Access Point Improvement Project

The United States Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the Access Point Improvement Project through Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 12441926Q0015, which involves constructing a new secured access point at the USFS National Technology and Development Program campus. The scope of work includes demolition of existing infrastructure, construction of a 30-foot wide commercial driveway approach with ADA-compliant features, installation of approximately 143 linear feet of 6-foot tall chain-link fencing with barbed wire, and installation of two 30-foot swing gates equipped with Knox Boxes for emergency access. Key contract requirements include hiring experienced key personnel (Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Estimator, Foreman, and Quality Control Inspector, each with 15 years of relevant experience), completing the project within 90 calendar days of the notice to proceed, obtaining all necessary permits, and adhering to specific security protocols including daily sign-ins and weekly attendance reports. The government will evaluate quotations using the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by January 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and quotations must be submitted by February 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns with a size standard of $19 million under NAICS Code 238990. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The anticipated contract type is firm fixed price with progress payments allowed, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The project timeline requires completion within 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with construction activities limited to Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The place of performance is located at 444 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California 91773, and all deliverables including the Project Plan, Construction Schedule, Safety Plan, and Material Procurement documentation must be submitted electronically as PDF files.