Allegheny National Forest Road Grading

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotes for road grading and compaction services to restore and maintain the drivability, drainage, and safety of designated Forest Service roads at the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Contractors must demonstrate capability in surface grading and compaction operations using motor graders (minimum 85 horsepower, 18-foot wheelbase), vibratory steel wheel rollers (minimum 6 tons), and road rakes, with work performed Monday through Friday during daylight hours. Key contract requirements include compliance with Forest Service specifications, management of invasive species, acquisition of necessary permits, and coordination with the Pennsylvania One Call System before earthwork. The evaluation criteria include relevant past performance with minimum three references required, technical approach, acceptability on a pass/fail basis, and cost/price reasonableness. The deadline for submitting quotes is April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST, with quotes remaining valid for 60 days following submission.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price award anticipated for a single contractor, with the option for bidders to propose on either the West Zone (128.5 miles of roads) or East Zone (143.7 miles of roads), or both zones if demonstrating simultaneous operations capability. The cumulative scope encompasses 272.2 miles of forest roads requiring surface grading and compaction services. Work will be performed at Marienville, PA 16239, with a pre-work conference to establish final road priorities and schedules prior to contract execution.