White sandy campground water filtration

The Bureau of Land Management is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the design and installation of a water filtration system at the White Sandy Campground in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. The project requires furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to install comprehensive water treatment equipment in the campground's pump room, specifically addressing iron removal, total dissolved solids reduction, sulfate removal, and water softening. Key contract requirements include compliance with NSF 61 standards for drinking water system components, use of PVC or galvanized steel piping, performance of electrical work by licensed electricians in accordance with Montana state codes, and adherence to prevailing wage rates established under the Davis-Bacon Act. The evaluation will be based on price and past performance, with award made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the government. The deadline for submission of quotes is January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, and a site visit was conducted on January 7, 2026. Two solicitation amendments have been issued to address the bid schedule format and contractor questions regarding electrical specifications and system requirements.

This is a 100% total small business set-aside using NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) with a small business size standard of $41.0 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000 on a firm fixed-price basis with six line items covering electrical additions, iron removal ion exchange system, sulfate ion exchange system, water softening ion exchange system, pressure tanks, and pump room modifications. The contract performance period requires the contractor to begin work within ten calendar days of award and complete the project within 290 calendar days. The work will be performed at the White Sandy Campground's pump room, which measures 10 feet by 16 feet and will be reconfigured to accommodate the new filtration equipment. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), comply with prevailing wage determinations for Lewis and Clark County, Montana, submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and provide documentation of past performance relevant to water treatment system installation.