Redding Campground Waterline

Amendment 1 to this IFB adds FAR clause52.228-1 Bid Guarantee into this IFB.

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued pursuant to FAR 14 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS), on Behalf of the Ozark St-Francis National Forest in Arkansas, Pleasant Hill Ranger District office, 2951 Highway 21. Clarksville, AR 72830

Type of Contract: This Invitation for Bid (IFB),12445123B0006,  will result in award of a firm-fixed price contract.  Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive/responsible bidder. 

Set Aside: The project is set-aside 100% for Small Business (SB).  The associated NAICS of this acquisition is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.  PSC Code Z1NE - MAINTENANCE OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITITES.

Magnitude: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this project is: magnitude of this project is: (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000.

Scope of Work: Redding Campground Waterline

This project will involve the installation of approximately 2300 ft of new waterline, 2-inch (approximately 1000 ft) and 3-inch (approximately 1300 ft) United Poly Systems or material equivalent, replace and/or provide new shut-off valves at Filter House, Water Storage Tank, and valve located at campground, complete with casings, valves, fittings, reconnections and other appurtenances; and connection to all existing lateral lines encountered per the Schedule of Items. The electrical wiring (Control Cable) associated with the waterline will also need to be installed. This Contract includes piping and appurtenances for potable-water service outside the buildings from the filter house to the storage tank and from storage tank to campsite distribution line connection.  This Contract also includes flushing, testing, and disinfecting waterlines.

The Contractor shall reference the Schedule of Items, Specifications and Drawings for a complete description of work items. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following major work items:

1. MOBILIZATION.

2. 2 IN WATER PIPE MATERIALS.

3. 2 INCH WATER LINE INSTALLATION.

4. 3 INCH WATER PIPE MATERIALS.

5. 3 INCH WATER LINE INSTALLATION.

6. DEMO AND DISPOSAL.

Location: Project Name and Location: Redding Campground Waterline.

Redding Campground is located approximately 21 miles North of Ozark, AR, via AR Hwy 23 North on to Hwy 215 West. Redding Campground entrance is approximately 2.8 miles east of Hwy 23 and Hwy 215 intersection, on the Pleasant Hill Ranger District, Ozark St-Francis National Forest in Arkansas. Address of the Pleasant Hill Ranger District office is 2951 Highway 21. Clarksville, AR 72830, phone: (479) 754-2864.

Dates:   

Issuance of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) 03/01/2023

Site(s) Visit/Pre-Bid Conf                 03/08/2023 at 10:00 CT, Redding Campground entrance

Date for Questions                           03/15/2023

Bid Submittal Deadline                    04/04/2023 at 1300 CT

Bid Opening                                      04/04/2023 at 1315 CT

Completion Date 120 Days after NTP

Solicitation and Documents: The solicitation and related documents will be available for download at http://sam.gov  on 03-01-2023. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed out.