S--CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM

Solicitation 140G0226R0011 is a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside contract issued by the USGS OAG Denver Acquisition Branch for the replacement of septic systems at the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center in Jamestown, North Dakota. The scope of work includes the assessment, demolition, and installation of new septic tanks and drain fields for the Administrative Building, which must accommodate at least 55 people, and the Maintenance Shop Building, which must accommodate a wash bay and at least 3 people. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and supervision, ensuring compliance with EPA performance metrics, NRCS soil absorption criteria, and federal clean water statutes. The period of performance is established from September 21, 2026, to February 20, 2027, with a requirement to begin work within 10 calendar days of award and complete all tasks within 150 calendar days. The award will be based on a trade-off approach where overall technical merit is considered more important than price, provided the cost is reasonable. Key evaluation factors include experience with similar septic installations within the last three to five years, safety procedures, and the ability to obtain necessary permits from the Director of Environmental Health in Jamestown. Contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price, and follow OSHA standards for trenching and excavation. Invoicing is managed electronically through the Internet Payment Platform, with progress payments submitted monthly. Technical updates via Amendment 0003 specify that water softener discharge must not enter the system and provide detailed measurements for the building shops.