Irrigation Improvement Project

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks irrigation improvements at Bessey Recreation Area in Halsey, Nebraska, with quotations due July 10, 2026, and questions due July 2, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside with a small business size standard of $45 million.

Place of performance is Halsey, Nebraska (40637 River Loop, Halsey, NE 69142; coordinates 41°54'02.64"N, 100°17'54.43"W). The project magnitude is between $50,000 and $200,000. NAICS code 237110 applies (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction).

The work comprises base items—mobilization, demolition, well pump and controller installation, mainline and valves for zones 1–9, and lateral irrigation lines for zones 1–9 (8,600 linear feet)—and optional items covering zones 10–14 and group site irrigation. Performance period runs July 17 through September 18, 2026, with completion required within 60 calendar days of notice to proceed and final delivery by October 31, 2026. FOB Destination applies.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST; contractors must RSVP with attendee count to Thomas Emerson (thomas.emerson@usda.gov) no later than 72 hours prior. Quotations are due via email to Arthur Courtney (arthur.courtney@usda.gov) by 5:00 PM CST on July 10.

Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror based on technical approach (project schedule), demonstrated prior experience (minimum three relevant projects in the past five years), and price. The government anticipates one award without discussions. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and provide performance and payment bonds. Offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the due date. Davis-Bacon wage determination applies, with Executive Order 13658 minimum wage of $13.65 per hour through December 31, 2026, and Executive Order 13786 paid sick leave requirements (one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually).