Encino Vista Road Maintenance

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Santa Fe National Forest is seeking road maintenance services for the Encino Vista Road Maintenance project on the Coyote Ranger District. The comprehensive scope of work includes drain dip construction involving excavation and compaction of 300 cubic yards of native material, road widening requiring 530 cubic yards of excavation to achieve 12-foot road widths, aggregate surfacing with 1,800 tons of material, road reconditioning across 6.5 miles including ditch and shoulder maintenance, and culvert replacement involving installation of one 36-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe. The project encompasses multiple National Forest System Roads (103, 103E, 103EH, 103F, 461, 461EBA, 461F, 461G, 461H, and 461J) located near Gallina, New Mexico at elevations between 7,800 and 8,800 feet. Work is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2025 and supports the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project with future timber cutting operations. The due date for this pre-solicitation notice is September 10, 2025, the same date it was posted.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). The project spans 7.9 miles of National Forest System Roads with an additional optional 0.6-mile section, and includes 33 drain dip installations across various road segments. Key deliverables include weekly status reports, construction schedules, traffic control plans, and technical documentation, with most initial documents required within 10 days of contract award. The Schedule of Items indicates an optional additional 800 tons of aggregate surfacing beyond the base 1,800 tons, and the project involves placement of 30 linear feet of 36-inch diameter round pipe for culvert replacement. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail crosses some of the project roads, adding complexity to the maintenance requirements.