USDA-FS Wayne National Forest- Vesuvius Recreation Area Watermain Replacement

Scope of Work: Lake Vesuvius Waterline Replacement. Provide and Install new HDPE waterline servicing the Vesuvius Recreation Area.  The project includes the replacement of the current 6”, 4” and 2” watermain. 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 to site.

2. Clearing and grubbing approximately 12 acres of watermain right of way including

removal of approximately 70 trees ranging from 12” – 36” DBH and implementing all

necessary soil erosion measures.

3. Installation of approximately 21,000 feet of 6” HDPE, 5600 feet of 4” HDPE and 1900 feet

of 2” HDPE watermain.

4. Excavation of approximately 1800 cubic yards of rock for watermain installation.

5. Installation of approximately 40 gate/ball valves and boxes ranging in size from 1” – 6”.

6. Installation of approximately 25 air release valves with concrete vaults.

7. Installation of water meter and pressure reducing valve with concrete vaults.

8. Connections to existing watermains, pressure testing and water quality testing

9. Performing all site restoration.

10. Performing all system commissioning including closeout documents.

Location: Project Name and Location: Vesuvius Recreation Area Watermain Replacement. Located in Elizabeth Township, Sections 12, 14 and 23 in Lawrence County, Ohio, on the Ironton Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest. Address of Ironton Ranger District office is 6518 State Route 93, Pedro, OH 45659, phone 740-534-6500 and the Recreation Area is approximately 6.5 miles north of the Ranger District Office.

From the Ironton Ranger District Office (6518 SR 93, Pedro, OH), proceed south for 0.2 miles to CR 29. Travel east for approx. 1 mile and turn left into Vesuvius Recreation Area. Proceed on FR 1955 to Oak Hill Campground. This is the "midpoint" of the approx. 5.7 mile long water main. It extends north for approx. 3.6 miles to a storage tower on CR 4, and out to the Big Bend Beach

Tentative Dates:   Issuance of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) 05/29/2021

Site(s) Visit/Pre-Bid Conf (if needed)                                    06/11/2021                          

Date for Questions                                                                  06/19/2021;

Bid Submittal Deadline                                                            06/30/2021

Completion Date 298 Days after NTP

Type of Contract: This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) which 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 businesses.  The associated NAICS of this acquisition is 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.  PSC Code Z1NE - MAINTENANCE OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES

FUNDING NOTICE: this project is partially funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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Magnitude: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this project is: magnitude of this project is: (f) Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Solicitation and Documents: The solicitation and related documents will be available for download at http://beta.sam.gov  on or about 05-29-2021. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed out