4 GAOA Flaming Gorge Water System Buckboard in Ashley NF, Wyoming

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks construction improvements to the Buckboard Marina Water System in Ashley National Forest, Wyoming, with quotes due November 17, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside (NAICS 237110, size standard $45 million) under a General Authorities Act (GAOA) funded project.

Place of performance is McKinnon, Wyoming. The project encompasses design-build water infrastructure reconstruction including raw water intake system upgrades, cofferdam construction with mandatory sheet-pile design to withstand up to 20 feet of water depth, submersible pump and intake pumphouse installation, raw water pipeline to treatment plant, raw water storage tank, irrigation booster pump and pipeline, overhead power supply, SCADA system with remote operability via laptop/desktop/smartphone and alarm notifications via text/email/cellular, electrical systems coordinated with Rocky Mountain Power, communications infrastructure coordinated with Union Wireless utilizing point-to-point wireless communication, and comprehensive native-surface and asphalt roadway improvements. Base contract duration is 120 calendar days from November 2026 start; contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 240 calendar days including final cleanup. Optional work packages include underground storage tanks (30 days), looped water distribution system with fire hydrants (30 days), water meter installation, treatment plant upgrade to 40 GPM capacity (30 days), and waterline extension for future dock location (15 days). Contract magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Firm Fixed Price award is anticipated. Evaluation follows lowest price technically acceptable criteria, weighing technical approach (capability, work sequencing, subcontractors, resources), past performance (three similar projects completed within three years), and price. Performance and payment bonds and 20% bid guarantee required. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages apply per determination WY20260044 (July 30, 2026). Insurance requirements: workers compensation with $100,000 employer's liability minimum, general liability $500,000 per occurrence, property damage $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence. Three amendments extended the deadline and posted revised SOW, specifications, measurement/payment criteria, schedule of items, RFI Q&A, and options supplement. Requests for Information due October 1, 2026.