RFQ Skidmore Day Use Improvement, Prescott NF

The USDA Forest Service, Southwestern Region, is requesting quotes on construction services for the Skidmore Day Use Area on the Prescott National Forest (Verde Ranger District) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with sealed offers due September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. This procurement is restricted to small businesses classified under NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors).

The scope includes construction of new parking areas, entrances, barriers, and amenities at the Skidmore Day Use Area. Optional items are additional steel barriers, new ramadas, and a double-vault toilet. The contractor must furnish a 10 calendar days' notice to proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. An organized site visit is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM Arizona time at Skidmore River Access; RSVP is required to Theresa Beard at theresa.beard@usda.gov.

Award will be made on a firm-fixed price basis to the offeror whose quote receives the highest technical rating, provided the proposed price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, ability to meet schedule requirements, tools and equipment availability, experience in earthwork activities and road/parking construction, price, and past performance. Performance and payment bonds are required. Progress payments are authorized monthly as work proceeds, with liquidation applied to each line item.

The contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including construction wage rate requirements, apprentice and trainee provisions, and labor standards compliance. Requests for information must be submitted by email to richard.ortega@usda.gov no later than September 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Sealed offers will be publicly opened at time of due date.