NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NF Salmon River Seed Orchard Well Drilling

SCOPE OF CONTRACT This project aims to provide potable water to the nursery located at the Salmon River Seed Orchard. The Forest Service plans to drill a well to provide potable water to the nursery. The well will be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the Forest. If the first well drilled does not meet specifications, then, additional alternative 1 (Option 1) will be utilized to decommission the first well drilled and then drill a second well. If well 2 does not meet specifications, then additional alternative 2 (Option 2) will be utilized to decommission the second well. PROJECT LOCATION This project is in the Salmon River Seed Orchard contained within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The project is located in Section 23, Township 26N, Range 1E. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT In accordance with FAR Part 23.204(c) Between $100,000 and $250,000. SITE VISIT Per FAR Part 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”, contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site. No official Site Visit shall be performed. Contractors may to visit the site at their discretion. Ensure you are familiar with inclement weather as this may hinder access to certain roads. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING A Pre-Con Meeting may be held. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Work on the site shall commence no earlier than October 15, 2024, and proceed in accordance with the contractor’s approved work schedule and run continuously till the end of the project no later than October 15th, 2025.