HNF Showerhouse-Toilet Replacements
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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, Hoosier National Forest, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of two showerhouse-toilet facilities at the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area in Heltonville, IN. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000, involves the demolition of existing structures and construction of new concrete block buildings at both the EADS and Southern Point sites. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 12444826Q0005) requires commercial construction services for two distinct projects:
- EADS Shower/Toilet Replacement:
- Demolish and remove an existing 450 sq ft wood stud building and 178 sq ft of sidewalks.
- Construct a new 1178 sq ft concrete block shower/toilet building.
- Provide all utility connections and relocate existing utilities as needed.
- Perform miscellaneous site and finishing work, including approximately 410 sq ft of new sidewalk.
- Southern Point Shower/Toilet Replacement:
- Demolish and remove an existing 654 sq ft wood stud building and 1005 sq ft of sidewalks.
- Construct a new 1178 sq ft concrete block shower/toilet building.
- Provide all utility connections and relocate existing utilities as needed.
- Perform miscellaneous site and finishing work, including approximately 500 sq ft of new sidewalk.
- Connect the existing HOST Site electrical circuit to the new building.
The campground will remain open during construction, and contractors are responsible for waste removal and limiting operations to designated areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Value: $500,000 - $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: Construction anticipated to begin March 23, 2026. Work must commence within 365 days of notice to proceed and be completed by March 22, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $49.5 Million
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 6, 2026, to Christopher Malley (christopher.malley@usda.gov).
- Quotes Due: March 16, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Bradley.higley@usda.gov, christopher.malley@usda.gov, and PPS.proposals@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value, considering:
- Technical Description (meeting SOW requirements)
- Past Performance (recency, relevancy, quality)
- Management (subcontracted tasks)
- Price (reasonableness and weighing against technical factors)
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the offer due date.
Additional Notes
A coordinated site visit will be scheduled, with the date and time to be announced via amendment. The point of contact for the site visit is Michael McBride at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Bidders must consult Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items for pricing and Attachment 6 - Wage Determination (IN20260002) for prevailing labor rates. Detailed architectural and engineering drawings for both EADS and Southern Point projects are provided in Attachments 3 and 5, respectively, and are critical for accurate bidding.