Fort Simcoe Job Corps Center Water System Renovation

The USDA Forest Service has issued Solicitation No. 12441926R0002 for the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Center Water System Renovation in White Swan, WA. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks contractors to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for the construction, alteration, or repair of the water system, including mobilization, erosion controls, waterline installation, water service and pavement restoration, and various upgrades to wells and irrigation. Key dates include a site visit on March 18, 2026, questions due by March 20, 2026, and offers due by April 13, 2026. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price construction contract with a 180-day performance period. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical approach (project schedule), demonstrated prior experience, and price schedule. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and AGAR clauses, emphasizing anti-discrimination and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance.

The General Decision Number WA20260119 is a wage determination for building construction projects in Yakima County, Washington, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringes for various crafts, including insulators, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, operators, painters, pipefitters, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. The document also includes information on Executive Order (EO) 13706, which mandates paid sick leave for federal contractors, and EO 13658, which sets a minimum wage for covered workers on certain contracts. It details the identifiers used for different wage rate types (union, union average, survey, and state-adopted) and outlines the wage determination appeals process for interested parties.

The 'WATER SYSTEM RENOVATION' project at Fort Simcoe Job Corps CCC in White Swan, WA, involves constructing a new 6-inch water main, replacing fire hydrants, installing gate valves, and upgrading potable water reservoir and well instrumentation. The project also includes replacing service connections, reconnecting irrigation piping, and replacing backflow devices. The scope covers general requirements, selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete, general electrical requirements, and process control systems. Key items include mobilization, erosion control, utility locates, construction signage, water line construction, water service and pavement restoration, fire hydrant and gate valve installations, backflow prevention, asbestos cement pipe removal, instrumentation upgrades, and well and reservoir improvements. The contractor is responsible for labor, materials, equipment, and licenses, adhering to strict safety protocols, environmental protection, and various codes and standards. Submittals for action and information, including an Accident Prevention Plan, are required, and the project outlines detailed procedures for temporary facilities, closeout, and documentation.

This document is an amendment to solicitation number 12441926R0002, dated March 11, 2026, issued by USFS Job Corps Construction. The amendment, effective March 30, 2026, provides responses to questions from prospective offerors and an updated specifications document for the “UPDATED FTS WaterSystemReno Specs 20260327.” All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered.

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation No. 12441926R0002, issued by the USDA Forest Service, extends the deadline for offer submissions to April 17, 2026, at 1700 EST. This amendment also schedules a second site visit for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 0900 Pacific time. No other changes have been made to the solicitation. Quotations must be submitted to Bradley.Martin2@usda.gov and Ian.Barnes@usda.gov. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This document addresses clarifications and amendments to a government solicitation, likely an RFP. Key points include: Attachment 4 (PDF) is the correct 'Schedule of Items,' overriding previous mentions of an Excel file. Offerors must hold prices for 180 calendar days, with project completion within 365 days of award and a 180-day performance period after the Notice to Proceed. There are no liquidated damages or applicable progress payment schedules. The contractor is responsible for a 'turn-key' system, including control system programming and staff training, with references to 'Engineer/SSI' now clarified to mean the contractor's integrator teams. The requirement for a standalone Historian license has been eliminated, opting for Factory Talk View with an integrated historian. New 4-inch flow meters are required for all three wells, and reservoir heights must be field-verified by the contractor.

The Fort Simcoe Water System Renovations project for the Job Corps National Office on Yakama Nation lands involves replacing the existing potable water distribution system. This includes removing approximately 9,256 linear feet of 4-inch asbestos cement pipe and installing new 6-inch PVC C-900 water pipe. The project also entails installing one new fire hydrant and replacing six existing ones, adding nine new backflow prevention valves, and two new 4-inch double check valve assemblies where the potable water system connects to the irrigation system. Furthermore, instrumentation upgrades will be made at the existing wells (No. 1, 2, and 3) and storage tanks. The project requires adherence to state, federal, and USDA Forest Service standards, including comprehensive safety measures for trenching and asbestos removal. The contractor is responsible for traffic control, minimizing environmental impacts, and restoring disturbed areas. An optional bid includes an additional 828 linear feet of 6-inch waterline.

Amendment 0004 to Solicitation 12441926R0002, issued by the USDA Forest Service, addresses questions received during the question period. The effective date of this amendment is April 15, 2026, with the original solicitation dated March 11, 2026. No other changes have been made to the solicitation's terms and conditions. Offerors are reminded to submit quotations to Bradley.Martin2@usda.gov and Ian.Barnes@usda.gov. This document emphasizes that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered valid.

This document addresses questions and answers regarding the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Center Water System Renovation project (12441926R0002). Key clarifications include the acceptance of alternative SCADA systems provided they meet or exceed specified functionality and are economical, with Rockwell Automation as the basis of design. Rock excavation exceeding one cubic yard will not be compensated separately but incorporated into the unit price for water line installation. Screened native material is acceptable for backfill if it meets the

Amendment 0003 for Solicitation 12441926R0002, issued by the USDA Forest Service, extends the solicitation deadline to April 20, 2026, at 1700 EST. It also extends the period for submitting questions to Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1200 Eastern time. No other changes have been made to the solicitation. Offers and acknowledgments of this amendment must be submitted via the methods described, with quotations to be sent to Bradley.Martin2@usda.gov and Ian.Barnes@usda.gov. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is undergoing a Water System Renovation project in White Swan, WA. This project involves constructing a new 6-inch water main, replacing fire hydrants, installing gate valves, and upgrading potable water reservoir and well instrumentation. It also includes replacing service connections to campus buildings, reconnecting irrigation piping, and replacing backflow devices. The scope of work is detailed in various sections covering general requirements, selective demolition, concrete work, electrical systems, earthwork, site utilities, and process control systems. The project emphasizes adherence to federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, including an Accident Prevention Plan and proper asbestos removal and disposal procedures. Contractors must coordinate with the government on scheduling, utility use, staging areas, and waste disposal. All work must comply with relevant codes and standards, and a detailed schedule of items outlines both base and optional components for bidding and payment.

The Fort Simcoe Water System Renovation project outlines a comprehensive schedule of items for upgrading and improving the water infrastructure. The project includes base items such as mobilization, erosion control, utility locates, and construction signage. Key components involve the installation of 8798 linear feet of 6" PVC C-900 waterline, replacement of 18 water services to various buildings, and restoration of 2450 square feet of pavement and 80 square feet of sidewalk. The renovation also includes the installation of 7 fire hydrants, 37 six-inch gate valves, and 11 backflow prevention valves for irrigation. Critical infrastructure upgrades encompass the removal and disposal of asbestos cement pipe, instrumentation upgrades for Wells 1, 2, and 3, and the reservoir, as well as improvements to Well 1, Well 2, Well 3, the reservoir, and the fill station. Additionally, the project includes the installation of four 8-inch gate valves and a TERO Fee. Optional items involve an additional 828 linear feet of 6" PVC C-900 waterline, one 6" gate valve, and 81 square feet of pavement restoration. This project aims to modernize and enhance the reliability of the Fort Simcoe Water System.