Havo water monitoring, testing, and maintenance

The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to provide monitoring, testing, and maintenance services for water treatment and distribution systems at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO). The contract requires a firm-fixed price arrangement for comprehensive water system management, including operating complex rainwater collection and treatment systems that serve the park's daily consumption needs of 17,000-26,000 gallons. Contractors must have certified water treatment and distribution personnel capable of performing weekly monitoring on weekends and federal holidays, conducting daily system checks, collecting water samples, and responding to emergency service calls while adhering to strict invasive species prevention protocols. The solicitation will be evaluated using a comparative assessment of three factors: price, technical capability, and past performance, with awards made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the government. Proposals are due September 4, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to contracting specialist Juan Roman, with a site visit having been scheduled for May 2, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) with a size standard of $41 million in gross annual receipts. The contract will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, encompassing a total of 464 hours divided into three categories: 302 hours for weekend and holiday work, 22 hours for 11 federal holidays, and 140 hours for contingency services. Work will be performed at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park located at 1 Crater Rim Drive, Pāhoa, HI 96718, covering four primary facilities including the Water Treatment Room & Slow Sand Filters, Water Tanker Transfer Room, Distribution Pump Room, and Raw Water Pump House. The National Park Service has noted that funding is not currently available but expects to secure the necessary appropriations to make an award. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation materials.