The USDA Forest Service is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for Request for Proposal (RFP) 127EAW25R0001, targeting small businesses registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The project involves decommissioning nine existing restrooms and constructing new facilities at various locations within Plumas National Forest across Plumas and Yuba Counties, California. The solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around November 7, 2024, including all necessary specifications and information for potential bidders. A site visit is scheduled for November 14, 2024, necessitating advance arrangements due to restricted access to the sites. The project’s estimated cost ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, categorized under NAICS Code 237990 for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $45 million. Contractors interested in this project are encouraged to register on the beta SAM website to access the formal solicitation upon release.
The USDA Forest Service has initiated the Lookout Restroom Upgrades project in Plumas National Forest, aimed at demolishing existing structures and constructing new restroom facilities at several lookout points. The project entails the construction and installation of eight new restroom facilities at locations including Argentine, Dixie Mountain, Mount Hough, and Mills Peak, along with a prefabricated restroom at Pike County. Key aspects include site work for concrete foundations, waste collection systems, and adherence to historic preservation standards for the historical restrooms. Contractors are also responsible for hazardous material handling in compliance with EPA regulations. The detailed project plans lay out specific design and demolition notes, emphasize adherence to safety codes, and mandate the legal disposal of debris and waste. This project reflects the USDA’s commitment to enhancing visitor facilities while maintaining environmental standards and historic integrity within the national forest system.