Precast Concrete Manhole Supply and Installation

The contract involves the supply and installation of precast concrete manholes meeting ASTM C478 standards, encompassing all necessary alignment, sealing, and backfill activities to ensure proper functionality and compliance with technical specifications. All work is to be performed at the designated place of performance in Mills River, with full responsibility resting on the contractor to deliver and install the manholes in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only Small Business Administration-certified small businesses are eligible to bid, reinforcing the commitment to supporting small business participation in federal contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 327320 applies, identifying the work within the precast concrete product manufacturing sector. The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by September 4, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, providing potential bidders approximately thirty-nine days to prepare and submit proposals. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service under the Csa East 12 designation, though specific office address and point of contact details are not provided in the data. Bidders must ensure compliance with all technical, scheduling, and small business certification requirements before submission, as failure to meet these criteria may result in disqualification. The contract does not specify funding amount or quantity of manholes, but the scope implies a significant operational infrastructure component requiring precise execution and durable final outcomes.