Waste Water Treatment Operator for the Monongahela NF Cheat-Potomac RD

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Eastern Region (Region 9) is soliciting proposals for a Waste Water Treatment Operator at the Monongahela National Forest's Cheat-Potomac Ranger District in Petersburg, West Virginia. The contract requires a certified State of West Virginia operator qualified to manage a Class S waste water system with specific responsibilities including site visits 1-2 times weekly, tank level monitoring, ultra-violet light system maintenance, and quarterly water sample testing. Offers are due by March 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with the government evaluating proposals on a best-value basis considering price and technical factors such as past performance, relevant experience, and key personnel qualifications. The solicitation includes a technical proposal template requiring documentation of past projects and personnel credentials. Potential offerors must submit separate technical proposal, price proposal, and representations/certifications attachments electronically.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 221320 with a $35M size standard. The contract structure includes a base period from April 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 (9 months), with four additional one-year option periods potentially extending through December 31, 2029. The place of performance is the Forest Service administrative site in Petersburg, West Virginia (26847), with approximately 2 work hours required per week during regular office hours (0800-1630, Monday-Friday). Contractors will be responsible for quarterly "grab" sample collection and testing, with costs covered by the offeror using a laboratory approved by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The wage determination establishes minimum hourly rates and includes provisions for health and welfare benefits, with rates set at $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026.