Nez Perce-Clearwater NF Salmon River Seed Orchard Well Drilling

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting bids for well drilling services at the Salmon River Seed Orchard within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to provide potable water for the nursery facility. The project involves drilling a water supply production well with an estimated depth of 250 feet and maximum depth of 300 feet, including installation of multiple casing stages, grouting, yield testing, and comprehensive water quality analysis to ensure minimum flow rates of 10 gallons per minute for 24 hours or 5 gallons per minute for 72 hours. The solicitation includes provisions for drilling up to two additional wells if the primary well does not meet specifications, with options to decommission unsuccessful wells. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value approach considering past performance, relative experience, and price. Proposals are due by September 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time, with contractors encouraged to conduct site visits prior to bidding.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $100,000 and $250,000. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The work must commence no earlier than October 15, 2025, and be completed by October 15, 2026, providing a one-year performance window. The project location is specifically in Section 23, Township 26N, Range 1E, within the Salmon River Seed Orchard near White Bird, Idaho. Contractors must maintain active System for Award Management registration and submit separate technical and price proposals, with required documentation including experience questionnaires detailing organizational capabilities and principal personnel qualifications for similar well drilling projects.