Wastewater Removal and Water Deliveries at Alcatra

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for wastewater removal and potable water delivery services at Alcatraz Island within Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco County, California. The contractor will be responsible for daily wastewater removal from five restrooms to two 6,000-gallon holding tanks, delivery and testing of potable water for the island's various water systems that use approximately 350,000 gallons annually, and maintaining water system infrastructure from vessels to the first disconnect point on the pier. All services must be performed by boat due to the island's location in San Francisco Bay, and contractors must comply with federal regulations including the Clean Water Act, International Plumbing Code, and Safe Drinking Water Act. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, past performance, and price using FAR Part 15 procedures to determine the most advantageous offer. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time at Pier 33 in San Francisco, with proposals due electronically by June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns only. The contract structure includes a one-year base period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with four potential option years that may be exercised at the government's discretion. Key performance metrics include delivering 350,000 gallons of water annually, removing 1,500,000 gallons of wastewater, providing 363 days of water treatment specialist services, and maintaining capability for up to five emergency service calls per year with response times of 2-4 hours depending on the time of day. The contractor must provide certified operators, develop a Quality Control Program, conduct daily chlorine residual monitoring, perform monthly bacteriological sampling, and submit monthly progress reports. While funding is not currently available, the government has expressed high confidence that funds will become available for the anticipated contract award.