Critical Housing Maintenance Construction at Crawford Work Center, Boise National Forest, Idaho (GAOA)

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance – Crawford project, clarifying various aspects of the solicitation.

• Work Schedule: Interior work is restricted from April 15th to October 31st due to seasonal employee occupancy. Site work may occur at any time.
• Furniture Moving: The contractor is responsible for moving furniture as incidental to selective demolition.
• Hazardous Materials: Bids should be based on the contract as-is. Testing or removal of hazardous materials would be negotiated via change order after award.
• Project Scope: Projects in Lowman, Crawford, and Idaho City are solicited separately, despite similar naming due to shared funding.
• Sanitary Waste System: This pay item covers work needed to realign drain lines for moved fixtures within crawl spaces.
• Window Work: Only blinds are being replaced; existing windows remain.
• Sidewalks: Handrails are not required for sidewalks with less than a 5% slope, except at landings with significant vertical drops.
• Baseboard Heaters: Specific wattages and voltages are detailed for bedrooms, bathrooms, and the Mess Hall living room.
• Exhaust Fans: Specified exhaust fans are to be installed in bathrooms; laundry rooms do not require them.
• Demolition: Contractors shall demolish only what is necessary to achieve the new floor plans shown on Sheet A-101.
• Wall Construction: Exterior walls are assumed to be 2x6, and interior walls are 2x4. Mold and moisture-resistant drywall is required for all new interior bathroom walls.
• Door Hardware: Exterior doors require a push-button combination lock; interior doors require a standard latch and lock.
• Order of Precedence: In case of discrepancies, the Statement of Work (SOW) supersedes drawings, which supersede specifications.

These clarifications do not appear to alter key deadlines or submission requirements but provide essential details for accurate bidding on scope, materials, and work restrictions.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 1240LT26Q0017 modifies the original solicitation as follows:

• Extends the closing date to April 02, 2026, at 5 p.m. MST.

• Provides additional detail for section 055213.

• Posts answers to questions that were received.

• Section 055213

• Questions and Answers

• Closing Date

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 02, 2026.

• Bidders should review the additional details for section 055213 and the posted answers to questions.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (P00001) to solicitation 1240LT26Q0017 modifies the "Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance - Lowman" project.

Key changes include:

• Extension of Closing Date: The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to March 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST.

• Site Visit Attendee List: The list of attendees from the site visit is now attached.

• Answers to Questions: Responses to vendor questions are provided.

• Question Submission Deadline: All questions must be received by March 17, 2026. Specific subject line instructions are provided for question submissions.

• The closing date for the solicitation has been changed.

• A Site Visit Attendee List has been added.

• Questions and Answers have been provided.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to March 24, 2026.

• Vendors must adhere to the question submission deadline of March 17, 2026, and follow the specified format for submitting questions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance Construction for the Crawford Work Center, Boise National Forest, Idaho. The project involves remodeling a barracks and a mess hall. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition.

Barracks Remodeling:

• Convert 5 shared bedrooms into 9 bedrooms and a laundry room.
• Remodel bathroom into 2 accessible bathrooms.
• Replace all flooring, patch drywall and ceilings, paint interior walls, ceilings, and trim.
• Install snow guards on the roof.
• Install a new electronic door lock on the front door.

Mess Hall Remodeling:

• Remodel bathroom and bedrooms.
• Remove existing shower, toilet, and sink.
• Construct a partition wall.
• Install new baseboards and wall heater with thermostats.
• Install new lights and switches.
• Install LVP flooring.
• Install new shower, toilet, sink, mirror, toilet paper holder, and towel rack.

Laundry Room Remodeling:

• Install a new electronic keypad lock on the existing exterior door.

• Install a new partition wall with connections for a fridge, washer, and dryer.

• Install a new stacked washer and dryer.

• Install an on-demand hot water heater.

• Install a mop basin.

• Move existing cabinets.

• Replace existing vent hood.

• Replace all window blinds.

• Replace all baseboard heaters.

• Paint all interior walls, ceilings, and trim.

• Install snow guards on the roof.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Estimated Value: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

• Site Visit: February 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. MT at Idaho City asphalt parking lot near Bldg 1176.

• Questions Due: March 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CST via email to mary.harding@usda.gov.

• Quotes and Technical Proposals Due: March 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CST via email to mary.harding@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical proposals will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Past Performance will also be evaluated.

• Set-aside 100% for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 236118.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million.

• The solicitation number is 1240LT26Q0017.

• Work is estimated to begin April 1, 2026.

• Interior work on barracks is restricted between April 15, 2026, and October 31, 2026.

• Work must be completed by April 15, 2027.

• Bid bond is required. For amounts over $150,000, a 100% payment bond and a 100% performance bond are required.

• Various FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This project involves critical housing maintenance and construction at the Crawford Work Center in the Cascade Ranger District of the Boise National Forest.

1199 Crawford Barracks:

• Remodel bedrooms to convert 5 shared bedrooms into 9 bedrooms and a laundry room.
  • Construct partition walls.
  • Install 36" doors.
  • Install new light switches and fixtures.
  • Install new baseboard heaters.
  • Replace blinds.
  • Install washer, dryer, and associated utilities.
  • Install countertop and cabinets.
• Remodel bathrooms into 2 accessible bathrooms.
  • Remove existing showers, toilets, sinks, and hot water heaters.
  • Construct new divider walls.
  • Install new doors, showers, sinks, toilets, mirrors, TP holders, towel hooks, and on-demand hot water heater.
  • Install new lighting, switches, and wall heaters.
• Replace all flooring with LVP flooring.
• Patch all drywall and ceilings.
• Paint all interior walls, ceilings, and trim.
• Install snow guards on the roof.
• Install a new electronic door lock on the front door.

1606 Crawford Mess Hall:

• Remodel bathrooms and bedrooms.
  • Remove existing shower, toilet, sink.
  • Construct partition wall.
  • Install 36" doors.
  • Install new baseboards and wall heater with thermostats.
  • Install new lights and switches.
  • Install LVP flooring.
  • Install new shower, toilet, sink, mirror, TP holder, and towel rack.
• Remodel laundry room.
  • Install new electronic keypad lock on existing exterior door.
  • Install new partition wall with fridge, washer, and dryer connections.
  • Install new stacked washer and dryer, on-demand hot water heater, and mop basin.
  • Move existing cabinets.
• Replace existing vent hood.
• Replace all window blinds.
• Replace all baseboard heaters.
• Paint all interior walls, ceiling, and trim.
• Install snow guards on the roof.

Site Work:

• Remove existing porch roof, concrete stairs, and wood boardwalk.
• Construct concrete sidewalk.
• Install propane tank, pad, and propane lines.

Project Location:

• Cascade Ranger District, Boise National Forest, Valley County, Idaho.

Period of Performance:

• No interior work is allowed during the period of 4/15/2026 through 10/31/2026.

• Not explicitly detailed in this section, but implied through the scope of work and materials specified.

• Location: Crawford Work Center, Cascade Ranger District, Boise National Forest, Valley County, Idaho.

• Period: The contract time is 15 months. No interior work shall occur while the barracks are occupied from April 15, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

• The Crawford Work Center is an administrative site closed to the public. Barracks and mess hall will be closed during construction, but the rest of the work center remains open. The Contractor is responsible for signing and limiting access.

• Contractor must provide all materials and labor to protect streams.

• All construction equipment must be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands to prevent the transportation of noxious weeds.

• Water is available on-site for construction purposes; utilities are not.

• Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty).

• Traffic control and construction signing must conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

• Areas for staging operations and storage of materials require CO approval.

• No overnight camping is allowed on site.

• Contractor acknowledges they have ascertained the nature and location of work and conditions affecting cost.

• Quantities associated with options are identified in the Schedule of Items.

• Estimated Start Date: April 1, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Items (SOI) for the Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance Construction project at the Crawford Work Center, Boise National Forest. It outlines the pre-priced items and their associated costs for the project.

• Project Title: Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance Construction - Crawford Work Center (GAOA)
• Location: Boise NF, Cascade Ranger District, Valley County
• Solicitation No.: 1240LT26Q0017
• Sections: Includes line items for Mobilization, Site Work, 1199 Crawford Barracks, and 1606 Crawford Mess Hall.
• Line Items: Details specific tasks within each section, such as Selective Site Demo, Concrete Sidewalk, Rough Framing, Insulation, Doors, Windows, Gypsum Board, Flooring, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical Work, and Appliances.
• Pricing: All listed unit prices and extended totals are currently $0.0, indicating this is a pre-priced schedule that may be subject to change or further definition.
• Offeror Information: Fields are provided for Offeror Name, UEI #, and Date.

This document provides a detailed breakdown of the construction tasks anticipated for the deferred maintenance project. Bidders should review these line items to understand the scope of work involved. The zero dollar values suggest that detailed pricing will be a critical component of the bid submission, and bidders will need to provide their proposed unit prices for each item.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the architectural and engineering drawings for the GAOA Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance project at the Crawford Guard Station. It details the scope of work for the renovation of two buildings: Building 1199 (Crawford Barracks) and Building 1606 (Crawford Mess Hall).

• Project Description: Outlines deferred maintenance on two buildings, including remodeling of bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
• Schedule of Items: Lists specific tasks and materials for the project, such as mobilization, site demolition, concrete work, propane systems, framing, insulation, doors, windows, flooring, painting, and electrical work.
• Building 1199 (Crawford Barracks) Scope: Includes reconfiguring bedrooms, remodeling bathrooms to be accessible, replacing flooring, patching drywall, painting, and installing new lighting and baseboard heaters.
• Building 1606 (Crawford Mess Hall) Scope: Involves remodeling bathrooms and bedrooms, creating a new laundry room with washer/dryer hookups, replacing flooring, patching drywall, painting, and installing new lighting and baseboard heaters.
• Site Work: Includes demolition of existing stairs and boardwalk, and construction of new concrete sidewalks.
• Details: Provides specific drawings for site plans, existing and proposed work, bathroom and laundry details, cabinet details, sink and toilet details, shower details, railing details, water heater details, floor and wall details, propane system details, sidewalk details, window and door details, and electrical work for both buildings.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work, the specific renovations required for each building, and the materials and systems involved. It provides the detailed specifications and layouts necessary for accurate bidding and project planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for residential construction projects in Idaho. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction trades.

• General Decision Number: ID20260002
• State: Idaho
• Counties: Adams, Custer, Idaho, Lemhi, and Valley
• Construction Type: Residential (single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories)
• Effective Date: 01/02/2026
• Wage Rates & Fringes: Lists specific rates for CARPENTER, CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, ELECTRICIAN, LABORER, PAINTER & TAPER, PLUMBER, ROOFER, and SHEET METAL WORKER.
• Note on Welders: Receives rate prescribed for the craft performing the operation to which welding is incidental.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not extended after Jan 30, 2022). Minimum wage for 2025 is $13.30/hour or the applicable wage rate if higher.
• Identifiers: Explains various identifiers (SU, UAVG, SA) used to denote the source and type of wage rate (union, survey, state-adopted).
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects within the specified counties and construction type in Idaho. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs comply with these prevailing wage requirements. Failure to comply can result in penalties and contract non-compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides essential information regarding a site visit for three separate construction project solicitations related to GAOA Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance. It details the schedule, meeting points, and logistical considerations for prospective bidders to view the project areas before submitting proposals.

• Projects Covered: Idaho City (9 buildings), Lowman (6 buildings), and Crawford (2 buildings).
• Site Visit Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
• Meeting Points & Schedule:
  • 9:00 AM Mountain Time: Idaho City, asphalt parking lot west of building 1176.
  • Approximately noon: Lowman District Office.
  • Approximately 3:00 PM: Crawford Work Site.
• Logistics: Participants must provide their own transportation. Snow may be encountered, and bringing lunch is advised.
• RSVP: Inform the COR (Paul McCloskey) by calling 928-814-2771 or emailing paul.mccloskey@usda.gov by noon on February 23, 2026.
• Google Directions: Provided for navigation.

This site visit is crucial for potential bidders to gain a firsthand understanding of the physical locations and scope of work for the Idaho City, Lowman, and Crawford projects. Attending the site visit allows bidders to better assess project requirements, potential challenges, and accurately prepare their bids. Note that while the site visit is on the same day for all three projects, they will be advertised and awarded separately. Bidders are instructed to read the plans and specifications for detailed work requirements at each location.