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Helena-Lewis & Clark NF - Kading Campground Well Drilling
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The contract solicitation number 1240LU26Q0069 requests quotations for drilling a well and installing a complete hand pump assembly at Kading Campground, located in the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. The scope of work includes drilling the well, installing new well casing, a concrete pad, drain, and all necessary pump components to establish a functional campground water supply. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete the project, as well as disposing of all waste and excess materials off Forest Service lands in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The period of performance runs from June 22, 2026, to September 30, 2026, by which all work must be completed. The estimated contract price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. While no official site visit will be conducted, potential contractors are encouraged to inspect the site and consider possible weather impacts on access. Required submissions include a Schedule of Items, Statement of Work, Experience Questionnaire, and acknowledgment of any amendments. Performance and payment bonds may be required depending on contract value. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by May 15, 2026, and quotations are due by May 22, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, with Daniel Franco as the primary point of contact.
General Info
Agency
Contract Value
$22,528NAICS
Place of Performance
Elliston, MT, 59728, USASet-Aside
Awardee
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Award Results:
Awarded on 06/04/2026 to Gruber Excavating Inc for the full amount of $22,528.00
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR
Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate
written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Kading Campground
Well Drilling. This project is for the development of well and hand pump to serve the Kading Campground in
the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes drilling a well and
installing a complete hand pump assembly on new well casing, concrete pad, drain, and all pump components
necessary for a typical campground water supply. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, etc.
necessary to complete the work. All waste and excess materials generated from construction shall be disposed
of off Forest Service lands and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry
Classification Standard Code is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The
small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible
sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
SCOPE OF CONTRACT
A. Base Items:
a. This project is for the development of well and hand pump to serve the Kading Campground in the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
b. Work includes drilling a well and installing a complete hand pump assembly on new well casing, concrete pad, drain, and all pump components necessary for a typical campground water supply.
c. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, etc. necessary to complete the work. All waste and excess materials generated from construction shall be disposed of off Forest Service lands and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
A. June 22, 2026 - September 30, 2026.
B. All work shall be completed by September 30, 2026.
SITE VISIT:
A. No official Site Visit shall be performed. Per FAR Part 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”, contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site. Ensure you are familiar with inclement weather as this may hinder access to certain roads.
PRICE RANGE:
A. Between $25,000 and $100,000.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15):
Both required at 100% of original contract
price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections are required
for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment
bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.
DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:
• Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items
• Attachment 2 - Statement of Work
• Attachment 3 - Experience Questionnaire
• Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.
Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Daniel Franco
E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov
For solicitation questions call email daniel.franco@usda.gov. Questions are due no later than 15
May, 2026 by 12:00 P.M. (Mountain Time). This will ensure enough time to respond before the
solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number (Kading Campground Well
Drilling, 1240LU26Q0069) as the subject line of the email.