A04_SOW_Water_Treatment_Plant_Controls_and_Communications_Operational_Support_2023_0424_FINAL_1.docx

Scope of Services Water Treatment System Controls and Communications Facility Operational Support Death Valley National Park April 24, 2023

Part 1: Background/Objective/Scope

I. Background:

Death Valley National Park operates reverse-osmosis water treatment plants at the Furnace Creek (FCRO), Cow Creek (CCRO), and the Stovepipe Wells (SPWRO) locations in Death Valley National Park. These three reverse osmosis treatment systems require utilized computerized electronic controls for proper operation and monitoring of the systems. Operation of the plant requires annual operator training to ensure current staff understand plant operations for protection of public health and for regulatory compliance.

II. Objective:

Provide for safe and compliant operation of reverse-osmosis water treatment plants through software support, firmware updates, user interface revisions, operator training, and updates to communication systems.

III. Scope:

A. Software Support. Provide 40 hrs of software support per year. Support shall be on an on-call basis when requested by the COR. Support shall include programming changes necessary to correct emerging operational control issues, changes to regulatory requirements, user-requested changes for operational efficiency, changes to government IT security requirements, data log updates, sensor inputs (flow, pressure, residual chlorine, conductivity, tank level, etc.), SCADA, or other similar problems.

B. Firmware Updates. Install updates to firmware in the computer and control systems used to operate, monitor, and document regulatory compliance as such firmware updates become available.

C. SCADA and DEVA Utility Tablet Program Development

i. Develop a SCADA export as well as integrate into the current monitoring website the Avista Conductivity Membrane Performance Workbook for FCRO, CCRO and SPWRO. Optimize the permeate flush cycle settings at FCRO based on these findings.

ii. Develop a tablet-based collection system for the collection of daily water plant log information for the transient non-community water plants that is reliant on WIFI connectivity only. Develop a database to capture this information and create a California Waterboards state report export in comma delimited format.

D. Plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

i. Develop and prepare a written plan for Death Valley National Park to implement that would reduce arsenic to zero (or as close as possible) at FCRO, Grapevine and Mesquite water treatment plants.

ii. Develop a RO membrane cleaning analysis & graph of the FCRO, CCRO and SPWRO plants performance with a DEVA tablet setup for use in scheduling cleanings and replacements of membranes over the course of each contract year.

iii. Develop a SOP for the tablet-based data collection program developed for the transient non-community water plants.

iv. Prepare an update to the SOP’s annually based on changes in software, firmware, installed equipment, operational efficiencies, or regulatory requirements.

E. Preventative Maintenance. In conjunction with training sessions specified elsewhere, perform automated valve maintenance/replacement at FCRO, CCRO and SPWRO.

i. Identify and develop a plan and corresponding map for the cyclic maintenance of the automated valves at FCRO, CCRO and SPWRO plants.

ii. Rebuild or replace these valves over the course of each contract year according to the 5-year cyclic plan.

F. Training and Site Visits:

i. Perform a minimum of 2 site visits per year, approximately 6 months apart, scheduled and coordinated with the COR for optimum effectiveness with park staff schedules.

ii. Provide training twice per year to include: General RO treatment process, plant-specific controls for each plant, automated regulatory data collection, SCADA, monitoring for membrane cleaning, cleaning/replacement process SOP, water treatment best practices, operator math and cross-connection control. Comprehension tests shall be administered and reviewed in class after each section.

iii. Training shall include a minimum of 12 hrs classroom time, including material comprehension test review and 6 hrs of hands-on time during each training visit.

iv. Provide a training agenda and a copy of training materials to the CO 30 days in advance of the scheduled training date, for CO review and approval.

v. Training shall be presented with certificates upon successful completion. These trainings will be approved by the California State waterboards as Continuing Education Units (CEU).

G. Instructor Qualifications: Instruction shall be provided by instructors who possess all of the following qualifications (composite qualifications among instructors):

i. California-certified Water Treatment Plant Operator, Level T2 or above; and

ii. California-registered Professional Engineer; and

iii. Automations/Software Control Systems professional H. Staff Experience: Proposed staff shall have a minimum of 15 yrs experience in all the following:

i. Design of RO treatment systems including mechanical components and control systems.

ii. Automation processes for monitoring and control RO treatment systems.

iii. Water treatment plant manufacturing and assembly processes.

iv. Communications protocols for remote monitoring.

v. Siemens Simatic WinCC.

vi. SCADA systems integration.

Part 2: Contract Period I. Base Contract: 1 year from award II. Option Year 1 III. Option Year 2 IV. Option Year 3 V. Option Year 4

Part 3: Additional Information I. Death Valley National Park Utility Systems Operations Point-of-Contact: Jason Lieber, 760-786-3227, Jason_lieber@nps.gov.

II. Death Valley National Park Utility Systems Administration Point of Contact and Contracting Officer’s Representative: Jason Lieber, 760-786-3227, Jason_lieber@nps.gov.

III. Location: Furnace Creek Water Treatment Plant. The Furnace Creek Plant is located just east of the Inn at Death Valley, a private inholding within the park. Access to the plant is off CA-190, approximately 3 miles east of the Furnace Creek Visitor Center.

IV. Location: Cow Creek Water Treatment Plant. The Cow Creek Plant is located east of the park housing area in the vicinity of Cow Creek. Access is off CA-190, approximately 3 miles north of the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, through the park housing residential subdivision “Cow Creek Housing”, and approximately 1 mile further east on a gravel access road.

V. Location: Stovepipe Wells Water Treatment Plant. The Stovepipe Wells Plant is located in the Stovepipe Wells Village developed are of Death Valley National Park. The plant is on the south side of CA-190 approximately ½ mile south of the commercial Stovepipe Wells lodge operation.

Part 4: Proposal Requirements I. Technical Narrative. Offeror is to submit a narrative describing the technical scope of services and the offeror’s approach to implementing the scope of services.

II. Qualifications. Offeror is to submit qualifications of showing both Instructor Qualifications and Staff Experience cited in Part 1, Section III, Paragraphs G and H (respectively).

III. Client References. Offeror is to submit three (3) client reference contacts from the past 3 years, complete with a description of the scope of services provided by the offeror, and current contact information for the reference.