Trailhead Upgrades Shealor, Thunder, Margaret

The US Forest Service is procuring comprehensive trailhead improvement services for three locations in the Eldorado National Forest along Highway 88 in California: Shealor Lake, Thunder Mountain, and Lake Margaret trailheads. The project encompasses installing three single-unit vault toilets with turnouts and information kiosks, constructing a new 11-car parking lot at Thunder Mountain, and installing various site furnishings including bear-proof trash bins, picnic tables, native surface trails, and accessible parking infrastructure. Contractors must demonstrate past performance, relevant experience, and provide a comprehensive technical approach as part of their proposal evaluation. The solicitation requires both technical and business/price proposals, with Davis-Bacon wage requirements applying throughout the project. Proposals must be submitted electronically to troy.mccullough@usda.gov by September 15, 2025, and contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The Forest Service estimates the project value between $500,000 and $1,000,000 as a firm-fixed-price construction contract. The performance period spans from September 22, 2025 to September 21, 2026, with a 120-day completion timeline for all construction activities. Work will be performed in Placerville, California 95667, specifically within the Amador Ranger District of the Eldorado National Forest. The project is funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and focuses on enhancing accessibility, erosion control, and integration with the existing natural environment across all three trailhead locations.