Joint Base Charleston Waste Water Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operation and Maintenance Services at Joint Base Charleston–Weapon Station (JB CHS-WS) Short Stay Recreational Area, Moncks Corner, South Carolina. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Offers are due by March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, labor, and supervision for non-personal WWTP operation and maintenance services. This includes 24/7 operation and maintenance of the WWTP, Water Distribution System, Wastewater Collection System, and the associated RV Dump Station. Key tasks involve continuous operation, sampling, lab analysis, waste/effluent disposal, and adherence to NPDES permit requirements. The scope also covers a Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) program and corrective maintenance for emergency, urgent, and routine service calls. Notably, the number of backflow preventers has been updated to one (1), and annual effluent flow meter calibration is a contractor responsibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: S222 (Housekeeping- Sewage and Waste Facilities)
- NAICS Code: 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities)
- Place of Performance: JB CHS-WS Short Stay Recreational Area, Moncks Corner, SC
- Offers Due: March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Site Visit: March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST (RSVP by March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EST)
- Questions Due: March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a best-value trade-off process, with Technical and Past Performance, when combined, being significantly more important than Price. The Government may award to a higher-priced offeror if technical superiority or more relevant past performance justifies the additional cost.
- Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable): Requires demonstration of successful WWTP O&M management, employment of a South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Class B (or higher) WWTP licensed operator, and ability to meet tiered response timelines. A complete Mission-Essential Services Plan is required.
- Past Performance: Evaluated for recency (within 3 years) and relevancy, specifically experience with Small Package Plants, Lift Stations, Backflow Preventers, and Pump and Haul services.
- Price: Total price for base year plus four option years. Unbalanced option prices may be deemed unacceptable.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
Offerors must provide definitive evidence of successful management and oversight of WWTP operations and maintenance services and employ a primary WWTP operator with a current South Carolina Environmental Certification Board Class B (or higher) license. Previous contractors faced challenges with Total Residual Chlorine (TRC), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), E.Coli, and Dissolved Oxygen (DO). The contractor will be responsible for touch-up painting after the Government performs exterior painting. Remote Tank Level Indicators (TLI's) will be accessible to and maintained by the contractor. Staffing levels are at the contractor's discretion. The RFQ Pricing Workbook (Attachment 4) details CLINs for O&M, pump and haul, and repairs across the base and option years.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Madison Nerenberg (madison.nerenberg@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Taylor McDaniel (taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil)