How to bid on the Big Springs Horse Corral Replacement for the Forest Service

What the Forest Service is buying

The Forest Service seeks a contractor to supply and install a steel-pipe horse corral in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. The base work covers one 20-by-60-foot corral with three pens, concrete post footings, and temporary traffic control, including closing local traffic during construction and posting a sign that the corrals are closed to the public.

Optional work may include a second 20-by-60-foot corral with three pens and a hitching rail. The amendment provides answers to questions and revises the scope and specifications.

Key date and deadline

The opportunity was published October 15, 2026. The response deadline is October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline or describe the submission method.

Who this opportunity suits

This construction RFP may suit contractors equipped to supply and install steel-pipe corrals and complete concrete post footings. Experience planning temporary traffic control for construction work is relevant to the stated scope.

How to access the bid documents

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

You may need a free account to view the documents. The revised scope and answers to questions are included in the amendment.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Review the amendment and revised scope and specifications before preparing your response. Separate the base corral work from the two optional items so the agency can see what your response covers.

Address the stated construction tasks, including concrete post embedment and temporary traffic control. Check the solicitation documents for the required response format and submission instructions, and allow time to complete the submission before the deadline.