Install Well Pump

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks installation of a well pump system at its facility in Edinburg, Texas, with quotations due September 10, 2026. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside, foreclosing competition outside that category.

The contractor must furnish and install a complete 30-horsepower pumping plant with 4-inch galvanized discharge piping and electrical wiring, capable of delivering a minimum 200 gallons per minute against a total dynamic head of approximately 400 feet. All materials must be new and defect-free, compliant with OSHA standards and manufacturer specifications. The contractor is responsible for labor, equipment, materials, operational testing to verify pump performance, and subsequent irrigation reel testing using well water to confirm adequate flow and pressure. Delivery is required within 30 days after award. All items must be 100% American Made. A valid Texas plumbing license is mandatory.

The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The PSC code is N045. Quotations must include a completed Standard Form 1449 with pricing in Block 24, proof of service capability on company letterhead with no third-party pass-through quotes, proof of valid Texas plumbing license, and past performance documentation. Unacceptable past performance renders the offeror ineligible; neutral or acceptable ratings are acceptable. Award will be made on a lowest-price, technically-acceptable basis to the responsible offeror. Offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Determination 2015-5245 (Revision 31) for Hidalgo County, Texas. Invoicing must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform.