GAOA Road Maintenance Los Padres National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southwest Region, is requesting quotations for road and drainage maintenance on the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara County, California, under RFQ 127EAY26Q0044, with quotations due June 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside restricted to firms meeting the SBA small business size standard of $11.5 million under NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry).

The scope covers grading, spot surfacing, drainage restoration, and tree removal on the East and West Cuesta Roads (Santa Lucia Ranger District) and LaBrea and Rattlesnake Roads (Santa Barbara Ranger District). Two line items are specified: Item 0001 addresses East and West Cuesta Roads with performance from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026; Item 0002 addresses LaBrea and Rattlesnake Roads with performance from July 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Quotations must include pricing for all line items and both base and option periods to be responsive. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of award and complete the contract within 90 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed.

Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter with acceptable or neutral past performance. Technical acceptability is evaluated based on demonstrated ability to perform required services and compliance with the Statement of Work. Past performance assessment uses three categories: Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with wage determinations for San Luis Obispo and San Bernardino counties as possible places of performance. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards for different line items if administratively justified. The solicitation is governed by FAR Part 12 for commercial items.