GAOA Rexford Sewer & Water System Replacement
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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, Kootenai National Forest, is soliciting proposals for the GAOA Rexford Sewer & Water System Replacement project in Rexford, MT. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to upgrade existing water and septic systems at the Rexford Bench Campground. The project magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Proposals are due April 15, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses comprehensive water and sewer infrastructure improvements:
- Base Project: Installation of sewer lift stations, gravity system, and sewer piping; installation and repair of water distribution lines; coordination with local electric coop for power service; and site preparation including clearing, grubbing, erosion control, earthwork, grading, asphalt repaving, and directional drilling.
- Option #1: Installation of an RV dump station, including site preparation, demolition, sewer lines, signage, electrical service, reclamation, and lighting.
- Option #2: Water supply improvements, including flowmeters, electrical service, water sampling station, vault boring, and appurtenances.
Detailed construction drawings, technical specifications for civil and electrical systems, and a geotechnical evaluation report are provided in the attachments to guide bidders.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a Size Standard of $45.0 M
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to September 28, 2026 (150 days after Notice to Proceed)
- Bonds: A 20% Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee is required if the quote exceeds $150,000. Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of the original contract price are required if the value exceeds $150,000, due 10 days after award.
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Email Morgan Sandall (morgan.sandall@usda.gov) to attend.
- Questions Due: April 8, 2026, by 3:00 PM Mountain Time. All questions must be sent to Paula Sales (paula.sales@usda.gov).
- Proposals Due: April 15, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Submission Method: Email proposals to Paula Sales (paula.sales@usda.gov) and Lisa Rakich (lisa.rakich@usda.gov).
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of Experience and Past Performance. Factors considered include relevancy, quality, and confidence assessment. Offerors must submit a narrative detailing at least 5 relevant projects completed within the last 5 years.
Important Attachments
Key documents include the Schedule of Items (Attachments 2 & 3) for pricing, the comprehensive Plan Set (Attachment 4) with construction drawings, Electrical Specifications (Attachment 5), a Geotechnical Evaluation Report (Attachment 6), and the Wage Determination (Attachment 7) for labor cost estimation.