City of Follansbee Water System Improvements Project - Section 219

PRE-SOLICITATION DISCLAIMER: This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice (Synopsis) only. This notice is not an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The Specifications and corresponding Attachments will be included in the publicized solicitation.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a requirement for completing improvements to the existing water distribution system and water treatment plant in the City of Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia. The major work of this requirement is:

1. Upgrade Existing Water Treatment Plant from 700 GPM to 1,000 GPM
   • Removal and replacement of Well Pump No. 1
   • Installation of two (2) new 60 HP filter feed pumps
   • Removal and replacement of the underdrains, filter media, control valves, and control system for three (3) existing pressure filters
   • Installation of two (2) new 150 HP high service pumps
   • Demolition of existing potassium permanganate feed and storage equipment
   • Removal and replacement of pumps/VFDs in raw water pump station
   • Removal and replacement of the pumps in the Archer Heights Booster Station
   • Installation of emergency generator and transfer switch, all necessary piping, and site work
2. Distribution System Work
   • Installation of 1,820 LF of new 12” PVC C900 waterline
   • Installation of 3,630 LF of 8” PVC C900 waterline
   • Replace 940 LF of 8” waterline with 12” PVC C900 waterline
   • Installation of 165 LF of ¾” and 1” PE service line
   • Installation of four (4) new gate valves with valve box
   • Remove and replace one (1) fire hydrant assembly
   • Installation of seven (7) new water meter assemblies
3. Water Storage Tank Work
   • Demolish two (2) existing water storage tanks
   • Construct new 218,000-gallon water storage tank
   • All necessary piping and site work

The NAICS Code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000.00.

This procurement is an Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.

Any resultant award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. All responsible Bidders are encouraged to submit a Bid. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be issued on, or about, 4 August 2025 via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov. The Period of Performance (POP) is 455 Calendar Days after written Notice to Proceed (NTP).

In order to submit a Bid for this project, your company must:

1) Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration status.

2) be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for the Solicitation Module with the PROPOSAL MANAGER Role.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

Registering in SAM.gov includes both entity validation and entity registration.

To register in SAM:

               a) Navigate to SAM.gov

               b) Select Sign-In (top right)

               c) Select Create an Account then follow the instructions

               d) After Account is set-up, Select Sign-In

               e) Under the Entity Management widget, select “Get Started” button

               f) Select Register Entity. As part of the entity registration, a Unique Entity ID will be assigned.

For additional information on SAM

To Register your Entity (Company), please visit https:/www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=gsa_index.

Here you will find the following:

               Get Started with your Registration

               Check Registration Status – ACTIVE, INACTIVE, PENDING

               Update your Registration

               Become and Entity Administrator

               Validate your Entity

               *Access User Guides

               *By selecting this option, you can obtain a Quick Start Guide for Contract Registrations.

Also, here you will find in addition to the User Guides - FAQs, Videos, and Definitions.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is mandatory that all companies be registered in SAM in order to receive federal contracts. There is no charge to register or maintain your company (entity) registration. Login.gov manages usernames and passwords for SAM.gov.

*Important* Registration Information

Registration can take at least ten (10) business days to be active in SAM.gov.

Registration must be in active status upon offer submission and remain active during award period.

Registration must be renewed every 365 days to remain active.

The Federal Service Desk (FSD) for SAM questions, may be contacted.

Phone Number: 866-606-8220

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module Registration.

To register for PIEE follow the below instructions.

Register in PIEE:

               a) Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/

               b) Select Register (top right)

               c) Select Vendor

               d) Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts (next)

               e) Create Security Questions (next)

               f) Complete your User Profile Information (next)

               g) Complete your supervisor or Approving Official Information (next)

               h) Complete Roles

                              i) Step 1: Select SOL-Solicitation

                              ii) Step 2: Select Proposal Manager

                              iii) Step 3: Click Add Roles

                              iv) Step 4: Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) (next)

                              i) Provide a Justification for your registration (next)

                              j) Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling Telephone Number 866-618-5988 for assistance.