Joes Valley Camp Ground Restoration

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the comprehensive restoration of Joe's Valley Campground in Emery County, Utah, through the GAOA (Great American Outdoors Act) funding program. The project encompasses complete campground reconstruction including new campground spur construction, demolition of existing sites and roadways, accessibility improvements, double chip seal of roadways, and installation of regulatory signs, unit markers, barrier rocks, and site furnishings. Contractors must submit both technical and business/price proposals, maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and provide bid guarantees as part of their qualification requirements. The solicitation includes a base bid plus four optional components: Fisherman Parking Area, Hydrants, Miscellaneous Site Improvements, and Campground Sites, with awards based on the total of all optional items. Amendment 1 extended the proposal deadline to June 20, 2025, at 1:30 PM Mountain Time, providing contractors additional time to prepare comprehensive submissions.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a performance period of 120 calendar days beginning approximately August 1, 2025. The work will be performed at Joe's Valley Campground, located approximately 17 miles southwest of Price, Utah, in a mountainous region accessible via a 27-mile route from Orangeville. The project requires coordination with local entities including the Emery Water Conservancy District for water access and the local District Ranger for extended camping arrangements. Pre-bid site visits were conducted with six potential bidders representing local and regional construction firms, indicating competitive interest in this federal restoration project.