USFS - Fox Ridge Road Repair

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for road repair services on Fox Ridge Road (16N03) in the Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 127EAW26Q0001. The work involves surface blading, shaping the road crown and ditches, and placing well-graded aggregate to reestablish safe and effective ingress and egress for Forest Service wildland firefighters, other personnel, and public use. Key contract requirements include completing all work within 45 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, working only on non-holiday weekdays from 0700-1900 hours, equipping all diesel and gasoline-operated engines with spark arresters, providing clean equipment to prevent invasive weed introduction, and adhering to comprehensive fire prevention protocols established in the Fire Plan. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, pricing, and past performance, with the award going to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Quotations are due by 10:00 AM PST on February 17, 2026, and interested parties may submit written questions regarding the solicitation or technical requirements using the provided Request for Information (RFI) form, with all responses posted as amendments on SAM.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, making it available exclusively to small business concerns with a size standard of $45 million under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). The estimated contract value is approximately $85,000, encompassing three primary line items: mobilization (1 lump sum), surface blading (14 miles), and roadway aggregate (1,000 tons), with all quantities subject to field verification by the contractor. The project is scheduled to commence in Spring 2026 and must be completed within the 45-calendar day timeline from Notice to Proceed. The contractor must comply with Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) Standard Specifications, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, and Service Contract Act wage rates for California counties (Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino), including applicable health and welfare benefits. Performance and payment bond premiums must be included within the contract price. The work will be performed in California, specifically on Fox Ridge Road in the Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest.