Amanda Gordon Replacement OSS System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Health And Human Services department, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Amanda Gordon Replacement OSS System in Port Hadlock, WA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to install a new individual septic system to replace a failed system for a private home. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000 and $100,000. Quotes are due by May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The project involves the comprehensive installation of a new septic system, including:
- Approximately 15 linear feet of 4-inch PVC gravity sewage transport pipe.
- A 1,000-gallon, two-compartment concrete septic tank with an effluent filter.
- A 1,000-gallon pump chamber with a 0.5 HP effluent pump (Orenco model PF 3005 or equivalent) and controls.
- Pressurized transport lines (2-inch and 1.25-inch PVC) and a valve box with three valves.
- A 150 linear feet drainfield (pressurized gravel-filled trenches or gravelless chambers) with 450 sq ft dispersal area.
- Abandonment of the existing septic tank. Work must adhere to the "County Approved Septic Design – Gordon," "IHS Technical Provisions – Gordon," Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapters 246-272A and 246-272C, and the Uniform Plumbing Code (2018 Edition). The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with a size standard of $45.0 million.
- Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000.00 to $100,000.00.
- Quote Due: May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Published: April 23, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes electronically in PDF format to Robert.Miller2@ihs.gov. Required documents include a completed SF1442 (Blocks 14-20c), a fully completed Section B Price Schedule, and a copy of a current certified septic installer license. Award will be based on price and compliance, with price being the discriminating factor. Offerors must be certified septic installers and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
A site visit is not mandatory but is strongly urged. Bid and Performance/Payment Bonds are NOT required. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination WA20260085, dated 1/2/2026, is applicable. Questions regarding the solicitation are due no later than 7 days prior to the proposal due date. Contractors must contact the COR, Madeline Keep (Madeline.Keep@ihs.gov, 360-536-3364), for pre-construction coordination.