Z--GLCA LF WATER TANK LINE REPLACEMENT

This contract solicitation, numbered 140P1526Q0068, is for the replacement of the steel drinking water fill pipe on the elevated water tank at Lee’s Ferry within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service under the Department of the Interior. The effort is a Firm Fixed Price acquisition conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13, with a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220, which has a size standard of $45 million, requiring all offerors to be certified small businesses. The period of performance is scheduled from September 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, with performance to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete within 60 calendar days thereafter. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to remove the existing pipe and install a new one, including the setup and operation of a temporary 12,000-gallon water storage and pressurization system with a sight tube, as well as providing site utilities and portable restrooms for personnel. All work must comply with industry standards and manufacturer specifications, performed by skilled personnel, and adhere to OSHA safety mandates including ANSI-compliant PPE, a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan, a spill response kit, and proper hazard and emergency protocols. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Jessica Owens, the Contracting Officer, no later than July 25, 2026, and must be formatted on 8.5 x 11-inch paper with accompanying SF1442 pricing schedules and a completed checklist as the first page. Pricing must be itemized, rounded to the nearest dollar, inclusive of all taxes and costs, and without alternatives. Evaluation will follow a best value approach, considering price, technical capability, and prior experience, with quotes reviewed in ascending price groups of three until a selection is made. The contract includes mandatory bonding: a Payment Bond required for awards over $35,000 and both Performance and Payment Bonds for awards exceeding $150,000, due within 10 days of award. Preconstruction submittals—including a construction schedule, accident prevention plan, product data sheets, and liability insurance documentation—must be submitted using NPS Form CM-16. The government retains full inspection rights at all times, and acceptance is final pending latent defects or