KNRI REPLACE VC SANITARY PLUMBING/SEPTIC
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction services to replace the sanitary plumbing and septic system at the Knife River Historic Indian Village Visitor Center in Stanton, North Dakota. This project is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Bids are due by June 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The project addresses ongoing issues with the existing 1992 system, including backups and damage. Key deliverables include:
- Replacement and construction of new interior sewer piping below both floors of the Visitor Center.
- Reworking of the exterior lift station and valve vault with new interior and electrical components.
- Installation of a new exterior septic system, including septic tank(s), cleanouts, distribution box, and absorption trenches.
- Removal and disposal of existing system components.
- Coordination with park staff to minimize disruptions and submission of a contractor staging and access plan, considering the site's archaeological sensitivity.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract.
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Work impacting the existing system must be completed after Labor Day.
- Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction).
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million.
- Wage Rates: Prevailing wage rates for Mercer County, North Dakota, as per General Decision Number ND20260024, apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission: Bids must be submitted via email to joseph_kirk@ios.doi.gov.
- Bid Due Date: June 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Bid Opening: Virtual, via conference call (details in solicitation).
- Questions Deadline: Must be submitted in writing via email to joseph_kirk@ios.doi.gov no later than 5 days after the site visit.
- Bid Guarantee: Required (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3M), submitted as a Standard Form 24 with the bid package.
- Payment and Performance Bonds: Required, 100% of final contract award amount.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have current online Representations and Certifications.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: Highly encouraged on May 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. RSVP to joseph_kirk@ios.doi.gov.
- Bid Due Date: June 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Technical Information
Detailed specifications, construction drawings, geotechnical exploration reports, percolation testing summaries, absorption field size calculations, and a comprehensive submittal list are provided. Bidders should review these documents to understand subsurface conditions, design requirements, and required documentation for project execution and closeout, including Operation & Maintenance requirements.