Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to provide Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) services for the water system at Shadow Mountain Village on the Sulfur Ranger District of the Arapaho‑Roosevelt National Forest and Pawnee National Grasslands. The contractor will be responsible for year‑round operation, seasonal winterization/de‑winterization, routine inspections, water sampling and testing, tank cleaning, system troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and documentation to ensure safe drinking water for village users. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order with a base year (10/01/2026‑08/31/2027) and four optional one‑year extensions. It is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 561210) and will be awarded to the technically highest‑rated offer with a fair and reasonable price. All quotations must be submitted by the offer due date.
• Manage and maintain the water distribution system (operations, maintenance, emergency response).
• Perform seasonal winterization and de‑winterization of the system.
• Conduct weekly/monthly inspections, water quality sampling, testing, and tank cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Forest Service regulations (FSM 7420).
• Provide documentation, reporting, and coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative.