Pre-Solicitation - 127EAW26R0002 - Groveland Storm Damage Repair.pdf

Pre-Solicitation Notice: 127EAW26R0002 Project: Groveland Storm Damage Repair Stanislaus National Forest

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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

This pre-solicitation notice is issued for informational purposes only to inform industry of an upcoming project requirement that will be solicited. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do NOT request a copy of the solicitation, bid documents, specifications, or drawings. Responses or proposals are not required at this stage.

The USDA Forest Service Procurement and Property Services, Field Procurement Operations, Southwest Zone, Contract Service Area 6, on behalf of Region 5, is currently preparing a solicitation RFP to provide comprehensive construction services, including the provision of all necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel.

The scope of work for this project encompasses the remediation of landslides on two Forest roads located near Harden Flat, CA. Specifically, the work will be executed at two sites on 2S30 (Crocker Ridge Road) and one site on 1S03 (Sawmill Mountain Road). The project involves the construction of retaining structures, such as mechanically stabilized earth walls or reinforced soil fills, to ensure the stability of the affected areas. Furthermore, the scope includes the re-establishment of the road prism and the resurfacing of the road to match the existing surface type. Ancillary tasks comprise vegetation clearing, the construction of drainage systems, and the implementation of erosion control measures within the designated repair areas. This comprehensive approach ensures that the project aligns with the Government's requirements for stability and environmental protection, as outlined in the relevant clauses and procedures.

All work must be executed in strict accordance with the terms, specifications, drawings, and provisions detailed in the solicitation and contract.

Project Location This project is located on the Groveland Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest, within Tuolumne County, California.

The contract duration is anticipated to be 250 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Work is anticipated to start January 2026.

The full scope including associated specifications and drawings shall be provided with the issued solicitation RFP - 127EAW26R0002.

Site Visit information will be provided with the solicitation RFP when issued.

ACQUISITION INFORMATION

This acquisition shall be a total small business set-aside. This is a construction project, and Request for Proposal and resulting contract is for construction. Davis-Bacon Construction Wage Rates shall apply to any resulting contract. The awarded contract shall be firm-fixed-price.

IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the estimated price range of the contract is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with small business size standard of $45M in annual revenue.

Pre-Solicitation Notice: 127EAW26R0002 Project: Groveland Storm Damage Repair Stanislaus National Forest

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Solicitation posting date is tentatively planned for on or about 5 December 2025.

All proposal submission instructions and evaluation information shall be provided with the solicitation

RFP.

Interested parties are hereby notified that the solicitation will be available exclusively on the Contract Opportunities website SAM.gov (https://sam.gov).

The solicitation, attachments, and amendments (if any) will be published for viewing, printing, and downloading from the Contract Opportunities website only. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor Contract Opportunities for the release of amendments, changes, or other information pertaining to the solicitation. No hardcopy/paper versions of the solicitation or amendments will be distributed.

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in order to receive a contract award from any USDA Forest Service activity. Lack of registration in the SAM will render an offeror ineligible for award. SAM information can be found at SAM.gov. Offerors shall have and maintain an active registration in the SAM database at the time of bid/proposal submission and award to be eligible for a Government contract award. If at the time of bid submission and/or award an offeror is not active in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective offeror. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and CAGE Code numbers are required.

For additional information or questions contact the Contracting Officer Tanya Torres via email at Tanya.Torres@usda.gov.

https://sam.gov/