Helena National Forest - Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from FOREST SERVICE • AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: MT. Response deadline: Feb 16, 2026. Industry: NAICS 237990 • PSC Z2KA.
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Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. Issued this 15th day of January 2026. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation. This project is for the rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam located on the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Work includes but is not limited to; clearing and grubbing, dewatering of Park Lake, deconstruction of the existing dam, construction of a new dam, new seismic foundation, hydraulic seepage control, road reconstruction, reclamation, and all other work associated with dam rehabilitation and construction. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, scheduling and sequencing, etc. necessary to complete the work over two field seasons.
Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% of your total is required for quote/offer submission.
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The Helena National Forest's Park Lake Dam Rehabilitation project, under solicitation number 1240LU26Q0013, aims to rehabilitate the Park Lake Dam on the Helena Ranger District. This project is anticipated to be within the magnitude of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 and will require completing work over two field seasons. Interested bidders must submit a bid bond of 20% of their total offer as a guarantee.
The buyer, the U.S. Forest Service, is looking for contractors to perform comprehensive rehabilitation of the Park Lake Dam, including construction, deconstruction, and related civil works, ensuring the integrity and safety of the dam.
- Construction firms specializing in civil engineering and dam rehabilitation
- Companies with experience in projects between $1 million and $5 million
- Contractors familiar with federal contracting protocols and small business set-asides
- Clearing and grubbing
- Dewatering of Park Lake
- Deconstruction of the existing dam
- Construction of a new dam
- Seismic foundation installation
- Hydraulic seepage control
- Road reconstruction
- Reclamation efforts
- All other associated work for dam rehabilitation
- Completed Offer/Quote
- Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (20%)
- Technical Approach
- Past Performance Information
- Pricing Schedule
- Adherence to FAR Part 12 format instructions
- Compliance with SBA small business set-aside requirements
- Provide competitive pricing within specified magnitude ($1M - $5M)
- Include detailed cost breakdown in pricing schedule
- Consider partnering with local subcontractors familiar with Helena National Forest
- Engage environmental consultants for reclamation work
- Potential delays due to environmental approval processes
- Weather-related work stoppages during two field seasons
- Cost overruns if not properly managed
- Risk of underbidding due to complexity of dam construction
- What specific environmental regulations should be considered in the project?
- Are there any existing conditions or limitations on-site that may affect construction?
- What are the anticipated timelines for federal approvals and inspections?
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- Any required licenses or certifications
- Details on deconstruction specifics
- Environmental assessments needed prior to bid submission
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