Lake Powhatan Sewer Project
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12445226Q0007
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Place of performance
- Asheville, North Carolina 28806, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the decommissioning and complete removal of a 20,000-gallon-per-day onsite wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems, along with removal of sewer pump station components and connection to the existing municipal sewer system at Lake Powhatan in Asheville, North Carolina. Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with quotations due March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror demonstrating fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Technical evaluation criteria require submission of three relevant construction projects valued at $250,000 or more involving water or wastewater utility work completed within the past seven years, a narrative describing overall approach and project management methodology, and past performance information from references or CPARS/CCASS evaluations. Prospective offerors must submit questions by February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and a highly encouraged site visit was scheduled for February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $45 million under NAICS code 237110. The estimated project magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with contractors required to commence work within 5 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete the entire project within 270 calendar days including final cleanup. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the original contract award price are required, due within 5 days of award, with the bid guarantee set at 30 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less. Contractors must submit five separate proposal volumes including acknowledgement of amendments, bid guarantee, technical approach (maximum six pages), past performance questionnaires, and a schedule of items with pricing. The work will be performed at Lake Powhatan Recreation Area located at 375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28806, with Davis-Bacon wage determinations and Buy American construction materials requirements applying to the project.
Notice text
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Update #8 · Latest ·
March 6, 2026
Please note the following:
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March 4, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to provide the updated bid gurantee requirement per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, item (c)
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 30% percent of the bid price or $ 3,000,000.00, whichever is less.
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February 27, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to provide the bid gurantee percentage per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, item (c)
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% percent of the bid price or $________, whichever is less.
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February 27, 2026
Amendment 1 has been updated to include Questions and Answers that were inadvertanly left out of the initial amendment.
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Amendment 1- Feburary 26, 2026
The purpose of this Amendment is to
1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation
2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers.
3. Extend the Quote due date to March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Please note: All documents that have been changed have been notated as revised in the document title.
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Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13. Bid Bond form is SF24.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
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- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
Update #7 ·
March 4, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to provide the updated bid gurantee requirement per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, item (c)
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 30% percent of the bid price or $ 3,000,000.00, whichever is less.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 27, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to provide the bid gurantee percentage per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, item (c)
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% percent of the bid price or $________, whichever is less.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 27, 2026
Amendment 1 has been updated to include Questions and Answers that were inadvertanly left out of the initial amendment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amendment 1- Feburary 26, 2026
The purpose of this Amendment is to
1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation
2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers.
3. Extend the Quote due date to March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Please note: All documents that have been changed have been notated as revised in the document title.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13. Bid Bond form is SF24.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
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- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
Update #6 ·
February 27, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to provide the bid gurantee percentage per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, item (c)
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% percent of the bid price or $________, whichever is less.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 27, 2026
Amendment 1 has been updated to include Questions and Answers that were inadvertanly left out of the initial amendment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amendment 1- Feburary 26, 2026
The purpose of this Amendment is to
1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation
2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers.
3. Extend the Quote due date to March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Please note: All documents that have been changed have been notated as revised in the document title.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13. Bid Bond form is SF24.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
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- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
Update #5 ·
February 27, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to provide the bid gurantee percentage per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, item (c)
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% percent of the bid price or $________, whichever is less.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 27, 2026
Amendment 1 has been updated to include Questions and Answers that were inadvertanly left out of the initial amendment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amendment 1- Feburary 26, 2026
The purpose of this Amendment is to
1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation
2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers
3. Extend the Quote due date to March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13. Bid Bond form is SF24.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
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- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
Update #4 ·
February 27, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to provide the bid gurantee percentage per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, item (c)
(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 100% percent of the bid price or $________, whichever is less.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 27, 2026
Amendment 1 has been updated to include Questions and Answers that were inadvertanly left out of the initial amendment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amendment 1- Feburary 26, 2026
The purpose of this Amendment is to
1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation
2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers
3. Extend the Quote due date to March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
-
- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
Update #3 ·
February 27, 2026
Amendment 1 has been updated to include Questions and Answers that were inadvertanly left out of the initial amendment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Amendment 1- Feburary 26, 2026
The purpose of this Amendment is to
1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation
2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers
3. Extend the Quote due date to March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
-
- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1- Feburary 26, 2026
The purpose of this Amendment is to
1. Post the Questions and Answers submitted by Industry by the due date specified in the solicitation
2. Post revised solicitation and other documents due to changes deemed necessary by Questions and Answers
3. Extend the Quote due date to March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
-
- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
Update #1 ·
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12445226Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to decommission and remove of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connect to existing municipal sewer at Lake Powhatan.
Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15) s: Both required 100% of original contract award price. Due 5 days after an award. Irrevocable letter or credit or Payment Bond form SF-25A & Performance Bond Form SF-25 are allowed per FAR 52.228-13.
Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions- Lake Powhatan Sewer Project” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Statement of Requirement
The Project consists of decommissioning and complete removal of an onsite 20,000-gpd wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary systems along with various components of the sewer pump station (pumps, rails, control panel) and connection to existing municipal sewer. Contractor shall take possession of all decommissioned and demolished materials and remove them from site entirely.
-
- Attachment 2- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Plans
- Attachment 3- Lake Pow WWTP Decomm Specs
Please Note: An SF 1442 will not be issued until award.
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