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GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF, Arkansas · FOREST SERVICE · USDA FOREST SERVICE
Verified 21 h agoAmended Aug 4Local presence required
Responses dueWed, Sep 304:00 PM CT · Arkansas timeClosed
PostedTue, Aug 44 amendments, last Oct 6
Solicitation no.1240BH-26-R-0013SAM.gov
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What the agency is buying

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The USDA Forest Service is purchasing tunnel rehabilitation services for the Blanchard Springs Caverns. This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, but the evaluation method is not stated.

Scope

  • Rehabilitation of Blanchard Springs Caverns tunnels, including structural stabilization, masonry repairs, and door replacements.
  • Installation of instrumentation, monitoring equipment, and replacement of lighting and safety handrails.
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  • Pricing · C04f Attachment 6 SOI 1240BH26R0013.xlsxView
  • SOW / PWS · C04a Attachment 1 SOW BSC 1240BH26R0013.docxView
  • Latest amendment · C05 SF30 1240BH26R0013-0001.pdfView
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    C05 SF30 1240BH26R0013-0003.pdf85 KB · 1 page
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    C05b Site Visit 1240BH26R0013.pdf1.5 MB · 1 page
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    C05 F30 1240BH26R0013-0002.pdf104 KB · 1 page
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    C05a RFI QA 1240BH26R0013.docx29 KB
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    C05m Attachment 11 Golder 1240BH26R0013.pdf980 KB · 142 pages
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    C04 SF1442 1240BH26R0013.pdf321 KB · 34 pages
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    C04b Attachment 2 Specs BSC LH 1240BH26R0013.pdf1.2 MB · 86 pages
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    C04d Attachment 4 Dwgs BSC Handrails 1240BH26R0013.pdf85.9 MBToo large, open at source (85.9 MB)
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    C04e Attachment 5 Env Assessment 1240BH26R0013.pdf7.8 MB · 106 pages
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    C04g Attachment 7 Recommendations1240BH26R0013.pdf3.9 MB · 60 pages
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    C04c Attachment 3 Drawings BSC 1240BH26R0013.pdf3.9 MB · 18 pages
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    C04k Attachment 11 General Decisio AR20260022 05182026.pdf1.5 MB · 4 pages
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    C04i Attachment 9 Site Visit 1240BH26R0013.docx125 KB
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    C04a Attachment 1 SOW BSC 1240BH26R0013.docx73 KB
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    C04h Attachment 8 Estim Quant 1240BH26R0013.xlsx33 KB
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    C04j Attachment 10 RFI Form 1240BH26R0013.docx29 KB
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Details

Place of performance
Fifty Six, Arkansas
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation no.
1240BH-26-R-0013
Category
Construction · beta
NAICS
NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors): 14 open RFPs
Size standard
$19M revenue SBA table, NAICS 238990
PSC
PSC Z2PZ (REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES)
Delivery location
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Fifty-Six, Arkansas from attachment p.1
Contract type
Firm-fixed-price from attachment p.8
Local presence
Required
Amendments
4, last Oct 6
Contact
James Edington
Office
FOREST SERVICE · USDA FOREST SERVICE
Email
james.edington@usda.gov

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, period of performance. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Tue, Aug 4Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Oct 14 Wed, Sep 30 · 4:00 PM CTResponses due · closed
Amendment 1
Wed, Aug 12
Amendment 2
Thu, Sep 17
Amendment 3
Wed, Sep 30
Amendment 4
Tue, Oct 6 · description text changed
Closed
Sat, Oct 10

Change log

verified Sat, Oct 10 · 11:30 PM CT
  1. Posted · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationTue, Aug 4 · 9:42 AM CT
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Aug 12 · 6:14 AM CT
  3. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Sep 17 · 7:19 AM CT
  4. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 30 · 7:36 AM CT
  5. Deadline moved · Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTWed, Sep 30 · 7:36 AM CT
  6. Amendment · description text changedTue, Oct 6 · 11:30 PM CT
  7. Deadline moved · Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTTue, Oct 6 · 11:33 PM CT
  8. Deadline moved · Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTWed, Oct 7 · 11:31 PM CT
  9. Deadline moved · Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTWed, Oct 7 · 11:32 PM CT
  10. Deadline moved · Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTThu, Oct 8 · 11:31 PM CT
  11. Deadline moved · Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTThu, Oct 8 · 11:32 PM CT
  12. Deadline moved · Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTFri, Oct 9 · 11:31 PM CT
  13. Deadline moved · Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTFri, Oct 9 · 11:32 PM CT
  14. ClosedSat, Oct 10 · 11:30 PM CT
  15. Deadline moved · Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTSat, Oct 10 · 11:31 PM CT
  16. Deadline moved · Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM CT → Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM CTSat, Oct 10 · 11:32 PM CT
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Notice as published

GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF

This project includes all labor, equipment, supplies, testing & inspections, and incidentals necessary for the Blanchard Springs Caverns (BSC) Dripstone and Discovery Trail Infrastructure repairs and safety upgrades. All work shall conform to the attached Drawings and Specifications. All work shall be performed by qualified and licensed contractors for all trades applicable.

Work includes but is not limited to structural stabilization of tunnel entrance and exits, disposal and removal of existing supports, masonry repairs, Installation of Instrumentation & monitoring equipment, replacement of existing air lock doors at entrance and exits, replacement of existing security doors at entrance and exits, replacement of existing suspended ceiling system, components, and associated ductwork, replacement of existing bypass tunnel door, replacement of existing lighting and distribution system components, replacement of existing safety handrails, and replacement of the existing mine phone system and components.

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