Deschutes NF - West Bend Rock Road Closure
ID: 1240BE26Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEDESCHUTES NATIONAL FORESTBEND, OR, 97701, USA

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Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS (Z1LB)

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 qualified vendors for the West Bend Rock Road Closure project on the Deschutes National Forest, located in Bend, Oregon. The primary objective of this procurement is to decommission and close roads to improve wildlife habitat by reducing open road densities, which will enhance habitat quality and connectivity. This project involves road obliteration and entry management treatments, including subsoiling and constructing barriers to prevent vehicle access, and is set aside for total small business participation. Interested contractors must submit their price quotes and necessary certifications by January 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT to Andrea Pollock at andrea.pollock@usda.gov, with the contract expected to be awarded based solely on price, and work completion anticipated by December 1, 2026.

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    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically for road decommissioning and closure on the Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District. The project, set aside for 100% Small Businesses, aims to improve wildlife habitat by reducing open road densities through road obliteration and entry management treatments. Work includes subsoiling for decompaction and surface cover, as well as constructing full barriers or placing boulders to prevent vehicle access. Bidders must submit price quotes and representations/certifications by October 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM PT to andrea.pollock@usda.gov. The contract, which includes options, will be awarded based on price only, with work to be completed by December 1, 2026. Contractors must adhere to various federal regulations, including those concerning biobased products, quality control, and cultural resource protection.
    This document is Amendment 001 to Solicitation No. 1240BE26Q0003, issued by the USDA, Forest Service, for the Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District – West Bend – Rocket Road Closure project. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the quotation due date for the solicitation to January 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The document specifies that the contractor is required to sign and return one original copy of this amendment to the issuing office. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. This modification is issued pursuant to the Changes Clause and FAR 43.103(b) for administrative changes.
    This document is Amendment/Modification No. 002 to Solicitation No. 1240BE25Q0097, issued by the USDA, Forest Service, for the Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District – West Bend – Rocket Road Closure project. The effective date of this amendment is December 2, 2025. This amendment incorporates attached questions and answers, along with latitude and longitude information, adding three pages to the solicitation. The document clarifies various aspects of the project, including equipment tracking on different road surfaces (aggregate/native vs. paved/chip sealed), acceptable tools for subsoiling (emphasizing depth and minimal surface disturbance), the use of standing trees for ground cover, and the distinction between 'deep mixing' for entry management and 'subsoiling' for road travelway obliteration. It also specifies that contractors are not required to sign this document.
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