GAOA Grout Pond Site Repairs

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Background The solicitation number 12445526Q0038 is issued by the USDA Forest Service for the GAOA Grout Pond Site Repairs project. The goal of this contract is to enhance access to campsites at Grout Pond Campground, thereby increasing visitor numbers and revenue while reducing future maintenance needs. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, with a size standard of $45.0 million. Work Details The project involves the reconstruction of approximately 4,200 feet of the Pond Loop Trail at Grout Pond Campground. The base bid includes: - construction of 275 feet of new aggregate surface trail; - restoration and resurfacing of 3,700 feet of existing trail; - reconstruction of 500 feet of trail turnpiking; - installation of a 7'x14' glulam deck bridge. Additionally, there are bid option items that may be awarded based on funding availability, including: - Bid Option A - construction of a 17-step overlapping stone staircase (approximate length of 50ft); - Bid Option B - construction of access routes to campsites 1, 2, and 3, and privy 1, along with obliteration of existing access routes; - Bid Option C - construction of access routes to campsites 4, 5, 6, and 8, and privy 2, along with obliteration of existing access routes; - Bid Option D - construction of access routes to campsites 9, 10, 11, and privy 3, along with obliteration of existing access routes. Period of Performance The contract period of performance is from May 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Place of Performance The construction projects will be performed at Grout Pond Campground located in Manchester Center, Vermont.