A04 SOW.pdf

USDA-NRCS Texas – Flowmeter – Scope of Work

SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

This Statement of Work covers the purchase and delivery of two water flowmeters with associated thickness gauges. The contractor will deliver the flowmeters and thickness gauges to the designated locations. Delivery addresses and points of contact are detailed in the Contractor’s Responsibilities Section below.

The contractor will commit enough resources to perform all requirements under this order within the timeframe stated in the Period of Performance section below.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor will complete the requirements listed in the Contractor’s Responsibilities section by September 30, 2026.

PARTIES INVOLVED

The Texas NRCS has secured 3 price quotes from Instrumart, Instrumentation2000, and Mitchell Instrument Co. These quotes will be provided to the contracting officer (CO) for contractor selection.

SAFETY STANDARDS

The contractor agrees and warrants that they will comply with applicable OSHA and EPA regulations.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor will do the following by the date stated in the Period of Performance section:

1) Upon award, the contractor will assign a Project Manager who will be the single point of contact for both deliveries and coordination with USDA-NRCS.

2) The contractor will deliver the equipment listed in Table 1 to all site locations as shown in the table. The contractor will provide an itemized packing slip with serial numbers and warranty information (where applicable) for each location.

3) The contractor will ensure all equipment is delivered fully assembled (where applicable), updated to the latest firmware, and ready for use.

BENEFIT TO THE AGENCY AND PRODUCERS

The purchase of water flowmeters provides USDA-NRCS with the ability to obtain accurate, reliable, and field-verified measurements of irrigation water flow from various water sources. These measurements are essential for designing efficient irrigation systems that meet NRCS conservation practice standards, including those related to irrigation water management, irrigation system sprinkler, irrigation pipeline, and more. Accurate flow data enables NRCS engineers to properly size pipelines, pumps, valves, and distribution components, resulting in irrigation systems that operate at appropriate pressures and discharge rates. This improves system efficiency, reduces energy use, and enhances overall water management planning.

For agricultural producers, the benefits extend directly to improved resource stewardship and operational efficiency. By using flowmeters for practice design, producers can install conservation practices, allowing them to apply irrigation water more uniformly and efficiently. This reduces pumping costs, decreases water loss, and enhances crop performance by avoiding over- or under-irrigation.

Ultimately, these improvements lead to increased water-use efficiency, cost savings, and more resilient agricultural operations.

GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

1) Contracting Officer (CO): The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of the contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorize representatives.

2) USDA NRCS POC: The USDA NRCS State POC will monitor the Contractor’s compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall deliver all items listed in the Contractor’s Responsibilities section to the CO and USDA-NRCS POC by the date listed in the Period of Performance section.

Table 1

Delivery Address POC Name POC Phone # Product ID Product Description Item Qty

1716 BRIARCREST DR,

STE 510

BRYAN, TX 77802-2700

NICHOLAS SCHALITZ 254-266-2984 FSC4-KIT2

Fuji Electric Portaflow-C Ultrasonic

Flow Meter Kit for 2 to 48“ Pipes

1716 BRIARCREST DR,

STE 510

BRYAN, TX 77802-2700

NICHOLAS SCHALITZ 254-266-2984 ZX-3 Dakota Ultrasonics ZX-3

Thickness Gauge 1

4609 W. LOOP 289

LUBBOCK, TX 79414-1403 KEITH SIDES 806-778-3674 FSC4-KIT2

Fuji Electric Portaflow-C Ultrasonic

Flow Meter Kit for 2 to 48“ Pipes

4609 W. LOOP 289

LUBBOCK, TX 79414-1403 KEITH SIDES 806-778-3674 ZX-3 Dakota Ultrasonics ZX-3

Thickness Gauge 1