Black River Harbor Waterfall Overlook Reconstruction
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12444525B0002
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Place of performance
- Bessemer, Michigan 49911, United States
- Points of contact
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- Brad Higley bradley.higley@usda.gov (218) 409-8332
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service is seeking contractors to perform bridge replacement and reconstruction work at the Black River Harbor Waterfall Overlook sites in the Ottawa National Forest, specifically involving repairs and rebuilding of stairs at Rainbow Falls Overlook, Potawatomi/Gorge Falls Overlook, Sandstone Falls, and Great Conglomerate Falls Overlook Site in Gogebic County, Michigan. The agency anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a firm fixed price contract, with the solicitation and related documents becoming available for download exclusively through SAM.gov on or around August 19, 2025. Contractors must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in compliance with local, federal, and state codes and applicable wage rates. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who is responsive to the solicitation requirements. Written questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Brad Higley, Contracting Officer, at Bradley.higley@usda.gov, with a submission deadline of September 16, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a size standard of $45.0 million. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The anticipated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, reflecting the substantial nature of the waterfall overlook reconstruction work. To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), complete online representations and certifications, and maintain certification as a 100% small business. The work location is specifically identified as the Bessemer Ranger District within the Ottawa National Forest. All responsible small business sources are encouraged to submit proposals for consideration by the USDA Forest Service.
Notice text
The USDA Forest Service anticipates issuing an Invitation For Bids (IFB) for a Firm Fixed Price type contract. It is the intent of this contract to procure bridge replacement work for the Ottawa National Forest. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals to perform all work necessary.
The solicitation and related documents will ONLY be available for download at the System for Award management (https://SAM.gov) on or about August 19, 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed out. Interested vendors should register to receive notifications through sam.gov. The resulting contract magnitude is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, the size standard is $45.0 Million. This project is being solicited as a 100% set aside for Small Business. All work is to comply with local, Federal and State codes and is subject to applicable wage rates. Solicitation number: 12445525B0002. Questions concerning the solicitation must be in writing and sent via email to Brad Higley, Contracting Officer, Bradley.higley@usda.gov
In order to receive award under this IFB the successful offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://SAM.gov, and have completed the online representations and certifications and be a certified 100% Small Business.
All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the USDA Forest Service.
1. Location of Project Work
Gogebic, County, Michigan, Ottawa NF, Bessemer Ranger District.
2. Firm Fixed Price contract
The Government will be seeking bids for a firm fixed price contract.
3. Contract Award
Under this solicitation, one contract may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who is responsive to the solicitation.
4. Scope of Contract
Repairs/rebuilding of stairs at Rainbow Falls Overlook, Potawatomi/Gorge Falls Overlook, Sandstone Falls and Great Conglomerate Falls Overlook Site.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Harbor Waterfall Overlook Reconstruction | Solicitation | |
| Black River Harbor Waterfall Overlook Reconstruction | Solicitation | |
| GAOA Bell Smith Springs Repaving and Parking | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Black River Harbor Waterfall Overlook Reconstruction | Pre-Solicitation |
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