FSR 535/536 Recondition & Resurfacing - Coconino NF
ID: 127EAX26R0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 7Albuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

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Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

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CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS (Y1LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking contractors for the reconditioning and resurfacing of approximately 4.00 miles of FSR 535 and the replacement of six culverts on FSR 535 and FSR 536 within the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff, Arizona. The project includes optional work for an additional 1.41 miles on FSR 535 and involves tasks such as redefining ditch lines, shoulders, and roadbeds, utilizing government-sourced crushed aggregate from Big Draw Pit, while commercial sources will provide bedding material and structural backfill. This work is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of forest roads, adhering to federal specifications for construction. Interested parties should contact Blaine Greenwalt at blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses and is part of a presolicitation notice.

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    The document contains digital signatures from Raymond Holt, dated August 6, 2025, and Danny Montoya, dated August 7, 2025. These signatures indicate formal approval or acknowledgment within a government file, likely related to federal government RFPs, federal grants, or state and local RFPs. The presence of these dated digital signatures suggests a formalized process of authorization and record-keeping within a governmental context.
    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Statement of Work outlines a project for reconditioning and resurfacing approximately 4.00 miles of FSR 535 and replacing six culverts on FSR 535 and FSR 536 in the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District, Arizona. Optional work includes an additional 1.41 miles on FSR 535. The project involves redefining ditch lines, shoulders, roadbeds, and aggregate surfaces using government-sourced crushed aggregate from Big Draw Pit. Commercial sources will supply bedding material and structural backfill. All work must adhere to the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS). Key deliverables include a Traffic Control Plan, Equipment Mobilization Notification, Contractor Quality Control Plan, weekly status reports, and commercial material source specifications.
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