BLRI -PERFORM MAINT. ON THE PISGAH WWTP

The contract pertains to the performance of maintenance on the Pisgah Wastewater Treatment Plant located along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina, under solicitation number 140P5326R0020. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and is structured as a total small business set-aside, ensuring that only small businesses are eligible to compete. The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of the Mt. Pisgah wastewater treatment facility, involving cleaning, preparation, repair, and painting of approximately 12,000 square feet of interior and exterior walls using approved coatings. Additional deliverables require the installation of a new 600 square foot awning to provide shade over the plant, the addition of soft start devices on all eight aeration motors, and the replacement of a pump control panel. The period of performance is set at 210 days after issuance of the notice to proceed, and the place of performance is specifically identified as Blue Ridge Parkway with a postal code of Asheville, NC 28803. The procuring agency is the Department of the Interior, through the Ser South Mabo office based in Homestead, Florida, with Marilia Mateo listed as the primary point of contact. To be eligible to respond, all prospective offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Awards Management and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. While the overall contract value has not been disclosed, the solicitation documents are expected to be issued on or after June 15, 2026, and the response deadline is August 7, 2026. The government intends to provide maximum practicable opportunities for subcontracting to small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small-disadvantaged businesses, and women-owned small businesses. Administrative procedures for construction contracts, including equitable adjustments to change orders, are governed by policies available through the Department of the Interior’s acquisition guidance portal. No detailed contracting terms, evaluation criteria, or payment instructions are provided at this stage, as the current documentation is a pre-solicitation notice and not the formal solicitation.