SAM #1240LU26Q0065

USDA Forest Service Solicitation for Potable Water Well Drilling at Salmon River Seed Orchard, Idaho

This opportunity seeks contractors for potable water well drilling at the Salmon River Seed Orchard within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (CSA Intermountain 9, Salmon River Ranger District) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; materials must meet Forest Service and Idaho state standards - Products/Services Requested: - Drilling and construction of a potable water well (estimated depth: 250 feet) - Installation of steel and PVC well casings (various diameters: 12", 10", 6", 4") - Well screens (4" SCH 40 PVC, 0.050 slots) - Well caps (6" vented and temporary) - Gravel pack, cement grout, and grouting services - Testing for yield and drawdown (minimum 10 gpm for 24 hours or 5 gpm for 72 hours) - Chemical and bacteriological water analysis - Well abandonment and decommissioning if initial well does not meet specifications - Optional drilling at a secondary location ("Priority 2") and connection to personnel building - Mobilization, sediment control, drilling permits, documentation, and reporting to Idaho Department of Water Resources - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 237110 - Performance and payment bonds required if contract exceeds $150,000 - Contractor must submit a schedule of items and experience questionnaire - All work must comply with Forest Service plans, specifications, and state regulations - Construction budget estimated between $100,000 and $250,000 - Options to decommission and redrill if initial well fails to meet production or quality standards - Contractor encouraged to visit the site prior to bidding

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0065 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Salmon River Seed Orchard Well Drilling. This project aims to provide potable water to the nursery located at the Salmon River Seed Orchard. The Forest Service plans to drill a well to provide potable water to the nursery. The well will be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the Forest. If the first well drilled does not meet specifications, then, additional alternative 1 (Option 1) will be utilized to decommission the first well drilled and then drill a second well. If well 2 does not meet specifications, then additional alternative 2 (Option 2) will be utilized to decommission the second well.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project aims to provide potable water to the nursery located at the Salmon River Seed Orchard. The Forest Service plans to drill a well to provide potable water to the nursery. The well will be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the Forest. If the first well drilled does not meet specifications, then, additional alternative 1 (Option 1) will be utilized to decommission the first well drilled and then drill a second well. If well 2 does not meet specifications, then additional alternative 2 (Option 2) will be utilized to decommission the second well. PROJECT LOCATION This project is in the Salmon River Seed Orchard contained within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The project is located in Section 23, Township 26N, Range 1E.

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $100,000 and $250,000.

SITE VISIT No official Site Visit shall be performed. Contractors are highly encouraged to visit the Salmon River Seed Orchard to familiarize themselves with the layout of the site. Contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Work on the site shall commence no earlier than June 01, 2026, and proceed in accordance with the contractor’s approved work schedule and run continuously till the end of the project no later than May 31, 2027.

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1) 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000.

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections are required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive: 􀀀 Schedule of Items 􀀀 Experience Questionnaire 􀀀 Bid guarantee per information above. 􀀀 Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable. Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9 Attn: Daniel Franco at E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov 

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