Bear River Administrative Site Well Development UWCNF

The Bear River Administrative Site Well Development project, managed by the USDA Forest Service under solicitation number 1240LT26Q0001, is a total small business set-aside for construction services under NAICS code 237110, targeting the development of a new water system at a remote site within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Summit County, Utah. The work centers on equipping an existing well at latitude 40.88265N and longitude -110.83050W, at an elevation of approximately 8,460 feet, with a submersible pump and associated accessories, alongside constructing a new utility building to house electrical systems and pump controls, installing a potable water distribution network with 3-inch HDPE piping, and connecting utility-grade electrical infrastructure including a variable frequency drive. Additional tasks include demolition of specified structures, installation of pressure tanks, valves, drains, and a potential hydrant as an option, all governed by detailed technical drawings, specifications, and a comprehensive statement of work. The entire scope must comply with federal, state, and local codes, and is subject to strict quality control requiring third-party testing, submission of three copies of test results within three days, and immediate reporting of any failures within four hours. All materials, especially plastic piping and fittings, must be protected from moisture, sunlight, and damage during transport and storage, with specific labeling requirements including NSF-pw certification and mandatory warning signs compliant with NFPA 70 and OSHA standards. The contract is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12, with a deadline for submissions on July 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, and must be submitted via email to PPS.proposals@usda.gov with a prescribed subject line and as four separate PDF volumes including a signed SF-1442, price schedule with UEI identifier, technical proposal detailing methodology, sequencing, personnel, subcontracting plans, and past performance, and a bid guarantee. Offerors must be active in SAM.gov and self-certify as small businesses, with full compliance with labor standards including Davis-Bacon wage rates, construction wage requirements, and apprenticeship rules enforced through multiple FAR clauses and USDA-specific provisions. The contract mandates performance bonds, general liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence, workers’ compensation coverage, and automobile