Sewage Sampling and Testing at Schwarz Park and Cottage Grove Lake
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for sewage sampling and testing services at Schwarz Park (Dorena Lake) and Cottage Grove Lake, Oregon. The Government intends to award a contract to Delta Environmental Services, Inc., citing their unique ability to meet specific Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) permit requirements, including certified operators and immediate on-site response capabilities. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the daily/weekly performance of sewage sampling and testing at the specified facilities. This includes adherence to two DEQ permits, necessitating a certified operator and supervisor who can immediately respond on-site, and the capability to perform all required testing and analysis. Delta Environmental Services, Inc. is identified as the only company currently meeting these DEQ and location-based requirements, being certified in treatment system operations at Level I or higher.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1))
- NAICS: 221320 - Sewage Treatment Facilities (Size Standard: $35 Million)
- Place of Performance: Cottage Grove, OR
- Capability Statement Due: February 19, 2026, 1:00 PM PST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Evaluation
This notice serves as an informational announcement. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement to the Contracting Officer demonstrating their ability to meet the specific DEQ certification, operator availability, and on-site response requirements. If no affirmative written responses are received by the due date, an award will be made to the intended sole source without further notice.
Additional Notes
The Government is not seeking competitive proposals and intends to proceed with this sole source action. Oral communications will not be accepted. Electronic questions and capability statements should be submitted to Darrell Hutchens at darrell.d.hutchens@usace.army.mil. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.