Cattle Guard Replacement on Dolores and Columbine Ranger Districts San Juan NF

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region is seeking contractors to replace non-functional cattle guards across the Dolores and Columbine Ranger Districts of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. The contractor will be responsible for purchasing and installing new cattle guard bases, running surfaces, and wings, as well as disposing of the removed materials. Bedding material, approach aggregate, and minor fence work may also be required. The work must be performed on gravel-surfaced Level 3 and 4 roads, with traffic control managed by the contractor and delays not to exceed 1 hour. The typical operating season is from May 1 to November 30, avoiding freeze-thaw conditions. Offers are due by April 30, 2024.

This contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses. The primary NAICS code is 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The contract is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The work will be performed in Colorado, with most project sites located within a 2-hour drive of Durango. The contractor will be required to commence work within 15 calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete the project within 180 calendar days.