CNNF Forest-Wide Culvert Purchase

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotes for a forest-wide culvert purchase for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, seeking various culverts and associated items to be delivered to two ranger district locations in Wisconsin. The solicitation (Number 12363N25Q4042) requires businesses to provide pricing for both base and optional line items, including round and arch-shaped culverts made of polymer-coated steel, galvanized steel, and HDPE dual wall materials in multiple diameters and lengths. Quotes are due by March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM MDT, with submissions to be sent via email to jason.king2@usda.gov. The government will evaluate offers based on price, technical capability, and ability to deliver products within the specified performance period, with technical and past performance factors considered approximately equal to price in the award decision. Contractors must meet Wisconsin Highway legal load rating specifications and H25/HL-93 load rating standards, using specific corrugation materials.

The procurement is an unrestricted solicitation with NAICS code 332312 and a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contract performance period spans from April 1, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with base item delivery required within 90 days of award and optional items potentially deliverable by September 30, 2025. Delivery locations include the East Zone Lakewood-Laona Ranger District in Laona, WI, and the West Zone Park Falls Ranger District in Park Falls, WI. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 0600 and 1700 hours, with a minimum two-business-day advance notice required. Contractors must contact Clark Spaniol at 715-889-4879 to arrange deliveries, and all pricing must include delivery and associated costs. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation covers a comprehensive range of culvert specifications for forest infrastructure maintenance and improvement.