Phase I Road maintenance, Buckhorn Road
ID: 127EAW25R0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6Albuquerque, NM, 871023498, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cff5a463cdd241c8a5aa6fba94185820/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is preparing to solicit a contract for Phase I road maintenance on Buckhorn Road within the Los Padres National Forest, targeting three roads in the Santa Barbara Ranger District. The project aims to provide essential road maintenance services, including the blading of 11 miles of road, restoration of drainage systems, and upgrades to overside drains and rolling dips. This procurement is significant for maintaining infrastructure within the national forest, ensuring safe and accessible roadways for public use. The contract is set aside for small businesses, with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000, and is expected to last 60 days, commencing in March 2025. Interested contractors should monitor SAM.gov for the anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) release around January 3, 2025, and may contact Tanya Torres at tanya.torres@usda.gov for further information.

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    Tanya Torres
    tanya.torres@usda.gov
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    Pre-Solicitation - 127EAW25R0003 - Phase I Road maintenance. Buckhorn Road.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is preparing a solicitation for a Phase I road maintenance project on Buckhorn Road within the Los Padres National Forest, specifically for three roads in the Santa Barbara Ranger District. The project involves essential road maintenance, including blading 11 miles of road, restoring drainage systems, and upgrading overside drains and rolling dips. The duration of the contract is expected to be 60 days, with work starting in March 2025. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses, with an estimated contract value between $250,000 and $500,000, governed by Davis-Bacon Construction Wage Rates. The solicitation will be publicly posted on SAM.gov, and contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Complete proposal instructions will be provided upon issuance of the Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated around January 3, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for updates and details regarding the project.
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