GAOA Palmetto Trail Enoree Passage Rehab

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to rehabilitate trail structures along the Enoree Passage of the Palmetto Trail within the Sumter National Forest in Whitmire, South Carolina. The project involves repairing and replacing pedestrian bridges and boardwalks at three specific locations, including the Indian Creek 3.00 Bridge & Boardwalk and two Sispring Creek Bridge & Boardwalk areas. Contractors must complete a mandatory site visit on January 8, 2025, submit questions by January 10, 2025 at 1pm, and provide proposals by January 20, 2025 at 5pm via email to Penny Zortman. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, compliance with specifications, and adherence to Buy American Act provisions. Contractors must provide a project schedule, safety plan, quality control plan, and as-built drawings, with work to be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

The solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with a firm-fixed-price structure and a performance period of 180 calendar days after notice to proceed. The project falls under NAICS code 237310 with a size standard of $45 million and includes HUBZone price evaluation preference. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and meet minority and female participation goals of 32.0% and 6.9% respectively. Performance and payment bonds will be required, and all contractors and subcontractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The work will take place at the Enoree Ranger District, located at 20 Work Center Rd, Whitmire, SC 29178, and involves rehabilitating approximately 0.6 miles of trail infrastructure.