Solicitation is Restricted to the Current Region 3, Zone 5 FERM BPA Holders - USDA Forest Service

The USDA Forest Service issued a restricted Request for Quotation on September 14, 2026 (RFQ 127EAX26Q0086) for Barillas Peak Road Reconstruction on the Santa Fe National Forest, with quotes due October 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time; this opportunity is restricted exclusively to New Mexico Forest Engineering and Roads Maintenance Blanket Purchase Agreement Zone 5 contractors and is set aside as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237310 with a $45 million size standard. The project encompasses reconstruction of approximately 34 miles of National Forest System Roads across multiple road segments (NFSR 66, 66F, 66J, 83, 83Y, 83Z, 200L, 203, and 203H) within the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire burn scar, including placement of approximately 1,800 tons of Forest Service aggregate, 2,000 tons of subbase, and 300 tons of borrow fill; installation of riprap, drainage dips, culverts, and gates; and reconditioning of 23.89 miles of ML-2 roads and 10.45 miles of ML-3 roads. The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days. Three optional line items offer stockpiling 500 tons of Class 0 riprap, reconditioning an additional 20 miles of ML-2 roads, and constructing 20 armored drainage dips with 200 tons of riprap. Amendment 001 released October 1, 2026 increased scope; RFI questions are due October 8, 2026. Quotations must include firm-fixed pricing for all base and optional items. A 20 percent bid bond is required. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable and whose past performance is acceptable or neutral. Technical evaluation covers ability to meet schedule, plan of work, resources, safety and quality control plans, traffic control, sustainable acquisition compliance, key personnel, equipment, and approach reasonableness. Prevailing wage rates per wage determination NM20260037 apply.