Replace Drain Field with Forced Septic Line
PBS R7 SERVICES AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Solicitation 9975475169494e48883e757a22bfbc0a·SAM.gov
- Posted
- July 15, 2026
- Due
- July 30, 2026
Sam's plain-English summary
The Public Buildings Service (PBS) in Region 7 is seeking bids to replace a drain field with a forced septic line system. This is a specialized plumbing/septic work project. The deadline is July 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, which is several months away—not unusually tight. The solicitation does not explicitly mention bonding or insurance requirements in the provided details, though federal construction projects typically require performance and payment bonds (usually 100% of contract value) and general liability insurance. Bids most commonly get rejected for: (1) failing to meet technical specifications for septic system installation, (2) not providing required bonding/insurance documentation, (3) submitting incomplete or unsigned bids, (4) not being properly registered in SAM.gov, or (5) bidding above the government's internal cost estimate. You'll want to review the full solicitation on SAM.gov for specific bonding and insurance terms. You likely qualify if: You are a licensed plumbing or septic contractor with experience installing forced septic systems, you're registered in SAM.gov, you can obtain performance and payment bonds, and you carry general liability insurance. You likely qualify if you've completed similar government or commercial septic projects.
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Scope
The U.S. General Services Administration (PBS Region 7) is soliciting proposals to replace the existing drain field with a Forced Septic Line to AX System at the Piegan Land Port of Entry Main Port Building in Babb, MT. The contractor must furnish all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and subcontracts necessary to complete the work within the property line of that location over a 90-day base period beginning on or about October 1, 2026.
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- Response deadline
- July 30, 2026
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