Oconaluftee Waterline Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks emergency waterline replacement at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Cherokee, North Carolina, with quotations due October 30, 2026, and questions due October 21. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Place of performance is Cherokee, North Carolina. The project requires replacement of a 6-inch PVC C-900 main waterline (620 linear feet), installation of eight water service replacements (2-4 inch), construction of two fire hydrants, six gate valves, and one blow-off assembly, plus site restoration. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete all work within 90 calendar days. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST; contractors must RSVP with attendee count no later than 72 hours prior.

The estimated contract value ranges between $150,000 and $275,000. The NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a $19 million size standard. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 days of award. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply, including Pipefitter at $31.66 per hour plus $12.69 fringe benefits.

Evaluation uses Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable criteria based on three equal-weight factors: Technical Approach and Project Schedule, Demonstrated Prior Experience (minimum three relevant projects within the past five years, 5-page limit), and Price Schedule. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date. The contract includes FAR Part 12 commercial construction provisions and mandatory inspection, labor standards, differing site conditions, and changes clauses.