Region 1 – Region 4 Forest Engineering and Road Maintenance (FERM) Blanket Purchase Agreement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, via the Stewardship Contracting Branch, issued this combined synopsis/solicitation to establish a National Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Forest Engineering and Road Maintenance (FERM). Identified by solicitation number 12363N23Q4200, the agreement covers a broad scope of road maintenance services and road construction work across Regions 1 and 4. The performance period is scheduled to run for ten years, from summer 2023 through July 2033. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction and PSC Y1LB for Construction of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways. The opportunity is set aside 100% for Small Business (SBA).

The BPA supports operations on National Forests and Grasslands across ten states, including Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and others within the specified regions. Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform work in varying terrain and soil conditions ranging from sandy to rocky. While primary use is for Forest Service land, the BPA is available for all federal agencies to utilize. The solicitation remains open and continuous for the 10-year duration to add vendors as necessary, though the initial response deadline was June 30, 2023.

Performance is centered in Ogden, Utah, but extends to specific sites such as the Boise, Flathead, and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests, among many others. The procurement was initiated to address general infrastructure needs and emergency repairs resulting from storm damage. The solicitation metadata includes 81 attachments, featuring various wage determinations for Utah, Montana, Washington, and California, alongside subsequent award notices. Annora Nelson is the designated point of contact for engineering and administrative inquiries.