Zavala Office & Work Center Water System Premise Plumbing
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Zavala Office & Work Center Water System Premise Plumbing in Zavalla, TX. This project involves designing, constructing, and commissioning new premise plumbing to provide clean running water and comply with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires the design, construction, and commissioning of new premise plumbing in the Zavala Office & Work Center. The primary goal is to provide clean running water to 31-40 employees, ensuring compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Key tasks include:
- Replacement of main supply pipes and all fixtures in each building.
- Repiping bathrooms and replacing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, water fountains, faucets, and mop sinks.
- Installation of new hot water heaters, expansion tanks, and booster pumps.
- Pressure testing and disinfection of the entire plumbing system.
- Bacteriological sampling to confirm water quality. All work must adhere to attached Project Specifications, ANSI/NSF 61, Forest Service Handbook 7409.11, International Building Code (IBC) 2024, International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 90 days after Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026, by 1300 local time.
- Offers Held Firm: 90 calendar days.
- Published: January 21, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive offer representing the best value to the Government.
Additional Notes
No drawings, specifications, or schematics are available from the agency; bidders must rely on the provided attachments. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.