Gravel Crushing EZ Supe Pit

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide gravel crushing and stockpiling services at the Supe Pit in the Hiawatha National Forest, located in Chippewa Township, Chippewa County, Michigan. The work involves crushing and stockpiling aggregate surfacing material with a maximum size of 2-1/2 inches for road base applications. Key contract requirements include constructing stockpiles in layers up to 4 feet deep, preventing material segregation, following strict fuel storage and environmental safety protocols, and maintaining OSHA-compliant safety standards. The government will evaluate offers based on past performance and technical capabilities, with these factors being approximately equal when compared to price. Quotes are due by September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST and must include technical proposals demonstrating past performance and technical capability, price proposals using the provided Schedule of Items, and required representations and certifications.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract has a fixed budget of $100,000, with the final payment based on the total volume of cubic yards produced and measured by the government using prismoidal or average end area methods. The work must be completed by October 31, 2026, with the contract period running from June 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. The place of performance is specifically at the Supe Pit on Supe Road (S Gravel Pit Road) in Section 5, T46N, R5W, near St. Ignace, Michigan. The project involves two primary bid items: mobilization/demobilization with site preparation as a lump sum, and production of the specified crushed aggregate material. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents.