1240BE25Q0089_Aggregate Supply_Notice of Intent to Award Single Source
ID: 1240BE25Q0089Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEDESCHUTES NATIONAL FORESTBEND, OR, 97701, USA

NAICS

Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321)

PSC

MINERAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, BULK (5610)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/96958d3b29f54237b710ee224cbc6238/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, intends to award a single-source contract to Knife River, Inc. for the supply of 8,250 tons of Commercial Grade (Reject) Aggregate. This procurement aims to furnish aggregate materials on an as-needed basis from February 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with the materials to be loaded into Forest Service dump trucks at the supplier's location in Central Oregon. The aggregate is critical for various construction and maintenance projects within the Deschutes National Forest and surrounding areas, ensuring compliance with specific quality standards, including a requirement for no less than 16% passing the #200 Sieve. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by September 22, 2025, at 2 PM PST, via email to Karen Weaver at karen.weaver@usda.gov, and must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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    Karen Weaver
    karen.weaver@usda.gov
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    NRE Commercial Supplies Combined SS.docx
    The U.S. Forest Service intends to award a single-source contract to Knife River, Inc. for 8,250 tons of Commercial Grade (Reject) Aggregate. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is open to all responsible sources, who may submit offers to determine if a competition is necessary. The primary reason for the intended single-source award is the vendor’s geographic coverage and capacity to supply aggregate from active pit locations within or adjacent to Clackamas, Linn, Benton, and Deschutes Counties in Central Oregon. Quotes are due by September 22, 2025, at 2 PM PST, via email to Karen Weaver. The period of performance for aggregate pickup is from February 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, on an as-needed basis. Evaluation factors include geographical coverage and price. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and submit a price quote along with required representations and certifications, particularly regarding telecommunications equipment and services.
    Specifications_Deschutes.Ochoco Road Crew Aggregate Supply.docx
    The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest Road Crew Aggregate Supply Contract outlines the requirements for furnishing commercial-grade (reject) aggregate. This project involves supplying material on an as-needed basis from February to November, with Forest Service trucks picking up aggregate from the supplier's location in Central Oregon. The contract specifies that payment will be based on the number of tons furnished and loaded into hauling vehicles, as measured by vehicle weight tickets. Key specifications include a requirement for no less than 16% passing the #200 Sieve for the aggregate composition. The contractor must coordinate supply with the Contracting Officer’s Representative and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all project conditions and specifications. Submittal procedures require gradation sheets for the aggregate, and measurement and payment are detailed in specific sections, emphasizing that all other work is considered incidental.
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