Solicitation is Restricted to the Current Region 3 FERM BPA Holders - USDA Forest Service

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks quotes for reconstruction of National Forest System Roads in the Cerro Pelado area on the Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico, with quotes due August 14 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. The solicitation is restricted to current Region 3 FERM BPA Holders in New Mexico and carries a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The work encompasses approximately 8 miles of road reconditioning at Maintenance Level 2 standard and approximately 14.3 miles of aggregate placement at Maintenance Level 3 standard on NFSR 10, NFSR 10Q, NFSR 270, and NFSR 270CA. Base work includes approximately 1,400 tons of Forest Service aggregate, 500 tons of earthen backfill, 20 tons of riprap, corrugated metal pipe culvert removal and replacement, cattleguard installation and maintenance, drainage dip construction and reconstruction, and associated infrastructure. Optional items involve clearing, grubbing, and stockpiling of aggregate and riprap. The estimated magnitude is between $1 million and $5 million. Delivery is required 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The NAICS code is 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; PSC is Z1LB.

A mandatory site visit occurs July 28 at 8:00 AM at the Jemez Ranger District. RFI questions are due August 3 at 12:00 Noon Mountain Time. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies. A 20% bid bond is required; performance and payment bonds are mandatory within 10 calendar days after award. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per General Decision Number NM20260033 effective May 18, 2026. Evaluation criteria are Past Performance and Organizational Experience, Understanding of Government Requirements (Plan of Work, Resources, Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan, Traffic Control Plan, Sustainable Acquisition Plan), and Technical Approach (Key Personnel and Equipment). Award will be made to the highest technically-rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing. Contact Melissa Heckenlaible, Contract Specialist, melissa.heckenlaible@usda.gov, 304-715-2632.