Gillete Boat Launch Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Region 6-Pacific Northwest Region is seeking qualified contractors to replace a failing concrete plank boat ramp with a modern concrete boat ramp panel system at the Gillete Boat Launch facility. The scope of work encompasses multiple construction phases, including removal of the existing 30 feet by 12 feet concrete plank ramp, installation of a 150-foot erosion control mechanism (silt curtain), excavation and grading of 45 cubic yards of embankment, placement of geotextile materials and aggregate base layers, installation of a steel rail panel system with nine concrete panels measuring 4 feet by 14 feet by 8 inches each, and completion with riprap wrapping and asphalt concrete surfacing of approximately 7 tons. The work also involves removal and resetting of a 60-foot by 8-foot floating dock to facilitate the ramp replacement. The solicitation notice does not specify evaluation criteria or indicate any deadline for submitting questions, though proposals are due by March 24, 2026.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is identified in the solicitation notice. The contract does not specify an award value or budget range. The project is classified under NAICS 237 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and PSC Z1LB (Maintenance of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways), indicating this is a heavy civil engineering construction project. The place of performance is Colville, Washington 99114, and the work involves approximately 7 tons of asphalt concrete placement along with various earthwork and structural installation activities typical of waterfront infrastructure projects.