Oconaluftee Waterline Replacement

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for waterline replacement at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Cherokee, North Carolina, with quotations due November 13, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

Place of performance is 502 Oconaluftee Job Corps Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, in Swain County. Base work includes 620 linear feet of 6-inch PVC C-900 main waterline, eight water service replacements of 2 to 4 inches, two fire hydrants, six 6-inch gate valves, one blow-off assembly, and turf and concrete/pavement restoration. Three optional line items cover utility locates and investigation, an estimated 40 linear feet of additional main, and additional service replacements. The estimated project value is between $150,000 and $275,000, and the Government will award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order.

Evaluation uses Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable criteria across three factors of equal importance: technical approach and project schedule, demonstrated prior experience (minimum three relevant projects within the past five years), and price. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and finish within 90 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds are due within 10 calendar days of award, and an offer guarantee is required. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the due date. Davis-Bacon wage determination NC20260061 applies, and work must be performed by state-licensed plumbers. Water service to occupied dormitories and laundry buildings must be maintained during construction. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Hydrostatic testing, disinfection, and bacteriological analysis under AWWA C651 are required before service.

Quotations are submitted by email to arthur.courtney@usda.gov, and the point of contact is Rebecca Ensley. The October 29, 2026 amendment is the most recent update. The October 16, 2026 site visit and the October 21, 2026 question deadline have passed.