1243ZP20R0002 solicitation.pdf

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El Yunque National Forest for Licensed Water System Operator Services Period of Performance: 05/11/2020 to 05/10/2024

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B - Supplies or Services/Prices

PAY ITEMS

Base Year Items

Items Description Qty Unit Cost Total

1. Licensed Water System Operator Services as described in the Statement of Work, 8 hours days, 3 days a week

12 mont h

1A. Chlorine Tablets, 3”, 50 lbs. pail. 24 each

Total for Base Year Items based on 3 days/wk

Alternate base schedule

1. Licensed Water System Operator Services as described in the Statement of Work, 8 hours days, 7 days a week

1A. Chlorine Tablets, 3”, 50 lbs. pail.

Total for Base Year Items based on 7 days/wk

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Item Description Qty Unit Cost Total

2. Option Year 1, Licensed Water System Operator Services as described in Item 1 for the next 365 days after the end of the Base Year period.

1 Lump Sum

2A. Chlorine Tablets, 3”, 50 lbs. pail, Option Year 1. 24 Each

Total for Add-Alternate Items 2

3. Option Year 2, Licensed Water System Operator Services as described in Item 1 for the next 365 days after the end of the Option Year 1 period.

1 Lump Sum

3A. Chlorine Tablets, 3”, 50 lbs. pail, Option Year 2. 24 Each

Total for Add-Alternate Items 3

4. Option Year 3, Licensed Water System Operator Services as described in Item 1 for the next 365 days after the end of the Option Year 2 period.

1 Lump Sum

4A. Chlorine Tablets, 3”, 50 lbs. pail, Option Year 3. 24 Each

Total for Add-Alternate Items 4

C - SECTION C - Description/specifications/Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Scope of Contract. Provide Potable Water System operation services at El Yunque National Forest (EYNF). Provide consultation to the EYNF in the operation and compliance of the water systems. The work must be performed by a water operator licensed in Puerto Rico, license level II. The final requirement of the contract is for 7 days a week, 365 days a year, however, the system has not being renovated after hurricane Maria, therefore at the beginning of the contract the requirement will be 3 days a week.

1.2 Work Location. This contract includes water system operation services within El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico. This contract services three potable water systems:

El Portal Water System consists of a slow-sand filtration plant with a surface water source. It supplies the El Yunque Headquarters office building and the El Portal Visitor Center building. The filtration system operates entirely by gravity. The plant is located at the intersection of road PR191 with PR988. The water intake is located inside of the Forest and is accessed from road PR988, Km 0.7 (approx.) by a service trail.

El Yunque Recreation Areas system operates on two deep wells and pump stations. This system supplies recreation areas at El Yunque NF, road PR191. The system is located along road PR191, starting from Yokahu Tower (Km. 8.9 approx.) and ending approximately at Km 12.7. The system has two water reserve tanks and distribution lines that run through the Forest.

The Fish and Wildlife Service’s Parrot Aviary deep water pump and storage, located on road PR9966, 18°19'56.0"N 65°46'28.8"W approximately.

1.3 Government Furnished Property. The Forest Service will supply materials as described in 2.2-C.

1.4 Contractor Responsibility.

a) The Contractor is responsible for transportation to the worksite each day and for the prompt reporting to work and attendance.

b) The Contractor shall access the work areas in his/her own vehicle. The Contractor must ensure that the vehicle used is capable of reaching all the work areas within the scope of this contract. The Government will not provide Government vehicles to the Contractor.

c) The Contractor is responsible for all Federal and State tax liabilities. The Government will not withhold any money from Contractor's worker pay and will not provide any benefits.

d) The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work.

e) The Contractor is responsible for adhering to all safety requirements of the Forest Service. The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the workers, the public, and property. The Contractor may be held financially responsible for any damage to persons or property that occur as a result of his/her fault or negligence.

f) The Contractor is responsible for recording all time worked and the submission of completed time reports and Invoices for Payment.

1.5 Supervision. Within the scope of this contract, the Contractor shall perform all tasks independently. The Government will not provide constant supervision to the Contractor.

The Contractor must follow special instructions when issued by the COR. The Contracting Officer and the COR are the only Government officials authorized to issue instructions to the Contractor. The COR will inspect the work of the Contractor while in progress and after the completion of tasks.

1.6 Rejection of Contractor or Contractor's Employees. The Government reserves the right to reject, at any time and without previous notice, any Contractor who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, does not meet the Skill and Knowledge or Contractor Responsibility requirements described herein.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Occupational Description.

Provide a Licensed Water Operator 8 hours per day, every day of the year (this includes all weekend days and all Federal and State Holidays). The Water Operator shall be present within the work location (within El Yunque NF’s water system and supplied facilities) at all times during regular work hours. The COR must approve the daily work hour schedule of the Water Operator.

Conduct daily (7 days a week) sampling and testing (turbidity, chlorine, ph, etc.) and maintain daily records of test results and water meter readings, as required by Federal and State laws and regulations, and the Puerto Rico Department of Health (Departamento de Salud).

Manage and resolve any unexpected problems in the water system that might arise during the day. Ensure uninterrupted potable water is supplied to the facilities.

Prepare and submit certified records and reports to the PR Department of Health, following State and Federal laws and regulations, and as required by that agency.

Consult directly with the PR Department of Health, on behalf of the Forest Service, on technical and compliance issues and requirements of the water systems.

Provide technical advice to the EYNF on the operation, maintenance, repairs, compliance and possible improvements for the potable water systems.

Maintain and operate a slow-sand filter treatment plan following the Operation and Maintenance manual.

Maintain and operate the well-pump systems to ensure uninterrupted water service to recreation areas.

Ensure adequate chlorination levels in drinking water. Add chlorine tablets or other chlorination products as necessary.

Perform routine maintenance on distribution system, cleaning and repairs to pipelines, valves, strainers, fixtures, pumps, meters, motors, and chlorination systems.

Perform routine inspection of water system equipment, valves and distribution lines.

Coordinate and perform minor repairs. Inform the Forest Service of major maintenance, repairs, or replacement of equipment that might be required. Provide reports of inspections.

Perform scheduled inspection and maintenance on the surface water intake of the El Portal water plant. Perform inspection and maintenance of the water intake after every major rain or storm event.

Perform water line flushing on raw water and potable water lines in the El Portal and the El Yunque water systems. Flush the raw water line at least once a week and after every mayor rain event.

Inspect bathrooms at recreation areas to ensure proper operation of faucets and toilets.

Replace faucets, gaskets, toilet diaphragms, water pipes, valves and other fixtures as needed (Forest Service will supply fixtures).

Operate electrical generators provided by the Government to supply power to well pumps in case of electrical power outages.

In cases where the water system requires mayor repairs or maintenance work, coordinate with the Government to implement alternate ways to ensure an uninterrupted water supply to the facilities. Coordinate with the Government and with repairs/maintenance Contractors to provide water operator assistance during repairs/maintenance work.

Perform inspections of the water system (intake line, water plant, water wells, distribution lines, reserve tanks, etc.) after natural events to assess the condition of the water system. Report findings to the COR.

Coordinate with the Forest Service’s contracted water treatment laboratory for any additional sampling and testing required to meet PR Health Department requirements.

Conduct daily testing for turbidity and residual chlorination at the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Parrot Aviary deep water pump and storage system. This is a non-public system, not regulated by the PR Department of Health, that provides potable water for FWS’s personnel at the site. Inform FWS personnel if water quality problems are found.

2.2 Additional requirements.

A. The Contractor will provide the service in this contract seven days a week, including all Federal and Local Holidays. The COR may ask the Contractor to temporarily suspend the work in cases of extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen situation. The COR will also contact the Contractor to inform when to resume the work.

B. The sampling, testing, certification and submittal of reports to the Puerto Rico Health Department shall be done by a water systems operator licensed in Puerto Rico.

C. The Contractor must provide all tools, materials and personal protective equipment required to perform the work in this contract. The Contractor must provide all the water testing equipment. The Forest Service will supply fixtures, pipes, valves, faucets, gaskets, and other parts when needed.

D. The Contractor must provide Free Chlorine Reagent, chlorine tablets (approx. 2 pails, 50 lbs., per month), and any other water disinfection and measurement products needed for the sampling and operation of the EYNF’s potable water systems.

E. The Contractor is responsible for the safety of his personnel. The Contractor must comply with Federal and State safety regulations. The COR will stop work immediately when personnel safety is compromised.

F. Contractor is responsible for all bonds, liability insurance and worker’s compensation related to this contract.

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E - SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

Clauses

52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection of the work performed under this contract shall be made by the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or by the designated Inspector as the work progresses in accordance with the authorities granted in the FS 6300-6. These inspections will be performed at such intervals as are necessary to insure compliance with the contract specifications. Operations shall facilitate safe and practical inspection of contractor operations and conduct of other official duties in work areas. Contractor has all responsibility for compliance with safety requirements for contractor employees.

F - SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/

Clauses

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work. (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than May 05, 2020 . The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

G - SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G-1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (AGAR 452.245-70) (FEB 1988)

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

G-2 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (FEB 1988)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at mutually agreeable location.

INVOICES AND PAYMENTS

Invoices for final payment must be so identified and submitted. When the order is complete no further charges shall be billed.

Invoice Processing Platform This purchase order shall require all invoices to be submitted digitally through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), https://www.ipp.gov. The contractors must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the communications from USDA Treasury. For more information concerning IPP please visit http://www.fs.fed.us/business and further information will be discussed between the awardees and the Contracting Officer.

H - SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

(RESERVED)

I - SECTION I - Contract Clauses

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/

Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions. (NOV 2013)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (SEP 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (MAY 2014)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (APR 2014)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997)

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes. (OCT 1997)

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability. (APR 1984)

(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding contracted award value.

(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is cost of rendered services to date at time of termination.

(End of clause)

52.216-25 Contract Definitization. (OCT 2010)

(a) A [insert specific type of contract] definitive contract is contemplated. The Contractor agrees to begin promptly negotiating with the Contracting Officer the terms of a definitive contract that will include (1) all clauses required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on the date of execution of the letter contract, (2) all clauses required by law on the date of execution of the definitive contract, and (3) any other mutually agreeable clauses, terms, and conditions. The Contractor agrees to submit a [insert specific type of proposal (e.g., fixed-price or cost-and-fee)] proposal, including data other than certified cost or pricing data, and certified cost or pricing data, in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, supporting its proposal.

(b) The schedule for definitizing this contract is: [insert target date for definitization of the contract and dates for submission of proposal, beginning of negotiations, and, if appropriate, submission of make-or-buy and subcontracting plans and certified cost or pricing data]

(c) If agreement on a definitive contract to supersede this letter contract is not reached by the target date in paragraph (b) above, or within any extension of it granted by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may, with the approval of the head of the contracting activity, determine a reasonable price or fee in accordance with subpart 15.4 and part 31 of the FAR, subject to Contractor appeal as provided in the Disputes clause.

In any event, the Contractor shall proceed with completion of the contract, subject only to the Limitation of Government Liability clause.

(1) After the Contracting Officer's determination of price or fee, the contract shall be governed by-

(i) All clauses required by the FAR on the date of execution of this letter contract for either fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts, as determined by the Contracting Officer under this paragraph (c);

(ii) All clauses required by law as of the date of the Contracting Officer's determination; and

(iii) Any other clauses, terms, and conditions mutually agreed upon.

(2) To the extent consistent with subparagraph (c)(1) above, all clauses, terms, and conditions included in this letter contract shall continue in effect, except those that by their nature apply only to a letter contract.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services. (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the overall period of performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option To Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least [60 ]days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed [6 ](months) 4 (years).

(End of clause)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2018)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers. (MAY 2014)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018)

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). (AUG 2018)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (JAN 2019)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008)

52.227-14 Rights in Data-General. (MAY 2014)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. (FEB 2013)

52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment. (JAN 2017)

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. (MAY 2014)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services. (JAN 1991)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987) - Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (AUG 2019)

52.245-1 Government Property. (JAN 2017)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (APR 2012)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of clause)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991)

J - SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

Attachment Number Title Date

Clauses

K - SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

Please current Representations and Certifications from SAM.gov in responsive proposal.

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (DEC 2019)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing-

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will" provide covered telecommunications equipment or services", the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer-

(1) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer

(OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means-

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a

Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in-

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (AUG 2018)

L - SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO QUOTERS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the quoter and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the quoter may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm The following provision is incorporate by reference:

52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items.

QUALIFICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submission Requirements A. Questions about the solicitation

a) Submit questions not later than 2:00 p.m. EST on March 17th, 2020.

b) Site visits may be scheduled at a future date due to COVID 19 response in Puerto Rico

c) Questions may be submitted by e-mail.

d) Responses to questions will be posted through an amendment not later than 2:00 p.m.

EST on March 20th, 2020.

e) Include the RFQ number on all correspondence.

B. Quote Specifications

1. All responsive quotes shall have separate document files for the following:

a. Technical Proposal includes:

i. Evaluation Questionnaire Responses

ii. Resume of key Personnel

iii. Water operator license in Puerto Rico, license level II certificate of key personnel

b. Price Proposal

i. Completed Schedule of Items form

2. Price shall not be included in the technical proposal and shall be a separate document.

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (JAN 2017)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firmed fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from [Contracting Officer designate the official or location where a protest may be served on the Contracting Officer].

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): [Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of provision)

M - Evaluation Factors for Award

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990)

BASIS FOR AWARD

A. Evaluation Factors

The Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are more important than price in the award decision. The critical factor in making any cost/technical trade-off is not the spread between the technical ratings, but, rather, the significance of that difference. The significance of the spread of ratings will be determined on the basis of what the difference might mean in terms of performance and what it would cost the Government to take advantage of it. Award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. The Government reserves the right to make price/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest and advantageous to the Government.

The following non-price evaluation factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

past performance;

prior experience (including technical requirements);

Non-price factors, when combined, are more important than price.

The Government reserves the right to award the contract to other than the lowest priced quoter.

Complete the following questionnaire used to evaluate the factors of Past Performance and Experience/Technical Capability, provide more details about the description of work in separate pages to satisfy prior experience.

Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Questionnaire:

Past performance will be evaluated based on the degree to which the offeror’s past performance reflects performance of projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirements described in the Statement of Work. List below the relevant projects your business has completed in the last 5 years.

Contract Amount Description of Work Dates of Contracts Name, email address & phone # of Person to contact for

Project info Example $50,000/yr 5 yr contract

Provided water operation services for a sand filter water treatment plant for AAA in PR.

10/01/2016- Present

XXXX

How many years does your firm have in Environmental Consulting Services and/or Environmental Remediation Services of the types listed by the solicitation? ______ How many years of experience in contracting does your firm have as a; (a) prime contractor and/or (b) sub-contractor? Prime_______Sub ________ Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded you? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has work ever been completed by performance bond? Yes ( ) No ( ) If “Yes” to either item above, specify locations and reasons why: