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 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. This acquisition is Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition, with a resulting Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract. Bids are due by April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project entails upgrading the 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
- 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
- Response Date: April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 4, 2026, 11:57 AM ET
- Amendment 0001: Updates the ProjNet Inquiry Key and extends the question period.
Key Requirements & Notes
To submit a bid, companies must:
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status.
- 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. Information on USACE processes for equitable adjustments can be found via the provided link to the FFP Contract Changes Playbook.
A site visit was conducted on February 25, 2026. A sign-in sheet from this event is available, listing attendees from various companies, which may be useful for identifying potential partners or competitors.