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

Updated Oct 27, 2026

Solicitation from the Forest Service, for work in Fifty Six, Arkansas. Due Oct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6), 2 days left.

Bid documents (21)

• Solicitation Form (SF 1442) 321 KB
• Attachment 1: Statement of Work BSC 73 KB
• Attachment 2: Specifications BSC LH 1.2 MB
• Attachment 3: Drawings BSC 3.9 MB
• Attachment 4: Drawings BSC Handrails 85.9 MB
• Attachment 5: Env Assessment 7.8 MB
• Attachment 6: SOI 13 KB
• Attachment 7 3.9 MB
• Attachment 8: Estim Quant 33 KB
• Attachment 9: Site Visit 125 KB
• Attachment 10: Request for Information Form 29 KB
• Attachment 11: General Decisio 1.5 MB
• Amendment Form (SF 30) 84 KB
• Attachment 11: Golder 980 KB
• Bid document 104 KB
• Request for Information QA 29 KB
• Site Visit 1.5 MB
• Amendment Form (SF 30) 85 KB
• Amendment Form (SF 30) 85 KB
• Amendment Form (SF 30) 86 KB
• Request for Information QA 33 KB

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Wage rates for this bid

• Davis-Bacon wage determination AR20260022 Arkansas Counties of Cleburne, Izard, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Monroe, Sharp, St…

All Arkansas prevailing wage rates.

Description

On October 26, 2026, amendment 0004 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 the final RFI Q&A. This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal. On October 13, 2026, amendment 0004 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 10/14/2026 to 10/29/2026. This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal. 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 proposal. 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.

Contracting contact

• James Edington · [email protected]

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 238990, a business counts as small if it has no more than $19.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Notice history

• Oct 13, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6)
• Sep 30, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 14, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6)
• Sep 17, 2026: Solicitation Due Sep 30, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6)
• Aug 12, 2026: Solicitation Due Sep 30, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6)
• Aug 4, 2026: Solicitation Due Sep 30, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6)

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