12445126R0004 DOI-FWS MATOC AE Services ARKANSAS Albert Pike Campground Design
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12445126R0004
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Mount Ida, Arkansas 71957, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Forest Service is seeking sources for architectural and engineering design services for a new campground at Albert Pike Recreation Area, Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside and is restricted to current DOI-FWS ARKANSAS CIVIL AE MATOC holders only; other submittals will not be opened.
The design scope includes an asphalt loop road connecting to NFSR 73 positioned above the 100-year flood elevation with maximum grades of 8% (up to 10% for distances under 200 feet), bridge designs compliant with 2012 AASHTO LRFD specifications, 8 camping spurs with water and 50-amp electrical service, 19 campsites without utilities, 1 camp host site with full utilities, 2 CXT Double Cascadian vault restrooms, an RV dump station with septic system, community water hydrants, a new well house and reservoir, site furniture and signage, and demolition of the existing amphitheater. All improvements must remain within the Albert Pike Recreation Boundary. The layout and construction materials must be designed by a registered Landscape Architect.
Deliverables include topographic survey, hydrology/hydraulics analysis using HEC-RAS, geotechnical investigation, an Engineering Report with at least three design alternatives (15% preliminary designs), and final design submittals at 65%, 90%, and 100% completion levels with plans, specifications, schedule of items, and construction cost estimates. Designs must use 2022 AutoCAD Civil 3D with deliverables in PDF and .dwg formats on 11" × 17" sheets. The engineering report is due within 60 days of Notice to Proceed; final design is due within 210 days. Key personnel (Principal, Project Manager, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, and Electrical Engineer) are designated with no substitutions allowed during the first 90 days except for illness, death, or employment termination.
NAICS 541330, PSC C1PA.
Notice text
THIS SOURCE SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS RESTRICTED TO DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR/FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AE MATOC HOLDERS - ARKANSAS. Other SF-330 submittals will not be considered or opened.
Description: Source Sought/Request for information from DOI-FWS ARKANSAS CIVIL AE MATOC HOLDERS ONLY. The design engineer to cost shall include shall include the preparation of plans (drawings), specifications, a schedule of items,
construction cost estimate, and an estimate of construction time. A 65% submittal, 90% and 100% final submission of these documents shall be provided. This project is for the design of the Albert Pike Campground and will provide design for (summized):
- Provide an asphalt loop road connecting to NFSR 73. Roadway shall be placed above the 100-yr flood elevation and have a ditched cross-section with maximum grades of 8%.
- new bridge designs as required to cross major drainages
- asphalt surfaced camping loops
- 8 camping spurs with water and 50A electrical service.
- 19 campsites without water and electricity
- 1 camp host site with water, 50A electrical service, telephone, and sewer connections.
- 2 CXT Double Cascadian or equivalent vault restrooms.
- new RV dump station with a septic system, including septic tank, distribution boxes, and field lines
- minimum 5’ wide pedestrian access from campsites
- new well house, reservoir, and all equipment including well pump, valves, 20A electric receptacle, and piping.
- community water hydrants at each new vault restroom and an additional 4 community water hydrants dispersed throughout the 19 campsites without individual water connections
- new kiosks, signage, and lighting
- Grade site and install ditches, culverts, and other drainage measures to allow water to drain away from all improvements
- Layout of campground and construction materials shall be designed by a registered Landscape Architect.
1. AGENCY: USDA-FS CSA11
2. NAICS: 541330 - Engineering Services / PSC Code C1PA Architect and Engineering- Construction: Recreational Facilities (Non-Building)
3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Engineering Office (Best Qualified Firm)
4. ACQUISITION INFORMATION: This DOI-MATOC Sources/Sought Request for Information is being performed under DOI-FWS MATOC Notice Requirements and FAR 36.6. The USDA-FS will conduct a review of Arkansas DOI-FWS Matoc Pool holders for skills specifically listed under Section Two in the areas of:B02 – Bridges /R04 – Recreation Facilities (Parks, marinas, etc) /P06- Planning (site, installation, and project) / W03 – Water Supply; treatment and distribution. This project is reserved exclusively for DOI-FWS ARKANAS CIVIL AE MATOC HOLDERs that are Small Business. 541330 - Engineering Services / C1PA Architect and Engineering- Construction: Recreational Facilities (Non-Building) .
5. Responses: Responses from the DOI-FWS ARKANAS CIVIL AE MATOC HOLDER should be in the form of the latest SF-330 from the firm (no page limit). In addition to the SF-330, a separate submittal is required that reflects specific skills associated with skills from Section II of the SF-330 B02 – Bridges /R04 – Recreation Facilities (Parks, marinas, etc) /P06- Planning (site, installation, and project) / W03 – Water Supply; treatment and distribution. The separate package SHALL not exeed 5 pages and outline specific projects, value and locations. Project may be federal, state, local, private but should encompass as many items listed in the description above. Please highlight Key Personnel still with the firm that would work this project, if selected. In addition, identify the landscape architect licensed in Arkansas that will be on the project.
6. Submission. Email your firm's most recent SF-330 and supplemental data package as follows:
Email Subject Line: 12445126R0004 DOI MATOC APCD_Company Name_ Data
To: Steven.alves@usda.gov; Charles.cotton@usda.gov
Deadline: All data must be received by 0700ET, 26 May 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Pike Recreation Area AE SOW redacted_Redacted.pdf |
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