Badger Hill Seed Orchard Well

This is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation for the construction of a well at the Badger Hill Seed Orchard within the Eldorado National Forest in California, issued as a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 237110 and a size standard of $45 million, open only to responsible small business concerns. The work includes site preparation, drilling, installation of casing and pumping systems with a solar power component, water line installation, system testing, cleanup, and final acceptance, all in compliance with ASTM, MUTCD, EPA, and California plumbing standards. The estimated contract value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000, and performance must be completed within 60 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with all work finalized and invoiced by December 1, 2026. The contract requires adherence to strict environmental and safety protocols, including spill prevention, erosion control, fire safety measures, and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for Eldorado County. A site visit is not organized, and the offeror assumes all risk from inadequate site inspection. The solicitation mandates submission of four required materials via email: a completed and signed SF-1442, the Schedule of Items, a technical approach narrative not exceeding five pages, and a bid guarantee submitted as a cashier’s check or Standard Form 24, with the original mailed directly to the contracting officer. Electronic submissions must be in Word or PDF format; no external links or zip files are permitted. Key personnel including a Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager, and after-hours emergency contact must be designated and approved. Fire safety requirements are stringent due to the high-risk wildfire environment, necessitating fuel clearance, restricted smoking, electric-only blasting caps, 24/7 emergency contact availability, and immediate reporting of any fire within 15 minutes. All work must be inspected at the destination by the Contracting Officer or designated COR, with acceptance contingent on conformance to specifications, successful testing, and certification. Payment will be processed exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contract includes clauses for performance and payment bonds, Buy American compliance, Differing Site Conditions, and whistleblower protections. Technical merit is the primary evaluation criterion, with award to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable and whose past performance is