SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- 664-19-3-5473-0259-Svc-Engineering Svc-Chemical Water Treatment Supply/Service (VA-19-00050570)
- Notice Date
- 5/23/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 325998
— All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 22;4811 Airport Plaza Drive;Suite 600;Long Beach CA 90815
- ZIP Code
- 90815
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26219Q0716
- Response Due
- 5/29/2019
- Archive Date
- 6/1/2019
- Point of Contact
- 562-766-2249
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This Sources Sought Notice is to solicit interested SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES or VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS capable of meeting the following requirement: Contractor shall Provide complete packaged systems for the production and controlled addition of Monochloramines and for control of free ammonia formation for secondary disinfection on One domestic cold water (DCW) main(s) and Two domestic hot water system(s) (DHW) in the facility. The systems shall produce Monochloramine in a specially designed flow through reactor by mixing NSF Std. 60 certified reagent chemicals. The system shall be equipped with a state of the art microprocessor which controls every aspect of system operation including the specified safety features of the system. The systems shall be remotely monitored and capable of being operated via the Internet by an on-board dedicated web-server. The San Diego Healthcare system is searching for an SDVOSB contractor to provide Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, transportation, equipment, materials, personal protective equipment, supervision, other items and non-personal services required to provide the sample analysis described in the Statement of Work for Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. The government's intent is to issue a solicitation to award a single contract. This acquisition will be solicited pursuant to the Veterans' First Public Law 109-461 as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran-Own Small Business. Additionally, this acquisition will be awarded in accordance with FAR 14.408-1(a) to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the Invitation for Bid, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors. Questions concerning this Sources Sought will be accepted up until 05/29/2019. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STATEMENT OF WORK VASDHS CENTRAL PLANT Chemical Water Treatment Supplies and Services PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION Contractor shall Provide complete packaged systems for the production and controlled addition of Monochloramines and for control of free ammonia formation for secondary disinfection on One domestic cold water (DCW) main(s) and Two domestic hot water system(s) (DHW) in the facility. The systems shall produce Monochloramine in a specially designed flow through reactor by mixing NSF Std. 60 certified reagent chemicals. The system shall be equipped with a state of the art microprocessor which controls every aspect of system operation including the specified safety features of the system. The systems shall be remotely monitored and capable of being operated via the Internet by an on-board dedicated web-server. The Monochloramine systems shall be complete packaged units suitable for wall or stand mounting to include the Monochloramine generator, High Purity PVDF pre-dilution piping assembly with flow and temperature transmitters, reagent dosing tanks, tank level monitoring, safety features and secondary containment. The systems shall be selected to produce Monochloramines to maintain Monochloramines at a concentration of 2-4 ppm in the domestic cold and hot water systems based on flow rates and automatically adjusted for Oxidation Reduction potential (ORP). Systems shall have the ability to feed a corrosion inhibitor using a third dosing pump and integral control algorithms to maintain a residual of up to 40 ppm (as product) in the DCW system. Systems shall have the ability to compensate for disinfectant decomposition and be engineered to reduce free ammonium produced from decomposition by means of precise control and adjustment of the reagent dosing pumps. All system components in contact with the drinking water are to be NSF Standard 61 certified. Manufacturer shall provide copies of certifications with submittals Provide consumables, reagents, spare parts, and necessary preventative maintenance as required by the manufacturer, to operate the systems for a period of two (2) years. 1.2 RELATED WORK A. Systems for service other than boiler plant make-up water, Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING. B. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION C. SECTION 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS. Requirements for commissioning, systems readiness checklist, and training. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE Manufacturer shall have been engaged in the manufacture of Monochloramine systems for a minimum of ten years. Manufacture shall also provide a minimum of three third party publications validating the efficacy of the proposed system. Manufacture shall also supply a list of references with contact information for a minimum of 10 locations were the proposed Monochloramine equipment has been in use for a period of more than 1 year. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: 1. Catalog cuts, complete description and specifications of all equipment and accessories. 2. Accessories including probes, product storage tank, analyzers and test kit. Performance data including normal and maximum flow and grams/hour production rate. Certification that required performance will be achieved. Piping. Complete detailed site specific layout, setting, arrangement, and installation drawings including. Drawings shall also show all parts of the apparatus including relative positions, interconnections, dimensions, and sizes and general arrangement of connecting piping, electrical and data communications connections. D. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS. E. Sample wet chemistry water quality reports and sample trended water quality reports. 1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Influent Water Analysis: Source of supply (name of Surveyor) __Mo Sall_________ Maximum Free Chlorine 4 ppm Maximum Monochloramine 4 ppm Maximum pH (continuous) 8.3 units Minimum pH (continuous) 6.8 units Confirm the analysis with current samples and tests. B. Design Parameters One (1)DCW Mains: Normal DCW Flow: ___74__ gpm Maximum DCW System Flow: __100___ gpm Daily DCW Water Usage: __106,000____ gallons per day Daily DCW Hours of Water Demand: __0600-1600____ DCW Operating Temperature Range: _60__-_80__ degrees F) DCW Monochloramine System Production Rate: 1000 grams per hour DCW Basis Of Design: SaniKill SKHP-350-HP by Sanipur US LLC. C. Design Parameters DHW (1) System: Normal DHW Flow: _____ gpm Maximum DHW System Flow: _____ gpm Daily DHW Water Usage: ______ gallons per day Daily DHW Hours of Water Demand: ______ DHW Operating Temperature Range: __115_-_130__ degrees F) DHW Monochloramine System Production Rate: 25 grams per hour DHW Basis Of Design: SaniLite SKLP-025 by Sanipur US LLC. D. Design Parameters DHW (2) System: Normal DHW Flow: _____ gpm Maximum DHW System Flow: _____ gpm Daily DHW Water Usage: ______ gallons per day Daily DHW Hours of Water Demand: ______ DHW Operating Temperature Range: __120_-_140__ degrees F) DHW Monochloramine System Production Rate: 25 grams per hour DHW Basis Of Design: SaniLite SKLP-025 by Sanipur US LLC. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MONOCHLORAMINE SYSTEM The Base Monochloramine systems shall be a complete packaged unit to include both the Monochloramine generator and the Reagent dosing tanks. The water shall be fed to the reactor chamber by a recirculation pump supplied with the system. The ammonium source shall be added to the reactor first, then the chlorine solution. Reagent chemical addition shall be by electromagnetic membrane pumps which are synchronized to reach the optimum mixing rate in the reactor chamber. The Monochloramine shall be produced and exit the reactor within the water flow, which is then introduced in the water in direct proportion to flow and Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP). An ORP probe placed on a recirculation sampling loop shall act to control the level of Monochloramine by adjusting the dosage to maintain it in the specified range. Performance Requirements: Electronic Control Unit The system shall be controlled by a single electronic PLC or microprocessor control unit. The controller will have single screen to display all aspects of operation of the system. A keypad shall provide access to the control parameters. The shall be separate keys to perform the following functions: Production On/Off - to start/stop production Information key to enter overview menu Arrows up and down to scroll lines and pages Enter to edit, acknowledge, confirm parameters Alarm alarm management selection BAS Connection provide interface for the Building Automation System to monitor operation, set points, status indicators, and alarms. Flow Sensors The system shall equipped with flow sensors in each reagent dosing pump discharge to avoid improper mixing of the reagents. The system shall also have a predilution flow meter to input to the microprocessor to maintain proper synchronization of the reagent pumps and insure accurate mixing of reagents. A flow fault switch will alarm the system to low or lack of water flow to the pre-dilution flow assembly and disable the system and send an alarm notification via the Building Automation System. Reagent chemicals The reagents chemicals shall be NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified drinking water additives and be so certified by The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). Products certified by other third party certifications agencies are not acceptable. The Chlorine source reagent chemical shall be a minimum 10% solution manufactured from a high purity, electrochemically produced and pH stabilized sodium hypochlorite. Total metals shall be less than 1% and pH shall properly adjusted to maintain maximum stability after delivery. The Ammonia source reagent chemical for DHW systems shall be a maximum 7% ammonium chloride manufactured from food grade ammonium chloride to insure stability and safe handling. Ammonium Hydroxide. The Ammonia source reagent chemical for DCW systems shall be a maximum 40% ammonium sulfate solution manufactured from food grade ammonium sulfate to insure stability and safe handling. Reagent chemicals shall be manufacture locally under license to the Monochloramine equipment manufacturer to insure compatibility and proper selection for system. Delivery of Reagents shall be made within five (8) days of properly placed orders. Use of commercial or commodity chemical reagents not authorized by the manufacture are prohibited. Reagent dosing pumps Reagent dosing pumps shall be precision metering pumps capable of accuracy + or - 1 ml/min. Pump shall feature a stroke length only adjustment to avoid the possibility of frequency or input changes. Liquid end assemblies shall have acrylic heads with all Teflon diaphragms. Check valve assemblies are to be Teflon with Viton or Teflon O-rings and ceramic check balls. Corrosion Inhibitor Feed Option- DCW System Only Inhibitor feed shall be automatically dosed based on system water flow and control shall be accomplished by the same unit as the monochloramine addition. Separate corrosion feed control sources shall not be acceptable. D. Manual Valves: 1. Monochloramine unit reactor or predilution flow assembly: PVDF, true union ball valves, Viton or Teflon O-ring, socket glued. 2. Sample Valve, Product Water Sample Valve: Teflon or CPVC needle valve with viton seats and seals. E. Field Piping from unit to point of injection: 1. All: Schd. 80 CPVC or PVDF socket glued F. Controls: 1. Electronic PLC or microprocessor controller providing automatic control for all operating functions. NEMA 4. All wiring factory-installed and tested. Comply with Section 26 05 21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND BELOW) and NFPA 70. 2. Alarm indicator and silence button. a. Warning Alarms: improper reagent feed, minimum reagent level, analysis flow fault. b. Automatic Shutdown and Alarm: regent flow fault, empty reagent tank, loss of predilution flow, reading Error(loss of input signal). 3. Status Indicators: Controller operating screen shall display the following functions during normal operation Regent pump flow validation ORP and Free chlorine reading Operating Mode Delta time differential of reagent pumps stroke Water flow rate Monochloramine production rate in grams/hr Monochloramine set point Water or enclosure ambient temperature Reagent tank level G. Instrumentation and Displays: 1. All instrumentation readouts panel-mounted in FRP enclosures rated NEMA 4. All factory wiring. Comply with NFPA 70. 2. Flow indicators for water and reactor flow rate 3. ORP indicator measuring water quality with digital displays, alarm relays and automatic temperature compensation. 4. BACNET interface for the Building Automation System to read and record information. 2.2 WATER TESTING EQUIPMENT: A. Furnish water testing equipment in a portable case specially made for the installed equipment. Include sufficient materials for 6 months of normal testing procedures. B. Test kits to measure Monochloramine, free ammonia, total and free chlorine. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 REQUIRED TECHNICAL SERVICES: Provide services of a qualified manufacturer's representative to check complete installation for conformance to manufacturer's recommendations, put system into service, make all adjustments required for full conformance to design and specified requirements, and perform all demonstrations and tests. Train operators in proper operation of the system in accordance with all regulatory requirements of the authority having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Trainer shall be a certified by the manufacture to operate the water treatment system in a facility of this type. 3.2 FLUSHING AND DISINFECTING: A. Flush and disinfect new water lines and Monochloramine generator pre-dilution piping flow assembly in accordance with AWWA C651. B. Material: Liquid chlorine: AWWA B301. Hypochlorite: AWWA B300. 3.3 STARTUP AND TESTING: A. Operation: Tests shall be run in presence of Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) or Resident Engineer (RE). B. Procedure: 1. Operate system at constant maximum required capacity for one hour after product is produced. When necessary, waste product water to sewer to maintain above flow rate. 2. Demonstrate all features of the control system including diagnostics and flow and cycle indications. C. The Commissioning Agent will observe startup and contractor testing of selected equipment. Coordinate the startup and contractor testing schedules with the Resident Engineer and Commissioning Agent. Provide a minimum of 7 days prior to notice. 3.4 COMMISSIONING: A. Provide commissioning documentation accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS for all inspection, startup, and contractor testing required above and required by the System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent. B. Components provided under this section of the specification will be tested as part of a larger system. Refer to Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS and related sections for contractor responsibilities for system commissioning. 3.5 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING: A. Provide services of manufacturer s technical representative for four hours to instruct VA Personnel in operation and maintenance of units. B. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS. 3.6 CONTINUED OPERATION AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY: A. For a period on two (2) years following acceptance by the owner the manufacture of the Monochloramine systems or their authorized agent shall supply and deliver sufficient quantities of chemical reagents for continuous operation of the systems under the design conditions as provided. Delivery of Reagents shall be made within ten (10) days of properly ordered material. B. Factory trained and certified technicians shall service, test and inspect the all systems monthly. At a minimum all wetted components of the chemical dosing pumps and injection assemblies shall be removed, cleaned and replaced and dosing pump factory calibrated quarterly. The full factory recommended service kit and labor to replace manufactures specified parts and components shall be performed and documented at a minimum of annually. Following each site visit an electronic service report shall be emailed to designated VHA personnel and a permanent record of the reports keep by the manufacturer for a minimum of 5 years. C. The manufacture of the Monochloramines systems shall have on staff engineering personnel to provide guidance and consultation for the proper operation of the systems and shall provide written recommendations on correcting any system or operational deficiencies upon written request by the VHA contracting officer. All system components shall remain under full factory warranty during the continued operation period. The anticipated solicitation is projected to post on or about 06/03/2019, on this website. Hard copies will not be mailed. Offers from capable and responsible VIP-verified SDVOSB sources that are authorized by the OEM will be considered. Firms offering a response to this notice should ensure that their VIP verification is active and their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) is current and should ensure that the applicable NAICS code (NAICS Code 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) is included in the SAM profile prior to submission of quotations. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (23-MAY-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. 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