ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Shawnee National Forest Hidden Springs Dam Maintenance and Repair

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE• 12444525Q0048
Response Deadline
Oct 10, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is soliciting bids for the maintenance and repair of the Hidden Springs Dam located in the Shawnee National Forest, Illinois. The project, identified by Solicitation Number 12444525Q0048, requires contractors to provide a technical proposal, price proposal, and necessary certifications, with a focus on past performance and technical capabilities over price in the selection process. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure the upkeep of critical infrastructure within the Hidden Springs Ranger District, which includes multiple dam maintenance projects across various lakes and ponds in the region. Interested contractors must submit their proposals via email to Lawrence Jackson at lawrence.jackson@usda.gov by 4 PM Eastern on October 10, 2024, with questions due by October 8, 2025.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC Code
Z1KA
MAINTENANCE OF DAMS

Solicitation Documents

7 Files
12444525Q0048.pdf
PDF•111 KB•Sep 29, 2025
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Continuation of 1449.pdf
PDF•777 KB•Sep 29, 2025
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The Shawnee National Forest is soliciting bids for the Hidden Springs Dam Maintenance and Repair project (Solicitation Number: 12444525Q0048). This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines a base performance period from November 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, with an optional line item for work without vehicular access during the same period. Contractors must submit pricing for all items, and one award will be made based on a "Best Value" determination, where past performance and technical capabilities are more important than price. Invoices will be submitted in arrears through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation includes numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference and full text, covering areas like conflicts of interest, identity verification, small business considerations, labor standards, and restrictions on certain foreign technologies. Offerors must submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications via email to lawrence.jackson@usad.gov by 4 PM Eastern, October 10, 2024. Questions are due by October 8, 2025.
Attachment A - Schedule of Items.pdf
PDF•371 KB•Sep 29, 2025
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Attachment B - Dam Maintenance Specs.pdf
PDF•177 KB•Sep 29, 2025
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Attachment C - Wage Determination Pope and Johnson County.pdf
PDF•79 KB•Sep 29, 2025
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Attachment D - Wage Determination Hardin County.pdf
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Exhibit A - Dam Maintenance Maps.pdf
PDF•935 KB•Sep 29, 2025
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The document outlines several dam maintenance projects within the Hidden Springs Ranger District in Illinois, likely part of federal government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs. Key projects include dam maintenance at Dutchman Lake in Johnson County, Teal Pond and Frank's Tract in Pope County, and One Horse Gap, Tecumseh, and Whoopie Cat in Hardin and Pope Counties. The recurring theme of "Dam Maintenance" across different locations within the Hidden Springs Ranger District suggests a coordinated effort to address infrastructure upkeep in these areas. The document provides geographical details for each project, indicating the specific lakes or ponds requiring attention and the respective counties involved.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 29, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineOct 10, 2025
expiryArchive DateOct 25, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sub-Tier
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 6

Point of Contact

Name
Lawrence Jackson

Place of Performance

Harrisburg, Illinois, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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