Prescott National Forest Senator Highway Road Reconditioning

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Background The Prescott National Forest, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is seeking to award a contract for road reconditioning on Senator Highway (NFSR 52). This solicitation, numbered 12363N26Q4039, is set aside for small business concerns and aims to enhance the road's condition to ensure safe and efficient travel through the forest. The project aligns with the agency's mission to maintain and improve national forest infrastructure. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for all supervision, materials, equipment, tools, labor, and transportation necessary for the reconditioning of NFSR 52. Specific tasks include: 1. Roadway Reconditioning: This involves ditch maintenance (roadside and lead-out), shoulder work, roadbed preparation, and aggregate surfacing according to FP-24 specifications. The work will include scarification, shaping, watering, and compacting of the road surface. 2. Road Reclamation: Utilizing a mobile rock trimmer/crusher as per Section 304 of FP-14 specifications with modifications regarding material size requirements. 3. Drainage Improvements: Preparing drainage crossings and rolling grade dips by reshaping for positive drainage and compacting MAG Select Material at specified locations. 4. Site Supervision: An OSHA 30-HR certified safety inspector must oversee operations along with a site superintendent and quality control representative during construction activities. Period of Performance The contract period is from May 18, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Place of Performance The work will be performed at Prescott National Forest located at 344 South Cortez, Prescott, AZ 86303.