Forest Service - GAOA Laguna Campground Renovations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for pavement renovation services at Laguna Campground and Wooded Hill Road within the Cleveland National Forest in San Diego County, California. The scope of work includes removing damaged asphalt, replacing it with hot mix asphalt (HMA) Caltrans 1/2 inch maximum Type A PG 64-16 No RAP, installing pavement markings, and applying optional slurry seal treatment. Contractors must possess all necessary California state licenses for road repair work, obtain required permits prior to commencing work, and comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. The government will evaluate quotations based on technical approach, past performance, and price to determine best value and award the contract to a single firm fixed-price contractor. Requests for information must be submitted by February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, and quotations are due by March 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

This solicitation (127EAW26Q0008) is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a size standard of $45 million, and no incumbent contractor information is identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated project value falls between $250,000 and $500,000, with work requiring completion within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and commencement within 10 calendar days thereafter. Key work components include renovation of the Meadow trailer loop at Laguna Campground and approximately 0.7 miles of Wooded Hill Road, with quantities including 22 tons of hot mix asphalt for the Meadow loop and approximately 800 tons for Wooded Hill Road covering approximately 65,000 square feet. Performance and payment bonds will be required based on the contract amount, and the work is located at 468-470 Los Huecos Road, Mt. Laguna, California 91948, accessible via Sunrise Highway near Julian or Interstate I-8, with a projected start date of May or June 2026.