China Wall Staging Area Trailhead Expansion

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to expand the China Wall OHV staging area trailhead in Placer County, California, through the construction of additional paved parking areas and related infrastructure improvements. The project encompasses comprehensive site work including clearing and grubbing, grading, saw cutting existing asphalt, subbase and base preparation, drainage feature installation, aggregate base installation, asphalt paving, and rock barrier installation. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan permits and encroachment permits where applicable, and must submit technical proposals demonstrating past performance references, construction approach, equipment lists, and pricing information. The solicitation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, assessing proposals based on relevant past performance, technical understanding, and cost. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on August 4, 2025, with a response deadline of August 18, 2025.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The base project involves constructing 46,580 square feet of new parking area, requiring 775 cubic yards of excavation and embankment, 1,725 tons of aggregate base course, 960 tons of asphalt concrete, and relocation of 100 barrier rocks onsite. The Statement of Work includes multiple optional tasks such as additional small parking area expansion, slurry sealing, toilet building installation, and pavement markings, with the project estimated to have a 90-day completion timeline. Construction activities are restricted to Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and bond requirements may apply if the contract award exceeds $30,000. The comprehensive project also includes provisions for installing new precast concrete vault toilets with specific structural and accessibility requirements, along with various site preparation and finishing work to maintain the natural forest environment during construction.