S -- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POTABLE WATER, SERVICE WATER AND WASTE WATER SYSTEMS

Notice Date

September 1, 2000

Contracting Office

US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

ZIP Code

07806-5000

Solicitation Number

DAAE30-00-R-0616

Response Due

November 16, 2000

Point of Contact

Joyce Tambini, Contract Specialist, (973) 724-2574

E-Mail Address

Joyce A. Tambini (jtambini@pica.army.mil)

Description

Contractor will operate, inspect, maintain, and repair the potable water, service water and wastewater systems located at US Army TACOM-ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, confined space entry equipment, vehicles, and equipment/supplies necessary for the normal operation of the facilities and distribution systems. Contractor shall operate and maintain the water treatment plant and all associated facilities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure water meets quality requirements of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations and all federal, state, and Army permits and regulations. Contractor must ensure 20 psi to satisfy water needs in each portion of the system. The water treatment plant (WTP) is a 4800 square foot facility, constructed in the middle 1980's. Well capacities range from 700 to 800 gallons per minute. The WTP is rated 1.0 million gallons per day and is currently dedicated to serving only the Arsenal and its numerous tenants. Summer and winter demands currently average 800,000 and 650,000 gallons per day respectively. Potable Water and Storage and Distrubtion System: Two ground storage reservoirs (currently not in operation) and four elevated storage tanks provide approximately 1.2 million gallons of potable water storage. Due to significant changes in topography, there are three (3) distinct pressure zones within the distribution system: a low pressure zone, a medium pressure zone and a high pressure zone. The distribution system is constructed of approximately 183,000 linear feet of transmission mains, mains, and laterial lines ranging in size from less than 2 inches to 12 inches. This includes main valves, air relief valves, post indicator valves, and fire hydrants. The majority of the system was installed prior to 1950 and consists of unlined cast iron. During the past six (6) years, some cement lined ductile iron pipe has been installed. Picatinny Arsenal has a non-potable water system that is separate from the potable water system. The non-potable water system supplies the Arsenal's processes and non-contact cooling needs, in addition to supporting fire suppression, building sprinkler, deluge systems, and numerous restrooms. The service water is not treated, nor chlorinated. Service water orginates from two lakes, with each lake supplying a separate area of the distribution system to result in two distinct distribution and storage systems. The two systems are not interconnected. The service water system consists of approximately 138,000 feet of mains and laterial lines ranging in size from less than 2 inches to 12 inches. The majority of the system was constructed in the 1940s. Wastwater Collection System is generally constructed of vitrified clay and polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and ductile iron, with manholes at approximately 350-foot intervals. System piping varies from 2 inch force mains to 18 inch gravity flow sewers. Most of the original system was installed in the 1930s and 1940s. A majority of the collection system mains have been replaced within the past 10 years. The topography dictates that wastwater will flow under gravity conditions for short distances followed by lift stations. The wastewater collection system consists of appproximately 136,500 feet of trunk sewers, mains, and force mains. The Arsenal has 19 lift stations of many different designs from simplex guide rail submersible pump to dry well triplex systems. There are three main pumping stations that pump to the head of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). A lift station is co-located at the WWTP and lifts raw wastes into the plant and then given primary treatment in two Imhoff tanks followed by stationary trickling filter and then tertiary (clarifier) processes. Sludge is stored, and when stablized, hauled offsite for disposal at a site aprpoved and permitted by state and federal agencies. Treated effluent is conveyed off government property by lift stations for final treatment and disposal at the Rockaway Valley Regional Sewage Authority (RVRSA) in Boonton, New Jersey (5 miles away). RVRSA has been receiving Arsenal wastewater since 1988. The terms of the utility service contract allows the Arsenal discharge to not exceed a 30-day average of 500,000 gallons per day. Contractor is also responsible for maintaning all exterior fire protection systems, including valves and hydrants. This includes flushing all potable water and service water fire hydrants and lines annually. There are approximately 300 potable fire hydrants located throughout the installation. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining complete and accurate records of all reimbursable materials, supplies, and parts used. Contractor must be licensed in the State of New Jersey. Period of performance is one year from date of award with four (4) one year options. If the contractor performs exceptionally well under the contract, the contractor may earn an extension of this term for up to three years. Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

Web Link

US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network (http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/RFP/00R0616/00R0616.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000906/SSOL005.HTM (D-245 SN492620)