City of Follansbee Water System Improvements - Section 219
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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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 soliciting bids for Water System Improvements - Section 219 for the City of Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. This project involves upgrading the existing Water Treatment Plant (WTP) from 700 GPM to 1000 GPM. The acquisition is an Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract. Bids are due by April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project entails comprehensive upgrades to the Follansbee WTP, including:
- Removing and replacing Well Pump No. 1.
- Installing two new 60 HP Filter Feed Pumps.
- Removing and replacing Underdrains, Filter Media, Control Valves, and the Control System for the 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).
- 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.
- Period of Performance: 365 Calendar Days after Written Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: February 25, 2026.
Submission Requirements
To submit a bid, companies must:
- Be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Be registered in PIEE for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued online through PIEE, which posts to SAM.gov; hardcopies will not be honored.
Additional Notes
A site visit was conducted on February 25, 2026. The sign-in sheet, available as a document, lists attendees and their companies, which may be useful for identifying potential partners or competitors. 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 is available on the USACE website.