Escalante Basement Flood Repairs - Dixie National Forests

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks basement flood repairs and remodeling at the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest, with proposals due August 14, 2026 and questions due July 21, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is 87 E 200 N, Escalante, Utah 84726. Work includes removing existing wood paneling in the bedroom and replacing it with gypsum board, installing carpet with manufacturer-recommended cushioning not to exceed 7/16 inches, repairing missing wood paneling sections in the living and laundry rooms to match existing conditions, installing insulation to R-24 specifications, and applying finishes. The project scope includes an estimate that 10–15 studs will require replacement. Performance period runs from August 31, 2026 through December 31, 2026 (123 calendar days), with contractors required to begin within 15 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed. The existing building will remain occupied during construction, with work restricted to normal business hours.

Pricing is lump sum quantity for three line items: Mobilization, Repairs to Living and Laundry Rooms, and Bedroom Remodel. The NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million. Contract type is Firm Fixed Price. Evaluation weighs technical approach—schedule compliance, understanding of SOW requirements, and past performance on reconstructive or new construction projects—as the primary technical factor, with award made to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable. Performance and payment bonds are required with a 10-calendar-day timeline. Prevailing wage rates apply per Utah County wage determination UT20260071 (effective May 18, 2026). Amendment 0001, effective July 23, 2026, revised the start date to August 31, 2026 and included additional photographic documentation of paneling damage.