Bighorn Retreat Stewardship SSC- Region 2- RMRP BPA- Pikes-Isabel NF, South Platte RD

This federal solicitation (12363N26Q8718 / 12363N26Q4199) is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Procurement and Property Services, National Stewardship Contracting Branch. It is a 100% small business set-aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 113310 (Size Standard: 500 employees) for the Bighorn Retreat Stewardship project on the South Platte Ranger District of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests in Park County, Colorado. The project is executed under stewardship contracting authority to increase forest stand resiliency, reduce wildfire risks to municipal watersheds, and enhance habitats for threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species. Mandatory work activities cover 56 acres in Unit 1 and include cutting, forwarding, and decking non-included material, as well as masticating or chipping slash piles and dead and down wood. Optional work activities involve masticating or chipping dead and down wood across 6 acres in Unit 2. The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2027. Operations are restricted from December 1st through May 31st annually to protect bighorn sheep winter range. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Keith Brugger and Peter LaDuke by August 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MT, and prices must be provided for all mandatory and optional items. An organized site visit is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at the Meridian Campground.

This document outlines Appendix A of the technical specifications for the Bighorn Retreat Stewardship Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC) on the South Platte Ranger District of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests in Colorado. The project's primary objectives are to increase forest stand resiliency, reduce wildfire risks to local municipal watersheds, and enhance habitats for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. The contract specifies three main work items across designated, geo-fenced units: 1. **Mandatory Item 1 (Unit 1 - 56 acres):** Cut, forward, and deck non-included materials, specifically targetting damaged, leaning, or blue-painted trees, and process them using a cut-to-length harvest system. 2. **Mandatory Item 2 (Unit 1 - 56 acres):** Masticate and chip activity-created slash piles, hand piles, dead conifer trees, and down woody debris. 3. **Optional Item 3 (Unit 2 - 6 acres):** Masticate and chip standing dead and blowdown trees. The contractor must utilize GPS receivers to navigate virtual geo-fence boundaries within specified tolerances. Work performance is subject to strict Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, which use formal verification plots to determine compliance. To receive full payment, contractors must maintain a minimum Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 90% and an overall work quality of at least 85%. Work may be restricted or suspended due to extreme weather, soil moisture, fire risk, or the discovery of cultural resources and sensitive wildlife nesting sites.

This document is a Contract Area Map (Map 2 of 2) for the Bighorn Retreat Stewardship BPA, located in the South Platte Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Park County, Colorado. Prepared by the U.S. Forest Service on April 6, 2026, the map covers Township 6 South, Range 73 West, Sections 21 and 22. The map details the project area boundaries, cutting units, private landownership, and existing roads (including County Road 43, Bighorn Road, and Forest Service Roads 47A and 47B). It also outlines critical operational constraints and protected resources within the project area. Notably, the contract area is marked as infested with noxious weeds, which will require management mitigation. Key resource protection instructions and call letters are defined for the stewardship project, including: - Protection of improvements, specifically gates, fences, and powerlines. - Protection of land survey monuments. - Traffic control devices and designated road closures (To Be Closed). - Operating restrictions from December to May to protect critical Bighorn Sheep habitat. This map serves as a vital technical reference for contractors bidding on or executing the stewardship contract, ensuring compliance with environmental protections, property boundaries, and seasonal wildlife restrictions.

This document is a Vicinity Map and contract area overview for the Bighorn Retreat Stewardship BPA, a federal forestry project located in the South Platte Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Situated within Park County, Colorado (Township 6 South, Range 73 West, Sections 21 and 22), the contract area is positioned near Bailey, Shawnee, and Harris Park. Prepared by the Pike-San Isabel National Forests Timber division, the map serves as Page 1 of 2 of the contract area documentation, establishing the geographic boundaries and regional context for the stewardship project.

This federal document outlines the Fire Plan and specific fire precaution requirements for contractors operating within the South Platte Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Its primary purpose is to define the contractor's responsibilities for fire prevention, initial suppression, and reporting, establishing emergency attack procedures in coordination with the Forest Service. Contractors must immediately report all fires to Pueblo Fire Dispatch or 911 and take initial suppression action on fires within the contract area, as well as any fires caused by their operations outside the boundary. Financial liability for fire suppression costs is categorized into three classifications: "operations fires" (capped at $2,800), "negligent fires" (fully funded by the contractor), and "other fires" (reimbursed by the Forest Service). Strict fire precautions are mandated year-round. These include prohibiting smoking and lunch fires outside designated clear areas, requiring approved spark arresters on all internal combustion engines, and equipping machinery and power saws with specific fire extinguishers and tools. Additionally, the plan dictates strict safety protocols for blasting, welding, storing flammable materials, and maintaining camp areas. Contractors are required to submit a detailed Fire Prevention and Control Plan listing available personnel and equipment before commencing operations.

This document is a federal wage determination (General Decision Number UT20200008, dated January 3, 2020) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act. It establishes the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for federal and federally assisted construction projects within the state of Utah. The determination applies specifically to "Heavy Construction" projects, which encompass public works such as water and sewer lines, pipelines, dams, dredging, canals, and flood control, but excludes highway and residential construction. The covered geographic area spans numerous Utah counties, including Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Washington, and Cache, among others. The document outlines specific hourly wage rates and associated fringe benefits for various skilled labor classifications, including carpenters, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, and laborers. It also details the guidelines for applying executive orders regarding minimum wage requirements for federal contractors (Executive Orders 13658 and 13706), which dictate the minimum hourly pay and paid sick leave provisions for contracts awarded or performed within specified timeframes. Additionally, the determination provides administrative procedures for appealing or requesting modifications to wage classifications. This document ensures that bidding contractors comply with federal labor standards and pay prevailing wages to construction workers on covered infrastructure projects throughout Utah.