Description
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC) in Jamestown, ND is seeking a qualified contractor to replace aging septic systems at its Administrative Building and Maintenance Shop. The work includes a full assessment, design shop drawings, demolition of existing systems, installation of new gravity‑type septic tanks and drain fields, testing, and delivery of as‑built documentation, warranties, and operation manuals. All work must meet EPA, NRCS, and state water quality standards, withstand North Dakota winter conditions, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The contract period is tentatively 08/01/2026 – 12/31/2027, with completion required before the onset of cold weather.
• Replace septic systems for two NPWRC facilities (admin building & shop).
• Conduct site assessment, percolation, water‑table, and soil studies.
• Produce and submit shop drawings, permits, and final as‑built documents.
• Demolish, remove, and properly dispose of existing tanks, piping, and drain fields.
• Install new gravity septic tanks, distribution boxes, pipework, and engineered drain fields.
• Perform watertightness testing, EPA/NRCS compliance verification, and final acceptance inspections.
• Provide operation & maintenance manuals, warranty information, and a completion report.
• Contractor responsible for traffic control, safety measures, utility locates, and environmental waste management.
• Work to be performed during normal business hours; after‑hours require COR approval.