Description
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to clean, inspect, and sanitize a 10,000‑gallon concrete water storage tank at the Hapgood Pond Recreation Area in Peru, Vermont. Work includes sediment removal, pressure washing, vent and overflow cleaning, and disinfection per AWWA standards. The contractor must follow confined‑space safety procedures, use NSF‑approved materials, and complete the work within the period of performance (Nov 2 2026 – May 17 2027). The contract is a lump‑sum RFQ, set‑aside for small businesses, and will be paid upon satisfactory completion.
• Location: Hapgood Pond Road, Town of Peru, Bennington County, VT
• Scope: Sediment removal, pressure washing (inside/outside), inspection of vent/overflow, NSF‑approved disinfection, and final reporting
• Tank size: Approx. 15‑ft diameter, 9‑ft deep, 10,000 gal capacity
• Performance period: 11/02/2026 – 05/17/2027 (≈6 months)
• Work hours: Mon‑Fri, 7 AM‑6 PM; no weekend/holiday work without approval
• Safety: OSHA confined‑space procedures required
• Payment: Lump‑sum; all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals included
• Set‑aside: Total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 238220)
• Submission deadline: 12 Oct 2026
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Anona Johnson