Fort Simcoe Job Corps Center Water System Renovation
Overview
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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 is issuing a Presolicitation for the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Center Water System Renovation project in White Swan, WA. This construction project, valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is tentatively scheduled for release on February 25, 2026, with proposals due approximately 45 days thereafter. The project aims to comprehensively upgrade the center's water infrastructure.
Scope of Work
The renovation involves a significant overhaul of the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Center's water system. Key components of the work include:
- Construction of approximately 9,256 linear feet of new 6-inch water main using open excavation methods.
- Removal and replacement of existing fire hydrants, installation of new fire hydrant assemblies, and gate valves for water main isolation.
- Upgrading potable water reservoir and well instrumentation, alongside improvements to three existing wells.
- Replacing service connections to campus buildings and reconnecting irrigation piping.
- Replacement of backflow prevention devices.
- Related tasks such as selective demolition (including asbestos cement pipe removal), electrical system upgrades (PLCs, instrumentation, telemetry), process control system integration, earthwork (trenching, erosion control), and asphalt paving. The entire project must be completed within 180 days of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: Z2CA (Repair Or Alteration Of Schools)
- Contract Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Tentative RFP Posting: February 25, 2026
- Tentative RFP Closing: Approximately 45 days after posting (around April 11, 2026)
- Project Completion: 180 days from Notice to Proceed
- Applicable Wage Determination: WA20260119 (Davis-Bacon Act)
Key Attachments
Detailed information for this opportunity is provided in the following attachments:
- Attachment 2 Drawings: Contains comprehensive site plans, schematics, and technical details for all water system components.
- Attachment 3 Specifications: Provides in-depth technical requirements for construction, materials, electrical systems, process controls, and earthwork.
- Attachment 4 Schedule of Items: Outlines all base and optional items, quantities, and the structure for bidders to submit pricing.
- Attachment 5 Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations: Specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for labor in Yakima County, WA.
Action Items
Interested small businesses should thoroughly review the detailed scope and specifications in the forthcoming RFP and its attachments. Prepare to submit proposals following the tentative RFP release on February 25, 2026. All solicitation documents will be made available on SAM.gov. For inquiries, contact Bradley Martin (Bradley.Martin2@usda.gov) or Ian Barnes (Ian.Barnes@usda.gov).