Line Fire BAER and Suppression Repair. San Bernardino National Forest.
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 127EAW25R0031
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Place of performance
- Big Bear City, California 92314, United States
- Points of contact
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- Jeremy Bedner jeremy.bedner@usda.gov (530) 796-7473
- George Staggs george.staggs@usda.gov (281) 482-1968
- Tanya Torres tanya.torres@usda.gov (505) 438-5341
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to perform Line Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) and suppression repair work on the San Bernardino National Forest, specifically in the Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger Districts. The project involves replacing guardrail burned during the Line Fire and repairing overside drains damaged during fire suppression efforts, requiring the installation of 205 feet of guardrail, installation and removal of 21 corrugated metal spillways, and resetting of 3 corrugated metal spillways. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, and supervision while adhering to strict fire safety protocols including daily monitoring of Project Activity Levels that may restrict work hours or cease operations entirely during high fire danger periods. The contractor must also ensure equipment is clean to prevent invasive weed introduction, minimize mechanical activity during rainy periods, and repair any damage caused to roads or vegetation during operations. The solicitation due date has been extended to June 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST, with proposals to be submitted electronically to the designated Forest Service contact.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a size standard of $45 million. The disclosed magnitude of construction cost ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with Davis-Bacon wages applicable and performance and payment bonds required for projects valued at $35,000 or above. The projected start date is June 18, 2025, with a performance period of 105 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed issuance. Work will be performed across multiple locations in Big Bear, California, on terrain that varies from relatively flat areas to moderately hilly and steep terrain, with soil conditions ranging from soft and sandy to compacted and extremely rocky. The contractor will be required to follow FHWA Standard Specifications 2024, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, and specific Forest Service technical drawings for guardrail installation and overside drain fabrication.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 2 dated 06/13/2025 is issued.
1. Request For Information (RFI) Responses have been provided
2. Attachment 12, titled "Line Fire Guardrail," is now included
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Amendment 1 dated 06/13/2025 is issued.
1. Extend the solicitation due date. The new extended proposal due date is 6/20/2025 at 11:00 AM PST
2. Provide an update on the proposal submission instructions. Send to Tanya Torres. tanya.torres@usda.gov
3. Provide an update on Request For Information (RFI) Responses
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SCOPE OF CONTRACT:
The purpose of this project is to replace guardrail burned by the Line Fire and to replace and repair overside drains that were damaged during Line Fire suppression efforts on the San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger Districts. This contract provides for the equipment, labor, and services necessary to perform work ordered by the Government for installing 205 feet of guardrail, installing and removing 21 corrugated metal spillways, and resetting 3 corrugated metal spillways in compliance with the terms, specifications, drawings and provisions of this contract. Locations of work will be directed by the Forest Service. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, incidentals, and supervision to perform the requirements of this SOW and associated task order award. This project task order contract shall include the terms and conditions of the base IDIQ contract and supplemented by any project-specific requirements/attachments. Existing contract clauses may be supplemented and new contract clauses may be added. All work will be performed in accordance with contract and applicable regulatory requirements.
PROJECT LOCATION:
The project location is in multiple locations on the Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger Districts. The terrain can be relatively flat in a few areas and moderately hilly and steep in others. Soil conditions vary as well, from soft and sandy to compacted and extremely rocky.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Projected start date: June 18, 2025.
Time for completion: 105 calendar days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced below. The Contractor shall minimize mechanical activity during rainy periods and the CO may shut down the operation if excessive soil disturbance and/or erosion problems occur. The Contractor shall repair all associated damage on established roads, adjacent vegetation or other improvements caused by their operations or equipment prior to partial or final payment. The Contractor shall provide technical submittals for all materials that may be furnished on this project for Forest Service review and approval prior to installation. The Contractor shall dispose of all project related trash and debris off of Forest lands prior to final payment.
The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Forest dispatch center to obtain the fire predicted Project Activity Level (PAL) each day and restrict their work accordingly.
The Contractor shall adhere to the pertinent requirements addressed in the Fire Plan. Fire Plan restrictions may require work to cease at 1:00 pm or not be initiated at all on a high fire activity (PAL) day.
The Contractor is responsible for traffic control and equipment staging requirements in work areas when working on National Forest System Lands.
The Contractor shall provide clean equipment for the project prior to driving on Forest and between project areas to prevent the introduction of invasive weeds to the Forest.
SPECIFICATIONS:
A.FHWA Standard Specification 2024
B.Forest Service Supplemental Specifications [FSSS].
Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24.
U.S. Customary Units and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).
FP-14 and Caltrans Specs where applicable.
Electronic copy can be downloaded at:
https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24
The following standard Forest Service specifications are included as a part of this contract:
•840-2 Install
•840-2a 18 Inch Detail
San Bernardino National Forest maps are also available to assist in locating the individual roads and can be purchased at the Supervisor’s Office.
IAW FAR 36.204, disclosed magnitude of construction cost is between $25,000 and $100,000.
NAICS CODE: 237310, Highway Street Bridge Construction, $45M
SOLICITATION NO. 127EAW25R0031
DAVIS-BACON WAGES APPLY
BONDS ARE REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS WITH A VALUE OF $35,000.00 AND ABOVE
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1 dated 06/13/2025 is issued.
1. Extend the solicitation due date. The new extended proposal due date is 6/20/2025 at 11:00 AM PST
2. Provide an update on the proposal submission instructions. Send to Tanya Torres. tanya.torres@usda.gov
3. Provide an update on Request For Information (RFI) Responses
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SCOPE OF CONTRACT:
The purpose of this project is to replace guardrail burned by the Line Fire and to replace and repair overside drains that were damaged during Line Fire suppression efforts on the San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger Districts. This contract provides for the equipment, labor, and services necessary to perform work ordered by the Government for installing 205 feet of guardrail, installing and removing 21 corrugated metal spillways, and resetting 3 corrugated metal spillways in compliance with the terms, specifications, drawings and provisions of this contract. Locations of work will be directed by the Forest Service. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, incidentals, and supervision to perform the requirements of this SOW and associated task order award. This project task order contract shall include the terms and conditions of the base IDIQ contract and supplemented by any project-specific requirements/attachments. Existing contract clauses may be supplemented and new contract clauses may be added. All work will be performed in accordance with contract and applicable regulatory requirements.
PROJECT LOCATION:
The project location is in multiple locations on the Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger Districts. The terrain can be relatively flat in a few areas and moderately hilly and steep in others. Soil conditions vary as well, from soft and sandy to compacted and extremely rocky.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Projected start date: June 18, 2025.
Time for completion: 105 calendar days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced below. The Contractor shall minimize mechanical activity during rainy periods and the CO may shut down the operation if excessive soil disturbance and/or erosion problems occur. The Contractor shall repair all associated damage on established roads, adjacent vegetation or other improvements caused by their operations or equipment prior to partial or final payment. The Contractor shall provide technical submittals for all materials that may be furnished on this project for Forest Service review and approval prior to installation. The Contractor shall dispose of all project related trash and debris off of Forest lands prior to final payment.
The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Forest dispatch center to obtain the fire predicted Project Activity Level (PAL) each day and restrict their work accordingly.
The Contractor shall adhere to the pertinent requirements addressed in the Fire Plan. Fire Plan restrictions may require work to cease at 1:00 pm or not be initiated at all on a high fire activity (PAL) day.
The Contractor is responsible for traffic control and equipment staging requirements in work areas when working on National Forest System Lands.
The Contractor shall provide clean equipment for the project prior to driving on Forest and between project areas to prevent the introduction of invasive weeds to the Forest.
SPECIFICATIONS:
A.FHWA Standard Specification 2024
B.Forest Service Supplemental Specifications [FSSS].
Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24.
U.S. Customary Units and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).
FP-14 and Caltrans Specs where applicable.
Electronic copy can be downloaded at:
https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24
The following standard Forest Service specifications are included as a part of this contract:
•840-2 Install
•840-2a 18 Inch Detail
San Bernardino National Forest maps are also available to assist in locating the individual roads and can be purchased at the Supervisor’s Office.
IAW FAR 36.204, disclosed magnitude of construction cost is between $25,000 and $100,000.
NAICS CODE: 237310, Highway Street Bridge Construction, $45M
SOLICITATION NO. 127EAW25R0031
DAVIS-BACON WAGES APPLY
BONDS ARE REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS WITH A VALUE OF $35,000.00 AND ABOVE
Update #1 ·
SCOPE OF CONTRACT:
The purpose of this project is to replace guardrail burned by the Line Fire and to replace and repair overside drains that were damaged during Line Fire suppression efforts on the San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger Districts. This contract provides for the equipment, labor, and services necessary to perform work ordered by the Government for installing 205 feet of guardrail, installing and removing 21 corrugated metal spillways, and resetting 3 corrugated metal spillways in compliance with the terms, specifications, drawings and provisions of this contract. Locations of work will be directed by the Forest Service. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, incidentals, and supervision to perform the requirements of this SOW and associated task order award. This project task order contract shall include the terms and conditions of the base IDIQ contract and supplemented by any project-specific requirements/attachments. Existing contract clauses may be supplemented and new contract clauses may be added. All work will be performed in accordance with contract and applicable regulatory requirements.
PROJECT LOCATION:
The project location is in multiple locations on the Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger Districts. The terrain can be relatively flat in a few areas and moderately hilly and steep in others. Soil conditions vary as well, from soft and sandy to compacted and extremely rocky.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Projected start date: June 18, 2025.
Time for completion: 105 calendar days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced below. The Contractor shall minimize mechanical activity during rainy periods and the CO may shut down the operation if excessive soil disturbance and/or erosion problems occur. The Contractor shall repair all associated damage on established roads, adjacent vegetation or other improvements caused by their operations or equipment prior to partial or final payment. The Contractor shall provide technical submittals for all materials that may be furnished on this project for Forest Service review and approval prior to installation. The Contractor shall dispose of all project related trash and debris off of Forest lands prior to final payment.
The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Forest dispatch center to obtain the fire predicted Project Activity Level (PAL) each day and restrict their work accordingly.
The Contractor shall adhere to the pertinent requirements addressed in the Fire Plan. Fire Plan restrictions may require work to cease at 1:00 pm or not be initiated at all on a high fire activity (PAL) day.
The Contractor is responsible for traffic control and equipment staging requirements in work areas when working on National Forest System Lands.
The Contractor shall provide clean equipment for the project prior to driving on Forest and between project areas to prevent the introduction of invasive weeds to the Forest.
SPECIFICATIONS:
A.FHWA Standard Specification 2024
B.Forest Service Supplemental Specifications [FSSS].
Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24.
U.S. Customary Units and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).
FP-14 and Caltrans Specs where applicable.
Electronic copy can be downloaded at:
https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24
The following standard Forest Service specifications are included as a part of this contract:
•840-2 Install
•840-2a 18 Inch Detail
San Bernardino National Forest maps are also available to assist in locating the individual roads and can be purchased at the Supervisor’s Office.
IAW FAR 36.204, disclosed magnitude of construction cost is between $25,000 and $100,000.
NAICS CODE: 237310, Highway Street Bridge Construction, $45M
SOLICITATION NO. 127EAW25R0031
DAVIS-BACON WAGES APPLY
BONDS ARE REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS WITH A VALUE OF $35,000.00 AND ABOVE
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 12. Line Fire Guardrail.pdf | ||
| Amendment 2 - 127EAW25R0031 - Line Fire Road Treatment and Suppression Repair.pdf | ||
| AMENDMENT 1 127EAW25R0031 Line Fire Road Treatment and Suppression Repair.pdf | ||
| 11. SAM.gov Q&A.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 4. Line Fire Suppression Repair Map 36x48.pdf | ||
| 7. Fire Plan Line Fire.pdf | ||
| 9. DBA CA20250026 Dated 28 Mar25.pdf | ||
| 1. RFP 127EAW25R0031 Lake Fire Road Treatment Suppression Repair, BDF.pdf | ||
| 2. Statement of Work Line BAER.pdf | ||
| 5. 840-2 Install.pdf | ||
| 6. 840-2a 18 Inch Detail.pdf | ||
| 8. R5 Road Maintenance Specs.pdf | ||
| 3. BDF PAL Area Map.pdf | ||
| 10. Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Line Fire BAER and Suppression Repair. San Bernardino National Forest. | Award Notice | |
| Line Fire BAER and Suppression Repair. San Bernardino National Forest. | Solicitation |
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