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, is preparing to solicit bids for Water System Improvements at the Water Treatment Plant in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. This presolicitation outlines an Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) is anticipated to be issued around February 5, 2026, via PIEE and SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
The project involves upgrading the existing 700 GPM Water Treatment Plant to 1000 GPM. Key tasks include:
- Removing and replacing Well Pump No. 1.
- Installing two new 60 HP Filter Feed Pumps.
- Removing and replacing Underdrains, Filter Media, Control Valves, and Control System for three existing Pressure Filters.
- Installing two 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.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00
- Period of Performance (POP): 365 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- IFB Issue Date (Anticipated): On or about February 5, 2026
- Response Date: February 5, 2026 (This is the anticipated IFB issue date, not a bid due date)
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
Registration Requirements
To submit a bid, companies must:
- Be registered and maintain an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Registration can take at least ten business days and must be renewed annually. Support is available via FSD.gov or 866-606-8220.
- Be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role. PIEE help is available at 866-618-5988.
Additional Notes
All responsible bidders are encouraged to submit a bid. This is a presolicitation notice; the official IFB will be issued on the specified date.