Pompey's Pillar Iron Filter Tanks

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for a specific geographic area.

• Area: Montana Counties of Carbon and Yellowstone.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, their corresponding occupational codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements for contractors.
• Benefits: Details Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and Vacation (2-4 weeks based on service length).
• Holidays: Lists eleven paid holidays per year.
• Footnotes: Explains specific conditions for certain occupations, such as Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Outlines an 8% differential for high-hazard positions and a 4% differential for low-hazard positions involving ordnance or explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for contractors regarding uniform provision and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under the Service Contract Act in the specified area. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums for all applicable job classifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the removal and replacement of three existing iron filtration units, replacement of exhausted filter media, rehabilitation of associated treatment components, and reactivation of the drinking water facility at Pompey's Pillar, Montana. The project is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.

• Removal and replacement of three existing iron filtration units.

• Replacement of exhausted filter media.

• Rehabilitation of associated treatment components.

• Reactivation of the system to restore proper operation of the drinking water facility.

• Installation of equipment related to plumbing, heating, and waste disposal.

• Type of Contract: Service, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract.

• NAICS Code: 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.

• Size Standard: $19 million.

• Period of Performance: May 11, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Delivery Date: June 30, 2026.

• Questions Due: May 7, 2026, at 10:00 am, Mountain Time. Submit questions in writing via email to Jorge Alvarez.

• Quote Response Date: May 7, 2026, at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Submit quotes via email to Jorge Alvarez.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering Schedule, Price, and Prior Demonstrated Experience. Non-price factors (Schedule and Prior Demonstrated Experience) are equal in importance and more significant than cost or price.

• Quotes must be submitted in four volumes: Required Documentation, Schedule, Prior Demonstrated Experience, and Pricing.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside.

• Quoters determined to be other than a small business will be deemed ineligible for award.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Statement of Work (SOW)

To replace three existing iron filtration units, replace exhausted filter media, rehabilitate associated treatment components, and reactivate the system to restore proper operation of the Pompey's Pillar drinking water facility. This work is necessary to correct deficiencies identified by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding underperforming equipment.

• Removal and replacement of three existing iron filter vessels.

• Replacement of exhausted filter media.

• Rehabilitation or replacement of two hydropneumatic tanks.

• Reactivation of the system, including startup procedures, verification of aeration and backwash functionality, and adjustment of air eductor settings.

• Confirmatory sampling to ensure treatment objectives and regulatory requirements are met.

• The system must meet DEQ-identified performance objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Manganese concentrations at the clearwell effluent should be at or below the recommended level of 0.05 mg/L.

• Iron concentrations should be addressed.

• Chlorine demand should be consistent, leading to reliable disinfectant residuals.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implied to be at the Pompey's Pillar drinking water facility.

• Iron Filter Vessels:

  • (3) Pressure iron filter tanks/vessels.
  • Designed for potable water use.
  • Sized to meet existing system flow and pressure requirements.
  • NSF/ANSI 61 certified (or approved equal).
  • Construction: epoxy-lined steel or fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP).
  • Pressure rating: typically 100–150 psi (or as required by system design).
  • Interior coating (for steel tanks) suitable for corrosion protection and drinking water service.

• Hydropneumatic Tanks:

  • (2) Hydropneumatic pressure tanks (bladder or diaphragm type preferred).
  • Sized to meet system demand and minimize pump cycling.
  • NSF/ANSI 61 certified for potable water systems.
  • Pre-charged captive air design.
  • Rated for system pressure and operating conditions.
  • Factory-applied internal lining suitable for potable water.

• General Notes:

  • All tanks shall be compatible with the existing treatment system and site conditions.
  • Tanks shall include manufacturer certifications and pressure testing documentation.
  • Connections and dimensions shall be coordinated with existing piping to minimize modifications.