Davidson River Campground Brevard Sewer Project
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the Davidson River Campground Brevard Sewer Project, a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This project involves replacing failing infrastructure to connect the Davidson River Campground and Pisgah Ranger District facilities to the City of Brevard Wastewater Collection System. Offers are due March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Project Overview
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to replace the existing Schenck Job Corps pump station and force main. The primary goal is to address failing sewer infrastructure that is causing significant surcharges and Sanitary Sewer Overflows, by establishing a connection to the City of Brevard Wastewater Collection System. The work will be performed in Pisgah Forest, NC. Detailed technical specifications, measurement and payment information, and plan sets are provided in attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Magnitude: Estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 237110, Size Standard $45M)
- Period of Performance: 270 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of award price) are required, due 5 days after award. Alternatives like irrevocable letters of credit or SF-25A/SF-25 forms are acceptable.
- Wage Rates: Davis-Bacon Wage Determination NC20260061 applies.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including:
- Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (SF-30).
- A scanned copy of a fully executed Bid Guarantee (SF 24 and Power of Attorney).
- Technical Approach: A brief narrative outlining the overall approach, sequence of tasks, understanding of trades, subcontractor management, risk mitigation, and key personnel. This must include details on three relevant construction projects (prime contractor, $250k+, water/wastewater utility work, trenchless installation, pump station construction, completed within 7 years). Technical approach is limited to six 8.5x11 pages.
- Past Performance: Information on the three relevant projects via a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 8), CPARS, or CCASS report. Completed PPQs can be sent directly to the government.
- Pricing: Submit Attachment 5- Revised DRCG Brevard Sewer SOI (Schedule A Bid Form) with unit prices and total costs.
- Offers must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated quotation that also demonstrates fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Tradeoffs will not be conducted. Technical evaluation will assess the soundness and compliance of the proposed approach, including experience with similar projects and ability to manage specific challenges like maintaining sewer service and environmental impacts near the Davidson River.
Key Dates & Contact
- Offers Due: March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (email to jalisa.sims@usda.gov).
- Site Visit: Highly encouraged on February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. RSVP required. Location: 1346 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC.
- Primary Contact: Jalisa Sims (jalisa.sims@usda.gov).