Davidson River Campground Brevard Sewer Project

The Davidson River Campground Brevard Sewer Project involves replacing the failing Schenck Job Corps pump station and force main to connect the Davidson River Campground and Pisgah Ranger District facilities to the City of Brevard Wastewater Collection System. This critical infrastructure upgrade is necessary to eliminate ongoing sanitary sewer overflows and costly sewer surcharges currently incurred by the Forest Service. The project is valued between $1 million and $5 million and is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110, with bids due on March 11, 2026, and awarded under a firm-fixed-price contract. The scope includes demolition, excavation, installation of gravity sewer lines and force main using open cut and horizontal directional drilling techniques, construction of new manholes and lift stations, electrical controls, pavement restoration, erosion and sediment control, and comprehensive system testing. All work must comply with detailed technical specifications, revised construction drawings from January 2025, and the Project Manual, which outlines contract execution, quality standards, and closeout procedures. Payment is governed by Section 01400, which specifies unit pricing and lump sum structures for all work items, with no additional compensation permitted without an approved change order. The Davis Bacon Wage Determination NC20260061 mandates payment of prevailing wages and fringe benefits for all trades, including pipefitters, laborers, electricians, and operators, while also requiring compliance with Executive Order 14026 on minimum wages and paid sick leave provisions. Contractors must submit five volumes of proposals via SAM.gov, including a technical approach limited to six pages, past performance documentation, bid guarantee, and itemized schedule. Evaluation prioritizes technical approach—requiring demonstrated experience in wastewater utility projects, trenchless techniques, and pump station construction—followed by fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable past performance, with award based on best-value trade-off rather than lowest price. Performance and payment bonds are required, along with strict adherence to FAR clauses covering differing site conditions, inspection, acceptance, warranty, change orders, and safety. All materials must meet preservation and labeling standards, with no military packaging requirements, and must conform to ASTM, ACI, and NEC standards. The site visit was held on February 5, 2026, at 1346 Pisgah Highway, and all work must be performed in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Invoicing must be submitted through the Integrated