Comanche Park Campground Reconstruction

SOL #: 1240LT26Q0046Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
Black Hills National Forest
CUSTER, SD, 57730, United States

Place of Performance

Custer, SD

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

Construction Of Water Supply Facilities (Y1NE)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 10, 2026
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Last Updated
May 7, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 project involves expanding the campground, significant infrastructure upgrades, and water system modernization. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237110. Proposals are due May 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment to:

  • Expand the campground from 20 to 34 sites.
  • Modify existing roads with curve widening, shaping for drainage, and new surfacing.
  • Relocate and upgrade the Host Site and Volunteer Site with power, water, and wastewater vaults.
  • Replace five original 1965 stick-built toilets with four new pre-cast vault toilets.
  • Decommission the existing pumphouse and install a new pre-cast concrete treatment building with upgraded plumbing and controls.
  • Remove the existing aboveground water storage tank and install a new below-ground fiberglass water storage tank.
  • Replace all distribution piping and install new hydrants.
  • The project may also include new trails connecting to a nearby motorized trail system.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
  • Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
  • Period of Performance: 392 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
  • 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).
  • Place of Performance: Comanche Park Campground, Custer, SD.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations must be submitted via email to erick.plamann@usda.gov. Required documents include:

  • Experience/Past Performance (max 3 pages).
  • Written Technical Approach (2-4 pages) detailing three similar projects.
  • Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items (SOI).
  • Signed SF-30 (if applicable).

Evaluation will use a comparative methodology based on three factors: Experience/Past Performance, Technical Approach, and Price, seeking the best value, not necessarily the lowest price.

Key Dates & Contacts

  • Questions Due: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
  • Site Visit: April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM Mountain Time, at Comanche Park Campground. Contact Richard Zacher at 605-673-9222 or richard.zacher@usda.gov.
  • Proposals Due: May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
  • Primary Contact: Erick Plamann, Contract Specialist, erick.plamann@usda.gov.

People

Points of Contact

Erick PlamannPRIMARY
Lucas DahlmanSECONDARY

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