SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- CONFINED SPACE SERVICE
- Notice Date
- 5/23/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Bureau of ReclamationMid-Pacific RegionRegional OfficeDivision of Acquisition Services2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815SacramentoCA95825-1898US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 140R2018Q0128
- Response Due
- 5/29/2018
- Archive Date
- 6/28/2018
- Point of Contact
- STEVEN TEVES 916 978-4302
- E-Mail Address
-
Steven Teves
(steves@usbr.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Title: Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Confined Space Maintenance Service This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes. No formal solicitation for this work exists at this time. All eligible and qualified contractors may submit capability statements for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine the quantity and availability of contractors who have the experience, technical level of expertise, administration and management capability to perform the effort described below. The capability statements received will be used to determine the Bureau of Reclamations (Reclamation) overall procurement strategy. Reclamation is seeking sources to provide all the necessary labor, materials, transportation, and all other materials or services required to support providing the services of a properly trained confined space rescue team, with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate rescue equipment to enable an in-space rescue within permit required confined spaces at NCAO. Project aspects include on site stand-by and in-space rescue services in compliance with applicable safety and health standards while a government employee is performing initial air testing and maintenance activities within a confined space Specific objectives include services performed in compliance with: Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Cal OSHA Subchapter 7, Group 16 Article 108, Section 14 Reclamation Safety and Health Standards Section 14 NCAO Permit Required Confined Space Program A written site safety plan and confined space rescue plan (if requested by Govt) to establish written procedures in the event of an emergency See enclosed Attachment A, Permit Required Confined Space Entry Location of Confined Spaces: The confined spaces are located within the hydro-electric power plants owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation at the Northern California Area Office. Maintenance is performed within generator air housings, turbine scroll cases, turbine draft tubes and penstock/water conduits which constitute the primary areas where confined space rescue services are required. SHASTA POWER PLANT 16349 Shasta Dam Boulevard Shasta Lake, CA 96019 KESWICK POWER PLANT 16515 Keswick Dam Road Redding, CA 96001 SPRING CREEK POWER PLANT Iron Mountain Road Keswick, CA JF CARR POWER PLANT CA HW 299 West TRINITY POWER PLANT Powerhouse Road Lewiston, CA The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 561990 Other Professional Services. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $11 million. Interested contractors may submit capability statements that include the following information: (1) Firms name, address, telephone number, business size and type (8(a), HUB Zone, Service Disabled Veteran, Small Business, Large Business, etc. (2) Point of contact including name, position, phone number and email address. (3) Demonstration of the firms previous experience as a prime or subcontractor performing this type of service in the western United States. Contractor should submit a list of past projects that were similar in scope and complexity to the requirement referenced in this announcement. Offeror shall provide the project title, location, and general description of the efforts performed, the projects dollar value, contract award number, completion dates, and the customers name and telephone number. Additionally, you should include information on the key personnel who will work on this project and information regarding their qualifications. (4) Capability statements are to be received no later than 2:00 PM PST on May 29 2018. All responses to this Sources Sought notice shall be provided to Steven Teves, Contract Specialist, via email at steves@usbr.gov. Any questions shall be forwarded to Steven Teves, Contract Specialist, via email at steves@usbr.gov. When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, a pre-solicitation notice will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. ATTACHMENT A PERMIT REQUIRED - CONFINED SPACE ENTRY RESCUE REQUIREMENTS Federal OSHA 29CFR1910.146 1910.146(k) Rescue and emergency services. 1910.146(k)(1) An employer who designates rescue and emergency services, pursuant to paragraph (d)(9) of this section, shall: 1910.146(k)(1)(i) Evaluate a prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified; Note to paragraph (k)(l)(i): What will be considered timely will vary according to the specific hazards involved in each entry. For example, 1910.134, Respiratory Protection, requires that employers provide a standby person or persons capable of immediate action to rescue employee(s) wearing respiratory protection while in work areas defined as IDLH atmospheres. 1910.146(k)(1)(ii) Evaluate a prospective rescue service's ability, in terms of proficiency with rescue-related tasks and equipment, to function appropriately while rescuing entrants from the particular permit space or types of permit spaces identified; 1910.146(k)(1)(iii) Select a rescue team or service from those evaluated that: 1910.146(k)(1)(iii)(A) Has the capability to reach the victim(s) within a time frame that is appropriate for the permit space hazard(s) identified; 1910.146(k)(1)(iii)(B) Is equipped for and proficient in performing the needed rescue services; 1910.146(k)(1)(iv) Inform each rescue team or service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the site; and 1910.146(k)(1)(v) Provide the rescue team or service selected with access to all permit spaces from which rescue may be necessary so that the rescue service can develop appropriate rescue plans and practice rescue operations. Note to paragraph (k)(1): Non-mandatory Appendix F contains examples of criteria which employers can use in evaluating prospective rescuers as required by paragraph (k)(l) of this section. 1910.146(k)(2) An employer whose employees have been designated to provide permit space rescue and emergency services shall take the following measures: 1910.146(k)(2)(i) Provide affected employees with the personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to conduct permit space rescues safely and train affected employees so they are proficient in the use of that PPE, at no cost to those employees; 1910.146(k)(2)(ii) Train affected employees to perform assigned rescue duties. The employer must ensure that such employees successfully complete the training required to establish proficiency as an authorized entrant, as provided by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this section; 1910.146(k)(2)(iii) Train affected employees in basic first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The employer shall ensure that at least one member of the rescue team or service holding a current certification in first aid and CPR is available; and 1910.146(k)(2)(iv) Ensure that affected employees practice making permit space rescues at least once every 12 months, by means of simulated rescue operations in which they remove dummies, manikins, or actual persons from the actual permit spaces or from representative permit spaces. Representative permit spaces shall, with respect to opening size, configuration, and accessibility, simulate the types of permit spaces from which rescue is to be performed. 1910.146(k)(3) To facilitate non-entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be used whenever an authorized entrant enters a permit space, unless the retrieval equipment would increase the overall risk of entry or would not contribute to the rescue of the entrant. Retrieval systems shall meet the following requirements. 1910.146(k)(3)(i) Each authorized entrant shall use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, above the entrant's head, or at another point which the employer can establish presents a profile small enough for the successful removal of the entrant. Wristlets may be used in lieu of the chest or full body harness if the employer can demonstrate that the use of a chest or full body harness is infeasible or creates a greater hazard and that the use of wristlets is the safest and most effective alternative. 1910.146(k)(3)(ii) The other end of the retrieval line shall be attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue can begin as soon as the rescuer becomes aware that rescue is necessary. A mechanical device shall be available to retrieve personnel from vertical type permit spaces more than 5 feet (1.52 m) deep 1910.146(k)(4) If an injured entrant is exposed to a substance for which a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or other similar written information is required to be kept at the worksite, that MSDS or written information shall be made available to the medical facility treating the exposed entrant. CalOSHA Subchapter 7, Group 16, Article 108, Section 5157 (k) Rescue and emergency services. The employer shall ensure that at least one standby person at the site is trained and immediately available to perform rescue and emergency services. (1) The following requirements apply to employers who have employees enter permit spaces to perform rescue services. (A) The employer shall ensure that each member of the rescue service is provided with, and is trained to use properly, the personal protective equipment and rescue equipment necessary for making rescues from permit spaces. (B) Each member of the rescue service shall be trained to perform the assigned rescue duties. Each member of the rescue service shall also receive the training required of authorized entrants under subsections (g) and (h). (C) Each member of the rescue service shall practice making permit space rescues at least once every 12 months, by means of simulated rescue operations in which they remove dummies, manikins, or actual persons from the actual permit spaces or from representative permit spaces. Representative permit spaces shall, with respect to opening size, configuration, and accessibility, simulate the types of permit spaces from which rescue is to be performed. (D) Each member of the rescue service shall be trained in basic first-aid and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). At least one member of the rescue service holding current certification in first aid and in CPR shall be available. (2) When an employer (host employer) arranges to have persons other than the host employer's employees perform permit space rescue, the host employer shall: (A) Inform the rescue service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the host employer's facility, and (B) Provide the rescue service with access to all permit spaces from which rescue may be necessary so that the rescue service can develop appropriate rescue plans and practice rescue operations. (3) To facilitate non-entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be used whenever an authorized entrant enters a permit space, unless the retrieval equipment would increase the overall risk of entry or would not contribute to the rescue of the entrant. Retrieval systems shall meet the following requirements. (A) Each authorized entrant shall use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at a suitable point so that when rescued, the entrant presents the smallest possible profile (for example at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, or above the entrant's head). Wristlets may be used in lieu of the chest of full body harness if the employer can demonstrate that the use of a chest or full body harness is infeasible or creates a greater hazard and that the use of wristlets is the safest and most effective alternative. (B) The other end of the retrieval line shall be attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue can begin as soon as the rescuer becomes aware that rescue is necessary. A mechanical device shall be available to retrieve personnel from vertical type permit spaces more than 5 feet deep. (4) If an injured entrant is exposed to a substance for which a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or other similar written information is required to be kept at the worksite, that SDS or written information shall be made available to the medical facility treating the exposed entrant. RSHS Section 14.4(j)(3) Outside Rescue Service. A commercial ambulance service or local fire department may be able to perform a rescue from a confined space, provided that there is an agreement and members have appropriate training and equipment. Reliance on a general emergency phone number available to the general public is not adequate without the written agreement. It is the responsibility of the entry supervisor to verify that the selected rescue service is qualified to perform a rescue, has current training, and is available at the time of the entry. The adequacy of the response time must be considered in selecting an outside rescue service. If the rescue service cannot make a timely response to a summons, they may be required to standby in the area of the access to the confined space. The attendant must have the means and be trained in the procedure for summoning the outside rescue squad. The outside rescue service must notify the attendant if some other emergency compromises their response capability. The attendant must then terminate the entry. NCAO Program Section 9 9.1 At least one standby person at the site must be trained and immediately available to perform rescue and emergency services. 9.2 All PRCS entry permits must include a plan for rescuing the entrants. The rescue plan will be reviewed and verified by the Safety Manager, Job Supervisor and the Entry Supervisor for adequacy before entry into the space. The rescue service used must be certified in confined space rescue, evaluated for response time and rescue capability, and be responsible for developing the rescue plan. 9.3 It is the entry supervisors responsibility, in coordination with the Safety Manager, to verify that the selected rescue service is qualified to perform the rescue, has current training, and is available at the time of entry. The rescue service must be informed of the hazards associated with the PRCS and be provided access to all permit spaces that they will rescue from so that the service may develop appropriate rescue plans and practice rescue operations. 9.4 The attendant must have the means and be trained in the procedure for summoning rescue service. 9.5 The following three rescue procedures are adequate: 9.5.1 Retrieval Systems and Methods of Non-Entry Rescue Retrieval systems shall be available and ready when an authorized person enters a permit space, unless such equipment increases the overall risk of entry, or the equipment would not contribute to the rescue of the entrant. Retrieval systems shall have a chest or fullbody harness and a retrieval line attached at the center of the back near shoulder level or above the head. If harnesses are not feasible, or would create a greater hazard, wristlets may be used in lieu of the harness. The retrieval line shall be firmly fastened outside the space so that rescue can begin as soon as anyone is aware that retrieval is necessary. A mechanical device shall be available to retrieve personnel from vertical confined spaces more than 5 feet deep. 9.5.2 Employee Rescue A designated group of employees trained and equipped to enter the PRCS to rescue an incapacitated entrant may be used. The designated rescue team must have practiced rescue from the space entered (or a similar/representative space) within the past 12 months. Before the entry, the entry supervisor must verify that an adequate number of rescue team members are immediately available to respond to an emergency, and must verify that the rescue team members have current training. The procedure for summoning the response must be established on the entry permit, and the attendant must have the means to issue the summons. The rescue plan must also be reviewed by Safety, the Entry and Job Supervisor prior to entry. NCAO uses the following types of rescue: Non-Entry Rescue Entry rescue for an entry-related injury as long as the permit requirements/parameters are still valid and the conditions have not changed In-house rescue team Outside rescue service NCAO will contact a company that is trained in confined space rescue to be available on site if there are entries that would require the space to be under permit.
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