Superior National Forest - Roadway Grading

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide roadway grading services for the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota. The solicitation (12444625Q0009) covers approximately 1,579 miles of single-lane, double-lane, and recreation roadways across East and West Zones, with specific grading requirements including reshaping road surfaces, removing potholes, and ensuring proper drainage. Contractors must follow Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects and perform grading during specified periods between June and November. Quotes are due by April 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time and must be submitted via email. The evaluation will be based on price, technical capability, and past performance, with contractors required to submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and required representations and certifications.

The contract is set aside exclusively for Total Small Businesses with NAICS code 237310 and a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The solicitation anticipates up to two potential awards, with an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract structure featuring a minimum order of $2,000 and a maximum order limit of $250,000 per individual task order. The work is divided into two primary zones: the East Zone covering Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Districts (involving 166.1 miles single lane, 138.1 miles double lane, and 5.5 miles recreation in Gunflint; 221.7 miles single lane, 350.7 miles double lane, and 3.4 miles recreation in Tofte) and the West Zone covering Kawishiwi, LaCroix, and Laurentian Ranger Districts. Contractors will be required to perform four to five grading rounds per year, with work limited to daylight hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) Monday through Friday. The place of performance is across various districts in Minnesota, specifically in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties.