The tender seeks a certified drinking water operator for a one-year contract, potentially renewable, to maintain and operate water systems at the Warfordsburg rest area. The contract anticipates starting on November 1, 2025. Bidders must complete a site visit form and submit it with their bid. The public bid opening will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on September 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM. All questions must be submitted by September 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The contract requires a detailed emergency preparedness plan, including employee training and contingency plans for staffing issues and communication failures. Invoices are due by the 5th of each month for the previous month's services. The tender specifies various operational requirements, including water quality monitoring, reporting, and potential penalties for non-compliance.
The notice does not specify a delivery deadline.
Invoices are due by the 5th of each month for the previous month's services.
The notice does not specify warranty requirements.
The notice does not specify the award criterion.
Bidders must provide written documentation of their capability to handle all aspects of the services, prior experience in water maintenance, and references indicating they can complete the necessary work and have been actively engaged in this business for at least five calendar years. All employees must have a minimum Class D water treatment plant operator certification.
Penalties will be assessed for not properly sampling and performing required tests or failing to submit tests before the stipulated date. Failure to maintain a certified commercial drinking water laboratory or other contract non-compliance may result in contract cancellation.
A site visit will be held at the Warfordsburg rest area welcome center on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 12:30 PM.
The notice specifies routine and supplementary water sample collection and analyses.
All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be made prior to Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
The notice does not specify an estimated value.