Water and Wastewater Superintendent Support Services for the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0780, is an unrestricted Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial services to provide Water and Wastewater Superintendent Services at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland. The requirement seeks a single contractor to oversee and maintain all water and wastewater systems across the campus, including water wells, raw water and distribution systems, the Water Treatment Plant (Building 310), wastewater collection systems, and two wastewater treatment plants (Buildings 218 and 015). The contract has a total potential duration of 180 days, comprising a three-month base period from August 21 to November 20, 2026, and a single three-month option period from November 21, 2026, to February 20, 2027. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561210 for Facilities Support Services, with a small business size standard of $47 million, but the acquisition is not set aside for small businesses, allowing all responsible sources to submit quotations. The contracting officer will evaluate offers based on best value, prioritizing the highest technically rated proposal, provided the price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral, with no tradeoffs allowed. Technical qualifications are deemed more important than price. The contractor must comply with extensive regulatory and operational requirements, including adherence to Maryland Department of the Environment permits for both water and wastewater systems, such as State Water Appropriation Permit PG1990G012(04), NPDES Permit MD0020842, and multiple Sewage Sludge Utilization Permits. Performance obligations include daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections; calibration of water meters and chemical metering pumps; manual verification of chlorine residuals, oxygen levels, and pH; and development of simulated chemical leak response plans. The superintendent must serve as the primary liaison with permitting agencies and ensure USDA-BARC representatives are included in all correspondence. All personnel must meet OSHA training standards, with supervisors requiring 30-hour certification and other staff completing 10-hour Construction Safety courses. Contractors must maintain an on-site presence when other contractors are active and designate a competent person capable of identifying and correcting hazardous conditions. Additional requirements include full SAM registration, certification of compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and related executive orders, adherence to the prohibition on forced