White Sandy and Devils Elbow Water Filtration

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a contractor to design and install water filtration systems at two campground locations in Lewis and Clark County, Montana: Devil's Elbow Campground and White Sandy Campground. The project addresses significant water quality issues including high iron levels (up to 25 ppm at White Sandy and 5 ppm at Devil's Elbow), excessive total dissolved solids (2,270 mg/L), extreme water hardness (98 grains/gallon), and elevated sulfate levels (1,530 mg/L), with filtration systems required to achieve specific performance criteria including iron reduction to less than 3 ppm and sulfate levels below 250 ppm. Each system must provide a minimum flow rate of 10 gallons per minute and utilize NSF 61 certified materials, with all work including pump room modifications, electrical installations conforming to Montana standards, and proper backflush disposal systems. The contract will be evaluated based on price and past performance, with award going to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the government. Following an amendment, quotes are now due by August 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with a mandatory site visit that was scheduled for July 9, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) with a small business size standard of $41.0 million. The estimated project value ranges between $50,000 and $100,000, structured as a firm fixed-price contract with lump sum payments for each filtration system installation. The performance period is 90 calendar days, with work required to begin within 10 calendar days after contract award. The project involves two distinct water systems serving different campground infrastructures: White Sandy serves 6 potable hydrants, 1 toilet, and 1 sink, while Devil's Elbow serves 2 kitchen sinks, 2 bathroom sinks, and 2 toilets. Work will be performed at the existing mechanical/pump rooms at both campground locations in Helena, Montana, with contractors responsible for all aspects including design, materials, labor, transportation, equipment, and final as-built drawings.