12445126B0011 NFSR 205 Pavement Reconstruction LOUISIANA
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting bids for the NFSR 205 Pavement Reconstruction project in the Kisatchie National Forest, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, valued between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000, involves restoring NFSR 205 Roadway to its original condition. Bids are due by April 30, 2026, at 1300 CT.
Scope of Work
The project requires the contractor to supply all materials, labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and safety measures for pavement reconstruction. Key tasks include:
- Removal of failed materials.
- Base stabilization, resurfacing, compaction, and finishing.
- Milling 2 inches of existing asphaltic concrete.
- Pulverizing and in-place mixing with cement (9% by weight).
- Applying Type 1D interlayer on soil cement chip seal.
- Installing thermoplastic markings, stop bars, handicap parking markings, and raised pavement markings. The Statement of Work (Attachment 003) provides specific details on materials, construction methods, and performance standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, $45M size standard)
- Period of Performance: May 11, 2026, to August 31, 2026 (120 days after Notice to Proceed, with completion no later than 31 AUG 2026).
- Site Visit: March 25, 2026, at 0930 CT, Kincaid Beach / day use area, Alexandria, LA. RSVP requested to Robert Wilson (robert.wilson3@usda.gov / 318-452-1442).
- Questions Due: April 20, 2026
- Bid Submittal Deadline: April 30, 2026, 1300 CT
- Delivery: All line items by August 31, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be emailed to adam.doyle@usda.gov and cc steven.alves@usda.gov, with the subject line "12445126B0011 BID_Co. Name". Award will be made to the overall lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, evaluated in accordance with FAR 14.306. A Bid Bond is required with submission. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of original contract award price) are required within 5 days of award. Offers will be accepted for 90 calendar days.
Key Amendments
- Amendment 003 established formal site visit details and confirmed the Period of Performance.
- Amendment 002 incorporated Q&A responses, updated the Period of Performance, and clarified the required 2-inch asphalt pavement thickness.
- Amendment 001 changed the "Pay unit" for Item 41301 from "TON" to "SY" and added "Legible plans for project" to the Statement of Work.