Nelson Drive Fuel Tank Removal

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks removal of two 300-gallon steel underground fuel storage tanks at the Nelson Drive housing complex on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, including cleanup and disposal of contaminated soils, with quotations due November 13, 2026; questions are due October 30. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237120 with a $45.0 million size standard, foreclosing competition outside that category.

Place of performance is Jackson, Wyoming. The work includes tank decommissioning per Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality standards, soil sampling, concrete demolition and restoration, and restoration of the site to pre-decommission condition. Contractor must obtain WYDEQ decommissioning permits, conduct soil and groundwater sampling, submit a decommissioning management plan, and comply with OSHA excavation support and protection standards. An optional line item covers removal and disposal of contaminated soil at a per-cubic-yard rate, not to exceed 20 cubic yards, to an approved facility. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a contract time of 30 calendar days. Performance period is June 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027.

The Government intends one firm fixed-price award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter, provided price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Prevailing wage rates apply under Wyoming Wage Determination WY20260041 dated June 18, 2026. Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days of award. Technical acceptability requires submission of an Experience Questionnaire demonstrating capability in fuel tank removal, surface restoration, key personnel qualifications, quality control approach, and a project-specific quality control plan. The solicitation incorporates Buy American-Construction Materials requirements and alternative payment protections allowing payment bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, tripartite escrow agreements, certificates of deposit, or other approved security at 100 percent of contract price.