Helena National Forest - Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1240LU26Q0013
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- PSC
- Z2KA Repair Or Alteration Of Dams
- Place of performance
- Clancy, Montana 59634, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the comprehensive rehabilitation of Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. The work encompasses clearing and grubbing, dewatering the reservoir, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam with seismic foundation improvements, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, and site reclamation, to be completed over two field seasons. Contractors must submit a Price Schedule, Past Performance/Experience Questionnaire, written Technical Approach, and a 20% bid guarantee by the revised closing date of February 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with submissions directed to lisa.rakich@usda.gov. The government will evaluate proposals using three primary factors: Relevant Experience (requiring five years of completed work in similar projects), Technical Approach (assessing timeline for performance, technical skill and quality, and logistic plans), and Price, with award going to the offeror providing the best value. The final deadline for submitting questions is February 11, 2026, and potential bidders are required to visit the project site prior to bidding.
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990 with a small business size standard of $45 million, and no incumbent contractor is identified for this project. The estimated contract value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 with a firm fixed-price award anticipated for a single contractor. The project is scheduled to begin within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed, with the period of performance extending from May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, and dewatering commencing on July 15, 2026. Performance and Payment Bonds of 100% of the original contract award price are required within 10 days of award. The place of performance is located approximately 13 miles west of Clancy, Montana (latitude 46.444272 N, longitude -112.171952 W) in Jefferson County, with comprehensive scope including 22,200 cubic yards of dam excavation, 24,000 cubic yards of embankment fill, 20,300 square yards of clearing and grubbing, specialized instrumentation work including piezometers and an Early Warning System replacement, and 5.6 miles of Forest Service Road 4009 reconditioning.
Notice text
10 versions
Update #10 · Latest ·
Final Q&A - Posted 02/17/26 Amendment 0005 -posted 2/6/26
Q&A 1 thru 13 - Posted 2/6/26
Amendment 0004 posted 2/2/26 Updates Price Sch, Adds 303 FSS, Updates Solicitaiton Terms & Conditions, ...
Q & A 1 thru 11 - Posted 1/30/26
Amendment 0003 - Added Attachment 9_EmergencyActionPlan document - 1/28/26
Amendment 0002 - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #9 ·
Amendment 0005 -posted 2/6/26
Q&A 1 thru 13 - Posted 2/6/26
Amendment 0004 posted 2/2/26 Updates Price Sch, Adds 303 FSS, Updates Solicitaiton Terms & Conditions, ...
Q & A 1 thru 11 - Posted 1/30/26
Amendment 0003 - Added Attachment 9_EmergencyActionPlan document - 1/28/26
Amendment 0002 - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #8 ·
Q&A 1 thru 13 - Posted 2/6/26
Amendment 0004 posted 2/2/26 Updates Price Sch, Adds 303 FSS, Updates Solicitaiton Terms & Conditions, ...
Q & A 1 thru 11 - Posted 1/30/26
Amendment 0003 - Added Attachment 9_EmergencyActionPlan document - 1/28/26
Amendment 0002 - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #7 ·
Amendment 0004 posted 2/2/26 Updates Price Sch, Adds 303 FSS, Updates Solicitaiton Terms & Conditions, ...
Q & A 1 thru 11 - Posted 1/30/26
Amendment 0003 - Added Attachment 9_EmergencyActionPlan document - 1/28/26
Amendment 0002 - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #6 ·
Q & A 1 thru 11 - Posted 1/30/26
Amendment 0003 - Added Attachment 9_EmergencyActionPlan document - 1/28/26
Amendment 0002 - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #5 ·
Amendment 0003 - Added Attachment 9_EmergencyActionPlan document - 1/28/26
Amendment 0002 - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 0002 - Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #3 ·
Due Date for Quotes changed to Thursday February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B - 1/23/26
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 8_Appendix A&B
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
Update #1 ·
Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Helena National Forest - Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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