ALF North Central Lagoon Wastewater Plant Operation

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Eastern Region (Region 9) is soliciting a contract for comprehensive operation and maintenance of the North Central Lagoon Wastewater Plant located at the Bradford Ranger Station in Pennsylvania. The solicitation (Number 12444325Q0026) requires a contractor to provide labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for system operation, including daily maintenance, testing, record keeping, and reporting, with an explicit prohibition on system repairs. Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including a minimum of 3 years wastewater treatment plant experience and compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulations. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, with technical and past performance factors considered more important than price. Offers are due by May 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, and must be submitted via email to Michael Simpson.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of $35 million and covers a base period from award through April 13, 2026, with options to extend the contract for four additional one-year periods through April 13, 2030. The incumbent contractor is Allegheny Site Management Inc., and the facility processes an average daily flow of 1,750 gallons from forest recreation area vault toilets and the Bradford Ranger Station. The place of performance is located at 29 Forest Service Drive in Bradford, Pennsylvania, with the contractor required to operate the facility year-round, including seasonal startup and shutdown procedures. Spray irrigation is permitted between March 15 and November 15, with the system functioning as a holding pond during winter months. The contract falls under the NAICS category 221320 for Sewage Treatment Facilities and will require a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to manage all aspects of the facility's operations.