Grindstone Recreation Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement

The Grindstone Recreation Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of the existing sanitary sewer system and complete decommissioning of the outdated lagoon-based wastewater treatment facility. The scope requires the installation of over 4,300 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer line, the construction of more than 20 new manholes and associated laterals, and the deployment of a new treatment system featuring a drip field with all related site improvements. The existing lagoon will be fully removed and properly decommissioned in accordance with environmental and regulatory standards. This is a firm-fixed price contract awarded through a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110, with the solicitation issued as an Invitation for Bid that will select the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. All work must be completed within 365 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed, and contractors are required to furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to meet the construction documents and specifications. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage determinations for building construction and heavy dredging in Virginia, including adherence to Executive Orders on minimum wage and paid sick leave. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, provide a unique entity ID, and certify small business status. The contract includes special requirements under FAR clauses addressing Buy American provisions, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity safeguards, and material and workmanship standards. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the government retains final inspection and acceptance authority under FAR 52.246-12. Offerors must submit a detailed technical approach of no more than six pages, a completed past performance questionnaire, a Gantt-style schedule, quality and safety plans, and certified bond documents. The place of performance is located in Troutdale, Virginia, with administrative oversight handled by the USDA Forest Service’s Atlanta payment office using administering code 4451. The contract allows for an optional split rail fence as a separately priced item. All materials must be protected from damage, labeled clearly with manufacturer and technical data, and conform to NFPA 70 and OSHA standards for safety markings.