GAOA Chantry Phase 2 Recreation Area Improvements

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for demolition, reconstruction, and improvement work at the Chantry Flat Recreation Area in Angeles National Forest, California, under Solicitation Number 127EAW26Q0019. The scope of work includes demolition of a 1960s concrete masonry unit (CMU) barracks building with full hazardous materials testing and remediation for lead paint and asbestos, removal and capping of underground utilities, demolition of a radio communication tower, replacement of asphalt and reinforced concrete pathways, potable water plumbing feature improvements, reconstruction of a parking lot with new retaining wall and railing, partial concrete walkway ramp reconstruction to achieve ABA compliance, and replacement of exterior lighting. Contractors must hold an active California contractor's license appropriate for road repair work and meet all Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for the Los Angeles County area. Award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable and whose past performance is acceptable or neutral. Requests for Information must be submitted by April 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, and quotations are due by May 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time via email to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $19 million under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). The estimated project magnitude ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, and the contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete all work within 120 calendar days. The project is located at Chantry Flat Recreation Area near Arcadia, California, with the contract period of performance commencing June 1, 2026, with work hours limited to Monday through Friday. Contractors must provide a technical approach (maximum 5 pages), key personnel information (maximum 3 pages), performance schedule (maximum 2 pages), past performance references, and bid guarantees; projects exceeding $150,000 require a 20 percent bid guarantee, 100 percent payment bond, and 100 percent performance bond. Required submittals due 14 days before work start include a Project Schedule, Storm Water and Pollution Control Plan, Asphalt Plant Production Data, and Retaining Wall Material Submittals, along with compliance with fire prevention plans, resource protection measures, and contract administration requirements including mandatory invoice submission through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).