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

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes from Region 3 Forest Engineering & Roads Maintenance Blanket Purchase Agreement holders for reconstruction and maintenance of approximately 15 miles of National Forest System Roads on the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, with quotes due September 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM Mountain Time. This opportunity is restricted exclusively to current FERM BPA contractors in New Mexico; no new applicants are eligible.

The work stabilizes roads and drainages within and near the burn scar perimeter of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire on Forest Roads 632, 638, and 638G in the Las Vegas Ranger District. Scope includes clearing and grubbing, sediment trap removal and construction of 76 turnouts, placement of 5,800 tons of 1-inch aggregate surface course and 8,884 tons of 2-inch subbase, road reconditioning over 15 miles, stockpiling 400 tons of aggregate, and removal and installation of two cattleguards. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, and supplies; the government furnishes cattleguards, concrete bases, wings, gates, and hardware.

Performance commenced within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and completes within 180 calendar days. Work is limited to daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with daytime restrictions during elevated fire danger periods. Estimated construction magnitude falls between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. A 20 percent bid bond is required. Davis-Bacon wage determinations apply for 12 New Mexico counties. Award goes to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing, evaluated on past performance, understanding of government requirements, and technical approach. A mandatory pre-proposal site conference was held August 26, 2026, at Las Vegas Ranger Station. Questions were due September 1, 2026.