Priest Lake Road Maintenance and Heavy Brushing Project
ID: 1284LL24Q0093Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 1Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

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Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

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NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- LAND TREATMENT PRACTICES (F006)

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 contractors for the Priest Lake Road Maintenance and Heavy Brushing Project in Idaho. This procurement involves approximately 18 miles of heavy brushing and 1.2 miles of roadway excavation, aimed at improving road conditions and maintaining drainage features to ensure safe traffic conditions. The project is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of small business participation in federal contracts, with a performance period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Interested contractors should submit their technical and price proposals, demonstrating compliance with federal regulations, to Shawn Trout at shawn.trout@usda.gov by the specified deadline.

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    The Priest Lake Road Maintenance and Heavy Brushing Project, outlined in Solicitation Number 1284LL24Q0093, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) aimed at enhancing road conditions in Priest Lake, ID, with a focus on small business participation. This project encompasses heavy brushing along approximately 18 miles of roads, roadway excavation over 1.2 miles, and additional excavator work. The contractor is tasked with clearing vegetation, enhancing sight distance, and maintaining drainage features, adhering to specific technical requirements. The performance period is set from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Proposals must include a technical and price proposal and demonstrate compliance with federal regulations and environmental protections. The Government retains the right to accept or reject proposals based on evaluation criteria that consider technical capability, pricing, and past performance. The document emphasizes the importance of maintaining safe traffic conditions during operations and ensuring proper equipment standards. This solicitation underscores the critical need for road maintenance in public infrastructure, promoting the efficient use of federal funds while fostering small business involvement in government contracts.
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