Superior National Forest Road and General Construction IDIQ

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued solicitation number 12445523R0009 to secure road and general construction services for the Superior National Forest. This project is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and PSC Z1LB (Maintenance of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways). The government intends to award one or more Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for a five-year performance period. Proposals are due by July 10, 2023, and work will be performed at multiple locations throughout the Superior National Forest, with Duluth, Minnesota, serving as the primary place of performance.

The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals necessary for various construction tasks. Primary activities include culvert replacement, spot filling, gravel placement, bridge repair, and general construction. The total contract value is not to exceed $7,000,000, with a guaranteed minimum amount of $1,000. All work must comply with local, federal, and state codes and is subject to applicable wage rates. Amendment 0001 was issued to remove the requirement for bid bond submission.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and meet the small business size standard of $45 million to be eligible for award. Inquiries regarding the solicitation are directed to Contracting Officer Clark A. Bartelt. Supporting documentation for this opportunity includes a Standard Form 1442 and a Request for Proposal (RFP) document, both published on May 23, 2023.