WHITE SANDY CAMPGROUND WATER FILTRATION
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 the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is seeking proposals for the White Sandy Campground Water Filtration project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the design and installation of a comprehensive water treatment system to address poor water quality at the White Sandy Campground in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials for the installation of water treatment equipment within the existing pumproom and its connection to the potable water system. Key components include electrical additions, iron removal, sulfate removal, water softening ion exchange systems, pressure tanks, and necessary pump room modifications. The scope covers common work results for plumbing (Section 220500), process water treatment systems (Section 223000), and electrical materials and methods (Section 260050).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Likely a Fixed-Price Construction/Installation contract (Product Service Code Z2NE: Repair Or Alteration Of Water Supply Facilities).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal Due: February 24, 2026 (This is the latest published date for the overall opportunity).
- Latest Amendment Posted: January 13, 2026.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
Bidders must adhere to detailed engineering drawings and specifications. Clarifications from Amendment 0002 address:
- The line to the water softener is not existing; "dark lines" on power plans represent new circuits.
- The existing Franklin Subdrive well controller will be replaced by a specified SJE-Rhombus water treatment controller.
- A red pressure loss light must be internal to the SJE Rhombus controller or equivalent.
- Unused circuits in panel P-1 are available for use.
- Dedicated plugs are required for the Iron, sulfate, and water softener systems.
- Section 2.7 D regarding arsenic media should be interpreted for monitoring usage. Compliance with ARM, ASTM, NSF, AWWA, NFPA 70 (NEC), and NESC standards is mandatory. Electrical work must be performed by licensed electricians in the State of Idaho. A pre-work conference is required, and submittals including manufacturer's literature and electrical certification are necessary.
Attachments
Critical documents include:
- BID SCHEDULE Corrected 0001: Outlines specific line items for cost estimation.
- A06 DRAWINGS: Provides technical details, site maps, pump room layout (10ft x 16ft), electrical schematics, and process system diagrams.
- A06 SPECS (SOW): Details general information, requirements, and scope of work.
- B09 Q_A Amendment 0002: Provides answers to vendor questions and clarifications.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Chad Clapp at cclapp@blm.gov.