2025 Idaho-Panhandle National Forests; Central Zone Road Maintenance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting proposals for comprehensive road maintenance services on the Idaho-Panhandle National Forests' Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District. The scope of work includes approximately 50 miles of roadside selective clearing and 48 miles of road reconditioning across multiple National Forest System Roads, with contractors required to furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies necessary for completion. Key requirements include compliance with Idaho workers' compensation regulations, adherence to strict fire prevention and safety protocols, and maintenance of weed-free equipment standards. The evaluation will consider both technical proposals (including past performance and technical capability) and price proposals, with contractors required to maintain active System for Award Management registration and submit comprehensive contractor representations and certifications. Proposals are due by September 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM PST via email to sarah.ackerman@usda.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a small business size standard of $11.5 million. The contract encompasses 62.05 total miles of road maintenance work, including 41.33 miles of roadside selective clearing via scattering, 8.59 miles of roadside selective clearing via chipping, and 47.56 miles of roadbed reconditioning. All work must be completed no later than October 9, 2026, with the government anticipating a production rate of 2-4 miles per day during daylight hours. The work will be performed in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, specifically within the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, with potential restrictions on weekend and holiday operations. No incumbent contractor or specific award value range was identified in the solicitation materials.