Ross Springs Waterline Replacement

The USDA Forest Service, through CSA Intermountain Region 8 in Ogden, Utah, is soliciting quotations for the Ross Springs-Red Canyon Waterline Replacement on the Ashley National Forest, with quotes due December 1, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 237110, with a small business size standard of $45 million.

Work is located in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District, Daggett County, Utah, approximately 25 miles southwest of Manila, and the source records the place of performance as Naples, UT 84078. An amendment posted November 10, 2026 extended the quote due date to December 1, 2026 and added a pre-bid meeting on November 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM MST, with Cathleen Christensen (435-650-2336, cathleen.christensen@usda.gov) as contact.

The scope replaces 4,450 linear feet of 4-inch asbestos cement pipe, abandoned in place, with 4-inch HDPE water main compliant with AWWA C901 and C906. It also covers an additional 1,150 linear feet of existing pipeline with imported fill from a government source, installs two combination air-vacuum valves with utility boxes, and adds valves, daylight drains, pumpout drains, and lateral connections. The work requires a minimum 18-inch burial depth, Utah R309-550 compliance, pressure testing at 100-160 psi, and chlorine disinfection at 50 mg/l residual with bacteriological examination. Service to the existing public water system must be maintained, and unplanned interruptions must be restored within 36 hours. Offerors must have relevant experience on at least two similar projects completed within five years and must maintain current SAM registration.

The contract is firm fixed price with one anticipated award and a 90-day performance period from notice to proceed. Quotes must price all line items in the 23-item Schedule of Items and remain firm for 60 calendar days. Bid guarantee is 20 percent of bid price or $3 million, whichever is less. A 100 percent payment bond is due within 15 days of award. A Davis-Bacon wage determination (UT20260025) and Buy American-Construction Materials requirements apply.

Evaluation proceeds in two steps: technical acceptability (Acceptable/Unacceptable), then award to the responsible quoter with the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes. Technical submissions address relevant experience, schedule capability, and exceptions to the SOW.