Specifications.docx

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK

1 Scope of Contract

1.1 Description of Services

Successful offeror will perform duties relating to the operation and maintain of the wastewater treatment plant at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area in the Hoosier National Forest. Recreational opportunities at Hardin Ridge include camping, boating, swimming and fishing. The treatment plant serves the 210 site campground and is operational the months of April through October. The system is a Class 1, 0.034 MGD extended aeration treatment facility consisting of two aeration/clarification units, a sludge holding tank, rapid flow sand filter, ultraviolet light disinfection, phosphorus removal, post aeration, and effluent flow meter. Plant flow fluctuates considerably, peaking on weekends and holidays.

The plant operator must hold a current Class 1 wastewater treatment certification with the State of Indiana. Successful Offeror will be responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment facility and is required to adhere to all conditions set forth in IDEM permit # IN0024953. Copies of the permit may be obtained by calling David Morris at 812-276-4762. Duties include making sure all systems associated with the treatment plant are clean, maintained, and in proper operating order. In the event of an emergency, the licensed operator must be available on-site within 2 hours. Repairs and costs associated with equipment failure are the responsibility of the Federal Government. Lift stations and line repair are also the responsibility of the Forest Service.

In addition to keeping all equipment in operating order, the operator will be responsible for keeping accurate records and conducting all associated testing outlined in the permit. It is the operator’s responsibility to either test all required samples or to preserve and transport them to an approved testing facility. The Forest Service will be responsible for the cost of ferric chloride and electricity. All other costs associated with normal operation of the treatment plant (including testing) will be incurred by the operator. Any additional expenses to the Forest Service such as BOD supplements must be pre-approved. Reporting requirements include but are not limited to: PH, TSS, ammonia, phosphorous, settable solids, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and flow ratings. The operator must have the ability to interpret test results and apply them to system control. In the event that a response letter is required after an IDEM inspection, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to submit the letter. The successful offeror will also be responsible for submission of all required paperwork during the “no discharge” months of November through March.

Operator will be required to collect and test samples for coliforms at the beach 2 weeks prior to opening (Memorial Day) and continue weekly until 2 weeks after closing (Labor Day).

Option Line Item: Do a weekly inspection to make sure all 10 lift stations at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area (two pumps per station) are functional. Pump down the wastewater to a point where the pumps start sucking air, this is to clear the tank of accumulating solids. Any needed repairs will be the responsibility of the Forest Service.

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, material, tools, supplies, supervision, management, and services, except as may be expressly set forth as Government furnished, and otherwise do all things necessary to or incident to, perform and provide the work efforts described in this performance work statement.

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE PERIOD (365 days from Contract Award)

OPTION PERIOD ONE (365 days from Base)

OPTION PERIOD TWO (365 days from Opt 1)

OPTION PERIOD THREE (365 days from Opt 2)

OPTION PERIOD FOUR (365 days from Opt 3)

Total Base and Option Periods $___________ The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 221320 and is set-aside for Small businesses. Service rates apply to this acquisition.

BASIS OF AWARD: Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Contractor whose quote is technically acceptable. The information you provide in the Experience Questionnaire is equal to price or cost.