South Fork Well Replacement
ID: 1143376Type: Presolicitation
AwardedJul 17, 2025
$48.8K$48,750
AwardeeELBOW GREASE ENTERPRISES, LLC Dallas TX 75254 USA
Award #:1240LT25C0010
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC IMWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (Z1NE)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4cb8b60328be479a9c556bf3b2b9bdac/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking contractors for the South Fork Well Replacement project located in the Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado. The primary objective of this procurement is to drill and develop a new potable water well, ensure compliance with water quality standards for public use, and connect new waterlines to the existing system. This project is crucial for maintaining safe and reliable water systems within national forests, supporting local needs while adhering to safety and quality regulations. Interested parties should contact Nolan McDowell at nolan.mcdowell@usda.gov, with the anticipated contract value between $25,000 and $40,000, and a performance period of 60 days following the Notice to Proceed. Responses to this pre-solicitation are encouraged within the 15-day posting period.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nolan McDowell
    nolan.mcdowell@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    1143376 Performance Work Statement.pdf
    The USDA is requesting a contractor for the South Fork Well Replacement project in the Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado. The primary goal is to drill and develop a new potable water well, ensure water quality compliance for public use, and connect new waterlines to the existing system. The contractor will be responsible for constructing a well adhering to Colorado regulations, salvaging an existing submersible pump, and installing a new control panel with wiring. The project period is set for 60 days from the Notice to Proceed. Key tasks include well construction, water quality analysis per EPA standards, and installation of the pump control unit. Optional bid items allow for additional well depth construction and installation of a new submersible pump, should the existing one prove inadequate. Key deliverables include schedules, material lists, yield estimates, and water quality analysis reports, all to be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in a timely manner. Overall, this project underscores the USDA's focus on maintaining water systems within national forests, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards to support local needs.
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