FPL- Starkville Sewer Replacement
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 soliciting quotes for the FPL- Starkville Sewer Replacement project in Starkville, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to replace a blocked sewer line at a research site. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern.
Purpose
The primary objective is to replace an existing sewer line at the Forest Service research site in Starkville, MS, which is currently blocked by tree roots and has resisted multiple clearing attempts.
Scope of Work
The project involves:
- Excavating and removing approximately 65 linear feet of existing sewer line between Manholes #1 and #2.
- Performing alterations at Manhole #1, including clearing, cleaning, concrete filling, and cutting a new exit port.
- Furnishing and installing new PVC sewer pipe between Manholes #1 and #2, ensuring a 1" per 12" slope on lateral sections and utilizing two 22.5-degree drop/fall sections.
- Placing the new pipe in 3/4" crushed stone (4" deep below pipe barrel) and backfilling with 1/4" crushed stone (12" above pipe barrel).
- Grading and reseeding the area to match existing landscaping.
- Hauling off all construction debris to an approved landfill.
- Protecting existing structures, restoring the site, and repairing any damage at the Contractor's expense.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from the Notice To Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Product Service Code: Z2NE (Repair Or Alteration Of Water Supply Facilities).
- NAICS: 237110 ($45.0M size standard).
- Quotes Due: March 16, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Eastern.
- Questions Due: March 06, 2026, by 12:00 P.M. Eastern.
- Published: February 20, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible and acceptable contractor providing the lowest price. Acceptability is determined by compliance with the solicitation, while responsibility is assessed by the Contracting Officer based on factors like past performance and financial health. Offers must include pricing for all items as detailed in "Attachment 04 Schedule of Items." Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
Special Requirements
Contractors must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (WD # MS20260072) for prevailing wage rates. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. A preconstruction conference will be scheduled post-award, and weekly progress meetings will be held on-site. Submittals, including a proposed schedule, are required.