CON ENG Bearlodge Shop Sewer Repair

The contract titled "CON ENG Bearlodge Shop Sewer Repair" issued by the USDA Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, is a presolicitation notice for repair work at the Bearlodge Ranger District Office in Sundance, Wyoming. The project involves repairing a sagging 3-inch sewer line that has caused backups in the Bear Den bathrooms, with work focused primarily in two areas: a 12'x30' section in the employee parking lot and a 6'x15' area within a fenced government vehicle lot. The sewer pipe in question is buried approximately 42 to 46 inches deep, and a prior repair three years ago lacked adequate material support. The project also includes excavation, pipe installation, backfill, borrow, and asphalt paving. The asbestos paving portion is scheduled for completion during the spring, allotted 15 days, while the sewer repair must be completed within 30 days. The solicitation, numbered 1282B125Q0011, was posted on December 24, 2024, and includes a site visit scheduled for December 30, 2024, with a bid response deadline of January 10, 2025. The total estimated project cost is under $25,000, negating bond requirements unless costs exceed this amount. Funding is not fully secured, giving the government the option to cancel the solicitation if necessary. The contract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, in NAICS code 237110, and follows FAR 13 procedures for sealed bids. Amendments to the solicitation have clarified scope details, extended timelines, and introduced contractor liability clauses for projects exceeding $35,000. The points of contact and office address are based in Washington, DC, while the place of performance is in Wyoming.