QandA_GAOA SAVENAC WATER-WASTE WATER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT, Lolo National Forest

The Special Notice from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service concerns a question and answer file for a federal contract opportunity to replace water and wastewater systems on the Lolo National Forest. The notice addresses 39 questions contractors had about excavation needs, utility coordination, permitting, equipment specifications, tree protection measures, and clarifying technical specifications.

The question and answer file provides contractors additional details to understand requirements for the water and wastewater system replacement work on the Lolo National Forest. It confirms excess soil must be hauled off-site, water is available onsite, contractors are responsible for determining licensing needs, Northwestern Energy is the local utility, and excavation within tree driplines in some areas must be done by hand to protect large diameter trees. The deadline for the total small business set aside opportunity is January 25, 2024. Eligible small businesses can use the question and answer file to help prepare their responses for this federal contracting opportunity.