Loleta Water System Upgrades

This solicitation issues a Request for Quotation for a total‑small‑business set‑aside to upgrade the Loleta Recreation Area water system. The work includes demolition of existing water‑service infrastructure, construction of a new well‑house, installation of new HDPE and PVC distribution piping, valve boxes, spigot assemblies, electrical service to the well‑house, pump‑yield and pressure testing, chlorination, water‑quality testing, site restoration, and commissioning. The contractor must comply with USDA Forest Service specifications, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, and Pennsylvania DEP water‑system permits. • Install new 1‑in., 2‑in. HDPE and 4‑in. PVC water lines (≈ 800 LF total). • Construct a new well‑house, install pump, controls, and a $10,000 electrical‑work allowance to meter. • Perform hydro‑testing, chlorination, and water‑quality certification; provide O&M manuals and as‑built drawings. • Work window exclusive to Sep 21–Dec 11 2026; all work must be completed within the contract period ending Oct 4 2027.