City of Follansbee Water System Improvements - Section 219
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, issued a solicitation for Water System Improvements - Section 219 for the City of Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. This project involved upgrading the Water Treatment Plant. The solicitation was conducted under Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition, and bids were opened on April 7, 2026, with bid results now available.
Project Scope
The work entails upgrading the existing 700 GPM Water Treatment Plant to 1000 GPM. Key tasks include:
- Removing and replacing Well Pump No. 1.
- Installing two (2) new 60 HP Filter Feed Pumps.
- Removing and replacing Underdrains, Filter Media, Control Valves, and Control System for three (3) Pressure Filters.
- Installing two (2) new 150 HP High Service Pumps.
- Demolishing existing Potassium Permanganate Feed and Storage Equipment.
- Removing and replacing Pumps/VFDs in the Raw Water Pump Station.
- Performing electrical work, plant piping, painting, perimeter fence modifications, and site work. The project has a performance period of 365 Calendar Days after the Written Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract
- Competition: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition
- Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Follansbee, WV, United States
Key Dates & Events
- Site Visit: February 25, 2026 (Sign-in sheet available)
- Bid Opening: April 7, 2026 (Sign-in sheet available)
- Bid Results: Available as of April 7, 2026, detailing contractor information and bid amounts.
Additional Information
Historically, to submit a bid, companies were required to be registered and active in SAM and registered in PIEE for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) was issued online via PIEE. For inquiries, contacts were Mario TAORMINA (Mario.Taormina@usace.army.mil) and Connie L. Ferguson (Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil).