15-242-SOL-00004_PWS.doc

ATTACHMENT 1 - PWS- Solicitation Number 15-242-SOL-00004

Instructor-Led Training for Lift Station Operations, Basic Electrical Controls for Operators, Advanced Controls for Operators, Pumps for Water System Operators, Pumps and Controls for Engineers, IHS Construction Inspection Training, and Water Distribution Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICES

1.1 Scope of Work

The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform trainings as defined in this performance work statement (PWS), except as specified in Section 3 as government furnished property and services. The contractor must perform to the standards in this contract. The estimated quantities of work are listed in Technical Exhibit 4, Workload Estimates.

1.2 Contractor Personnel

The contractor must provide a contract manager who must be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates who must act for the contractor when the manager is absent, must be designated in writing to the contracting officer.

1.2.1 Contract Manager:

The contract manager or alternate must have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.2.1.1 The contract manager or alternate must be available to meet via conference call with government personnel (designated by the contracting officer) to discuss problem areas within 48 hours of a meeting request.

1.2.1.2 The contract manager and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.2.2 Contractor Employees

The contractor must not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is considered by the contracting officer to be a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.2.2.1 The contractor must not employ any person who is an employee of the US government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor must not employ any person who is an employee of the Indian Health Service unless such person seeks and receives approval according to IHS regulations.

1.2.2.2 Course instructor(s) must have demonstrated experience in wastewater and water pumping systems, electrical controls, and inspection of wastewater and water utilities.

1.2.2.3 Course instructors shall have a minimum of five years’ experience serving as a technical instructor providing services to the Indian Health Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal Nations, or an agency with similar operating requirements in the United States (including Alaska) and shall have experience teaching with Office of Environmental Health and Engineering provided curriculums.

1.2.2.4 Instructor experience shall be integral to the contractor’s selection.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

1.3.1 Methods for Identifying and Preventing Defects in Quality of Service The Contractor shall submit a course synopsis, course learning objectives, course agenda and course manual to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to the beginning of each individual course in accordance with Exhibit 1. The Contractor shall submit course sign-in sheets and course evaluations at the end of each course in accordance with Exhibit 1.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative will evaluate these documents and will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications a

· minimum of eight weeks before the course start date for the course synopsis and course learning objectives

· minimum of four weeks before the course start date for the course agenda or course manual

· maximum of three weeks after course completion date for the course sign-in sheet and course evaluations.

1.3.2 Records

The Contractor shall keep, at a minimum, copies of the following documents for at least one year after the contract completion date and shall provide electronic or faxed copies of these documents to the government upon request during the performance period and the period after the contract.

· Course Synopsis and Learning Objectives

· Course Agenda

· Course Manual

· Course Sign-In Sheet

· Course Evaluations

1.4 Quality Assurance

The government will evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract. For those tasks listed on the PRS (Technical Exhibit 1), the contracting officer's representative (COR) or evaluators will follow the methods of surveillance specified in this contract. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contract manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. The initialing of the observation does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgment that he or she has been made aware of the defective performance. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the PRS or by methods other than those listed in the PRS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the contracting officer as a result of surveillance will be in accordance with the terms of this contract.

1.5 PHYSICAL SECURITY

The contractor must be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government property, equipment and materials must be secured.

1.6 HOURS OF OPERATION

The contractor typically will perform instruction services required under this contract during the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. Additional hours may be required for course set-up and clean-up. Adjustments to this schedule are negotiable with the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.7 RECORDS

The contractor must be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of only those government required records that are specifically cited in this PWS or required by the provisions of a mandatory directive listed in section 6, Applicable Publications and Forms. If requested by the government, the contractor must provide the original record, or a reproducible copy of any such record within five working days of receipt of the request.

1.8 LOCATIONS

The contractor shall perform services at the locations designated in Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3.

Per FAR clause 52.216-5, an equitable adjustment in price shall be negotiated by the contractor and the Contracting Officer for variations in location and performance period. For purpose of price redetermination, performance of this contract is divided into successive periods based on contract year. The first period shall include the base contract year. Each successive period, if exercised, shall be based on individual contract option years exercised.

SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS

2.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS

2.1.1 Defective Service

A service output that does not meet the standard of performance requirement specified in the contract for that service.

2.1.2 Quality Assurance

A planned and systematic pattern of all government actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. Quality assurance refers to actions by the government assurance functions for a contracted service.

2.1.3 Quality Control

Those actions taken by a contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements.

SECTION 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Upon request, the government will provide the real property, equipment, materials, and services listed here or in Exhibit 4, including shipment to the training venue, at no additional cost to the contractor.

Unless otherwise designated in the Exhibits, the government will provide the training venue at a Federal, State, or other facility unless otherwise noted in the attached Exhibits.

3.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY: OBTAINING REPLACEMENT OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT The contractor must submit requests for replacement of government-furnished equipment to the COR for processing. Such requests must specify the reason for the replacement request.

3.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INFORMATION

The government shall provide the following information to the contractor for each individual course identified in this Performance Work Statement:

· Training course dates and locations

· Curriculums for training

· Student registration information will be provided prior to the courses.

· Class sign-in and evaluation forms

SECTION 4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: GENERAL INFORMATION

Except for those items or services specifically stated in Section 3 as government furnished, the contractor must furnish everything needed to perform this contract according to all its terms. This includes, but is not limited to: instructor preparation time; course material development; provision of course manuals for each student; equipment required for exercises and demonstrations; submittal of completed course sign-in sheets and evaluation forms; and instructor travel and per diem.

Refer to Exhibit 1 for information on performance requirements.

SECTION 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Indian Health Service under the Office of Environmental Health & Engineering (OEHE) funds the design & construction of wastewater facilities. Skills in the operation and maintenance of wastewater lift stations and water pumping systems are needed by Tribal utility personnel to support the high volume and variety of systems constructed by OEHE. The large number of Tribal Utilities (more than 250) and the ever changing utilities staff dictates a continuous need for these skills. Knowledge of wastewater lift stations and water pumping systems is also critical to the IHS engineering personnel who design and construct these facilities. Skills in construction inspection of facilities ranging from on-site water and wastewater construction to community water and wastewater distribution, collection, storage, and treatment are critical to the IHS personnel to ensure that the millions of dollars invested annually in sanitation facility construction is used to build sustainable infrastructure that meets the design and specifications developed by engineers for the projects.

OEHE (1) serves as the primary source of technical and policy advice for IHS Headquarters and Area offices, tribal, and urban public health programs on the full scope of health care facilities, sanitation facilities construction (SFC) and management, environmental health, environmental engineering, clinical engineering, and realty services management; (2) develops objectives, priorities, standards, and methodologies for the conduct and evaluation of environmental health, environmental engineering, and facilities engineering and management activities; (3) coordinates the formulation of the IHS Facilities Appropriation budget request and responds to all inquiries about the budget request and programs funded by the IHS Facilities Appropriation; (4) maintains needs-based and workload-based methodologies for equitable resource distribution for all funds appropriated under the IHS Facilities Appropriation; (5) provides leadership, consultation, and staff development to assure functional, safe, and well-maintained health care facilities, a comprehensive environmental health program, and the availability of water, sewer, and solid waste facilities for Indian homes and communities; and (6) coordinates the IHS responsibilities in responding to disasters and other emergency situations.

5.2 SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Scopes of work for Lift Station Operations, Basic Electrical Controls for Operators, Advanced Controls for Operators, Pumps for Water System Operators, Pumps and Controls for Engineers, IHS Construction Inspection, and Water Distribution is specific to the training needs of IHS SFC Engineers, Technicians, and Tribal Utility Operators.

All courses shall be presented through a combination of presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive student exercises using actual water and wastewater pumping equipment, electrical controls (training boxes), and construction materials. A minimum of 20% of each course shall consist of demonstrations and hands-on exercises representing real-world situations and problems unless otherwise designated below.

5.2.1 Lift Station Operations Training

The contractor shall provide customized training in the presentation of each 3-day course on wastewater lift stations. The contractor shall incorporate classroom lectures with full-scale pumping and sewage force main laboratory exercises. The courses will be taught to individuals from a national audience with multiple operating settings and varied equipment.

Training shall include an overview of lift station operational characteristics, typical problems, mechanical and pumping systems, hydraulic considerations, pressure transients, air in pipelines, electrical and control systems, soft starting requirements, variable speed pumping, variable frequency drives, troubleshooting, safety, applicable codes, and records management. Hands-on training is emphasized with number in-class student exercises and demonstrations. Course presentation is to be designed incorporating student interaction with fully functioning wastewater equipment in a classroom/laboratory environment based on instructor guidance to simulate real-world problems for student evaluation. Use of actual equipment in a hands-on environment for students is a required element of the training.

Equipment to be utilized for student exercises shall incorporate the following elements as a minimum:

· Provide a minimum of 6 classroom-based traveling wastewater pump stations (five duplex and 1 simplex) incorporating both single phase and three phase pumping equipment. Each station shall incorporate a pump and control system of different type and control system configuration from the others to maximize student exposure to a variety of equipment. Stations shall include examples of vortex, open and semi-open impellers as well as examples of various impeller material types. These stations will be required to operate simultaneously for classroom operations.

· Students are to be provided with Fluke or equal multimeters and amp meters for classroom use in evaluating equipment operation and performance. Meters shall have the capability to measure AC amps, volts, ohms and capacitance.

· Provide a fully functional lift station control panel incorporating a programmable logic controller, variable frequency drive and 4-20 ma transducer operation for loop circuit exercises and classroom schematic exercises. A loop calibrator or process meter shall be made available for testing purposes.

· Provide examples of force main air control valves for student examination.

· Provide control system equipment for student evaluation and testing to include lift station floats, multitrode probes, pressure transducers, and ultrasonic transducers.

· Provide variable frequency drive demonstration equipment for student evaluation and demonstration purposes.

5.2.1.1 Course Objectives and Topics:

Primary objectives include developing working knowledge of wastewater lift stations, establishing a systematic approach to troubleshooting common problems and creating an awareness of the importance of preventive maintenance. Secondary objectives include development of safety awareness, code compliance, improvement of recipient skills in interacting with engineering staff and repair personnel, and establishing an awareness of the importance of emergency planning.

· Provide a lift station overview including types and operational characteristics.

· Understand basic hydraulic principles in lift station design and operation.

· Develop a working knowledge of lift station equipment types.

· Understand pump operation and troubleshooting techniques.

· Understand piping system operational problems and troubleshooting.

· Develop a working knowledge of lift station electrical controls and troubleshooting methods.

· Develop awareness of safety considerations in lift station operations.

· Know what codes and ordinances are applicable to lift station design and operation.

· Create a working knowledge of electrical meters and testing equipment.

· Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.

· Develop troubleshooting techniques as applied to electrical components and systems.

· Develop awareness of the importance of record keeping and record examination.

· Understand the importance of preventive maintenance in continuity of operations.

· Develop an awareness of the importance of emergency planning and emergency operations.

5.2.2 Basic Electrical Controls for Operators

The contractor shall provide customized training in the presentation of each 3-day course on Basic Electrical Control for Operators. This course is an introduction to electrical components commonly found in water and wastewater utility systems. Curriculum content is presented through classroom training emphasizing hands-on examination, theory of operation, testing and troubleshooting. . Curriculum is to be designed around current equipment and supplemented with additional training equipment components as necessary. Vendor will be responsible for routine maintenance and repair of provided training equipment to keep it functional for training purposes.

Topics emphasized include basic electrical theory, use of electrical meters for testing, electrical safety, record keeping, motor operation and troubleshooting, types of switches, transformers, relays, starters and electrical diagrams, automatic control components, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and integrated controllers. Students are taught a logical approach to troubleshooting common problems found in utility applications.

Incorporating actual water and wastewater equipment into hands-on student-training exercises is a required element of the training.

Curriculum shall utilize equipment for student exercises incorporating the following elements as a minimum:

· Ten sets of electrical multimeters including capabilities for voltage, amperage and resistance measurements and student test boxes for testing skill development

· Incorporate exercises for 10 student control panels to be used in student exercises for both pump-down and pump-up applications. Panels include overcurrent and overload protective devices, motor starters, relays, floats, control switches and indicator lights.

· Present exercises in basic electrical schematic interpretation and logic. Schematics are to be developed for classroom application in control panels as previously stated.

· Develop and present single phase motor demonstrations to illustrate motor operation and components.

· Develop and present hands-on exercises involving single and three-phase motor testing using nine sets of classroom motor simulator equipment.

· Develop and present interactive student troubleshooting examples and scenarios using the panel equipment incorporated into the class.

· Vendor shall also provide an integrated variable frequency drive and three-phase motor simulator for student demonstration of VFD concepts and application.

· Vendor shall provide 4-20 ma loop control demonstration equipment for classroom demonstration purposes.

5.2.2.1 Course Objectives and Topics:

Primary objectives include developing a basic understanding of electrical control systems, establishing a systematic approach to troubleshooting common problems, and creating an awareness of the importance of preventive maintenance. Secondary objectives include development of safety awareness, code compliance, and improvement of recipient skills in interacting with engineering staff and repair personnel.

· Understand basic electrical theory.

· Develop awareness of electrical safety.

· Create familiarity with common electrical system components.

· Establish working knowledge of electrical meters and testing equipment.

· Interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.

· Understand basics of motor operation.

· Develop troubleshooting techniques as applied to motor controls.

· Explore motor protection schemes and components.

· Develop awareness of the importance of record keeping.

· Understand the interaction of electrical components in motor controls.

· Establish a working knowledge of soft starters and variable frequency drives.

5.2.3 Advanced Electrical Controls for Operators

The contractor shall provide customized training in the presentation of each 3-day course on Advanced Electrical Control for Operators. This course focuses on water and wastewater pumping system troubleshooting skill development for operators. The curriculum shall be presented almost entirely through hands-on demonstrations and troubleshooting exercises using actual water pumping equipment. The courses will be taught to individuals from a national audience with multiple operating settings and varied equipment.

The curriculum is to center on basic principles of power, control systems, mechanical elements, hydraulics and their interdependence. Students are to be taught troubleshooting in a logical, sequential approach allowing the operator to quickly focus on the most productive paths to the solution. These skills are best developed through experience with actual systems where the operator’s senses of sight, sound, and touch provide the critical inputs for the thought process. Course presentation is to be designed incorporating student interaction with fully functioning water and wastewater equipment in a classroom/laboratory environment based on instructor guidance to simulate real-world problems for student evaluation. Use of actual equipment in a hands-on environment for students is a required element of the training.

Equipment to be utilized for student exercises shall incorporate the following elements as a minimum:

· Provide self-contained traveling equipment to generate classroom three-phase power for student pump station operations. Training locations will generally have only single-phase, 120 volt power available.

· Classroom equipment shall have the capability to demonstrate 3-phase power balanced and unbalanced conditions as well as phase loss during pumping system operations. Examples of phase monitoring equipment shall be included for demonstration.

· Provide a minimum of five classroom-based traveling pump stations incorporating both single phase and three phase pumping equipment using both soft and across the line starters. At least two stations shall incorporate the use of variable frequency drives for simulation purposes.

· Provide variable transformer equipment for voltage fluctuation exercises and simulations.

· Provide a fully functional lift station control panel incorporating a programmable logic controller, variable frequency drive and 4-20 ma transducer operation for loop circuit exercises and classroom schematic exercises.

· Provide a minimum of 6 transportable single-phase control panels incorporating breakers, 24 volt power supplies, start and stop buttons, emergency stop, soft starter, and at least 3 types of relays at least one of which should be of a timing type for student exercise fabrication and testing.

· Provide a minimum of 6 sets of transportable student equipment for loop circuit analysis each with a different configuration of actually water and wastewater equipment. Equipment shall incorporate at least three different types of transducers, programmable chemical feed pump, flow control monitoring equipment, at least 4 types of programmable logic controllers and pressure operated variable speed pumping equipment.

5.2.3.1 Course Objectives and Topics:

Primary objectives include developing skills for evaluating electrical controls systems, establishing a systematic approach to troubleshooting common problems, and creating an awareness of the importance of preventive maintenance. Secondary objectives include development of safety awareness, code compliance, improvement of recipient skills in interacting with engineering staff and repair personnel, and establishing an understanding of programmable logic control concepts and outputs.

· Physical identification of control panel components through ladder diagram review

· Control panel power circuit tracing and interpretation

· Collection and analysis of system electrical parameters

· Identification of power quality problems and effects

· Identification and analysis of hydraulic data

· Equipment inspection and results interpretation

· Evaluation of records information and collection

· Interpretation of physical and sensory information

· Effect of physical environment on control operation

· Development of testing skills and equipment requirements

· Establishing logical approaches to interactive problems

· Collection and interpretation of programmable logic control output information

· Peripheral information and the big picture in troubleshooting

5.2.4 Pumps for Water System Operators

The contractor shall provide customized training in the presentation of each 3-day course on Pumps for Water System Operators

This class shall focus on centrifugal pumping system, associated control components and troubleshooting concepts. The curriculum is to be presented through hands-on demonstrations and interactive student exercises using actual water pumping equipment provided by the government. Curriculum is to be designed around current equipment and supplemented with additional training equipment components as necessary. Vendor will be responsible for routine maintenance and repair of provided training equipment to keep it functional for training purposes.

Topics emphasized include basic pump theory and components, pump types and operational characteristics, pump system hydraulics, power usage and system electrical parameters Students are taught a logical approach to troubleshooting common problems found in pumping system applications.

Incorporating actual water and wastewater equipment into hands-on student-training exercises is a required element of the training.

Curriculum shall utilize equipment for student exercises incorporating the following elements as a minimum:

· Six sets of electrical multimeters including capabilities for voltage, amperage and resistance measurements and student test boxes for testing skill development

· Incorporate exercises for six student centrifugal pumping stations to be used in student exercises for evaluation, demonstration and troubleshooting exercises. Panels include overcurrent and overload protective devices, motor starters, relays, control switches and indicator lights. Curriculum shall be specifically designed to utilize this equipment to reinforce concepts.

· Present exercises in recording and evaluating the hydraulic characteristics of the student pumping stations to identify operational condition and potential problems.

· Examine basic control components in typical lift station panels and examine how they interact with pump motor operation/

· Develop and present hands-on exercises involving troubleshooting real world problem examples using the student pumping station equipment.

· Develop and present interactive student troubleshooting examples and scenarios using the pump system panel equipment incorporated into the class.

5.2.4.1 Course Objectives and Topics:

Primary objectives include developing skills for evaluating electrical controls systems, establishing a systematic approach to troubleshooting common problems, and creating an awareness of the importance of preventive maintenance. Secondary objectives include development of safety awareness, code compliance, improvement of recipient skills in interacting with engineering staff and repair personnel, and establishing an understanding of programmable logic control concepts and outputs

· Understand basic centrifugal pump theory and operations

· Examine different pump system components become familiar with terminology

· Develop familiarity with pumping system hydraulic principals

· Ability to acquire pump testing date and interpret the results

· Understand basics of motor operation and pump power requirements

· Develop troubleshooting techniques as applied to pumping system hydraulic and electrical components.

· Become familiar with automatic control concepts and devices

· Develop awareness of the importance of record keeping.

· Develop awareness of pumping system safety

5.2.5 Pumps and Controls for Engineers

The contractor shall provide customized training in the presentation of each 4.5-day course on Pumps and Controls for Engineers. This course is intended to provide engineering personnel with basic skills necessary to design and construct water and wastewater pumping facilities. The importance of integrating all elements of pumping system design including data development, planning, pumps, motors, controls, pipelines, electrical systems, operation and maintenance will be emphasized. The logic and thought process of design will be highlighted through presentations of pumping system designs typical of IHS construction projects e.g. booster stations, circulating pumps, lift stations. The courses will be taught to individuals from a national audience with multiple operating settings and varied equipment.

The curriculum is to center on basic principles of design and evaluation related to pumping systems, power, control systems, mechanical elements, hydraulics and their interdependence. Students are to be taught elements of design and troubleshooting in a logical, sequential approach allowing the engineer to appropriately incorporate those principals into the design and evaluation of pumping systems and controls. Course presentation is to be designed incorporating student interaction with fully functioning water and wastewater equipment in a classroom/laboratory environment based on instructor guidance to simulate real-world design issues for student evaluation. Use of actual equipment in a hands-on environment for students is a required element of the training.

Equipment to be utilized for student exercises shall incorporate the following elements as a minimum:

· Provide self-contained traveling equipment to generate classroom three-phase power for student pump station operations. Training locations will generally have only single-phase, 120 volt power available.

· Classroom equipment shall have the capability to demonstrate 3-phase power balanced and unbalanced conditions as well as phase loss during pumping system operations. Examples of phase monitoring equipment shall be included for demonstration.

· Provide a minimum of five classroom-based traveling pump stations incorporating both single phase and three phase pumping equipment using both soft and across the line starters. At least two stations shall incorporate the use of variable frequency drives for simulation purposes.

· Provide variable transformer equipment for voltage fluctuation exercises and simulations.

· Provide a fully functional lift station control panel incorporating a programmable logic controller, variable frequency drive and 4-20 ma transducer operation for loop circuit exercises and classroom schematic exercises.

· Provide a minimum of 6 transportable single-phase control panels incorporating breakers, 24 volt power supplies, start and stop buttons, emergency stop, soft starter, and at least 3 types of relays at least one of which should be of a timing type for student exercise fabrication and testing.

· Provide a minimum of 6 sets of transportable student equipment for loop circuit analysis each with a different configuration of actually water and wastewater equipment. Equipment shall incorporate at least three different types of transducers, programmable chemical feed pump, flow control monitoring equipment, at least 4 types of programmable logic controllers and pressure operated variable speed pumping equipment.

5.2.5.1 Course Objectives and Topics:

Primary objectives include developing skills for designing pumping systems, identifying possible issues that impact pump efficiencies and operation, understanding electrical controls systems, and establishing a systematic approach to troubleshooting common problems. Secondary objectives include development of safety awareness, code compliance, improvement of recipient skills in interacting with engineering staff and repair personnel, and creating an awareness of the importance of preventive maintenance.

· Discuss pump fundamentals including pump types, uses, nomenclature, and installations

· Pump equipment inspection of seals, impellers, and motors

· Describe pump design components including hydraulics, pump curves, efficiency rating and impacts, work, affinity laws, application theory

· Define and practice lift station pump calibration

· Practice pump evaluation techniques (amperage and pump curve generation)

· Describe pumping systems (losses, pressures, velocities, surges, air)

· Demonstrate pipeline air and velocity

· Explain electrical basics of meters, work, amperage, and safety

· Complete physical identification of control panel components through ladder diagram review

· Illustrate control panel power circuit tracing and interpretation

· Practice meter familiarity and terminology

· Discuss motors and testing (types, configurations, starters, electrical phases, work, horsepower, efficiency, and cycling.)

· Discuss loop circuits

· Discuss power monitoring and dirty power

· Discuss pump system troubleshooting methods and pitfalls

· Practice motor troubleshooting

· Define data sensing methods

· Practice component evaluation of transformers, relays, and power supplies

· Demonstrate pump-up panel construction

· Practice control panel troubleshooting

· Discuss engineer/operator design issues

5.2.6 IHS Construction Inspection Training

The contractor shall provide customized training in the presentation of each 3-day course on Construction Inspection. The contractor shall present an examination of the appropriate role and responsibilities of the inspector in utility construction activities typical to the IHS and Tribal sanitation facilities programs. The goal of this course is to enhance the skills of construction inspectors through the examination of typical IHS construction activities, such as water and sewer mains, lagoons, septic systems, wells, water storage tanks, pump houses, and wells. The impact of environmental requirements, record keeping, quality assurance, timeliness, communication, organization, and OSHA safety and liability during construction shall also be reviewed.

5.2.6.1 Course Objectives and Topics:

· Discuss the appropriate role of the inspector in IHS and Tribal construction contracts

· Administration

· Legal Aspect (logs, records, ethics)

· Recognize the impact and value of an effective inspector

· Instill a sense of professionalism and recognition of the importance of quality inspection

· Review inspection requirements and technical review for IHS-type construction activities at an appropriate level for construction inspectors.

· Evaluate methods and techniques for effective inspections of typical IHS activities including, but not limited to:

· Water storage tanks

· Water distribution systems

· Wells and Individual water systems

· Sewer collection systems

· Lift stations

· Wastewater lagoons

· Individual wastewater disposal systems

· Concrete and earthwork

· Pumps and electrical installations

· Provide professional quality references and guides (e.g. Public Works Inspection Manual, Forest Service Inspection Guide, USA Blue Book Companion, etc.)

· Examine contract relationships and legal aspects of construction inspection

5.2.6.2 Course Materials

The Environmental Health Support Center (EHSC) has developed a full Construction Inspection Course that includes a training manual in addition to course modules. This course documentation may be used by the Contractor as deemed appropriate for the development and presentation of EHSC sponsored Construction Inspection trainings.

5.2.6.3 Course Presentation Alternatives

The Environmental Health Support Center is currently developing capacity to provide courses using existing IHS staff. The contractor may be asked to provide the Construction Inspection Course independently or to participate in capacity building by providing training support and teaching a portion of the course.

(a) Inspection Training – Full Course

The Contractor shall provide the full training course including all items defined in Sections 5.2.4 through 5.2.4.2 independently without participation by IHS staff in a teaching role.

(b) Inspection Training – Training Support and Co-Teaching

The Contractor shall prepare and teach up to five training section modules ranging from one to 2 hours each and provide up to 24 hours of support to review and comment on training modules per class event.

5.2.7 Water Distribution System Field Operations Training

The contractor shall provide customized training in the presentation of each 3-day course on Water Distribution System Field Operations. This hands-on course should teach operators repair techniques and operating characteristics of common water equipment including valves, meters, hydrants, piping, and pressure regulators. By working on actual utility equipment, operators should be provided with the skills to perform maintenance and repairs in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Additional topics include leak detection, cross connection control, and waterline and tank disinfection. The class shall include hands-on exercises in addition to classroom lecture.

5.2.7.1 Course Objectives and Topics:

· Recognize pipe features, types, and fittings and be able to identify correct pipe and fitting material needed for new installation or repair situation

· Identify common safety and consumer concerns when making repairs

· Describe methods for detecting leaks

· Summarize AWWA guidelines for disinfecting waterlines and tanks

· Recognize hazards of cross connection contamination and identify possible sources of cross connections

· Perform water service taps, valve assembly & repair

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

1. Performance Requirements Summary

1.1. The Government will monitor all contractor deliverables defined in Section 4 – Contractor Furnished Items and Services. Timeframes for all required deliverables are as follows:

*IHS to provide electronic form(s) to contractor.

1.2. The maximum acceptable deviation from timeframes for contractor deliverables is two weeks past the date of deliverable. If two or more items exceed the maximum acceptable deviation, a deduction of 5% of the individual course fee will be assessed.

2. Government Quality Assurance Contractor performance will be monitored to determine if it meets contract standards. A deduction of 5% of the individual course fee will be assessed for any course with an average evaluation score of 2.25 or less (excluding line items for course venue).

Technical Exhibit 2 – Workload Estimates

1. Training courses are scheduled in anticipation of a minimum of 10-15 class attendees. Classes with fewer than the minimum number of attendees three weeks prior to the class start date may be postponed or cancelled.

2. Courses, dates, and locations identified in part three below are projected. Actual class selections are based on training needs identified by the Environmental Health Support Center and Office of Environmental Health and Engineering staff on an annual basis. An equitable adjustment in price shall be negotiated by the contractor and the Contracting Officer for variations in location and performance period.

3. A minimum of two classes and a maximum of five classes will be awarded per year through the task order processes. Should additional classes be requested, the Contractor shall not be obligated to provide the training.

Technical Exhibit 2 – Workload Estimates (Continued)

4. Class schedule

Albuquerque, NM April 2017

Albuquerque, NM April 2018

Albuquerque, NM April 2019

Albuquerque, NM April 2020 Albuquerque, NM

Basic Electrical Controls for Operators

May 2016

Anchorage, AK May 2017

Albuquerque, NM May 2018

Albuquerque, NM May 2019

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM July 2016

Albuquerque, NM July 2017

Albuquerque, NM July 2018

Albuquerque, NM July 2019

Albuquerque, NM

Pumps for Water System Operators

August 2017 Albuquerque, NM August 2018 Albuquerque, NM August 2019

Albuquerque, NM August 2020 Albuquerque, NM

Pumps and Controls for Engineers

March 2017

Albuquerque, NM March 2018

Albuquerque, NM March 2019

Albuquerque, NM March 2020

Albuquerque, NM

Reno, Nevada June 2016

Albuquerque, NM June 2017

Albuquerque, NM June 2018

Albuquerque, NM February 2019

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM January 2018

Albuquerque, NM January 2019

Albuquerque, NM January 2020

Albuquerque, NM

*Class projections for Option Year #1-#4 are provided to establish baseline course costs. Not all classes will be awarded each option year (see item #2 above.) This contract includes an equitable price adjustment for variations in course dates and locations.

5. Number of attendees

The number of students per class will vary based on actual registrations. Class size will be limited to 30 attendees unless otherwise negotiated with the selected Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

Technical Exhibit 3 – Work Area Locations The Environmental Health Support Center will designate the training location and venue for all courses. Potential training locations include all fifty states with the exception of Hawaii. Some locations are remote and may be located four or more hours from an airport.

Technical Exhibit 4 – Government-Furnished Equipment The Environmental Health Support Center (EHSC), upon request, can provide 8-10 simple relay based control panels with test meters for use with courses that include electrical controls. Government equipment also includes various pipes, valves, and tapping machines. Refer to pictures below for government equipment. The EHSC will ship government supplied equipment to/from the training venue.

Controls/Pump Equipment

Water Distribution Equipment