Stove Prairie Campground Gate Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks disposal and replacement of a 32-foot double-lane closure gate at Stove Prairie Landing, with quotes due November 11, 2026, at 14:00 EST and questions due October 28, 2026, at 14:00 EST. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction).

Place of performance is Bellvue, Colorado, at 16500 Poudre Canyon Road. The scope encompasses site preparation, removal of the existing gate and posts, disposal at a state-approved landfill or recycling facility, excavation, concrete pouring for holding and support posts, installation of prefabricated gates per detailed specifications, backfill, grading, and revegetation. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, and insurance. Work must be completed by August 31, 2027, with performance beginning within 10 calendar days of contract award. The government furnishes Yale locks and seed.

The estimated project magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000 on a firm fixed-price basis. The size standard for the NAICS code is $45 million. Contractors must submit a detailed 1–3 page technical approach addressing key tasks, milestones, and project understanding, along with a construction schedule such as a Gantt chart. Pricing must be submitted using the provided Excel spreadsheet with line-item pricing rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value based on evaluation of technical approach and price. Within 10 days of award, contractors must furnish either a payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses applicable to commercial construction, including construction wage rates, Buy American materials compliance, sustainability, and labor standards. Key deliverables due 14 days before construction commencement include construction schedule, materials submittals, staging area outline, traffic control plan, and accident prevention plan. The recreation site must remain open to the public during construction with appropriate safety barriers meeting MUTCD standards. Contact Jordan Carlsen, Contract Specialist, at Jordan.Carlsen@usda.gov.