City of Follansbee Water System Improvements - Section 219
Overview
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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 soliciting bids for Water System Improvements - Section 219 in the City of Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. This is an Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to upgrade the city's Water Treatment Plant. Bids are due by April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
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 (2) new 60 HP Filter Feed Pumps.
- Removing and replacing Underdrains, Filter Media, Control Valves, and Control System for three (3) existing 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 work must be completed within 365 Calendar Days after the Written Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract
- Competition: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE ARMY, W072 ENDIST PITTSBURGH
Submission Requirements
To submit a bid, companies must:
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status.
- Be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role.
The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued online through PIEE, which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov. Hardcopy requests will not be honored.
Additional Notes
Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals for change orders under construction contracts can be found via the provided link to the FFP Contract Changes Playbook on the USACE website. Contacts for this opportunity are Mario Taormina (Mario.Taormina@usace.army.mil) and Connie L. Ferguson (Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil).