GAOA Black Jack Campground Renovation, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 quotes for the GAOA Black Jack Campground Renovation project within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves comprehensive construction services to upgrade campground facilities. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This project entails the removal of existing site features, including signs, trees, campfire rings, and grills. New construction will include roads, low-water crossings, parking areas, drainage channels, camping spurs, tent pads, trails, sidewalks, and an overlook slab with railing. Additionally, the contractor will install toilets, grills, gates, firepits, and a ramada. The work is located at the Black Jack Campground, near Clifton, AZ.
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 237990 (Construction Of Recreation Facilities (Non Building)) with a $45 Million size standard. The period of performance is estimated for 365 calendar days, commencing around July 6, 2026, and completing by July 6, 2027. A 20% bid guarantee is required for quotes exceeding $150,000. Prevailing wage rates, as detailed in DBA WD AZ20260031, are applicable.
Key Requirements & Attachments
Bidders must adhere to the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14)" and "Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS)". Compliance with the Buy American Act is mandatory. Critical attachments include detailed construction drawings (Attachment 5), project specifications (Attachment 4), gate designs (Attachment 6), and a septic system design report (Attachment 7). Attachment 2, the Schedule of Items, must be completed for pricing.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to PPS.proposals@usda.gov in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Evaluation will follow a comparative methodology, considering the Technical Proposal (Technical Approach, Project Management/Oversight), Experience, Past Performance, and Price Quote. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Organized Site Visit: April 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MDT
- Questions Due: May 4, 2026, 4:30 p.m. MST
- Quotes Due: May 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. local time
- Primary Contact: Judith Martin (judith.martin@usda.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Troy McCullough (troy.mccullough@usda.gov)