Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to decommission abandoned wells and close septic tanks throughout the Prescott National Forest, Arizona. The contractor must provide all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, lodging and related services in accordance with detailed drawings and specifications. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days, with the overall contract period running from 01 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside, NAICS 237110, firm‑fixed‑price, and will be awarded to the technically highest‑rated offer with fair and reasonable pricing. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on 9 Sept 2026, Q&A deadline 9 Sept 2026, and quote submission deadline 9 Sept 2026. The contract includes progress‑payment provisions, mandatory performance and payment bonds, and compliance with extensive FAR/AGAR clauses.
• Scope: Abandonment of wells and closure of septic tanks across the forest (≈ 120 days of field work).
• Location: Prescott National Forest, AZ (site visit at 344 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ).
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price RFQ, total small‑business set‑aside.
• NAICS: 237110 – Water and Sewer System Construction.
• Period of performance: 01 Oct 2026 – 30 Sep 2027 (12 months).
• Mandatory start: within 10 days of notice to proceed.
• Mandatory site visit: 09/09/2026 (not marked mandatory, but recommended).
• Submission: electronic quote to Troy McCullough by 23 Sept 2026, 1 PM CDT.
• Evaluation: Technical approach, work plan, past performance, price.
• Required bonds: Performance and payment bonds (10 days after award).
• Small‑business size standard: $45 M.