Lava Fire Watering Facilities Rebuild Payette National Forest

The USDA-Forest Service is seeking a contractor to rebuild the Lava Fire Watering Facilities on the Payette National Forest near Council, Idaho. The contractor will be required to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the project. The project involves rebuilding the dam and spillway, cleaning and bentonite-ing the pond, and removing sediment from the storage area. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of the contract. The procurement is set-aside 100% for small business concerns. Key aspects of the project include: • Rebuilding the dam and spillway to increase holding capacity • Cleaning and bentonite-ing the pond to prevent water escape • Removing sediment from the storage area and using it to bolster/raise the height of the dam • Collecting rocks from the surrounding area to place in the spillway to dissipate energy during high flow events