Replacement of septic tank at lost horse

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace the septic tank at the Lost Horse Ranger Station in Joshua Tree National Park. The project involves removing an existing 1967 septic tank compromised by vegetation roots and installing a new 1,500-gallon capacity tank that meets current standards. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic quotes to Contracting Officer Caroline Bachelier by May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 24th, 2025, at 8:00 AM in Twentynine Palms, California, where potential bidders must gather at 74485 National Park Drive. Evaluation criteria include pricing, representations, certifications, and compliance with project specifications, with an archaeological monitor required on-site during excavation.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $45 million in average annual receipts, categorized under NAICS code 237110 for water and sewer line construction. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price construction project valued at less than $25,000, located in San Bernardino County. The performance period is estimated at 30 days after the Notice to Proceed, with work to be conducted during regular working hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday). Contractors must follow strict guidelines for park access, vehicle use, and maintaining a professional appearance, and will be required to obtain Riverside County permitting and conduct potential percolation testing. The project requires submitting liability insurance evidence, a project superintendent designation, construction schedule, safety plans, and a list of subcontractors, with final completion contingent upon permit inspector verification of code compliance and proper installation.