Water Treatment Facility
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 Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses for Water Treatment Facility improvements at the Monument Fire Center in Monument, CO. This effort aims to add Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT) to comply with CDPHE regulations regarding soluble lead in well water. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Capability Statements are due by February 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is a synopsis for a potential contract, not a solicitation, intended to gauge industry interest and capability. The project's objective is to complete improvements to the existing water treatment facility at the Monument Fire Center, which supplies potable drinking water to seven buildings. The primary driver is to add Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT) to comply with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations due to the periodic presence of soluble lead in the well water.
The work requires the contractor to supply all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, and freight for the installation of water treatment facility equipment. The government will provide a new treatment building under a separate contract. Key tasks include:
- Installation of new and relocated treatment process equipment (filter housings, baffle tanks, chemical feed pumps, monitoring instrumentation, valves, piping, drums).
- Installation of all electrical wiring, HVAC, and piping, and completion of associated site work.
- Demolition of the existing water treatment building after relocation of components.
- Construction quality control, including personnel, equipment, special inspections, tests, and reports.
- Providing temporary toilet facilities and implementing a weekly trash abatement program.
- Notifying Forest Service Heritage staff for observation during utility excavation.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: Y1NE - Construction Of Water Supply Facilities
- NAICS Code: 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Estimated Magnitude: Less than $500,000
- Estimated Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (Base Items completion)
- Response Due Date: February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable sources are encouraged to submit a Capability Statement via email to the Contracting Officer. The statement must include:
- Company Name
- Unique Entity Identification (UEI)
- Point of Contact (Name, Address, email, phone number)
- Business size (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB)
- SAM expiration date
Additional Notes
- This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
- The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred in responding.
- A site visit date and time will be posted via SAM.gov; interested parties must email the Contracting Officer for details.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Crystal Amos
- Email: crystal.amos@usda.gov
- Phone: 618-467-8347