BPA Call Mosquito Fire Trail Brushing Tahoe National Forest

This Special Notice, issued by the USDA Forest Service on March 30, 2026, solicits proposals for trail brushing and vegetation management services on the Tahoe National Forest in Placer County, California. The project, designated as Solicitation Number 12363N26Q0015, addresses post-fire trail rehabilitation resulting from the 2022 Mosquito Fire. The work encompasses brushing and clearing operations along 24.23 miles of trails, specifically 14.91 miles of Loop 6 Trail and 9.32 miles of Western States Trail. This opportunity is structured as a call order under an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for USFS Region 5 Trails, and it is designated as a total small business set-aside. The Contracting Officer is John Swizdor, and proposals are due by April 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.

The primary objective of this solicitation is to restore safe user sight lines and maintain trail accessibility for recreational use and permitted competitive events, including the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run and Tevis Cup 100-Mile Equestrian Ride. Contractors must maintain a six-foot total trail corridor with eight-foot height clearance, cut brush and stubs to no more than two inches above ground, and complete all work by June 20, 2027. Eligibility is restricted exclusively to current USFS Region 5 Trails BPA holders, and the acquisition is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry). Technical proposals must address project schedule, subcontractors, and equipment, along with past performance references for similar work, particularly experience with steep cliff environments. Price proposals must include unit prices for ten itemized line items measured in linear feet, with evaluation criteria weighting technical approach and past performance equally, with price considered approximately equal in importance to other factors.