Water System Upgrades Santa Fe National Forest
ID: 127EAX26R0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 7Albuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (Y1NE)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9623d7b772104370947757cb471a6c77/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking contractors for the Santa Fe Water System Upgrades project, which involves the replacement of three drinking water systems at high-use recreation sites in Pecos, New Mexico. The project requires the provision of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for trenching, installing water lines, constructing pump houses, and integrating water system accessories, with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This initiative is crucial for ensuring safe drinking water access at the Jacks Creek Campground, Field Tract Campground, and Panchuela Administrative Site, enhancing the overall visitor experience in the area. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by 3:30 PM PST on December 9, 2025, and are encouraged to contact Blaine Greenwalt at blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov for further information.

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    Blaine Greenwalt
    blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov
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    127EAX26R0004 Santa Fe Water System Upgrades QA1.docx
    The Q&A document for RFP 127EAX26R0004 addresses critical clarifications for the Santa Fe Water System Upgrades. Key points include confirming that only one electronic copy of the technical and business/price proposals is required, and questions must be submitted via email no later than one week before the solicitation closes. The 20-page limit for technical proposals includes cover pages, title pages, tables of contents, and tabbed dividers, while past performance information also adheres to this limit. The RFP confirms three water systems require replacement, not two. Offers are due at 15:30 PST, the local time of the contracting office, not MST. The period of performance dates on SF1442 are closer to accurate, with the definitive schedule to be agreed upon post-award. Further project information for bidders who missed the site visit will be provided in a future Q&A.
    127EAX26R0004.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is issuing Solicitation No. 127EAX26R0004 for the GAOA - Santa Fe Water System Upgrades project. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the replacement of three drinking water systems at Jacks Creek Campground, Field Tract Campground, and Panchuela Administrative Site, all located north of Pecos, New Mexico. The project is a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Key requirements include supplying all labor, materials, equipment, and necessary licenses for trenching, installing water lines, constructing pump houses, and integrating water system accessories. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 2nd, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Pecos Las Vegas Ranger Station. Offers are due by 3:30 PM local time on December 9th, 2025, and contractors must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed, completing the project within 180 calendar days. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses, including Buy American Act provisions and specific insurance requirements. Davis Bacon wages apply to this project.
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