Nifc cmps fire hydrant repair

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform fire hydrant repair work at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) campus in Boise, Idaho. The project involves removing and replacing an existing fire hydrant at the intersection of W. Robinson Road and Krumm Access Road, with specific requirements including installing a Waterous Pacer Traffic Model WB67-250 hydrant with a 6-foot bury depth and 250 PSI pressure rating. Contractors must have a licensed Idaho plumber and adhere to strict installation guidelines, including campus security protocols and working during regular hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM). The government will evaluate quotes based on technical and schedule acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing, with contractors required to submit a 10-page technical response, complete Standard Form 18, and provide a pricing worksheet. Key submission dates include a site visit on April 17, 2025, and quotes due by May 8, 2025, at 10 AM MT.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 237110 with a $45M size standard, limited to contractors on the Veolia Approved Pipeline Contractors List. The contract is a firm-fixed-price construction contract with a performance period from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. Contractors must comply with construction wage rate requirements based on the Davis-Bacon Wage Determination for Ada County, Idaho, and follow Buy American provisions and COVID-19 workplace protocols. The project requires maintaining at least one lane of travel open during work and carefully coordinating with NIFC campus operations to minimize disruption. The specific site is located in Boise, Idaho, with technical specifications detailed in accompanying documents including a site plan showing an 8" valve and water main infrastructure. No bid bond is required, and excavated material can be reused for backfill if it meets acceptable fill material specifications.