Chippewa National Forest Road And General Construction IDIQ

The USDA Forest Service intends to issue a Request for Proposal for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to secure road and general construction services for the Chippewa National Forest. This requirement covers a five-year performance period with a total contract value not to exceed $7,000,000 and a guaranteed minimum of $1,000. The selected contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies necessary to perform tasks such as culvert replacement, spot filling, gravel placement, bridge repair, and general construction across multiple locations. All work must comply with local, federal, and state codes and is subject to applicable wage rates.

This procurement is identified by solicitation number 12445523R0010 and is a 100% set-aside for Small Business (SBA). The project is classified under NAICS 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, which carries a size standard of $45 million, and PSC Z1LB for Maintenance of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways. The government may award one or more contracts as a result of the solicitation, and all responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with completed online representations and certifications.

The pre-solicitation notice was published on May 3, 2023, with a response deadline of May 22, 2023. While the primary place of performance is listed as Duluth, Minnesota, the project work will occur throughout the Chippewa National Forest. Clark A. Bartelt serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. There are currently no attachments associated with this notice, and the full solicitation is anticipated for release on or about the May response deadline.