The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking qualified contractors to repair the Kalispel Tribe earthen dike in Pend Oreille County, Washington. The work includes de‑watering, erosion control, excavation, removal and possible replacement of a 36‑inch culvert and anti‑seep collars, placement of riprap and non‑woven geotextile, and back‑filling/compaction of the dike. The contract is set‑aside for small businesses, valued between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period of roughly 385 calendar days. Bids are due electronically by September 21, 2026; a mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
• Scope: de‑watering, soil excavation, culvert removal or replacement, riprap/geotextile installation, back‑fill and compaction.
• Location: Kalispel WRP Dike, Section 25, T33N, R43E, Pend Oreille County, WA (Lat 48.329193, Lon ‑117.311591).
• Contract type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % small‑business set‑aside.
• Estimated value: $250‑$500 K; performance period ~385 days (Oct 12 2026 – Nov 1 2027).
• Mandatory requirements: performance and payment bonds, safety program, SAM registration, bid guarantee (if required).
• Submission: email bid to
[email protected] by 2:00 PM PT, Sep 21 2026.