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, issued a solicitation for Water System Improvements for the City of Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. This project involved upgrading the existing Water Treatment Plant from 700 GPM to 1000 GPM. The acquisition was conducted as Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract. Bids for this opportunity have closed, and bid results are now available.
Scope of Work
The project entailed comprehensive upgrades to the Water Treatment Plant, including:
- Removal and replacement of Well Pump No. 1.
- Installation of two new 60 HP Filter Feed Pumps.
- Removal and replacement of Underdrains, Filter Media, Control Valves, and Control System for three existing Pressure Filters.
- Installation of two new 150 HP High Service Pumps.
- Demolition of existing Potassium Permanganate Feed and Storage Equipment.
- Removal and replacement of Pumps/VFDs in the Raw Water Pump Station.
- Associated electrical work, plant piping, painting, perimeter fence modifications, and site work. The work was required to be completed within 365 Calendar Days after the Written Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract
- 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
- Original Bid Due Date: April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Status: Bids have been opened, and bid results were posted on April 7, 2026.
Registration Requirements
To submit a bid for this project, companies were required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active status, and registered in PIEE for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role.
Additional Information
Amendments 0001 and 0002 were issued, updating the ProjNet Inquiry Key, extending the question period, and updating drawings. A site visit sign-in sheet from February 25, 2026, and a bid opening sign-in sheet from April 7, 2026, are available. The "Bid Results 7 April 2026.pdf" document provides details on the winning contractor, their bid amount, and the Independent Government Estimate (IGE).