R3 National Forest’s Roads IDIQ

The US Forest Service, Southwest Region 3, is seeking proposals for a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for road and bridge construction and related services. The contract will have a shared $100,000,000 ceiling, with individual task orders ranging from $2,000 to $5,000,000. The work may include road repair and construction, bridge repair and construction, trail bridge construction, and related services such as signs, guardrails, and culverts. The contractor will be required to perform the work in accordance with the Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-24) and the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS). The contractor will also be required to provide a price proposal for a minimum of one seed project. Some key points to consider: • The contract is set aside for small business concerns, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000. • The contract will be awarded based on a best-value evaluation, considering factors such as experience and capabilities, organization and management, past performance, and price. • The contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for each task order. • The contract will include provisions for termination, suspension, and changes to the work.