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Nez Perce-Clearwater NF Salmon River Seed Orchard Well Drilling (2026)
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The contract is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Forest Service for well drilling at the Salmon River Seed Orchard within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The project involves drilling a well to provide potable water to the nursery, with completion according to Forest Service specifications. If the first well fails to meet these requirements, the contractor must decommission it and drill a second well under Option 1. Should the second well also fail, Option 2 requires the decommissioning of the second well. The project is classified under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated project cost ranges between $100,000 and $250,000. Work is scheduled to begin no earlier than June 1, 2026, and must be completed by May 31, 2027, following the contractor’s approved timeline. No official site visit is mandated, but contractors are encouraged to visit the site. Financial safeguards such as bid bonds (20% if the quote exceeds $150,000) and performance and payment bonds (at 100% of the contract price if over $150,000) are required. For contracts exceeding $35,000 but less than $150,000, payment protections are required, with options including an irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond. Quotations must include a Schedule of Items, an Experience Questionnaire, appropriate bid guarantees, and acknowledgment of amendments if applicable, and should be submitted to the designated Forest Service procurement contact.
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Nezperce, ID, 83543, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
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 separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0065 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Salmon River
Seed Orchard Well Drilling. This project aims to provide potable water to the nursery located at the
Salmon River Seed Orchard. The Forest Service plans to drill a well to provide potable water to the
nursery. The well will be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the
Forest. If the first well drilled does not meet specifications, then, additional alternative 1 (Option 1)
will be utilized to decommission the first well drilled and then drill a second well. If well 2 does not
meet specifications, then additional alternative 2 (Option 2) will be utilized to decommission the
second well.
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
This project aims to provide potable water to the nursery located at the Salmon River Seed Orchard. The Forest Service plans to drill a well to provide potable water to the nursery. The well will be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the Forest. If the first well drilled does not meet specifications, then, additional alternative 1 (Option 1) will be utilized to decommission the first well drilled and then drill a second well. If well 2 does not meet specifications, then additional alternative 2 (Option 2) will be utilized to decommission the second well. PROJECT LOCATION This project is in the Salmon River Seed Orchard contained within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The project is located in Section 23, Township 26N, Range 1E.
MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Between $100,000 and $250,000.
SITE VISIT No official Site Visit shall be performed. Contractors are highly encouraged to visit the Salmon River Seed Orchard to familiarize themselves with the layout of the site. Contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Work on the site shall commence no earlier than June 01, 2026, and proceed in accordance with the contractor’s approved work schedule and run continuously till the end of the project no later than May 31, 2027.
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1) 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000.
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:
Schedule of Items
Experience Questionnaire
Bid guarantee per information above.
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 at E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov