SUCR Inspect & Clean Potable Water Tank

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive inspection and cleaning services for a 50,000-gallon elevated potable water tank located at Sunset Crater National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona. The project requires a detailed evaluation using Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) or diver methods to conduct exterior and interior tank inspections, including mil thickness testing, cross hatch examinations, and ultrasonic assessments. Contractors must demonstrate at least three years of experience in potable water tank inspection and cleaning, and comply with multiple regulatory standards including Arizona State Department of Environmental Quality, NPS Public Health, AWWA, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA requirements. The evaluation will be based on price, technical capabilities, and prior experience, with quotes due by March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. Potential bidders are encouraged to submit questions by March 7, 2025, and a pre-award site visit can be arranged with the Contracting Officer's Representative, Chris Brothers.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services) with a size standard of $16.5 million. The anticipated period of performance spans from April 1, 2025 to August 1, 2025, during which the selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive tank inspection, sediment removal, and complete disinfection following AWWA standards. The scope of work includes submitting a detailed written report with photographs and recommendations, providing a safety plan, using appropriate fall protection equipment, and performing bacteriological testing after disinfection. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the project requires minimizing environmental impact and adhering to strict professional standards. The place of performance is the Sunset Crater National Monument facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the primary objective of ensuring the safety and quality of the potable water storage infrastructure.