Pactola Loop B Campground Reconstruction Project
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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 is seeking quotes for the Pactola Loop B Campground Reconstruction Project in Custer, SD. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Solicitation Number 1240LT26Q0010, is a Congressionally directed Great American Outdoors Act project. The project aims to increase campground capacity, improve the water system, and enhance host sites. Quotes are due by March 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The reconstruction of Pactola Loop B Campground involves significant infrastructure improvements:
- Road Improvements: Widening and shaping the existing Forest Service loop road for drainage, with new surfacing. Road width will be 16' for one-way traffic and 24' for two-way traffic.
- Parking & Trailheads: Construction of a new 20-parking stall trailhead for the Osprey Trail, and repurposing the existing Osprey Trail trailhead for overflow and boat trailer parking.
- Camping Spurs: Improvement of Loop B from 20 primitive spurs to a total of 36 camping spurs as Base Items.
- Host & Volunteer Sites: Relocation of the existing Host Site to the beginning of the Loop, with upgraded power, water, and wastewater vault. The former Host Site will become a "Volunteer Site" with upgraded services. Option Item #1 includes additional precast concrete sewer vaults for specific sites.
- Water System Upgrade: Decommissioning the existing pumphouse and replacing it with a new precast concrete treatment building, upgraded plumbing and controls, replacement of all distribution piping, and installation of new hydrants. The existing water system is in poor condition and requires significant upgrades.
- Exclusions: Future tent sites and a toilet in the Osprey Trailhead parking area are not part of this contract.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ).
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Estimated April 1, 2026, through May 20, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45M size standard.
- Place of Performance: Pactola Reservoir Campground, Custer, SD.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 10, 2026, by 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
- Submission Requirements: Technical Approach, Past Performance, Pricing Documentation (using the Schedule of Items), and a Bid Guarantee. Quotes are limited to 10 pages, excluding the Bid Guarantee.
- Evaluation Method: Comparative evaluation for best value, considering Technical Approach and Past Performance. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Contacts: Janice King (janice.king@usda.gov) and Lucas Dahlman (lucas.dahlman@usda.gov). Quotes must be emailed to both with the subject "Pactola Loop B Quote 1240LT26Q0010."
Additional Notes
An amendment (A0001) was issued on February 12, 2026, providing answers to contractor questions and a site visit attendee list. Clarifications include the provision of proprietary CAD files to the successful bidder and details on precast concrete sewer vaults. Bidders must be registered on SAM.gov and adhere to the Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (SD20260001) for labor costs. South Dakota excise tax for construction projects is 2%.