Forest Service - ARA, Buckhorn Road Repairs
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 127EAW26Q0004
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Place of performance
- California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for emergency road repairs on Buckhorn Road at Los Padres National Forest in California through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 127EAW26Q0004. The work involves stabilizing two erosion-damaged sections: Site MP 1.4 requires placement of Class 3 grouted riprap, removal of material deposition, and installation of reflective delineators; Site MP 3.9 requires excavation, construction of a 151-foot-long concrete block retaining wall standing 7.5 feet tall, placement of Class 6 riprap, embankment construction, fence replacement, and erosion control installation. Contractors must possess all necessary California State licenses for road repair work and comply with extensive environmental protections including restrictions near California condor nesting areas, southwestern pond turtle habitats, and western spadefoot breeding areas. Award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis and will not be based solely on price; offerors must submit a technical proposal including a work plan, key personnel information, and performance schedule, along with past performance documentation and pricing. Quotations are due February 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, and Amendment A00001 issued on February 19, 2026, provides mandatory Request for Information responses regarding soil conditions, site visits, reinforcing steel design, and pre-cast modular block specifications.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $45 million under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). No incumbent contractor is identified. The estimated project magnitude ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with bid guarantees required for projects exceeding $150,000 (20% bid bond, 100% payment bond, and 100% performance bond). The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 120 calendar days, with Early Spring 2026 as the projected start date. Performance is located in Santa Barbara County, California, approximately 20 miles southwest of Maricopa at coordinates 34.8237734, -119.5527804, and involves work on the Mt. Pinos Ranger District with specific requirements for traffic control, erosion management, fire prevention compliance, and prevailing wage rate compliance under California wage determination CA20260014 effective January 16, 2026.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Date 2/19/2026
Amendment A00001
The purpose of this solicitation Amendment is to provide Request For Information (RFI) Responses. Please review the attachment for RFI responses.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 127EAW26Q0004 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ARA, Buckhorn Road Repairs at Los Padres National Forest, California.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions encompasses details pertaining to applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 127EAW26Q0004 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ARA, Buckhorn Road Repairs at Los Padres National Forest, California.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions encompasses details pertaining to applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service - ARA, Buckhorn Road Repairs | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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