GAOA LDV Crystal Lakes Water & Septic Resuscitation, PSICC, Colorado

The project entails the installation of a new 2-inch HDPE waterline beneath Colorado Highway 24, requiring full Subsurface Utility Engineering to meet CDOT permitting standards. It includes connecting the new line from Dwelling 1 to the existing water distribution system, replacing the well pump to ensure a 15 GPM output, and installing a dual-stage booster pump with basement water storage. Associated electrical upgrades are required, such as relocating meters, burying service lines, upgrading electrical panels, and supporting the operation of septic and booster pump systems. Multiple septic systems serving the Blue House, Brown House, Bunkhouse, and Shop will be replaced, with new sewer and dosing infrastructure installed to support improved wastewater management. The scope also includes removal of existing asphalt, installation of a new road segment, and construction of a new gate structure to facilitate access and compliance. This contract is identified under solicitation number 1240LT26Q0107, titled GAOA LDV Crystal Lakes Water & Septic Resuscitation, PSICC, Colorado, and is issued by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with NAICS code 237110 covering utility system construction. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, and responses are due by September 15, 2026. The primary point of contact is James Edington, reachable at james.edington@usda.gov. Work must be performed at the site in Leadville, Colorado, with a zip code of 80461, while the contracting office is located in Washington, D.C. The project involves complex coordination between water, sewer, electrical, and roadway infrastructure, demanding technical precision and regulatory compliance throughout execution.