Grindstone Water Storage Tank Replacement

Description

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE for Solicitation 75H70126R00008, a construction project for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Engineering Services (DES). The purpose of this project will be the removal of two water storage tanks (60,000 and 30,000 gallons) and installation of one 135,000-gallon water storage tank for the Grinstone Rancheria located in Elk Creek, CA. Included in this installation will be equipment required for communication and monitoring as well as startup and training for up to four individuals. All work shall be completed in accordance with the SOW, specifications, drawings, and other documents incorporated via amendment. This project will be procured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction with a size standard of $45 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Y1ND Construction of Sewage and Waste Facilities. The offeror must possess a current registration in SAM.gov as a small business under this NAICS to be eligible for award. The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation in late January 2026 with proposals due at least 30 calendar days after solicitation issuance. This date is subject to change. A full scope of work, plans and specifications and Davis Bacon Wage Determination will be included in the solicitation documents. Hard copy documents will NOT be available � all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at www.sam.gov for download by interested parties. SCOPE AND LOCATION OF WORK: Elk Creek, CA In accordance with FAR 52.237-1 Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. SITE VISIT: The date, time, and location of a site visit will be specified in the solicitation. TERO: TERO fees do not apply. CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 180 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed. CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be less than $1,200,000.00. CONTRACT TYPE: The IHS intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in support of this requirement. NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES. For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual revenue for the last three (3) years is less than $45 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to www.sba.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to check www.sam.gov frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. Hard copy documents will NOT be available � all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties. This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15 and 36 procedures with price only evaluation criteria. NOTE: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM. This notice is for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for submission of offers. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation itself. No bidder list is maintained. All potential bidders should register with https://www.sam.gov if interested in this forthcoming acquisition.