The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 1240LT27Q0004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Office | USDA Forest Service |
| Where | Ward, Colorado |
| Posted | October 28, 2026 |
| Bids due | December 17, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Roads, utilities & civil work (NAICS 237310) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | James Edington · james.edington@usda.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
The proposed project aims to reduce deferred maintenance at the Niwot Picnic Trailhead, a high?use recreation site near Ward, Colorado in the BLRA, by improving site accessibility and addressing aging infrastructure. The work will include demolishing and removing existing timber parking barriers and retaining walls; constructing timber steps; building rock retaining walls; creating accessible compacted aggregate trails; renovating existing historic picnic sites; constructing new picnic sites; and revegetating all disturbed areas.
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote form. Usually the SF-1449 or SF-18, filled in and signed, with a price for each line.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Federal construction over $2,000 pays at least the Davis-Bacon rates in the attached wage determination.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- Bonds if the job is large. Federal construction over $150,000 needs payment and performance bonds, and often a bid bond (SF-24).
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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