Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call against MAS Road Maintenance BPA-COL/CRGNSA/GIP/MBS/MTH/OKW/OLY

Background
The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), Special Projects Operations Center (SPOC), Northwest Branch is issuing this synopsis to comply with the USDA's policy in the Contracting Desk Book regarding Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The USDA FS intends to award a competitive BPA Call Order against multiple award schedule Road Maintenance BPA for road maintenance on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Work Details
The contractor will perform road maintenance tasks including:
1) Preparing a disposal site located at coordinates 45.54388, -121.76683 by scattering slash and vegetation, compacting non-woody debris, and ensuring slopes do not exceed 1H:1V;
2) Loading, hauling, and placing debris from specified mileposts to the disposal site while protecting roadway surfaces;
3) Cleaning ditches and reconditioning drainage structures to prevent water flow onto the roadway;
4) Mobilizing equipment as needed. All work must include necessary labor, materials, equipment, and safety supplies. Specific tasks include:
- Excavator operations for site preparation;
- Loading and hauling debris while maintaining specified dimensions;
- Installing erosion control measures in disturbed ditches;
- Ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed on National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 1310 Cut Slope Debris within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.