Bid guide
How to bid on Trickel Park Road Asphalt for the Department of Agriculture
What the agency is buying
The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking a contractor for road rehabilitation on Trickel Park Road. This road is located within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests near Cedaredge, Colorado.
The project involves asphalt concrete pavement, improvements to the subgrade, and the installation of culverts. Vendors should review the FP-14, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS), and the engineering map and plans for full technical details.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by September 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Failure to submit a required bid bond by this deadline will result in your offer being considered non-responsive.
A site visit will be conducted; details for this visit are provided in the solicitation documents. If awarded the contract, you must submit 100% performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after the award date, and before work begins.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. It is suitable for small businesses specializing in construction, particularly those with experience in highway, street, and bridge construction. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 237310, with a small business size standard of $45 million.
Firms with experience in road paving, subgrade work, and culvert installation in potentially remote or national forest settings would be well-suited. The project location is near Cedaredge, CO.
How to respond
To access the solicitation and all attachments, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the designated link to open the opportunity. 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 documents, though this is not always required. The solicitation number for this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 1240LT26Q0156.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all technical requirements, including FP-14, the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, and the engineering plans. Your quotation must clearly demonstrate your understanding of these specifications.
A bid bond is mandatory. Ensure you submit a Standard Form 24 (SF24) for 20% of your total offer price, up to a maximum of $3 million, with your quotation. Failure to include this will lead to rejection of your offer. Also, be prepared to provide 100% performance and payment bonds (SF 25 and SF 25A) if you are awarded the contract. Attend the site visit if possible to gain a clear understanding of the project conditions and scope.
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 Agriculture, Department of; the original posting controls.