Biso correct 8 miles of fork ridge trail

The National Park Service Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is soliciting proposals for the delivery and tailgate spreading of materials to restore and maintain 8 miles of the Fork Ridge Multi-Use Trail and Fork Ridge Horse Trail. The procurement involves delivering and spreading 7,327.5 tons of crusher run limestone aggregate and 1,293 tons of #4 limestone aggregate to correct erosion issues caused by improper water drainage. Contractors must complete all work within 30 days of receiving notice to proceed, with delivery and spreading beginning within 14 calendar days. The solicitation is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR subpart 12.6 for commercial services, and proposals will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing. Vendor questions are due by September 2, 2025, at 12:00 EST, and proposals must be submitted electronically by September 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST to Marilia_Mateo@nps.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price agreement with a performance period from September 22, 2025, to November 21, 2025. The work will be performed at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Oneida, Tennessee, with applicable wage determinations for both Kentucky and Tennessee counties. Contractors must use equipment capable of navigating trail sections with 9-foot width and 11-foot height clearances while implementing proper traffic control measures and environmental protection protocols. All contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and possess a valid UEI number before contract award, with final payment contingent upon government inspection and approval of completed work.