Ouachita National Forest Misc Construction Project

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed engineering drawings and plans for the Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rerouting project at Cedar Lake Recreation Area, Shady Lane, within the Ouachita National Forest. It serves as a technical guide for the proposed construction and modifications.

• Index of Sheets: Lists all included drawings (Cover Sheet, Overview, Layout, Profile, Trenching/Piping/Septic Tank Details, Lift Station Details, Encasement/Plug Details).
• Project Location Maps: Provides geographical context for the project area.
• Detailed Drawings: Includes plans, profiles, and cross-sections illustrating the proposed rerouting of sanitary sewer lines, installation of new septic tanks, modifications to existing lift stations, and connection details.
• Abbreviations and Symbols: Defines common terms and graphical representations used throughout the drawings.
• Recommended By: Signatures and dates from relevant Forest Service personnel.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work, including the specific locations, materials, dimensions, and technical requirements for the sanitary sewer system rerouting. It forms the basis for estimating costs, planning construction activities, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.

Amendment / Modification

This document summarizes a pre-bid meeting held on February 18, 2026, for the Womble and Cedar Lake project. Key items discussed that will require an addendum to the solicitation include:

• Removal of joist hangers from a rebuilt walkway at the office.

• Addition of drip edge to the seed orchard roof specifications.

• Addition of Cedar Lake plans.

• Change in door trim at the office from 14 linear feet (lf) to 17 lf, with "beam" changed to "head trim."

• Requirement for a site/utility plan showing existing utilities as designed, not as-builts.

• Change from 1 cubic yard of concrete to 1 cubic yard of flowable fill.

• Walkway at the office

• Seed orchard roof specifications

• Cedar Lake plans

• Office door trim

• Site/utility plan

• Concrete specification

Potential bidders should note these changes as they will be incorporated into an addendum. The original solicitation plans did not include the Cedar Lake portion of the project.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by adding the following:

• Attachment 004: Cedar Lake Shady Lane Septic Split Plans to PACKAGE 003 CEDAR LAKE 2025 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM.
• Womble and Cedar Lake pre-bid minutes.

This amendment affects the attachments and potentially the scope of work related to the sanitary sewer system.

The Bid Due Date has been changed to March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Ouachita National Forest Misc Construction Projects" with an estimated magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238390 for Other Building Finishing Contractors. The government requires performance of the work described in the included specifications and drawings.

The solicitation includes multiple packages for various construction and repair projects:

• Package 001: Mount Ida Seed Orchard Roof Replacement: Removal and replacement of underlayment and shingles on the office building roof (approx. 810 sq ft), including 96 sq ft of decking replacement.

• Package 002: Womble Ranger Office Repairs: Includes replacement of pergola beam, balusters, joist hangers, siding (approx. 57sf), fascia (approx. 12sf), jamb trim (approx. 14lf), and painting of siding, fascia, beam, and trim (approx. 527sf). Also includes replacement of a treated LVL beam for the pergola and metal flashing.

• Package 003: Cedar Lake 2025 Sanitary Sewer System: Includes mobilization, clearing and grubbing, septic tank installation (2000 gallon), manhole modifications, installation of 4" and 6" piping, concrete work, and seeding.

• Package 004: Womble Work Center Valve Replacement: Replacement of two four-inch gate valves at the Womble Work Center.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

• Submission Deadline: March 19, 2026, by 10:00 AM.

• Evaluation Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB) will result in award of a firm-fixed price contract based on the lowest price responsive/responsible evaluation. The government intends to award one (1) contract based upon overall low bid.

• Offer Validity: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

• Site Visit: Mandatory site visit on Ouachita National Forest, 1523 Hwy 270E Mt Ida, AR 71957 at 0800 AM.

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required within 10 calendar days after award.

• Davis-Bacon Act: Applicable wage rates are included for construction projects in various Arkansas counties.

Amendment / Modification

• Corrects the solicitation number on the document to 12445126B0005.

• Changes the bid due date.

• Solicitation Number

• Bid Due Date

• The bid due date has been extended to March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment adds the date and time for the site visit to the solicitation.

• Site Visit: February 18, 2026 @ 0800AM at Ouachita National Forest, 1523 Hwy 270E, Mt Ida, AR 71957.

• The bid due date has not changed.

• The description of the amendment/modification (Item 14) has been updated to include site visit details.

• Proposal deadlines remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, "Ouachita National Forest Misc Construction Projects," is for Invitation for Bid (IFB) to be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The government is procuring construction services for various projects within the Ouachita National Forest.

The solicitation is broken down into four packages:

• Package 001: Mount Ida Seed Orchard Roof Replacement: Removal and replacement of underlayment and shingles on the office building roof (approx. 810 sq ft), including 96 sq ft of decking replacement.

• Package 002: Womble Ranger Office Repairs: Various repairs at the Womble Ranger Office, including replacement of pergola beam, balusters, joist hangers, siding, fascia, jamb trim, and painting of exterior surfaces. Also includes metal flashing replacement and caulking.

• Package 003: Cedar Lake 2025 Sanitary Sewer System: Construction of a new septic system and modification of the existing collection system at the Cedar Lake Recreational Area. This includes clearing and grubbing, septic tank installation, manhole modifications, piping installation (4" and 6"), concrete work, and seeding.

• Package 004: Womble Work Center Valve Replacement: Replacement of two existing four-inch gate valves at the Womble Work Center, including excavation, installation, pressure testing, and backfilling.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

• Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026, by 10:00 AM local time.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price, responsive/responsible evaluation.

• Award: One contract will be awarded based on the overall low bid.

• Offer Validity: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

• NAICS Code: 238390 - Other Building Finishing Contractors.

• Site Visit: Mandatory site visit on February 6, 2026, at 08:00 AM at the Ouachita National Forest, 1523 Hwy 270E, Mt Ida, AR 71957.

• Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.

• Wage Determination: Applicable wage rates are included and must be followed.