The US Forest Service needs a small business to replace a culvert on the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
- The US Forest Service needs a small business to replace a culvert on the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
- Work includes staking, clearing and grubbing, structure excavation, dewatering, riprap placement, concrete barrier, conserved topsoil placement, mulching and seeding, erosion control, signing, and streambed simulation.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items.
- The contract will be a Purchase Order.
- How will they pick the winner?
- The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid?
- Quotations are due on August 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM CDT.
- Submit your quotation through the solicitation number 12445526Q0087.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.
Primary point of contact
Name
Matthew (Matt) Killian
Email
matthew.killian@usda.gov