Comanche Park Campground Reconstruction
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest, is soliciting proposals for the Comanche Park Campground Reconstruction project in Custer, SD. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves significant upgrades to expand the campground from 20 to 34 sites, modernize infrastructure, and improve water systems. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Quotations are due May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for comprehensive campground improvements. Key tasks include:
- Expanding the campground from 20 to 34 sites.
- Modifying existing roads with curve widening, shaping for drainage, and new surfacing.
- Relocating and upgrading the Host Site and Volunteer Site with new power, water, and wastewater vaults.
- Replacing five original 1965 stick-built toilets with four new pre-cast vault toilets.
- Decommissioning the existing pumphouse and installing a new pre-cast concrete treatment building with upgraded plumbing and controls.
- Removing the existing above-ground water storage tank and installing a new below-ground fiberglass water storage tank.
- Replacing all water distribution piping and installing new hydrants.
- Potential inclusion of new trails connecting the campground to a nearby motorized trail system.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
- Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45M).
- Period of Performance: 392 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The campground operates seasonally from mid-May to mid-September.
Key Dates & Submission
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time, via email to erick.plamann@usda.gov.
- Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time at Comanche Park Campground, 6.5 miles west of Custer, SD on US16. Contact Richard Zacher at 605-673-9222 or richard.zacher@usda.gov.
- Quotations Due: May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to erick.plamann@usda.gov.
- Required Documents: Experience/Past Performance (max 3 pages), Written Technical Approach (2-4 pages) detailing three similar projects, Attachment 1- SOI, and a Signed SF-30 (if applicable).
Evaluation Criteria
Quotations will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation methodology based on three factors: Experience/Past Performance, Technical Approach, and Price. The government seeks the best value, not necessarily the lowest price. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Important Notes
Bidders must review Attachment 4 (Maps and Drawings) and Attachment 3 (Specifications) for detailed technical requirements and Attachment 1 (Schedule of Items) for pricing. Compliance with Attachment 5 (Wage Determination) for prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon Act) is mandatory. Water system installers and electricians must hold valid South Dakota licenses. An onsite superintendent is required at all times.