Hbbs septic and drain field

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks septic and drain field replacement services at the Hammond Bay Biological Station Admin Building in Millersburg, Michigan, with quotations due August 17 and questions due August 7. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238910, Septic System Contractors; $19 million size standard).

Place of performance is the Hammond Bay Biological Station Admin Building in Millersburg, Michigan. The period of performance runs from September 1 to October 30, 2026, with all onsite work conducted during regular working hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays). A Notice to Proceed will only issue upon receipt of acceptable bonding and insurance.

The scope includes complete replacement of the septic system and drain field. The contractor must provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment in accordance with attached specifications and drawings. Contractors must demonstrate proof of liability insurance ($250,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence / $250,000 property damage), submit payment bonds, and comply with Buy American Act provisions for construction materials. Prevailing wage rates apply under Michigan Wage Determination MI20260158 (effective May 18, 2026), covering heavy construction classifications with rates ranging approximately $18.64 to $34.98 per hour plus fringes.

Offerors must submit SF 18 forms, a technical performance and key qualifications statement (not exceeding five pages), and a detailed price proposal itemizing project category, labor, materials, equipment/rental costs, overhead, and profit. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. All offers must remain valid for 60 days.