SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Water Leak Detection Survey
- Notice Date
- 1/24/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541618
— Other Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- ACA, Fort Lewis, Directorate of Contracting, Building 2015, Box 339500, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500
- ZIP Code
- 98433-9500
- Solicitation Number
- W911S8-07-T-0008
- Response Due
- 1/31/2007
- Archive Date
- 4/1/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of commercial services, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W911S8-07-T-0008 is applicable and is issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15 and DCN 20070122. This requirement is UNRESTRICTED with a NAICS Code of 541618 and a corresponding size standard of $6.5. The description of the commercial service is: Supplies and services for conduct ing surveys for water distribution system and identifying leaks; locate and pinpoint water leaks. There are two CLINS and one Performance Work Statement. The period of performance shall be 1 March 30 April 2007. Acceptance will be at the destination. FOB point is destination, zip code 98433. Low Priced Technically Acceptable: In order to enhance the efficiency of the procurement process, the Government intends to evaluate only the lowest priced quote to determine if the quote is technically acceptab le and whether the vendor has acceptable or neutral past performance. If the lowest priced quote is reasonably priced and technically acceptable and the vendor has acceptable or neutral past performance, the Government intends to make an award to that ven dor and no other quote will be evaluated. If the lowest priced offer is not technically acceptable, the vendor does not have acceptable or neutral past performance, or both, then the Government will evaluate the second lowest priced quote for technical ac ceptability and acceptable or neutral past performance. This method will continue until the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote, by a vendor with acceptable or neutral past performance, is determined. Once the Contracting Officer has decided to w hom an order will be issued, a unilateral order will be issued using a SF 1449. A purchase order will be in existence once the Contracting Officer has signed the order. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquis ition. An addendum to this provision is applicable, in which paragraphs (g) and (h) of FAR 52.212-1 are deleted. Wherever the words offer, proposal, offerors, or similar terms are used in this solicitation or any provision, they shall be read to mean quo te, quotation, quoter, vendor or similar corresponding term to reflect that this solicitation is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bids. Local Fort Lewis clauses 52.111-4131, Commercial Vehicle Access to Fort Lewis Fast Access Gate Program, 52.111-4132, Identification of Contractors Employees Fast Access Gate Program, and 52.111-4004, Electronic Commerce, apply to this acquisition. Local clause 52.111-4131 states: Procedures for commercial vehicle access to Fo rt Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling 1-877-RAPIDGATE (1-877-727-4342). (a) Unless the contractor voluntarily participates in the Fast Access Gate Program (see the clause entitled Ident ification Of Contractor's Employees Fast Access Gate Program), commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) and the D Street Gate when those gates are operational. The Logistics Center Gat e is open for commercial vehicle traffic from 0530-2130 hours Monday Friday. The gate is closed all weekends and federal holidays The D Street Gate is open for commercial vehicle traffic from 0530-1330 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. These gates are open for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspection. In the event both the Logistics Center Gate and the D Street Gate are closed, comm ercial vehicles must use the Madigan Gate (Exit 122 from I-5). Madigan Gate is open 24 hours per day everyday. All commercial vehicles will be searched. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the gate guard as so on as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority. On weekends large vehicles (needing greater than 12'-5 inch clearance) will require a time stamped searched - label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. Searched - labels will be issued at the Main Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12'-5 inch in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a searched - label. The Contractor shall ensure th at its drivers, including drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comply with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (b) If the contractor participates in the Fast Access Gate Program, contractor vehicles may enter the installa tion through any fast access gate lane without being routinely subjected to a vehicle inspection, except at Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta. During Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta, all contractor vehicles must enter through the Logistics C enter gate or the D Street Gate. If both of those gates are closed then the commercial vehicles will use the Madigan Gate. All passengers in the contractor vehicle must have a fast access identification card; otherwise, the contractor vehicle must enter through the Logistics Center Gate, D Street Gate, or the Madigan Gate, as appropriate per the hours in (a) above and obtain visitor passes. Fast Access gate lanes are available at the Main (Liberty) Gate, the 41st Street Gate (North Fort Lewis), the Ea st Gate, the DuPont Gate, the D Street Gate, the Logistics Center Gate, and the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate. Fast Access lanes are planned for the Rainier Gate, the Transmission Line Gate, and the Scouts Out Gate. The contractor shall use only those lanes specifically marked as fast access lanes. (c) If the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated for any reason, the contractor will be allowed access only through the Logistics Center Gate or the D St. Gate or, when they are closed, the Madigan Gate unless the contractor is otherwise notified by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Local clause 52.111-4132 states: a. Each employee who requires access to Fort Lewis to perform work under any contract, at any tier, must obtain either a fast ac cess identification badge or a visitors pass to obtain access to Fort Lewis. A fast access identification badge will only be issued to an employee, at any tier, if the employee requires access to Fort Lewis more than twice per week. Contractor employees , at any tier, who require access to Fort Lewis twice per week or less often or who do not participate in the Fast Access Gate Program shall obtain a visitors pass at the Installation Visitor Center located near the Main (Liberty) Gate. Contractors opera ting a commercial vehicle may obtain a 1-day pass at either the Logistics Center Gate or the D Street Gate when those gates are operational. When the Logistics Center Gate and the D Street Gate are closed, commercial vehicles will use the Madigan Gate. T he visitors pass may be issued for a maximum of up to 30 days at a time based on sponsorship. A fast access identification badge will only be issued to contractor employees if the contractor participates in the Fast Access Gate Program. The Fas t Access Gate Program is a voluntary program. b. The contractor shall provide information as required by the Fast Access Gate Program contractor (FAGPC), to enable the FAGPC to conduct a criminal history background check (CHBC) on contractor employees wh o are to have access to Fort Lewis. The contractor is responsible for paying the FAGPC any set-up fee and the fee per employee for conducting the CHBC and issuing the fast access identification card. If the CHBC is not adverse, a fast access identificati on badge will be issued by the FAGPC to the contractor employee. If the CHBC is adverse, the FAGPC is prohibited from issuing a fast access identification badge to the contractor employee. If a fast access identification badge is denied for any reason, t he contractor employee may only enter the installation by obtaining a visitors pass; however, if the contractor employee does not meet the criteria for being issued a fast access identification badge, the Government may, in its sole discretion, decide not to issue a visitors pass to the contractor employee. c. If an employee no longer needs an identification badge for any reason (e.g., quits his/her job or no longer performs work under the contract), the contractor shall return the identification badg e to the FAGPC within two (2) calendar days of such change. If the identification badge cannot be returned within the required time frame for any reason, the contractor shall immediately notify both the FAGPC and the Contracting Officer verbally, followed up in writing the next work day. An employees inability to obtain entrance to a Government installation because he/she does not have the required identification badge or visitors pass shall not excuse timely performance of the requirements of this cont ract. The FAGPC or the Government may change the location at which identification badges are issued or returned, with or without advance notice to the contractor. Any such changes shall not be a basis for adjusting the contract price under any clause of this contract. d. Fast access identification badges shall not be reproduced or copied by the contractor, its subcontractors, or their employees. If an employees identification badge is lost, stolen, or reproduced, the contractor shall verbally report t he loss, theft, or reproduction to both the FAGPC and the Contracting Officer on the day such loss, theft, or reproduction is discovered, followed by a written report of the circumstances to both the FAGPC and the Contracting Officer within one (1) calenda r day after the loss, theft, or reproduction is discovered. e. Each contractor employee shall wear the fast access identification badge while performing work under the contract. The identification badge shall be worn on the upper front of the outer garm ent unless precluded by OSHA regulation(s). The identification badge shall not be used for access to any Government installation except for performance of work under the contract for which it was issued. f. The contractor shall, upon expiration or termi nation of the contract, collect all identification badges and turn them in to the FAGPC. The final invoice will not be considered proper for purposes of the Prompt Payment Act (FAR 52.232-25 or FAR 52.212-4(i)) until all identification badges have been acc ounted for. g. If the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated for any reason, the contractor will be notified by the Contracting Officer as to whether the fast access identification cards will remain valid (and, if so, for how long) and which gate(s) may be used for a ccess to the installation. (End of clause) Local clause 52.111-4133 states: Procedures for commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling 1-877-RAPIDGATE (1-877- 727-4342). The following procedures apply if the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated or expires. See the clause entitled Commercial Vehicle Access To Fort Lewis Fast Access Gate Program. Commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) and the D Street Gate when those gates are operational. The Logistics Center Gate is open for c ommercial vehicle traffic from 0530-2130 hours Monday Friday. The gate is closed all weekends and federal holidays The D Street Gate is open for commercial vehicle traffic from 0530-1330 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. These gates ar e open for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspection. In the event both the Logistics Center Gate and the D Street Gate are closed, commercial vehicles must use the Madigan Gate (Exit 122 from I-5). All commercial vehicles will be searched. A vis itor pass must be obtained. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. If the commercia l vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the gate guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee t hat the vehicle will be given priority. On weekends large vehicles (needing greater than 12'-5 inch clearance) will require a time stamped searched - label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. Searched - labels will be issued at the Main Gate, as appr opriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12'-5 inch in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a searched - label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, including drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comply with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (End of clause) Addendum to Clauses 52.111-4131, 52.111-4132, and 5 2.111-4133 States: Employees who require access to Fort Lewis to perform work under this contract may obtain a Government sponsored identification badge. The identification card process has been contracted out and the cost of the identification card sha ll be borne by the contractor. Current established costs are: $99.00 for company start-up and $99.00 per individual. Fast Access, Eid Passport, Incorporated, 9560 SW Nimbus Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon 97008; Office: 503-924-5319; Fax: 503-924-5320; Karne S chneider, Program Director; Cell: 503-314-1404; kschneider@eidpassport.com If you choose not to obtain a Fast Access Badge, you can obtain permission for a 30-day pass by contacting the ID Card Facility (Waller Hall). This process may be changed witho ut prior notification, but any long-term badge received by you will continue to be valid until its expiration date. End of Addendum to 52.111-4131, 4132, and 4133). Local clause 52.111-4004 states: In accordance with the FAR Part Two electronic commer ce definition and FAR Subparagraph 4.502 (Electronic Commerce in Contracting Policy), the Contractor shall communicate with the Government utilizing electronic mail. Quoters are required to submit completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their quotes. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to t his acquisition and does not include any addenda. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses within 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-33, 52.222-41 and 52.222-42. FAR 52.212-5 (c)(2) 52.222 -42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. This statement is for information only. It is not a wage determination. Employee Class, Monetary wage-Fringe Benefits: Plumber, Maintenance, WG-9, $23.98; Electrician Maintenance, WG-10, $24.83; Elec tronics Technician, Maintenance II, WG-9. $23.98; Environmental Technician, GS-7, $18.03; Technical Writer, GS-11, $26.69. 52.400-4034 WAGE DETERMINATION is applicable to this acquisition and states: Wage Determination #05-2567 Rev 2 for Pierce County, WA is attached to and made a part of this order. (End of clause) The following are the minimum salient characteristics. CLIN 0001: Supplies and services for conducting surveys for water distribution system and identifying leaks, locate and pinpoint water leaks in accordance with Performance Work Statement. Quantity: 1 EACH. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR WATER LEAK DETECTION SURVEY: Contractor shall conduct a survey of the Fort Lewis water distribution system and identify and pinpoint all leaks. The contractor shall not use an invasive method that taps into water lines and disrupts water services to Fort Lewis. The contractor shall be responsible for traffic control. The water distribution system consists of approximately 214 miles of pipe of var ious sizes and materials listed in Technical Exhibit 1 (TE-1). The contractor shall provide to the Government a weekly report that lists leaks found and their locations. The contractor shall also provide a final report that will contain as a minimum the fo llowing information: total water in gallons lost, time spent surveying water lines, amount of footage covered, pipe size and material encountered, estimated number of suspected leaks, types of leaks, summary of procedures and methods used to survey for sus pected leak sounds, summary of the amount and type of contact points used, leak sound locations with decibel levels and a description of any irregularities observed during the survey. If ground conditions dictate the use of probe rods, the report shall bri efly describe the ground conditions encountered. The final report shall also include a map of the water distribution system that identifies leaks found. The final report must be submitted in hardcopy and electronic formats. Technical Exhibit 1 Transmission and Distribution System for leak detection study A Word file of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is available on the Fort Lewis Contracting Office web site at http://www.lewis.army.mil/doc Click on Requests for Quote. Within that Word file is a Table summarizing the length and type of various siz es of pipe that comprise the transmission and distribution system for the study. The new construction portions of the North Fort areas that do not require a study are not reflected on the table. The majority of the pipes in the system are 6-inch and 8-in ch diameter. The majority of the pipe in the system is asbestos cement (AC), however, this is being replaced with either ductile iron (DI) or C-900 polyvinylchloride (PVC) when pipe replacements are made. The pipe materials, if known, are indicated on th e water system basemap. Approximately 15,014.88 feet of miscellaneous pipe types are not specifically identified in the table below, but the lengths are reflected in the total column for each size. CLIN 0002: SERVICES CONTRACT MANPOWER REPORTING REQUIREMENT. Quantity: 1 EACH. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report all contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all information in the format using the following address: https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by the reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contr actors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predomin ant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the co ntractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11) Locations where the contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using stand ardized nomenclature provided on the web site); (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be r eported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use the direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor's systems to the secur e web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Impl ement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items is applicable, to include under paragraph (a) 52.203-3.The complete text of the Federal Acquisition Circulars, DFARS Change Notices, and FAR and DFARS clauses and pro visions are available at the following internet site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far. Telephonic inquires will NOT be accepted. Quotes are due on January 31, 2007 at 10:00:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time. Quotes must be sent elect ronically along with the completed representations and certifications, providing the business size, e-mail address, Dunn and Bradstreet number, CAGE code and Federal Tax ID number to Mrs. Darlene Anderson, darlene.anderson@us.army.mil Quoters must be re gistered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov to be considered for selection. The combined synopsis/solicitation and Table will be available for download from the Fort Lewis Contracting Office web site at http://www.lewis.army.mil /doc Click on Requests for Quote. No numbered notes apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
- Place of Performance
- Address: ACA, Fort Lewis Directorate of Contracting, Building 2015, Box 339500 Fort Lewis WA
- Zip Code: 98433-9500
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 98433-9500
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