Dubois Well Repair

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive water system improvements at the Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, Idaho, including installation of a new water well, decommissioning of the existing water well, replacement of water system controls, and replacement of the treatment system. Key contract requirements include demonstrating recent and relevant well drilling experience within the past two years, providing resumes for qualified personnel with a minimum of five years' drilling experience in similar depths and conditions, and submitting valid Idaho Department of Water Resources Licensed Well Driller certification. The contractor must provide an on-site superintendent, maintain daily construction reports, comply with all OSHA standards, and deliver as-built drawings upon completion. Award will be made using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology to the single lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. Quotations are due by 06:30 AM CST on April 24, 2026, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST, requiring registration by April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition under NAICS code 237110 with a small business size standard of $45.0 million, meaning only small business concerns may submit quotations. No incumbent contractor names are identified in the available solicitation documents. The contract is structured on a firm fixed-price basis with a mandatory line item for the primary scope of work and an optional line item for additional well depth up to 100 feet priced per foot, with bid bonds required at a minimum of 20 percent of the proposed price not exceeding $3,000,000. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days. Work will be performed at the PWA Range Sheep Production facility located at 19 Office Loop, Dubois, Idaho 83423.