Angeles National Forest Bear Divide Paving

The USDA Forest Service National Stewardship Contracting Branch is issuing Solicitation No. 12363N26Q4116 (RFQ) for the Bear Divide paving project in the Angeles National Forest. This small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) calls for a contractor to complete all paving work, including associated gate‑replacement items, in accordance with the attached drawings, specifications, and schedule of items. Performance must begin upon receipt of a notice to proceed and be finished no later than September 30 2026. Offers—including a complete price schedule, technical approach, and any required performance/payment bonds (negotiable)—must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. CDT on May 7 2026; questions are due by COB April 23 2026. Evaluations will use an adjectival ranking that considers relevance and recency of past performance, FAR‑based quality (42.1503), technical confidence (high or moderate risk), and cost/price fairness against the independent government estimate and competing offers. Proposals must address all line items with detailed cost breakdowns; unbalanced or incomplete pricing will be penalized. The award will be made to the offer demonstrating best value, meeting all solicitation provisions and clauses incorporated by reference.

Notice ID

5af664474edc4714aff1058bad50ed07

Solicitation Number

12363N26Q4116

NAICS Code

237310

Classification Code

Z1LB