AZ-bill williams RIV NWR-water system

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to replace the potable water filtration system at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge in Parker, Arizona. The project involves removing and replacing existing filtration equipment, pumps, aboveground piping, and controls to ensure Safe Drinking Water Act compliance. Contractors must hold an Arizona CR-54 Water Conditioning Equipment license and be capable of installing a system that can produce at least 7,200 gallons per day with a 50% or better recovery rate. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, considering price, technical capability, and past performance, with evaluation criteria detailed in Sections L and M of the solicitation. Quotes are due by February 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM MST, with an organized site visit scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 10:00 am local time.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside with an estimated project value between $25,000 and $100,000. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award with a performance period of 120 calendar days after notice to proceed, specifically from February 24, 2025, to June 30, 2025. A payment bond is required for awards over $35,000, and contractors must submit a Past Experience & References Questionnaire demonstrating relevant project experience. The work will be performed at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge in Parker, Arizona, and will require removal of existing water treatment equipment and installation of new filtration systems, including reverse osmosis, carbon filtration, sand filtration, UV treatment, and chlorination systems. Contractors are expected to coordinate water outages with the government and provide all necessary submittals, including product data and water quality analysis reports.