Ross Springs Waterline Replacement

The Ross Springs Waterline Replacement project, solicitation 1240LT27Q0022, is a firm fixed price contract issued by the Department of Agriculture for the Ashley National Forest in Utah. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 237110 involves replacing 4 inch asbestos cement pipe, which will be abandoned in place, with 4 inch HDPE water main. The scope of work includes the installation of 4,450 linear feet of 4 inch HDPE pipeline, covering 1,150 linear feet of existing pipeline with government-provided fill, and installing two combination air-vacuum valves with utility boxes. Additionally, the contractor will install associated valves, daylight drains, pumpout drains, and connect the system to existing lateral mains and services. The period of performance is 30 days from the notice to proceed. Award is based on a technical evaluation of relevant experience and the ability to meet the schedule, followed by a price evaluation for technically acceptable quotations. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and requires a written Quality Control Plan. Key technical requirements include specific piping storage and marking standards, such as NSF-61 compliance, and rigorous testing including tracer wire conductivity and soil compaction tests. All work must adhere to federal, state, and local codes and established industry standards.