Water Treatment Facility

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) for commercial items, seeking proposals for improvements to the existing water treatment facility at the Monument Fire Center. The facility provides potable drinking water to staff, and the project is necessary to comply with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations regarding soluble lead in the well water by adding Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT).

The work involves improvements to the water treatment facility, categorized into the following divisions:

• BI-01: Mobilization & General Requirements

• BI-02: Process Water System

• BI-03: Building Mechanical

• BI-04: Building Electrical

• BI-05: Site Work & Utilities

• Contract Type: One firm fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: Date of award through September 30, 2026.

• Submission: Quotes must include a separate technical and price volume. Documents should be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Specific formatting and content requirements are detailed in FAR 52.212-1.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government. Technical ratings must be acceptable. Quotations will be evaluated for completeness and compliance. The Government may award to other than the lowest priced quotation based on analysis of non-price and price factors.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Questions Due: March 24, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
  • Site Visit: March 31, 2026, 11:00 AM MST.

• Period for Acceptance of Offers: Quoters must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the quote receipt date.

• This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• Applicable NAICS code and small business size standard are not specified in the provided text.

• Several attachments are referenced, including RFQ, SOW, Fed Specs, Schedule of Items, Drawings, and Wage Determination.

Statement of Work (SOW)

The objective of this project is to improve the existing water treatment facility at the Monument Fire Center to address periodic presence of soluble lead in the well water and comply with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations.

This project requires the contractor to supply all labor, materials, equipment, and utilities to install new water treatment facility equipment. The Government will provide the new treatment building under a separate contract. Key tasks include:

• Mobilization, project management, and quality control.

• Installation of new and relocated treatment process equipment (filter housings, baffle tanks, chemical feed pumps, instrumentation, valves, piping, drums).

• Installation of all associated electrical wiring, HVAC, and piping.

• Completion of all associated site work.

• Demolition of the existing water treatment building after relocation of components.

• Furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor to complete the project per approved drawings and specifications.

• Providing construction quality control, including personnel, equipment, special inspections, tests, and reports.

• Providing temporary toilet facilities and implementing a trash abatement program.

• Notifying Forest Service Heritage staff for observation during excavation.

• Location: Monument Fire Center, 3751 Mount Herman Road, Monument, CO 80132.

• Period of Performance: Approximately from Award to September 30, 2026.

• The contractor is responsible for all travel costs, including mobilization.

• Key personnel required: Project Manager and Project Superintendent.

• A site visit is recommended.

• Government-furnished items include the new water treatment building (installation anticipated by September 30, 2026) and site water and electricity for construction.

• Construction Schedule (due by prework conference).

• Material and Equipment Submittals (during construction).

• Quality Control Reports (during construction).

• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manual (prior to final inspection).

• As-built Drawings (prior to final inspection).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number C020260022, dated 01/02/2026, for building construction projects in El Paso County, Colorado. It supersedes General Decision Number C020250022. The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction trades, including:

• Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator - Mechanical
• Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)
• Elevator Mechanic
• Power Equipment Operator (Crane)
• Ironworker, Ornamental
• Ironworker, Structural
• Painter (Spray)
• Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher
• Plumber (Excludes HVAC Duct, Pipe and Unit Installation)
• Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation)
• Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)
• Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)
• Bricklayer
• Carpenter
• Laborer (Common or General, Mason Tender - Brick, Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete, Pipelayer)
• Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader, Grader/Blade)
• Painter (Brush and Roller)
• Roofer
• Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only)
• Truck Driver (Dump Truck)

It also includes footnotes regarding vacation and paid holidays, and notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage). Information on the Wage Determination Appeals Process is also provided.

This document is relevant to bidders as it establishes the minimum prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act in El Paso County, Colorado. Bidders must consider these wage rates when developing their proposals and ensuring compliance with labor standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Monument Fire Center Water Treatment Improvement Contract Documents," contains the "List of Drawings and Specifications" (Section 001500) and "General Requirements" (Section 010150). It serves as a foundational document outlining the scope and requirements for the water treatment rehabilitation project.

• List of Contract Drawings (Section 001500): Provides an index of all drawings included in the contract, categorized by discipline (General, Plumbing, Electrical, Earthwork, Exterior Improvements).
• List of Contract Specifications (Section 001500): Indexes the specifications by division, including General Requirements, Existing Conditions, Plumbing, Electrical, Earthwork, Exterior Improvements, and others.
• General Requirements (Section 010150): Details the overall scope of work, project location, site conditions, use of premises, work restrictions, contractor responsibilities, field verification, permits, accident prevention, submittal procedures, and closeout procedures.
• Other Sections Referenced: Includes references to various other specification sections covering demolition, plumbing, electrical, earthwork, erosion control, seeding, and more, providing a comprehensive overview of the project's technical requirements.

This document is crucial for bidders as it provides the initial framework and detailed breakdown of the project's scope, deliverables, and administrative requirements. It allows potential bidders to understand the extent of the work, the specific technical specifications, and the procedural guidelines they must adhere to if awarded the contract. The detailed indexing of drawings and specifications helps bidders identify all relevant documentation for their proposal preparation and bid estimation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Schedule of Items," provides a breakdown of the line items for the Monument Fire Center Water Treatment Improvements project. It details the base and optional items required for the project, including descriptions, units, quantities, and pricing fields.

• Base Items: Includes mobilization, general requirements, process water system, building mechanical, building electrical, and site work & utilities. Each is listed as a "LS" (Lump Sum) with a quantity of 1.
• Optional Items: A section for optional items is included, with no items listed in this version.
• Pricing Fields: Columns for "Unit Price" and "Total" are present but contain no values in this provided extract.

This schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the scope of work and to prepare their pricing proposals. Bidders will need to populate the "Unit Price" and "Total" columns for each base item and any applicable optional items as part of their bid submission. The "Description" and "Division(s)" columns provide context for the specific work required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed architectural and engineering drawings for the Monument Fire Center Water Treatment Improvement project. It serves as a visual guide for the construction and implementation of the water treatment facility.

• Cover Sheet (T1.0): Project title, index of sheets, and approval signatures.
• Legend, Notes, and Abbreviations (T1.1): Defines symbols, terms, and general construction notes.
• Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (G1.0, G1.1): Illustrates the water treatment process flow, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Civil Site Plans (C1.0): Details site layout, grading, drainage, and utility locations.
• Mechanical Plans (M0.1, M1.0, M3.1): Outlines HVAC systems, ductwork, and equipment schedules.
• Electrical Plans (E0.1, E1.0, E1.1, E1.2, E1.3): Shows site electrical layout, building electrical plan, one-line diagrams, and details.
• Process Details (PD1.0): Provides specific details for chemical injection, pipe supports, and instrumentation.
• Treatment Building Plans (P1.0, P1.1): Floor plans and elevations of the water treatment building.
• Site Details (CD1.0): Specific details for concrete work, vehicle tracking control, and washout areas.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the full scope of the Monument Fire Center Water Treatment Improvement project. They provide the technical specifications and layout required for accurate bidding, material procurement, and construction planning. Bidders must review these drawings to assess the complexity, materials, and labor involved in the project.