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

Department of AgricultureIssuing agency·Fifty Six, AR·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Oct 14, 2026·Posted Sep 30, 2026

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AI takeaways

The project rehabilitates Blanchard Springs Caverns Dripstone and Discovery Trail tunnel infrastructure in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest at Fifty Six, Arkansas.
Proposals are due October 14, 2026 after amendment 0003 extended the date from September 30, 2026, and the magnitude of the requirement is more than $10,000,000.
Work includes structural stabilization of tunnel entrances and exits with rockbolts, geosynthetic mesh and fiber-reinforced shotcrete, scaling of loose rock, and masonry repairs.
Work includes replacement of airlock doors, security doors, the bypass tunnel door, suspended ceilings with ductwork and cable trays, lighting and distribution components, safety handrails, and the mine phone system, plus installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
Solicitation 1240BH26R0013 is issued by the Department of Agriculture as a Request for Proposal for one firm-fixed-price contract as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238990.
Offers must be emailed to PPS.proposals@usda.gov with subject line 1240BH26R0013 1170320 Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation as separate PDF documents including signed SF1442, schedule of items, technical proposal, and bid guarantee.
The contractor begins within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and delivers the entire work ready for use within 426 calendar days after NTP, with construction operations limited to between 6:00 pm and 8:00 am.
Amendments 0001 through 0003 added Golder specifications, RFI questions and answers, the site visit sign-in sheet, and the extended due date for acknowledgment with the proposal.
Requirement: Furnish a bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of the bid price with the bid.
Requirement: Furnish performance and payment bonds for construction as required for this project.
Requirement: Maintain general liability bodily injury coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence.
Requirement: Maintain property damage liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Requirement: Maintain employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 with workers compensation compliance.
Requirement: Maintain automobile liability of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.
Requirement: Comply with Davis-Bacon Construction Wage Rate Requirements under wage determination AR20260022.

Bonding: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS ARE REQUIRED…
Pre-bid: Optional
Est. value: MORE THAN $10,000,00…
Term: 426 calendar days after NTP

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James Edington

james.edington@usda.govEmail 307-631-0640Phone

Location:

Fifty Six, AR 72533

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127aae2650554548a323d140be3baf06

1240BH26R0013

Method

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Duration

426 calendar days after NTP

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What this bid is asking for

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Deliver tunnel rehabilitation including ground support, masonry, doors, ceilings, lighting, handrails, monitoring and phone systems at Blanchard Springs Caverns.
Provide all labor, equipment, supplies, testing and inspections for Dripstone and Discovery Trail repairs.
Submit signed SF1442, priced Schedule of Items, technical approach with past performance, and executed bid guarantee by email.

Requirements

From the documents

Bonding capacity: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECTGet prequalified for this →
Estimated value: MORE THAN $10,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

Extends the proposal due date from 09/30/2026 to 10/14/2026.

This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your quote.

On September 17, 2026, amendment 0002 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following:

Post RFI questions and answers labeled C05a RFI QA 1240BH26R0013.
Post pre-bid sign in sheet labeled C05b Site Visit Sign In 1240BH26R0013.

This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal.

On August 12, 2026, amendment 0001 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following:

Post Golder Specifications labeled “C04m Attachment 11 Golder 1240BH26R0013.”

This SF30 must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal.

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.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The project provides all labor, equipment, supplies, testing and inspections for Blanchard Springs Caverns Dripstone and Discovery Trail infrastructure repairs and safety upgrades conforming to drawings and specifications, including structural stabilization of tunnel entrances and exits, removal of existing supports, masonry repairs, rockbolts, mesh and shotcrete, instrumentation and monitoring, replacement of airlock doors, security doors and bypass tunnel door, suspended ceiling systems with ductwork, lighting and distribution, safety handrails, mine phone system, sinkhole fill with crushed limestone, diversion berm, and seeding.

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

Where will the work be performed?

At Blanchard Springs Caverns in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest at Fifty Six, AR.

When are proposals due?

October 14, 2026 after amendment 0003 extended the date from September 30, 2026.

How must offers be submitted?

All offers shall be emailed to PPS.proposals@usda.gov with 1240BH26R0013 1170320 Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in the subject line.

What bonds must the bidder provide?

Performance and payment bonds are required, and a bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of the bid price must accompany the bid.

What is the period of performance?

Begin within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete within 426 calendar days after NTP.

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Award

Awardee

Title

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

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Sep 30, 2026

Descriptions

Content: On September 30, 2026, amendment 0003 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following: 1. Extends the
Last Modified Date: Sep 30, 2026

Modified Date

Sep 30, 2026

Response Date

Oct 14, 2026

Modifications

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Oct 14, 2026

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1240BH26R0013

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Address

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

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

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Solicitation

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SBA

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Organization Id

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Point Of Contact

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Email: james.edington@usda.gov
Full Name: James Edington

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Place Of Performance

Zip

72533

City

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Name: Fifty Six

State

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Name: Arkansas

Country

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Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

1240BH26R0013

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Opportunity Id

127aae2650554548a323d140be3baf06

Department

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Posted Date

Sep 30, 2026

Categorized By

llm

Detail Fetched

Yes

Resource Links

History Fetched

Yes

Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: james.edington@usda.gov
Full Name: James Edington

Description Text

On September 30, 2026, amendment 0003 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following: 1. Extends the proposal due date from 09/30/2026 to 10/14/2026. This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your quote. *************************************************************************************************************************************** On September 17, 2026, amendment 0002 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following: 1. Post RFI questions and answers labeled C05a RFI QA 1240BH26R0013. 2. Post pre-bid sign in sheet labeled C05b Site Visit Sign In 1240BH26R0013. This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal. *********************************************************************************************************************************************** On August 12, 2026, amendment 0001 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following: 1. Post Golder Specifications labeled “C04m Attachment 11 Golder 1240BH26R0013.” This SF30 must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal. *********************************************************************************************************************************************** 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.

Resources Fetched

Yes

Response Dead Line

Oct 14, 2026

Full Parent Path Name

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE

Place Of Performance

Zip

72533

City

Code: 23680
Name: Fifty Six

State

Code: AR
Name: Arkansas

Country

Code: USA
Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

1240BH26R0013

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

Department of AgricultureIssuing agency·Fifty Six, AR·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Oct 14, 2026·Posted Sep 30, 2026

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The project rehabilitates Blanchard Springs Caverns Dripstone and Discovery Trail tunnel infrastructure in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest at Fifty Six, Arkansas.
Proposals are due October 14, 2026 after amendment 0003 extended the date from September 30, 2026, and the magnitude of the requirement is more than $10,000,000.
Work includes structural stabilization of tunnel entrances and exits with rockbolts, geosynthetic mesh and fiber-reinforced shotcrete, scaling of loose rock, and masonry repairs.
Work includes replacement of airlock doors, security doors, the bypass tunnel door, suspended ceilings with ductwork and cable trays, lighting and distribution components, safety handrails, and the mine phone system, plus installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
Solicitation 1240BH26R0013 is issued by the Department of Agriculture as a Request for Proposal for one firm-fixed-price contract as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238990.
Offers must be emailed to PPS.proposals@usda.gov with subject line 1240BH26R0013 1170320 Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation as separate PDF documents including signed SF1442, schedule of items, technical proposal, and bid guarantee.
The contractor begins within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and delivers the entire work ready for use within 426 calendar days after NTP, with construction operations limited to between 6:00 pm and 8:00 am.
Amendments 0001 through 0003 added Golder specifications, RFI questions and answers, the site visit sign-in sheet, and the extended due date for acknowledgment with the proposal.
Requirement: Furnish a bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of the bid price with the bid.
Requirement: Furnish performance and payment bonds for construction as required for this project.
Requirement: Maintain general liability bodily injury coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence.
Requirement: Maintain property damage liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Requirement: Maintain employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 with workers compensation compliance.
Requirement: Maintain automobile liability of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.
Requirement: Comply with Davis-Bacon Construction Wage Rate Requirements under wage determination AR20260022.

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Est. value: MORE THAN $10,000,00…
Term: 426 calendar days after NTP

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James Edington

james.edington@usda.govEmail 307-631-0640Phone

Location:

Fifty Six, AR 72533

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Notice

127aae2650554548a323d140be3baf06

1240BH26R0013

Method

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Duration

426 calendar days after NTP

Documents

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C05 SF30 1240BH26R0013-0003.pdfPDF

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What this bid is asking for

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Deliver tunnel rehabilitation including ground support, masonry, doors, ceilings, lighting, handrails, monitoring and phone systems at Blanchard Springs Caverns.
Provide all labor, equipment, supplies, testing and inspections for Dripstone and Discovery Trail repairs.
Submit signed SF1442, priced Schedule of Items, technical approach with past performance, and executed bid guarantee by email.

Requirements

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Estimated value: MORE THAN $10,000,000

Posted Scope of Work

Extends the proposal due date from 09/30/2026 to 10/14/2026.

This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your quote.

Post RFI questions and answers labeled C05a RFI QA 1240BH26R0013.
Post pre-bid sign in sheet labeled C05b Site Visit Sign In 1240BH26R0013.

This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal.

Post Golder Specifications labeled “C04m Attachment 11 Golder 1240BH26R0013.”

This SF30 must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal.

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Questions & answers

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Where will the work be performed?

At Blanchard Springs Caverns in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest at Fifty Six, AR.

When are proposals due?

October 14, 2026 after amendment 0003 extended the date from September 30, 2026.

How must offers be submitted?

All offers shall be emailed to PPS.proposals@usda.gov with 1240BH26R0013 1170320 Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in the subject line.

What bonds must the bidder provide?

Performance and payment bonds are required, and a bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of the bid price must accompany the bid.

What is the period of performance?

Begin within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete within 426 calendar days after NTP.

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

127aae2650554548a323d140be3baf06

Type

Code: k
Value: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

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

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Sep 30, 2026

Descriptions

Content: On September 30, 2026, amendment 0003 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following: 1. Extends the
Last Modified Date: Sep 30, 2026

Modified Date

Sep 30, 2026

Response Date

Oct 14, 2026

Modifications

Count: 3

Parent Notice Id

6b321d70f12e4cefb0a3fa8f825b2608

Response Time Zone

America/Denver

Response Date Actual

Oct 14, 2026

Solicitation Number

1240BH26R0013

Organization Hierarchy

Code

1200

Name

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Country: "US"

Organization Id

100006809

Code

12C2

Name

FOREST SERVICE

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Country: "US"

Organization Id

100013241

Code

123187

Name

USDA FOREST SERVICE

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "20250"
City: "WASHINGTON"
State: "DC"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES"
Street Address2: "1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW, MS-1138"

Organization Id

100181289

Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Title

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

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 238990
Type: primary

Title

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

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