Hydrant Repair/Replacement, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Solicitation 12444627Q0003 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the Department of Agriculture's Csa East 7 Usda-Fs for the repair and replacement of a fire hydrant at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington, Illinois. This firm-fixed-price acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110, with a size standard of 45 million dollars. The scope of work requires the contractor to supply and install one fire hydrant and valve to replace a damaged existing unit, while ensuring the off-site disposal or recycling of all removed materials. Performance requirements include strict adherence to OSHA standards for trench protection and safety gear, as well as environmental compliance with the Clean Water Act and CERCLA for spill reporting. Additionally, all heavy equipment must be washed and inspected for invasive plant species before entering the performance site. The government will award the contract to the highest technically rated offeror, provided the price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Evaluation is based on technical acceptability, reasonable pricing, and past performance verified through references or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations via email to Shad Stoddard by November 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM CS. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format and include a completed SF1449, the Attachment B Submission Package, and a valid System for Award Management registration. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer in accordance with applicable FAR and AGAR clauses.