RFQ GAOA Tony Grove Dam Spillway Capacity & Seismic Mitigation, Uinta/Wasatch/Cache National Forest

The USDA Forest Service, CSA Northwest 6 region, is requesting sealed bids for reconstruction of Tony Grove Dam located in the Uinta/Wasatch/Cache National Forest, Cache County, Utah, under IFB Solicitation No. 1240BH27Q0002, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million — a mandatory eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses reconstructing portions of the dam per provided drawings and specifications, replacing outlet works, raising the dam crest, and adding embankment material. Work is performed at the dam site approximately 25 miles northeast of Logan, Utah. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2027 to October 1, 2027 for the base item, with optional items extending to November 1, 2027. Contractors must commence work within 10 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed.

The anticipated price range is $1 million to $5 million on a firm-fixed-price basis. A bid guarantee of 20 percent (Standard Form 24 bid bond) is required for quotes exceeding $150,000. Performance and payment bonds are also required. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov at time of submission.

Award will be made to the contractor representing best value based on technical and project management capabilities, relevant experience, past performance, and price, evaluated using a comparative methodology without formal tradeoff procedures. One award is anticipated. Payment will be made through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, with automatic contractor enrollment upon award.

An organized site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MDT at Forest Service Road 20273-Tony Grove Day Use Park. Questions are due by October 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT. Email submission to PPS.proposals@usda.gov.