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Notice ID:75H701-20-R-00032
Purpose This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of firms, especially small businesses including: Native A...
Purpose This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of firms, especially small businesses including: Native American/Indian-Owned Businesses, 8(a) Certified Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Small Businesses, Small Businesses (SBs), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBs), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The interest of “other than small business” is also requested. NO PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED OR ACCEPTED WITH THIS SYNOPSIS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNPOSIS. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of this synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requested. Please note that a decision not to submit a response to this RFI will not preclude a vendor from participating in any future solicitation. The government is seeking firms under the North America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a size standard of $39.5 million. In accordance with FAR 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects, the anticipated project magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Description/Scope of Work: The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) anticipates an acquisition for the construction of 6-inch PVC water main and associated appurtenances, new pumphouse piping plumbing on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. The Contractor will be required to provide all labor, tools, equipment, work facilities, supervisory efforts, testing and all other necessary incidentals for the South Tularosa Well Connection and Orosco Drive Water Main Extension. Work included under this contract will be in Otero County, New Mexico. The work required for the South Tularosa Well Connection includes, but is not limited to, the following: Mobilize to site Construct approximately 5,079 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main, install new water main connections, valves, hydrants, and necessary appurtenances. Install new plumbing tree with valves and meters, as specified, in the existing North (lower) pumphouse. Install new electrical components within the existing pumphouse. Install new controls within the existing pumphouse. Install new chlorination system within the existing pumphouse. Installation of new Pressure Reducing valve vaults and demolition of existing pressure reducing valve vaults. Conduct training and startup with the Utility Operations staff. Submit all required testing, documentation, O&M manuals, certifications, and as-built drawings. Demobilize and clean-up site The work required for the Orosco Drive Water Main Extension includes, but is not limited to, the following: Mobilize to site Construct approximately 2,790 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main, install new water main connections, valves, hydrants, and necessary appurtenances. Install approximately 3 new service connections, including water main taps, service saddles, corporation stops, approximately 803 linear feet of 1.5-inch PE water service line, approximately 90 linear feet of 1-inch PE water service line, and 3 new water meters with can. Rock excavation is anticipated for this site, and estimated quantities have been provided in the bid schedule. Conduct training and startup with the Utility Operations staff. Submit all required testing, documentation, O&M manuals, certifications, and as-built drawings. Demobilize and clean-up site. Submission Package: Interested PRIME CONTRACTORS are invited to submit a capabilities statement/narrative demonstrating the firm’s experience in construction projects of a similar nature as described above. The submittal shall be no longer than ten (10) letter-size pages and shall include the following: 1. Cover letter/sheet that includes: a. Your firm's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, b. CAGE code (if applicable), c. Company point of contact (POC) and d. Socioeconomic status under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 (i.e., SBA Certified 8(a), SBA Certified HUBZone, SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, Native American Owned, etc.), and any other relevant/appropriate data. 2. Indicate if a solicitation is issued, will your firm be submitting a proposal (Yes/No) 3. General Business Information: Provide general information about your business, to include any relevant information pertaining to the requirement. 4. Bond Capacity: Information on the firm's bonding capability - specifically identify single and aggregate bonding capacities. 5. Experience: Submit at least two (2) but no more than five (5) of similar projects completed within the last ten (10) years that are relevant to the work that will be required under this project. Firms shall include the following information: a. Indicate whether Prime Contractor or Subcontractor for each project submitted; b. Dates of construction for each project submitted; c. Contract value, location, completion date, and complexity of job for each project submitted; d. Indicate whether the project is a federal, state, tribal or other for each project submitted; and e. Project references/Agency point of contact (telephone number and e-mail address) for each project submitted. 6. Past Performance: Provide past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry similar in size, scope and complexity to the instant project in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Questions Questions regarding this synopsis shall be emailed to Shaukat Syed, Contracting Officer at shaukat.syed@ihs.gov. Telephone solicitations and questions will not be entertained. This sources sought is for informational and planning purposes ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Since this is a sources sought synopsis, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. How to Respond EMAIL RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED BY MARCH 9, 2020 at 2:00PM Central Time. Electronic versions of your submission package of ten (10) PAGES OR LESS, shall be submitted VIA EMAIL to Shaukat Syed, email: shaukat.syed@ihs.gov. Please enter "Mescalero Well Connection & Water Main Extension Sources Sought Response" into the email subject field. AGAIN, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This is for planning purposes only and is a market research tool to determine availability and adequacy of potential sources particularly Small Business Sources. The Government will not reimburse responders for the cost of the submittals.
