CERC Well No. 1 Renovation

SOL #: 140G0126Q0040Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Geological Survey

OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL

RESTON, VA, 20192, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

Maintenance Of Water Supply Facilities (Z1NE)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/851d389280314947b3694cce9ff356cb/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 11, 2026, 10:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) in Columbia, MO, has issued RFQ 140G0126Q0040 for the renovation of Well No. 1. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotes due by February 11, 2026. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Scope of Work

The project aims to recondition and update Well No. 1, which is critical for CERC's research water supply, due to decreased capacity and biological buildup. The scope includes:

Temporarily removing the existing vertical turbine pump and motor.
Installing a submersible pump for debris evacuation.
Performing airburst treatment and removing all fill/debris.
Applying a CERC-approved disinfection treatment.
Installing a 10" check valve, automatic PVC drain line, and a drain back valve.
Permanently installing the pump and motor, including a new reverse ratchet assembly.
Installing two flow monitors integrated into the current Automated Logic system.
Compliance with indoor air quality controls during construction, including contaminant control and proper sequencing of material installation.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
NAICS Code: 237110 (Maintenance Of Water Supply Facilities)
Size Standard: $45 million
Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000
Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP).
Place of Performance: USGS, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), 4200 New Haven Road, Columbia, MO 65201.
Bonds: Required.
Warranty: Contractor shall warranty all workmanship for a minimum of 12 months from Government acceptance.

Submission & Evaluation

RFQ Issued: January 29, 2026
Quotes Due: February 11, 2026, by 1700 local time.
Submission Method: Email to Kimberly Schneider at krschneider@usgs.gov.
Site Visit: Scheduled for February 5, 2026, at 9 AM local time at CERC. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Technical Capability (plan and methodology), Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are SIGNIFICANTLY MORE important than price.
Questions: Must be submitted in writing no later than 3 calendar days before quotes are due.

Additional Notes

Vendors must be registered at SAM.gov to be awarded the contract.
Contractor must comply with prevailing wage rates (General Decision Number: MO20260067 for residential construction in Boone and Howard Counties, MO), Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave), and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
Contractor is responsible for site inspection and coordinating utility de-energizing/re-energizing with USGS Technical Liaison.