Description
The National Park Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to provide bulk potable‑water hauling services to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The contractor must transport, chlorinate, test, and deliver 500,000 gallons of water (with two optional increments of 500,000 gal and 1,000,000 gal) between early November and 15 / 30 November 2026. All equipment must be NSF/ANSI‑C‑61 certified, and the contractor must submit extensive daily, weekly, and laboratory reporting, maintain a secure electronic data repository, and comply with OSHA, EPA, and NPS environmental and safety regulations. The award is set‑aside 100 % to small businesses (WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) and will be made on a price‑best‑value basis once funding becomes available.
• Deliver 500,000 gal of potable water (base) to the South Rim storage tanks, with optional up‑to‑2 M gal total via contract options.
• Provide all labor, NSF‑certified transport tanks, chlorine dosing, field & laboratory water‑quality testing, and daily/weekly electronic reporting.
• Operate 0700‑1900, seven days a week, with a maximum daily volume of 250,000 gal; first load must occur within 5 days of Notice to Proceed.
• Must hold active SAM registration, meet small‑business size standards (NAICS 561990 ≤ $16.5 M), carry required liability insurance, and submit a complete SF 1449 package by 23 Oct 2026.