NFSR 373 Aggregate Hauling

The Forest Service requires loading and hauling services for MAG ABC aggregate in the Prescott National Forest. Managed by the USDA-FS CSA East 3 office, the project involves moving approximately 1,700 cubic yards of government-furnished aggregate from the Willow Work Center stockpile to National Forest System Road (NFSR) 373, also known as Thumb Butte Road. The scope also includes replacing cattle guards on NFSR 360, which requires both material transport and installation. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Work is expected to be completed within 60 days in Prescott, Arizona. Requirements include specific equipment such as 5-cubic yard bucket loaders and 10-12 cubic yard dump trucks, with all work meeting technical specifications for compaction and roadway preparation. The solicitation includes a Statement of Work with 11 technical sub-attachments, a Schedule of Items for base and option bid items, and evaluation factors. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026, and must remain valid for 90 days. The solicitation package includes a primary document and three attachments covering technical requirements, pricing, and evaluation. The Statement of Work details equipment and labor needs, while the Schedule of Items lists base and optional pricing. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Technical requirements specify the use of 5-cubic yard bucket loaders and 10-12 cubic yard dump trucks, along with rollers, water tenders, and graders. Roadwork must meet FP-24 compaction standards, and contractors must provide gradation sheets for material verification. The scope distinguishes between contractor-provided e…