GAOA Chimney Rock Paving in the San Juan National Forest

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region is soliciting contractors for the GAOA Chimney Rock Paving project in the San Juan National Forest, which involves removing and reusing parking blocks, blading and shaping road subsurface, and installing asphalt paving according to specified plans and requirements. The project falls under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and PSC category Y1LB (Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways). Key technical specifications include Design ESAL requirements of less than 0.3 per Specification FP14, Section 401, Table 401-1, with wage determinations provided in the solicitation package. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2025, with an amendment (A0001) issued on August 27, 2025, containing questions and answers to clarify project requirements. Proposals are due by September 8, 2025, and no site visit is required as the area is open to the public.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business enterprises. The work will be performed in Durango, Colorado, at the Chimney Rock location within the San Juan National Forest. The solicitation includes comprehensive documentation such as maps and plans, Forest Service Special Specifications (FSSS), Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Interest (SOI), and applicable wage determinations to guide contractors in proposal preparation. Technical support is available through Allen McCaw at Jerry.Mccaw@usda.gov for contractors requiring additional mapping information with specific scales. The project appears to be part of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) funding initiative, focusing on infrastructure improvements to enhance public access and safety at this popular recreational site.