GAOA Lake Winfield Scott Campground (GA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 GAOA Lake Winfield Scott Campground Construction project, located at the Blue Ridge Ranger District in Suches, GA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to replace obsolete and damaged infrastructure within the campground. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project, Phase 1 of the Lake Winfield Scott Campground Reconstruction, aims to address critical infrastructure needs.
- Base Bid Items:
- Replacement of the existing north loop bathhouse, including demolition and installation of a new building and drain field.
- Updating the campground water system with new piping and spring boxes.
- Repair or replacement of campground sewer lines, manholes, and pump station.
- Construction of a 0.15-mile service road to the "central" drain field.
- Minor pavement repairs and implementation of soil erosion control and site stabilization.
- Survey staking for project layout.
- Optional Bid Items (contingent on funding):
- Demolition of two existing south loop bathhouses and construction of a new centralized bathhouse.
- Demolition of the existing entrance station and construction of a new, fully functional entrance station with utilities.
- Demolition of existing asphalt and installation of a new RV dump station.
- Excluded Scope: South loop campsite renovations, trail repairs, full replacement of all campground asphalt roads, and picnic pavilion building repairs are explicitly excluded.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial construction.
- Award Type: Anticipated single award.
- Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required, along with a Bid Guarantee.
- NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction ($45M size standard).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the "Highest Technically Rated with Fair and Reasonable Price" methodology, considering:
- Technical Proposal: Includes Technical Approach (max 20 pages), Relevant Experience (three similar projects valued at $2M+ within 8 years), and Key Personnel (Project Manager, On-site Superintendent).
- Past Performance: Five relevant contracts within the last 5 years for the offeror and critical subcontractors.
- Price: Submitted via the Schedule of Items (A3 – rev SOI).
- Required Documents: Completed Schedule of Items, acknowledgement of amendments, executed Bid Guarantee (SF 24 and Power of Attorney), Technical Approach, and Past Performance Questionnaires (A6).
- Offer Acceptance Period: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on February 11, 2026. Offerors were highly encouraged to attend.
- Questions: The deadline for questions was February 13, 2026.
Additional Notes
The Forest Service has obtained initial permits (Water System Construction, Sanitary Sewer, Erosion & Sediment Control); the contractor is not required to obtain additional permits. Bridge construction on SR-180 at Slaughter Creek may impact logistics. The campground will be closed to the public during construction.