SAM #1232SA26Q0355

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor for comprehensive water system improvements at the Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, Idaho. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), AFM APD, Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit - Project Scope: - Install a new potable water well and decommission the existing well - Replace water system controls and treatment system - Install well pump (Grundfos 85S200-18 or equal) and pitless unit (Baker Standard Industrial or equal) - Install new 4" C900 PVC water lines (125 LF and 7 LF), valves, bends, tees, thrust blocks, and wall penetration - Upgrade well house (Building 71) piping and instrumentation (mag meter, butterfly valve, swing check valve, pressure gauge, air release, chlorination system) - Install telemetry receiver (Edwards 94PLEDMR120A or equal) and PLC controls - Provide chlorination system (30-gal tank, Stenner 45MP2 peristaltic pump or equal, tubing, containment pallet, heated enclosure) - Install flushing hydrant (Mainguard 77 Kupferle or equal) - Perform all required testing, disinfection, and bacteriological testing - Electrical work for new well and controls, including pump controller, starter, and telemetry panels - OEMs and Key Equipment: - Grundfos (well pump) - Baker (pitless unit) - Kupferle (flushing hydrant) - Edwards (telemetry receiver) - Badger Meter (magnetic flow meter) - Stenner (chemical feed pump) - Hubbell (chlorination system enclosure) - Titan (swing check valve) - Valmatic (air release valve) - Notable Requirements: - All well drilling must be performed by an Idaho-licensed water well driller/contractor - Temporary potable water must be provided if water outages exceed 24 hours - Submittals required for all major components and disinfection plans - Option line item for additional well depth, priced per foot - 1-year defect correction period post-acceptance - Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237110 - Period of Performance: - Work must commence within 10 days of notice to proceed and be completed within 180 days - Estimated performance window: May to November (6 months) - Place of Performance: - USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit, 19 Office Loop, Dubois, Idaho 83423 (Building 71/Well House)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0355 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Water System Improvements, including installing new water well, decommissioning existing water well, replacing water system controls as well as replacing the treatment system.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110.  The small business size standard is $45.0M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.