BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST - Sula & West Fork Residential Sewer Cleanouts
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1240LU26Q0122
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Place of performance
- Montana, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks installation of two-way sewer cleanouts at six residential and facility buildings on the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana, with quotations due September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time and questions due September 11. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 (commercial items), solicitation 1240LU26Q0122.
Place of performance is Montana (Sula Work Center and West Fork Ranger Station, Ravalli County). Work must occur during the firm performance window of October 1–30, 2026, at approximately 4,500 feet elevation. The project involves excavation, trenching, removal of existing 6-inch clay sewer lines (and one PVC line), installation of PVC Schedule 40 pipe with new 4-inch two-way cleanouts at six locations, concrete work per Amendment 001, erosion control, backfill compaction, and restoration seeding with Kentucky bluegrass. Contractors must perform all utility locates (Call One standard and private), supply generators and equipment, and assume responsibility for encountering hard rock in gravelly sandy soil. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply under wage determination MT20260078 (effective 05/18/2026).
The NAICS code is 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with a $45.0 million size standard. Project magnitude is estimated $25,000 to $100,000. Sealed quotations must include lump-sum Mobilization (Item 1) and per-unit pricing for six cleanout installations (Item 2), plus an Experience Questionnaire demonstrating at least five relevant projects completed within the preceding five years. Offer guarantee (20% bid bond) is required if the quote exceeds $150,000; performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of contract value if the award exceeds $150,000. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. No liquidated damages apply. Award will be made on best-value basis considering experience, past performance, and price. Amendment 002 (effective September 14) removed third-party quality control requirements. A mandatory site visit is scheduled September 10 at 1:00 PM (RSVP by September 9). Contact Alisha Knaub, alisha.knaub@usda.gov.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0122 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for installing 2 way sewer cleanouts.
North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction , Size Standard is $45.0 M.
Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.
Project Magnitude: $25,000 to $100,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.
Provide quote by: 4:00 PM, Mountain Time on September 16, 2026.
DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:
- Schedule of Items
- The attached experience questionnaire or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project. See pages 20-22 for specific information to include for evaluation.
- Bid guarantee per information above.
- Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.
Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Alisha Knaub
E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov
For solicitation questions contact Alisha Knaub at email alisha.knaub@usda.gov.
Questions are due no later than September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
A site visit is scheduled for September 10th at 1:00 pm at the Sula Work Center. RSVP to the contracting officer at alisha.knaub@usda.gov by COB September 9th.
Amendment 001 - Add updated plans, posted 9/3/2026
Amendment 002 - removes 3rd party quality control requirment, posted 9/14/2026
Questions and Answers - posted 9/3/2026, and posted 9/14/2026
NOTE: The response time on September 16, 2026 is 4:00 PM MT. The date and time listed on the SF1442 is correct.
Update #2 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0122 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for installing 2 way sewer cleanouts.
North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction , Size Standard is $45.0 M.
Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.
Project Magnitude: $25,000 to $100,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.
Provide quote by: 12:00 PM, Mountain Time on September 16, 2026.
DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:
- Schedule of Items
- The attached experience questionnaire or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project. See pages 20-22 for specific information to include for evaluation.
- Bid guarantee per information above.
- Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.
Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Alisha Knaub
E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov
For solicitation questions contact Alisha Knaub at email alisha.knaub@usda.gov.
Questions are due no later than September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
A site visit is scheduled for September 10th at 1:00 pm at the Sula Work Center. RSVP to the contracting officer at alisha.knaub@usda.gov by COB September 9th.
Amendment 001 - Add updated plans, posted 9/3/2026
Questions and Answers - posted 9/3/2026
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0122 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for installing 2 way sewer cleanouts.
North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction , Size Standard is $45.0 M.
Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.
Project Magnitude: $25,000 to $100,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.
Provide quote by: 12:00 PM, Mountain Time on September 16, 2026.
DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:
- Schedule of Items
- The attached experience questionnaire or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project. See pages 20-22 for specific information to include for evaluation.
- Bid guarantee per information above.
- Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.
Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Alisha Knaub
E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov
For solicitation questions contact Alisha Knaub at email alisha.knaub@usda.gov.
Questions are due no later than September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
A site visit is scheduled for September 10th at 1:00 pm at the Sula Work Center. RSVP to the contracting officer at alisha.knaub@usda.gov by COB September 9th.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST - Sula & West Fork Residential Sewer Cleanouts | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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