Rosebud Lift Station Construction

The Indian Health Service, Division of Engineering Services, seeks a general contractor for complete removal and replacement of the wastewater lift station serving Rosebud Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota, with sealed proposals due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, and the procurement is full and open competitive using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection with a HUBZone price evaluation preference.

The contract is firm-fixed-price, with the Block 17 total price constituting full compensation for all work. Award is subject to availability of funds, currently estimated at $850,000. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 240 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds are due within 10 days after award.

Scope includes demolishing the existing wet well, dry well, pumps, and piping, then constructing a new wet well, dry well, chopper pumps, force main connection, and a control system that monitors flow and equipment status. The new lift station will be sized for planned expansion of hospital quarters, emergency department capacity, and tribal programs. Offerors may propose equal products that meet or exceed specified functional and performance requirements, as brand names establish the quality standard.

Place of performance is Rosebud, South Dakota 57570. Proposals are submitted to the Contracting Officer at the Indian Health Service, Division of Engineering Services, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98104. Correspondence goes to the Contracting Officer's Representative, and contractors may not contact other IHS personnel during the pre-award phase.

Requirements include Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) compliance, including a Compliance Agreement, a 4 percent fee on total contract price, and $250 annual work permits for non-local Indian employees. Davis-Bacon wage rates for Todd County, South Dakota apply under General Decision SD20260018, and weekly certified payroll is required. The contractor must self-perform at least 15 percent of the work, maintain an onsite superintendent, carry minimum general liability insurance of $500,000, and coordinate work in an occupied hospital environment under patient safety protocols.

The NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, and the PSC is Y1ND, Construction of Sewage and Waste Facilities. Optional company specialized experience and past performance questionnaire forms are attached.