300 SP Tippecanoe Wastewater Equipment PMBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting a preventative maintenance contract for water and wastewater systems at Tippecanoe State Park through RFQ# 003000000086611. The procurement seeks a one-year contract with four pre-scheduled quarterly service visits, commencing on February 15, 2026, with potential renewal options not to exceed four total years. Contractors must provide comprehensive maintenance services covering multiple equipment systems, including controls, SCADA systems, disinfection equipment, water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, booster stations, wet well systems, water storage systems, flow meters, isolation valves, and collection/distribution systems. Bidders are required to conduct an initial site inspection and submit a written equipment assessment before beginning work, with all services performed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time. Responses must be submitted by February 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with all quoted prices required to remain valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date. Contractors must provide unit pricing for quarterly services and hourly rates for emergency services, with comprehensive pricing inclusive of overhead, profit, equipment, materials, vehicles, tools, travel expenses, and labor costs.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and preference goals for minority and women's business enterprises (MWBE), with targets of 8% minority participation, 11% women participation, and a 3% goal for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Bidders may claim additional purchasing preferences, including U.S. Manufactured Products, Indiana Business, and Indiana Small Business preferences, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. The contract will cover approximately 30 distinct pieces of equipment across multiple park locations, including lift stations, control panels, blowers, pumps, water wells, and supporting infrastructure. While no specific incumbent vendor is prominently mentioned, the current equipment inventory indicates some recent system replacements between 2012 and 2014. Although no explicit budget range is provided, contractors should be prepared to offer comprehensive maintenance services for the entire water and wastewater infrastructure at Tippecanoe River State Park. The contract requires strict compliance with state regulations, including employment eligibility verification, drug-free workplace certification, and adherence to nondiscrimination requirements.