Z -- Hermit Lake Water System, Phase 1

The contract involves the installation of a new water well system at Hermit Lake in the White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, under NAICS code 237110. The scope of work includes labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, drilling, casing, water sampling, and testing. Given the remote location at an elevation of 3,875 feet, the contractor is expected to stage materials at an elevation of 2,000 feet before airlifting them to the job site. The project timeline is 30 calendar days, with a targeted start date around May 1, 2003, and the contract value is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000. This contract is a total small business set-aside issued by the Allegheny National Forest office under the Department of Agriculture. The solicitation number for reference is NEAT-03-099, and the point of contact is Contract Specialist William L Clark. The nature of the work emphasizes the challenges posed by the remote, high-elevation location, requiring specialized logistics and careful planning to ensure timely and effective well installation.