GAOA High Sierra Ranger Station Demolition, Sierra National Forest
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 High Sierra Ranger Station Demolition project in the Sierra National Forest, Prather, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside requires the demolition and disposal of nine buildings, including associated plumbing, concrete footings, and electrical conduit. The estimated price range is $250,000 to $500,000. Quotes are due July 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the demolition and proper disposal of nine specific buildings at the High Sierra Ranger Station, including four barracks, a laundry/women's bathroom, kitchen, toilet building, shop, and trash building. Key tasks include:
- Removal of structures, plumbing, concrete footings, and electrical conduit.
- Salvaging a fire stove from the kitchen and tools from the shop.
- Proper disposal of all demolition debris, construction waste, and petroleum product spills in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Comprehensive site cleanup, including removal of waterline, appurtenances, and asphalt/concrete slag.
- Documentation of all construction waste using forms like CWM-2 and CWM-8.
- Compliance with special conditions, including cultural resources protection, weather considerations, and specific work hours (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday).
- Provision of on-site toilet facilities and ensuring equipment is cleaned and inspected prior to arrival.
- A site superintendent must be present on-site.
- Adherence to a detailed Fire Plan, outlining fire prevention, suppression, and equipment requirements, which may impact operational planning and work stoppages based on Project Activity Levels (PAL).
- Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for various construction trades in California.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: July 13, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Estimated Price Range: $250,000 - $500,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238910 (Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: July 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to PPS.proposals@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the contractor representing the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of:
- Technical Proposal (Technical Approach, Project Management & Oversight, Debris & Material Handling)
- Experience
- Past Performance
- Price Quote (Reasonableness and Price Consistency)
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission. A bid guarantee of 20% is required if the quote exceeds $150,000.
Contact Information
- Primary: Judith Martin (judith.martin@usda.gov)
- Secondary: Kellie Shaw (kellie.shaw@usda.gov, 208-313-3852)