Pike Underground Utility Upgrade

SOL #: 1240LT26Q0090Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8
Ogden, UT, 844012310, United States

Place of Performance

CO

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

Construction Of Other Utilities (Y1NZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 1, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jul 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 quotations for the Pike Underground Utility Upgrade project, involving comprehensive sewer line repairs, leach field construction, waterline replacements, and septic tank upgrades at four administrative sites within the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands in Colorado. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237110 ($45M size standard). Quotations are due by July 13th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT.

Scope of Work

This project requires the contractor to provide all necessary tools, equipment, materials, and labor for the upgrade of aging sanitary sewer and water systems. Specific work includes:

  • Lake George Work Center: Installation of new sanitary sewer service lines to a new septic system.
  • Monument Fire Center: Installation of a new sanitary sewer service line and replacement of existing water hydrants.
  • Fairplay Work Center: Replacement of the waterline feeding the "shop" building.
  • AG Ranch: Replacement of septic tanks serving the office and bunkhouse. General tasks encompass mobilization, quality control, demolition, excavation, trenching, backfill, and surface restoration. Work is restricted during frozen or saturated conditions (October through April).

Contract Details

  • Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
  • Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
  • Period of Performance: To commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), with completion no later than November 30, 2026 (133 calendar days after NTP).
  • Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
  • NAICS Code: 237110 (Construction Of Other Utilities), Size Standard: $45M
  • Place of Performance: Lake George Work Center, Monument Fire Center, Fairplay Work Center, and AG Ranch in Colorado.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

  • Key Personnel: Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
  • Deliverables: Construction Schedule, Material and Equipment Submittals, Quality Control Reports, and As-built Drawings.
  • Bonds: A bid bond/offer guarantee (20% of total offer price, max $3 million) and 100% Payment and Performance Bonds are required.
  • Wage Rates: Compliance with General Wage Determinations for construction trades in Colorado counties is mandatory.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Questions Due: June 29th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT.
  • Site Visit: A highly encouraged (but not mandatory) site visit will be held on June 23rd, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT, starting at the Lake George Work Center.
  • Quotations Due: July 13th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT.
  • Submission Documents: Technical Approach, Past Performance, Pricing Documentation (using provided Excel spreadsheet), and Bid Guarantee.
  • Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical Approach and Price. Formal trade-off procedures will not be conducted.

Important Notes

Bidders must thoroughly review the attached Solicitation, Statement of Work, Drawings, Construction Manual, and Schedule of Items for full details and to accurately assess the scope, technical requirements, and pricing. Pricing must be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jun 1, 2026
Pike Underground Utility Upgrade | GovScope