The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region awarded a purchase order to Govharbor Inc. for $94,487.43 on September 14, 2026, under a Total Small Business set-aside designation to clean a runoff containment pond at the Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center.
Work is performed at Reno, Nevada and consists of two phases: removal of approximately 750,000 gallons of water dispersed on-site as directed, and removal of approximately 1,000 cubic yards of solids including sludge, sand, and debris down to the pond liner of the 205-foot by 100-foot pond. The contractor provides all labor and equipment, performs damage inspection and repair of the pond liner at no cost to the government, and assumes all liability for equipment damage, operator safety, hazardous material spills, and road restoration. Performance runs September 15 through December 30, 2026, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Service Contract Labor Standards wage rates apply per determination 2015-5595 for Storey and Washoe Counties, Nevada, ranging from approximately $12.46 to $49.82 per hour plus mandatory fringe benefits. The originating solicitation, posted July 15, 2026 with closing August 10, 2026, was set aside 100 percent for women-owned small businesses under NAICS 562998.