RFP WWTP FC436 Clarifier Repairs and G575 Lift Station Repairs

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) is requesting proposals on behalf of the U.S. Navy at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for wastewater treatment plant clarifier repairs (FC436) and lift station repairs (G575) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside restricted to three pre-qualified contractors, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a sole-source competitive procurement limited to Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc., North State Mechanical, Inc., and R&W Construction Company, Inc.

The scope spans two line items: replacement of secondary clarifier no. 4 internal components and replacement of control panels for all four secondary clarifiers at FC436; and phased construction upgrades at G575 including removal and replacement of submersible pumps, removal and replacement of piping, upgrades to manholes, and removal and replacement of the existing crane over the wet well. Work must be completed within 270 days of award.

The estimated project cost ranges from $5 million to $10 million. Bid bonds equal to 20 percent of the proposal amount are required; for proposals valued at $150,000 or greater, payment bonds and performance bonds are also required. Prevailing wage under the Davis-Bacon Act applies (General Decision Number NC20260010, effective July 28, 2026). Buy American requirements apply to construction materials. Liquidated damages are $880 per calendar day. Funding availability is not guaranteed; if funds do not become available, no award will be made and offerors will not be reimbursed for proposal costs. This is an FY26/FY27 straddle project.

Award will be made to the lowest price proposal, with a proposal acceptance period extending to December 31, 2026. A site visit will be scheduled via amendment. The RFI cutoff is August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals and RFIs should be directed to ashley.l.ruiz10.civ@us.navy.mil and lauren.f.loconto.civ@us.navy.mil.