Forest Service - ARA, Buckhorn Road Repairs

The Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the ARA, Buckhorn Road Repairs project at Los Padres National Forest in California. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns, and the applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The project involves road repairs, and the contractor will be responsible for independently visiting and inspecting the site to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and the full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Some key points to consider include: • The small business size standard is $45M. • The contractor will be required to design the reinforcing steel. • The Forest Service is not specifying a specific wall/block brand for the pre-cast modular blocks. • The quotation submission requirements and the "Quote Evaluation and Basis for Award" section should be carefully reviewed.