RFQ Replace Granite Basin Water Booster Pumps & Tank Floats, Prescott NF

The USDA Forest Service, Southwestern Region is requesting bids on construction services to replace water infrastructure at Granite Basin Recreation Area on the Prescott National Forest under IFB 127EAX26Q0078, with bids due September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), restricting bidding to firms meeting SBA small-business size standards.

The scope includes removing and replacing two water booster pumps, plumbing piping, miscellaneous plumbing equipment, and water storage tank floats; performing float control box maintenance; and conducting system testing and commissioning at the Bradshaw Ranger District location. Offerors must submit pricing for all individual line items to be considered responsive. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete all work within 90 calendar days. The work is located at Prescott National Forest, 344 South Cortez, Prescott, Arizona 86303.

Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the offeror representing best value, evaluated on technical approach, price fairness and reasonableness, and past-performance ratings (Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable). Monthly progress payments are authorized subject to Government verification of performance standards, with a maximum 10 percent retainage until satisfactory progress is achieved. The contractor must provide any required performance and payment bonds. Offers must remain firm for 60 calendar days from the bid-opening date.

A site visit is scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Arizona time at the Granite Basin Pumphouse; RSVPs are requested to Theresa Beard at theresa.beard@usda.gov. Requests for Information are due September 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to Richard Ortega at richard.ortega@usda.gov.