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 for the City of Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. This project involves upgrading the existing Water Treatment Plant. The acquisition will be procured as Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition, resulting in a 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 Water Treatment Plant from 700 GPM 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 the 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.
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
- Period of Performance: 365 Calendar Days after Written Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
To submit a bid, companies must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and 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; hardcopy requests will not be honored.
Amendments & Notes
- Amendment 0001 updated the ProjNet Inquiry Key and extended the question period.
- Amendment 0002 was issued to update drawings.
- A Site Visit Sign-In Sheet from February 25, 2026, is available, listing attendees from various companies, which may be useful for identifying potential partners or competitors.
- Information regarding USACE processes for equitable adjustments and definitization goals for change orders can be found at the provided USACE Partnering link.
Contact Information
- Primary: Mario TAORMINA (Mario.Taormina@usace.army.mil, 502-315-7421)
- Secondary: Connie L. Ferguson (Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil, 412-395-7551)