GAOA Blanchard Sewer Line Replacement Ozark St. Francis NF

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks replacement of a sewer collection system section at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area in Fifty-Six, Arkansas, with proposals due August 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. The procurement carries a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 237110, foreclosing open competition.

Place of performance is Fifty-Six, AR 72533. Work must commence no earlier than August 24, 2026, and be completed within 150 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with mobilization and final cleanup included. The project includes directional drilling of approximately 330 linear feet of 4-inch DR-9 HDPE pressure force main under North Sylamore Creek to prevent freezing and debris damage; 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 associated manhole work; rehabilitation of 355 linear feet of existing 6-inch gravity line via cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining with point repairs; and optional rehabilitation of Lift Station 1 (with two 2 HP submersible grinder pumps) and Lift Station 2 (with two 3 HP units), including new control systems, electrical panels, lighting, and freeze-protection heaters. Water used for directional drilling slurry operations must be obtained from local commercial or industrial sources, not from North Sylamore Creek.

The estimated project magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Davis-Bacon wages apply per General Decision AR20260048, effective May 18, 2026. A bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of bid price (Standard Form 24) is required. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the offeror representing best value using lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluated on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Proposals must include completed SF1442, price schedule, technical proposal addressing capability and work sequencing, subcontracting plan, and three references for similar projects completed within the last three years. Performance and payment bonds are required. Amendment 0001, posted August 19, 2026, added RFI Q&A clarifications, updated Davis-Bacon determination, and a pre-bid sign-in sheet that must be acknowledged and submitted with proposals. A pre-bid site visit was held August 11, 2026.