Bid guide
How to bid on the Black Creek Trail Restoration Project for the Forest Service
What the agency is buying
The Forest Service is looking for a contractor to restore about 29 miles of the non-wilderness Black Creek Trail in De Soto National Forest. The goal is to bring the trail back to a 60-inch hiking-trail width. This work will involve both mechanical and manual methods. The project is scheduled to run from October 5 through December 30, 2026.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting your offer is August 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. At the deadline, all submitted offers will be considered for evaluation. The government will use a lowest-price technically acceptable method to select a contractor.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with experience in environmental restoration, trail maintenance, or similar outdoor construction and land management projects. Contractors should be capable of performing both mechanical and manual trail restoration work over an extended distance. The project falls under the environmental category.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” above. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though this is not always necessary for every bid. Your offer will need to include a completed SF 1449 for price, a technical proposal, and information on past performance.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though no site visit is scheduled, the agency encourages potential offerors to visit the public trail to fully understand the scope of work. This firsthand knowledge can help you develop a more accurate and competitive technical proposal. Since this is a lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation, ensure your technical proposal clearly demonstrates your ability to meet all requirements. Your past performance information should highlight relevant experience that shows your capability to successfully complete similar projects. The government will first evaluate the lowest-priced offer for technical acceptability, so a competitive price is crucial, but it must be supported by a technically sound approach.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.