Grindstone Recreation Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation and replacement of the wastewater treatment system at Grindstone Recreation Area in Virginia. The project involves construction of approximately 4,300 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer lines, installation of 20+ manholes and laterals, decommissioning of the existing lagoon treatment system, and construction of a new wastewater treatment plant with drip field and associated site improvements. Key requirements include that the contractor must employ a Virginia-licensed On-Site Sewage System Installer with Master Alternative rank and at least two years of experience on projects valued at $2 million or more, obtain all necessary permits (VPDES, VSMP, and VDOT Land Use Permit), and complete all work within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The government will evaluate bids using a lowest price, responsive and responsible bidder approach, with evaluation factors addressing technical submission requirements (qualified personnel, notional project schedule, and quality/safety plans), past performance on similar wastewater projects, and pricing. The deadline for submitting questions is April 6, 2026, with bid proposals due no later than May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, and virtual bid opening to be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with a small business size standard of $39.5 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated project magnitude is between $6,000,000 and $6,500,000, with award made on a firm fixed-price basis. The contract includes five line items: Mobilization, WWTP Decommissioning, Sanitary Sewer Replacement, New WWTP & Disposal System (all base items), and Split Rail Fence (optional item), and requires 100% performance and payment bonds as well as bid bonds. Performance of work will take place at Grindstone Campground, 1946 Laurel Valley Road, Troutdale, Virginia 24378, with the campground remaining closed during the 12-month construction period and work hours restricted to 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.