Veterans Point Trail Rehabilitation Project
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1240LT26Q0015
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Place of performance
- Custer, South Dakota 57730, United States
- Points of contact
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- Janice King janice.king@usda.gov (405) 571-3383
- Lucas Dahlman lucas.dahlman@usda.gov (801) 625-5605
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a qualified contractor to rehabilitate the Veterans Point Trail, a 2,959-foot asphalt trail located at Pactola Reservoir in the Black Hills National Forest. The project scope includes crack sealing and asphalt seal coating, reconstruction of deteriorated trail sections, removal and replacement of timber retaining walls with segmental concrete block retaining walls, repair of damaged metal railings, installation of gabion reinforcement for eroded areas, and removal of site furnishings. Contractors must demonstrate experience in trail construction, segmental wall installation, and general road construction, with segmental wall installers requiring NCMA certification and welders requiring AWS compliance. Evaluation will be based on technical approach and project understanding (detailed 2-4 page explanation with construction schedule), past performance for similar work completed within the last five years, and pricing. The deadline for contractor questions is March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, and quotes must be submitted by March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time to Janice King (Contract Specialist) and Lucas Dahlman (Contracting Officer).
This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45 million size standard, and no current incumbent contractor has been identified. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000 as a firm fixed-price contract, with work scheduled to commence on April 15, 2026, and be completed by May 20, 2027. Base bid work includes approximately 328 square yards of trail reconstruction, 628 linear feet of crack sealing, 1,520 square yards of asphalt seal coat, and 889 square feet of segmental retaining wall installation, with optional items covering a 1,014-foot lakeshore loop extension. A 20 percent bid guarantee is required at submission, and performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract award price are required within 10 days of award. The project is located at Custer, South Dakota (coordinates 4404'56.2"N 10329'36.9"W), with work restricted to the existing trail and parking lot path; equipment cannot cross the existing pedestrian wooden bridge, and public access to the trail and facilities must be maintained during construction.
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Update #5 · Latest ·
PROJECT: VETERANS POINT TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT - BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST
02/27/2026: AMENDMENT FOUR (AMEND 0004) POSTING: Please read this amendment in its entirety. This amendment includes answers to vendor's questions; the Site Visit's Sign in Sheet of attendees; an update to the estimated POP; Updated Specifications_26FEB2026 (Please use these Updeaed Specifications going forward unless otherwise notified; Updated SOI_26FEB206; incorporation of FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting. (See the Attachments/Links for A0004 and previously uploaded documents in association with this project. See Attach 1, Solicitation, for reqiurements regarding submitting quotes for this project.)
02/18/2026: AMENDMENT THREE (AMEND 0003) POSTING: Additional Site Vist will be held - See A0003 for complete details. The due dates for Questions and Quotes have been extended - See A0003 for complete details. This amendment also includes answers to previous vendor's questions. (See the Attachments/Links for A0003 and previously uploaded documents in association with this project.)
02/12/2026: AMENDMENT TWO (AMEND 0002) POSTING: See the Amend 0002_Summary of Changes and read in its entirety. This amendment includes answers to vendor's questions. (See the Attachments/Links for these documents.) Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Februrary 24, 2026. Refer to Attach 1 - Solicitation for information regarding quote submissions.
02/10/2026: AMENDMENT ONE (AMEND 0001) POSTING: See the Amend 0001_Summary of Changes and read in its entirety. In addition, see Attach 6. the Updated Wage Determination_SD20260001 dated 01.30.2026. This Wage Determination replaces the initial Atach 6, Wage Determination_SD20260032_01.02.26. (See the Attachments/Links for these documents.) Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Februrary 24, 2026. Refer to Attach 1 - Solicitation for information regarding quote submissions.
Veterans Point Trail is an asphalt trail with metal railing and timber retaining walls that provide access from the parking area to fishing piers and viewpoints at Pactola Reservoir. As the trail switchbacks its way to from the parking area to the shoreline, the contractor should be aware of the steep slopes and limited working area. The asphalt trail is deteriorating, with severe oxidation, cracks, heaving, and undercutting in the asphalt. The retaining walls are leaning and no longer keep material off the Trail. This project will fill and seal the cracks, reconstruction select sections, stabilize eroding areas, and apply a seal coat to the asphalt. Timber retaining walls will be removed and reconstructed with segmental concrete block retaining walls. The pipe railing is damaged in some areas. This project will also repair the damaged sections of railing and eliminate sections where the railing is not needed. The Project will also construct reinforcement with gabion (wire rock baskets) to repair eroded sections at the trails edge and bridge abutments. Existing timber retaining walls will be removed. New larger retaining walls will be constructed. An overlook near water’s edge will be eliminated. Tables, benches, and pedestal fire grills will be removed (though new tables and benches are planned for the site as separate work). From the Bridge, a 1,014 ft loop provides access to an inlet. This Loop is referenced in this project as “Lakeshore Loop”. Work on this loop is in the OPTIONAL Bid Items and includes crack sealing, asphalt seal coat, and 620 square feet of segmental retaining wall. The Trail is approximately 2,959 feet long, with a descent of approximately 50 feet from the parking lot to the lowest point. It is a paved trail on the North side of Pactola Reservoir Dam, providing access to the water’s edge. Veterans Point Trail is located on Highway 385, just North of Pactola Reservoir, Pennington County, South Dakota. The Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the Trailhead are: 44° 4'55.88"N, 103°29'37.09"W. The elevation of the site is approximately 4,580 feet above mean sea level. The site generally experiences moderate snowfalls beginning in October and November and ending in April.
See Attach 1, SOW, SOI, SPECS, and DRAWINGS for more details regarding this project.
Update #4 ·
PROJECT: VETERANS POINT TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT - BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST
02/18/2026: AMENDMENT THREE (AMEND 0003) POSTING: Additional Site Vist will be held - See A0003 for complete details. The due dates for Questions and Quotes have been extended - See A0003 for complete details. This amendment also includes answers to previous vendor's questions. (See the Attachments/Links for A0003 and previously uploaded documents in association with this project.)
02/12/2026: AMENDMENT TWO (AMEND 0002) POSTING: See the Amend 0002_Summary of Changes and read in its entirety. This amendment includes answers to vendor's questions. (See the Attachments/Links for these documents.) Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Februrary 24, 2026. Refer to Attach 1 - Solicitation for information regarding quote submissions.
02/10/2026: AMENDMENT ONE (AMEND 0001) POSTING: See the Amend 0001_Summary of Changes and read in its entirety. In addition, see Attach 6. the Updated Wage Determination_SD20260001 dated 01.30.2026. This Wage Determination replaces the initial Atach 6, Wage Determination_SD20260032_01.02.26. (See the Attachments/Links for these documents.) Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Februrary 24, 2026. Refer to Attach 1 - Solicitation for information regarding quote submissions.
Veterans Point Trail is an asphalt trail with metal railing and timber retaining walls that provide access from the parking area to fishing piers and viewpoints at Pactola Reservoir. As the trail switchbacks its way to from the parking area to the shoreline, the contractor should be aware of the steep slopes and limited working area. The asphalt trail is deteriorating, with severe oxidation, cracks, heaving, and undercutting in the asphalt. The retaining walls are leaning and no longer keep material off the Trail. This project will fill and seal the cracks, reconstruction select sections, stabilize eroding areas, and apply a seal coat to the asphalt. Timber retaining walls will be removed and reconstructed with segmental concrete block retaining walls. The pipe railing is damaged in some areas. This project will also repair the damaged sections of railing and eliminate sections where the railing is not needed. The Project will also construct reinforcement with gabion (wire rock baskets) to repair eroded sections at the trails edge and bridge abutments. Existing timber retaining walls will be removed. New larger retaining walls will be constructed. An overlook near water’s edge will be eliminated. Tables, benches, and pedestal fire grills will be removed (though new tables and benches are planned for the site as separate work). From the Bridge, a 1,014 ft loop provides access to an inlet. This Loop is referenced in this project as “Lakeshore Loop”. Work on this loop is in the OPTIONAL Bid Items and includes crack sealing, asphalt seal coat, and 620 square feet of segmental retaining wall. The Trail is approximately 2,959 feet long, with a descent of approximately 50 feet from the parking lot to the lowest point. It is a paved trail on the North side of Pactola Reservoir Dam, providing access to the water’s edge. Veterans Point Trail is located on Highway 385, just North of Pactola Reservoir, Pennington County, South Dakota. The Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the Trailhead are: 44° 4'55.88"N, 103°29'37.09"W. The elevation of the site is approximately 4,580 feet above mean sea level. The site generally experiences moderate snowfalls beginning in October and November and ending in April.
See Attach 1, SOW, SOI, SPECS, and DRAWINGS for more details regarding this project.
Update #3 ·
PROJECT: VETERANS POINT TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT - BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST
Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on February 24, 2026. (Questions were due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on February 10, 2026.)
02/12/2026: AMENDMENT TWO (AMEND 0002) POSTING: See the Amend 0002_Summary of Changes and read in its entirety. This amendment includes answers to vendor's questions. (See the Attachments/Links for these documents.) Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Februrary 24, 2026. Refer to Attach 1 - Solicitation for information regarding quote submissions.
02/10/2026: AMENDMENT ONE (AMEND 0001) POSTING: See the Amend 0001_Summary of Changes and read in its entirety. In addition, see Attach 6. the Updated Wage Determination_SD20260001 dated 01.30.2026. This Wage Determination replaces the initial Atach 6, Wage Determination_SD20260032_01.02.26. (See the Attachments/Links for these documents.) Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Februrary 24, 2026. Refer to Attach 1 - Solicitation for information regarding quote submissions.
Veterans Point Trail is an asphalt trail with metal railing and timber retaining walls that provide access from the parking area to fishing piers and viewpoints at Pactola Reservoir. As the trail switchbacks its way to from the parking area to the shoreline, the contractor should be aware of the steep slopes and limited working area. The asphalt trail is deteriorating, with severe oxidation, cracks, heaving, and undercutting in the asphalt. The retaining walls are leaning and no longer keep material off the Trail. This project will fill and seal the cracks, reconstruction select sections, stabilize eroding areas, and apply a seal coat to the asphalt. Timber retaining walls will be removed and reconstructed with segmental concrete block retaining walls. The pipe railing is damaged in some areas. This project will also repair the damaged sections of railing and eliminate sections where the railing is not needed. The Project will also construct reinforcement with gabion (wire rock baskets) to repair eroded sections at the trails edge and bridge abutments. Existing timber retaining walls will be removed. New larger retaining walls will be constructed. An overlook near water’s edge will be eliminated. Tables, benches, and pedestal fire grills will be removed (though new tables and benches are planned for the site as separate work). From the Bridge, a 1,014 ft loop provides access to an inlet. This Loop is referenced in this project as “Lakeshore Loop”. Work on this loop is in the OPTIONAL Bid Items and includes crack sealing, asphalt seal coat, and 620 square feet of segmental retaining wall. The Trail is approximately 2,959 feet long, with a descent of approximately 50 feet from the parking lot to the lowest point. It is a paved trail on the North side of Pactola Reservoir Dam, providing access to the water’s edge. Veterans Point Trail is located on Highway 385, just North of Pactola Reservoir, Pennington County, South Dakota. The Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the Trailhead are: 44° 4'55.88"N, 103°29'37.09"W. The elevation of the site is approximately 4,580 feet above mean sea level. The site generally experiences moderate snowfalls beginning in October and November and ending in April.
See Attach 1, SOW, SOI, SPECS, and DRAWINGS for more details regarding this project.
Update #2 ·
PROJECT: VETERANS POINT TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT - BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST
Questions are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on February 10, 2026. Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on February 24, 2026.
02/10/2026: AMENDMENT ONE (AMEND 0001) POSTING: See the Amend 0001_Summary of Changes and read in its entirety. In addition, see Attach 6. the Updated Wage Determination_SD20260001 dated 01.30.2026. This Wage Determination replaces the initial Atach 6, Wage Determination_SD20260032_01.02.26. (See the Attachments/Links for these documents.) Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Februrary 24, 2026. Refer to Attach 1 - Solicitation for information regarding quote submissions.
Veterans Point Trail is an asphalt trail with metal railing and timber retaining walls that provide access from the parking area to fishing piers and viewpoints at Pactola Reservoir. As the trail switchbacks its way to from the parking area to the shoreline, the contractor should be aware of the steep slopes and limited working area. The asphalt trail is deteriorating, with severe oxidation, cracks, heaving, and undercutting in the asphalt. The retaining walls are leaning and no longer keep material off the Trail. This project will fill and seal the cracks, reconstruction select sections, stabilize eroding areas, and apply a seal coat to the asphalt. Timber retaining walls will be removed and reconstructed with segmental concrete block retaining walls. The pipe railing is damaged in some areas. This project will also repair the damaged sections of railing and eliminate sections where the railing is not needed. The Project will also construct reinforcement with gabion (wire rock baskets) to repair eroded sections at the trails edge and bridge abutments. Existing timber retaining walls will be removed. New larger retaining walls will be constructed. An overlook near water’s edge will be eliminated. Tables, benches, and pedestal fire grills will be removed (though new tables and benches are planned for the site as separate work). From the Bridge, a 1,014 ft loop provides access to an inlet. This Loop is referenced in this project as “Lakeshore Loop”. Work on this loop is in the OPTIONAL Bid Items and includes crack sealing, asphalt seal coat, and 620 square feet of segmental retaining wall. The Trail is approximately 2,959 feet long, with a descent of approximately 50 feet from the parking lot to the lowest point. It is a paved trail on the North side of Pactola Reservoir Dam, providing access to the water’s edge. Veterans Point Trail is located on Highway 385, just North of Pactola Reservoir, Pennington County, South Dakota. The Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the Trailhead are: 44° 4'55.88"N, 103°29'37.09"W. The elevation of the site is approximately 4,580 feet above mean sea level. The site generally experiences moderate snowfalls beginning in October and November and ending in April.
See Attach 1, SOW, SOI, SPECS, and DRAWINGS for more details regarding this project.
Update #1 ·
PROJECT: VETERANS POINT TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT - BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST
Questions are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on February 10, 2026. Quotes are due by 9:00 a.m. Central Time on February 24, 2026
Veterans Point Trail is an asphalt trail with metal railing and timber retaining walls that provide access from the parking area to fishing piers and viewpoints at Pactola Reservoir. As the trail switchbacks its way to from the parking area to the shoreline, the contractor should be aware of the steep slopes and limited working area. The asphalt trail is deteriorating, with severe oxidation, cracks, heaving, and undercutting in the asphalt. The retaining walls are leaning and no longer keep material off the Trail. This project will fill and seal the cracks, reconstruction select sections, stabilize eroding areas, and apply a seal coat to the asphalt. Timber retaining walls will be removed and reconstructed with segmental concrete block retaining walls. The pipe railing is damaged in some areas. This project will also repair the damaged sections of railing and eliminate sections where the railing is not needed. The Project will also construct reinforcement with gabion (wire rock baskets) to repair eroded sections at the trails edge and bridge abutments. Existing timber retaining walls will be removed. New larger retaining walls will be constructed. An overlook near water’s edge will be eliminated. Tables, benches, and pedestal fire grills will be removed (though new tables and benches are planned for the site as separate work). From the Bridge, a 1,014 ft loop provides access to an inlet. This Loop is referenced in this project as “Lakeshore Loop”. Work on this loop is in the OPTIONAL Bid Items and includes crack sealing, asphalt seal coat, and 620 square feet of segmental retaining wall. The Trail is approximately 2,959 feet long, with a descent of approximately 50 feet from the parking lot to the lowest point. It is a paved trail on the North side of Pactola Reservoir Dam, providing access to the water’s edge. Veterans Point Trail is located on Highway 385, just North of Pactola Reservoir, Pennington County, South Dakota. The Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the Trailhead are: 44° 4'55.88"N, 103°29'37.09"W. The elevation of the site is approximately 4,580 feet above mean sea level. The site generally experiences moderate snowfalls beginning in October and November and ending in April.
See Attach 1, SOW, SOI, SPECS, and DRAWINGS for more details regarding this project.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Point Trail Rehabilitation Project | Award Notice | |
| Veterans Point Trail Rehabilitation Project | Solicitation | |
| Veterans Point Trail Rehabilitation Project | Pre-Solicitation |
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