Rapid River West Zone Gravel

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting contractors to provide aggregate hauling and chain spreading services for the FR 2410 Gravel Supply Project in Hiawatha National Forest. The work involves furnishing all materials, equipment, trucking, labor, and supervision necessary to purchase, haul, and spread 3,000 tons of MDOT 23A gravel on Forest Road 2410, with an option to purchase and haul additional 500-ton increments. Contractors must deliver 400-600 tons per day between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, using spreader chains to unload gravel in locations designated by Forest Service personnel while maintaining public road access. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Quotes are due by October 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM Eastern, with delivery expected within 60 days after award.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 212321 for Construction Sand and Gravel Mining. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the scope involves supplying and placing a minimum of 3,000 tons of aggregate with potential for additional 500-ton increments based on the option provision. The work must be completed in the Rapid River, Michigan area within Delta County, specifically along Forest Road 2410 located 7.4 miles north of the intersection of Forest Highway 13 and US Route 2. The contractor will be responsible for restoring any damaged areas at no additional cost to the government and must comply with Forest Service safety requirements throughout the project duration.