San Juan Cattle Guard Replacement, San Juan National Forest, Durango, Colorado
ID: 1154630Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS (Z2LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5521b4a1d5d6472f967dfe97862353ec/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the replacement of cattle guards in the San Juan National Forest, located in Durango, Colorado. The project involves replacing 44 deteriorating cattle guards that are over 60 years old with prefabricated concrete bases and steel grates, ensuring they can support future timber, recreation, and range traffic for the next 60 years. This procurement is crucial for maintaining infrastructure within the forest and enhancing safety for road users. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capability to Contract Specialist Holly Hlavac at Holly.Hlavac@usda.gov, with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1 million, and a performance period from October 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.

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    Holly Hlavac
    holly.hlavac@usda.gov
    Lucas Dahlman
    lucas.dahlman@usda.gov
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