Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Gravel Crushing Service

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking gravel crushing services for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest located in Wisconsin. The solicitation requires a contractor to crush, stockpile, and test aggregate from designated government sources across multiple counties in the region. Contractors must provide qualified personnel and equipment to crush aggregate according to specific gradation requirements, including Surfacing Gradation 'U', Surfacing Gradation 'U modified', and Subbase Gradation 'A'. Technical proposals will be evaluated based on past performance information and equipment details, with pricing proposals considered alongside technical capability. Quotes are due by April 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, to be submitted via email to Scott Beeman, with the potential for up to two contract awards covering either the West Side or East Side zones.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of 500 employees under NAICS code 212321 for Construction Sand and Gravel Mining. The contract will span five ordering periods from the contract date through December 31, 2029, covering counties including Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer, Taylor, Price, Florence, Vilas, Oneida, Oconto, Langlade, and Forest. Contractors will be compensated at a unit price of 3,000 pounds per cubic yard of crushed material, with additional compensation for quality assurance tests and pit development. The aggregate quantities range from 1,000 to over 10,000 cubic yards per site, and contractors must use crushing apparatus equipped with a belt scale certified by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Mobilization costs will be calculated based on the radial distance from the contractor's home base, with provisions for successive moves between project sites.