BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST - Sula & West Fork Residential Sewer Cleanouts

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0122 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for installing 2 way sewer cleanouts. 

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction , Size Standard is $45.0 M.

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

Project Magnitude: $25,000 to $100,000

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Provide quote by: 12:00 PM, Mountain Time on September 16, 2026.

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:

• Schedule of Items
• The attached experience questionnaire or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project.  See pages 20-22 for specific information to include for evaluation.
• Bid guarantee per information above.
• Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.

Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9

Attn: Alisha Knaub                

E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov

For solicitation questions contact Alisha Knaub at email alisha.knaub@usda.gov.

Questions are due no later than September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.  This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.  Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

A site visit is scheduled for September 10th at 1:00 pm at the Sula Work Center. RSVP to the contracting officer at alisha.knaub@usda.gov by COB September 9th.