Dale Water-Wastewater System Decommission

The Dale Water-Wastewater System Decommission project, solicitation number 1204M320Q0008, is a total small business set-aside issued by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest under the Department of Agriculture. Located at the Dale Compound in the Umatilla National Forest on the North Fork John Day Ranger District in Dale, Oregon, the project involves the comprehensive decommissioning of water and wastewater system components. The scope of work includes clearing and grubbing, demolition and removal of existing buildings and utilities, excavation, haul to waste, embankment, and the placement of approved backfill material. Key technical requirements encompass erosion and sediment control, asbestos material remediation, and the demolition of the sanitary sewer collection and pumping system, as well as lagoon demolition and land application. An optional bid item exists for the excavation and disposal of soil below the lagoon liner, subject to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality requirements. Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to complete the work in accordance with the provided technical specifications and demolition plans. The project requires strict adherence to a Final Closure Plan for sanitary sewer facilities, including biosolids management and recycled water use. Additionally, contractors must comply with USDA Forest Service fire protection and suppression requirements for the Pacific Northwest Region. The project was estimated to begin around May 15, 2020, with NAICS code 238910 and a size standard of 16.5 million dollars. Coordination is managed through the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest office in Baker City, Oregon.