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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 15, 2012 FBO #3856
DOCUMENT

H -- Water Tanks Inspection and Cleaning for Fort Harrison VAMC, Fort Harrison Montana - Attachment

Notice Date

6/13/2012
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office;NCO 19;2360 East Pershing Blvd.;Cheyenne, WY 82001
 

ZIP Code

82001
 

Solicitation Number

VA25912R0414
 

Response Due

7/19/2012
 

Archive Date

8/18/2012
 

Point of Contact

Lori A. Krohn
 

E-Mail Address

rohn@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR A RQUEST FOR QUOTE. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT request only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This notice is published for market research purposes only. This notice is open to qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Information is sought regarding: (1) the availability and capability of all qualified SDVOSB sources; (2) size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services - size standard $7 Million dollars. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. The Government is seeking potential sources for inspecting and cleaning water tanks in Fort Harrison, Montana as indicated below. DESCRIPTION: This is a Sources Sought Notice for the following services under project number 436-11-SLP-104 - "Water Reservoir Inspection and Cleaning" at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center in Fort Harrison, Montana. Please indicate your interest in this project by providing a capability statement via email to Lori.Krohn@va.gov by June 19, 2012 at 2:00pm Mountain Time. To comply with Montana Department of Environmental Quality standards, it is necessary for the VA to inspect and clean its potable water storage reservoir. Inspection of the vessel shall insure that the structural integrity of the vessel is consistent with its loading capacity of 500,000 gallons. Cleaning of the potable water vessel is also required. Lastly, the structural integrity of the 250,000 gallon irrigation reservoir is required. Specific directions as to the manner in which these tasks are completed are defined in this document. Potable Water Reservoir Inspection The existing 500,000 gallon potable water reservoir was constructed in the late 1980's and has not received a structural inspection since that time. The tank is constructed in a tendon pre-stressed round concrete manner and has an approximate diameter of 60 feet and an approximate depth of 25 feet. The reservoir is recessed into the ground, protruding approximately 3 feet on the uphill side and nearly 10 feet on the downhill side. To meet compliance, a structural inspection complaint with AWWA D115-06 shall be performed. This inspection shall be performed "wet" as the tank is a critical supply to the Medical Center. To satisfy VA requirements, the contractor must provide a report confirming the structural integrity of the reservoir, or provide a list of required corrective actions and a corresponding cost estimate to the VA. This report must be stamped by a registered Structural Engineer in the State of Montana. Potable Water Reservoir Cleaning The aforementioned potable water storage vessel has never been cleaned to remove accumulated solids from the vessel since initial construction. In order to properly perform the inspection and to comply with the requirement to maintain service, the tank cannot be entirely drained, so the cleaning will have to occur in a filled reservoir, requiring the use of divers. Cleaning of the tank shall occur in a manner that complies with AWWA-C652 and the Ten State Standards. Cleaning must occur under negative pressure with expulsion of materials to the exterior of the vessel, essentially vacuuming solids from the vessel interior. Documentation of cleaning shall be provided, demonstrating compliance to AWWA and the Ten State Standards. This documentation shall be signed by a registered professional hydrologist recognized by the State of Montana. Prior to divers entering the tank, a comprehensive safety plan specific to the activities and the reservoir in which they are being performed must be submitted and approved by the VA Engineer and the VA Safety Officer. Irrigation Water Reservoir Inspection The existing 250,000 gallon irrigation water reservoir served as the potable water reservoir before the construction of its replacement. The tank is constructed of poured concrete, and is rectangular in shape with two independent holding compartments. The reservoir is recessed into the ground, yet protrudes significantly. As this reservoir does not serve as potable water, compliance is not mandated; however a structural inspection has not been performed in the past. This tank can be emptied to allow for a "dry" inspection, and will not require cleaning. The tank is to be inspected to ensure ability to safely hold the design capacity of 250,000 gallons of water to ensure the safe continued operation of the vessel for its intended purpose. The contractor must provide a report confirming the structural integrity of the reservoir, or provide a list of required corrective actions and a corresponding cost estimate to the VA. This report must be stamped by a registered Structural Engineer in the State of Montana. An OSHA 30 competent person must be present at all times when contractors are working. Contractors will follow all VA safety procedures, including the issuance of a temporary badge when on station. The C&A requirements do not apply and the Security Accreditation Package is not required. The VA will provide drawings of the reservoirs to the extent that they exist. Drawings are on paper only, therefore the originals cannot leave the site, though the VA will enable copies to be made on site. Access to the physical locations of the reservoirs must be coordinated with the VA as crossing of property not owned by the VA is required. The intended duration of all activities described in this Scope of Work is 120 calendar days. If the submitted report does not comply with the requirements stated directly and by reference in this Scope of Work, the submittal will be rejected without the addition of days to the contract. Please indicate your interest in this project by providing a capability statement via email to Lori.Krohn@va.gov by June 19, 2012 at 2:00pm Mountain Time.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VARMCCC/VARMCCC/VA25912R0414/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA259-12-R-0414 VA259-12-R-0414.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=364580&FileName=VA259-12-R-0414-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=364580&FileName=VA259-12-R-0414-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office;NCO 19;2360 East Pershing Blvd.;Cheyenne, WY

Zip Code: 82001
 

Record

SN02774108-W 20120615/120613234940-ef7860dfe2e05c5477cfaa515b5b3519 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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