GAOA Island Park Sewer System Replacement, Caribou-Targhee National Forest

This federal document is a Davis-Bacon Act General Wage Decision (Number: ID20260049, modified on May 18, 2026) establishing prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for heavy construction projects in Fremont County, Idaho. It details specific hourly rates, fringe benefits, and zone-based travel pay premiums for various labor classifications—including carpenters, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, truck drivers, and equipment operators. The wage rates vary based on geographical zones measured from designated U.S. Post Offices in Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. The document also outlines federal contractor mandates under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which govern paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements. Additionally, it defines the methodology for union, survey, and state-adopted rate identifiers, and provides a formal, three-step appeals process through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for disputing wage determinations.

This federal government document is Amendment 02 for Solicitation 1240LT26Q0104, which is for the Island Park Sewer System Replacement project in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Issued by the USDA Forest Service, the amendment extends the proposal submission deadline from September 18, 2026, to September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT. It also updates the Davis-Bacon Act wage decision from "Building" to "Heavy" (DBA WD ID20260049). The document lists attendees from the site visit held on September 1, 2026, and provides official answers to 33 contractor questions to clarify project requirements. Key clarifications include confirming that only concrete is acceptable for the wet well and valve vault to meet Fremont County specifications, and that a professional engineer's stamp is required for the electrical design submittal. Additionally, the Buy American Act applies to this project, and the successful contractor must supply a standby generator capable of running for at least 12 hours. The expected period of performance for the replacement project is from May 1, 2027, to September 28, 2027.

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 1240LT26Q0104 has been issued by the USDA Forest Service (CSA Intermountain Region 8) for the Island Park Sewer System Replacement project within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal submission deadline. The due date and time for offers, originally specified in the SF-1442, has been changed from September 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT. The anticipated period of performance for the replacement project is established from May 1, 2027, to September 28, 2027. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised deadline using one of the designated methods to avoid rejection of their proposals.

This federal project, issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Ashton-Island Park Ranger District, involves the GAOA Island Park Administration Site Sewer System Replacement in Fremont County, Idaho. The primary purpose of the project is to replace two existing sewage lift stations (North and South) with a single, consolidated lift station. The base bid work includes: 1. Constructing a new sewage lift station, including associated controls, a backup generator, and electrical design and supply. 2. Installing new PVC gravity sewer lines from the two existing lift stations to the new consolidated lift station, including associated manholes and lateral connections. 3. Installing a new 4-inch HDPE pressure sewer force main (Line P) from the new lift station to the existing Fremont County pressure main, along with utility box valves. 4. Installing RV hookups. 5. Demolishing the two existing lift stations, associated utility boxes, and wood-frame structures. 6. Patching paved and aggregate road surfaces and restoring impacted site grounds. Additionally, the project contains optional work broken out into six schedules. These options consist of installing new gravity sewer mains and laterals, connecting existing building sewer services to the new lines, adding more RV hookups, demolishing existing manholes and cleanouts, and performing associated pavement patching and site restoration. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local wastewater regulations, including Idaho DEQ standards.

This federal wage determination (General Decision Number: ID20260021, modified on May 18, 2026) establishes the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for building construction projects in the Idaho counties of Bear Lake, Bingham, Fremont, Lemhi, Oneida, and Teton. The document details specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications, including bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. Notable provisions include zone pay allowances for carpenters and power equipment operators based on distance from designated Idaho post offices, and long-boom pay premiums for crane operators. Additionally, the determination outlines contractor requirements under Executive Order 13706 for providing paid sick leave, as well as minimum wage mandates under Executive Order 13658. It explains the methodology behind different rate identifiers (Union, Union Average, Survey, and State Adopted) and provides a structured, multi-step appeals process through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for parties seeking to challenge or clarify these wage rates.

This federal solicitation (RFQ 1240LT26Q0104) is issued by the USDA Forest Service for the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Island Park Sewer System Replacement project on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Fremont County, Idaho. The project involves replacing two existing sewage lift stations with a single lift station serving the Island Park Administration Site. Associated tasks include installing connecting gravity sewer pipelines and a relocated pressure sewer pipeline, along with six optional line items to replace portions of the site's sewer collection system. This acquisition is a total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 (Construction of Sewage and Waste Facilities), with an estimated price range between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Quotes are due by September 10, 2026, and a 20% bid guarantee is required for quotes exceeding $150,000. The period of performance is scheduled from May 1, 2027, to September 28, 2027, requiring completion within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Key contract stipulations include mandatory equipment washing to prevent invasive species and toxic leaks, electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and compliance with federal and USDA-specific clauses. Notable clauses include Buy American Act provisions for construction materials, anti-discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance certifications, and detailed protocols governing progress payments, commercial supplier terms, and contract closeout.

This document is the Schedule of Items (SOI) pricing sheet for the Island Park Sewer System Replacement project, located within the Island Park Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It serves as a bidding template for contractor unit price submissions, consisting of a Base Item and six distinct Optional Items. The Base Item (0001) covers the replacement of Lines A and P, including general construction staking, mobilization, structure removals, utility boxes, various gravity and pressure sewerlines (HDPE and PVC), sewer manholes, a sewage lift station, and electrical systems. The six Optional Items allow the government to modify the scope of work for specific areas: - Option #1 (Item 0002): North Residences (Lines B and C) - Option #2 (Item 0003): West Housing (Line D STA 7+44 - 11+40) - Option #3 (Item 0004): Office (Line D 0+00 - 7+44) - Option #4 (Item 0005): RV Park (Lines E and F) - Option #5 (Item 0006): Fire Office (Line G 4+65 to End) - Option #6 (Item 0007): Fire Shop (Line G 0+00 - 4+65 and Line H) Notably, several optional items contain negative quantities designated as "Delete from Base." If awarded, these options alter the pipeline alignments, resulting in the subtraction of specific base quantities (such as manholes, cleanouts, and sewer lines) to prevent redundant construction. Bidders must provide unit pricing for all line items, with the final contract awarded to a single contractor based on the selected combination of base and optional elements.