Deferred Trail Maintenance: Logout Clearing and Brushing for the Flathead National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform deferred trail maintenance in the Flathead National Forest located in Montana. The solicitation, numbered 1284LM25Q0018, requires log out, clearing, and brushing services across approximately 39.9 miles of trails in Swan Lake, Hungry Horse, and Spotted Bear districts. Contractors must submit a comprehensive technical proposal demonstrating past performance, experience, and technical approach, along with a detailed price proposal covering all line items. The evaluation will consider the contractor's ability to perform trail maintenance in both wilderness and non-wilderness areas, with specific requirements for removing downed trees, cutting brush, and maintaining trail corridors to precise width and height specifications. Quotations are due by May 8, 2025, at 5 pm MST, to be submitted via email to andrea.haines@usda.gov.

The contract is a 100% total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 115310 and a small business size standard of $11.5 Million. The performance period runs from June 15, 2025, to October 15, 2025, during which the contractor will work in mixed conifer forest environments across Flathead and Lake Counties. The government may award up to three contracts based on different locations, with work involving trails ranging from 0.3 to 12.7 miles in length. The place of performance is Swan Lake, Montana, with specific work locations including trails in the Spotted Bear and Hungry Horse areas. Contractors must adhere to strict wilderness regulations, including limitations on mechanized equipment, and provide all necessary labor, tools, and expertise to complete the maintenance while following detailed clearing limits, disposal methods, and low-impact camping guidelines.