The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a Purchase Order to Steep Creek LLC on September 28, 2026, for sewer line replacement at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area in Fifty-Six, Arkansas, with a ceiling value of $689,278.97 under a Total Small Business set-aside.
Work includes directional drilling of approximately 330 linear feet of 4-inch HDPE pressure force main under North Sylamore Creek, removal and replacement of 500 linear feet of 4-inch HDPE pressure line, replacement of 365 linear feet of 6-inch PVC gravity sewer line with manhole work, and rehabilitation of 355 linear feet of existing 6-inch gravity line via cured-in-place pipe lining with point repairs. The order carries optional scope for rehabilitation of two lift stations with new pumps, controls, electrical panels, and freeze-protection equipment. Performance must conclude by February 28, 2027. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages apply. The order was issued from a solicitation posted July 27, 2026, with proposals due August 25, 2026, evaluated on technical approach, past performance, and price using lowest price technically acceptable criteria.