USFS Swim Dock Replacement - Sullivan Lake Campground, Washington

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Colville National Forest, is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of an existing swim dock at Sullivan Lake Campground in Metaline Falls, Washington. Contractors must select and quote one of two material options: Option 1 featuring a marine-grade aluminum or galvanized steel frame with composite decking and encapsulated foam flotation, or Option 2 utilizing heavy-duty UV-stabilized HDPE modular construction. The new dock must meet specific technical requirements including a 15'x15' to 16'x16' surface area, 12" to 18" freeboard height, a detachable swim ladder, and anchoring capability for 30-foot depths with flexibility for Sullivan Lake's freeze/thaw cycles and wind events. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on technical acceptability, price, and regulatory compliance with Buy American requirements, evaluated using comparative evaluation procedures. Proposals are due electronically by April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM PST to Contracting Officer Mindy Hickman at mindy.hickman@usda.gov.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity, with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation materials. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price engagement covering three contract line items: furnishing new dock and hardware, installation and anchoring, and removal and disposal of the existing dock, with all-inclusive pricing required. The period of performance extends from the estimated award date in April 2026 through September 1, 2026, providing approximately five months for project completion. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified as providing domestic end products in accordance with Buy American requirements. Performance will take place at Sullivan Lake Campground, located at 12381 Sullivan Lake Road near Metaline Falls, Washington, with the contractor responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision required to execute the complete project scope.