:

• 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

• 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

A&E Pool:

• 541330 – Engineering Services

• 541370 – Surveying and Mapping Services

8. DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of capability statements.