Teresa Thurston Replacement OSS

The Indian Health Service intends to solicit a total small business set-aside contract for replacement on-site septic system installation at the Teresa Thurston property in Lake Tapps, Washington, with a sources-sought response deadline of August 17, 2026.

The project is located on fee land in Pierce County, Washington. Work includes installation of a 4-inch solid sewer pipe, underground two-way cleanout, 1,100-gallon concrete settling tank with effluent filter and traffic-rated risers, 1,250-gallon concrete pump tank with effluent pump (Liberty FL70 Series or approved equal), 2-inch effluent transport line and manifold, and a gravel trench drainfield with 1.5-inch lateral piping, or alternative gravel-less chamber system if County-approved. The contractor is responsible for site investigation and obtaining all permits, including the Department of Ecology Notice of Intent.

Estimated project value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and PSC Y1NZ (Construction of Other Utilities), with a $45.0 million size standard.

The set-aside is designated for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), small businesses (including 8(a), HUB Zone, SDVOSB, WOSB), or Indian Tribal Contractors (ISBEE). Native American or Indian-owned businesses must submit the IHS IEE Representation Form and Department of Interior Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood documentation without personally identifiable information. All respondents must provide company information, point of contact, proposal intent, small business certification status, bond capacity, and two to five similar projects completed within the last six years with construction dates, contract values, locations, complexity level, project type, and agency references.

Submit responses by email to Robert S. Miller at Robert.Miller2@ihs.gov by 2:00 p.m. CST on August 17, 2026. This is a sources-sought notice for market research; no reimbursement is provided and respondents will not be notified of results.