A14_Industry_DaySAMPost_196416_El_Portal_WWTF_AdminCamp_2.docx

REHABILITATE EL PORTAL

WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

AND ADMIN CAMP

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA (YOSE 196416)

Audience: Potential Contractors and Subcontractors When: 17 April 2024, 8am- 4pm PT Where: Yosemite National Park, 5083 Foresta Road, El Portal, CA 95318

Abstract:

We are pleased to extend an invitation to industry to participate in the National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center (DSC) upcoming Industry Day event for the Rehabilitation of the El Portal Wastewater Treatment Facility and Admin Camp. This event presents a unique opportunity for potential contractors and subcontractors to directly interact with the NPS to gain insights into the upcoming solicitation.

This announcement is to gage interest in the number of contractors and subcontractors who are interested in the project while also providing an opportunity to visit the site and provide input for the development of the project requirements. The Industry Day also provides an opportunity for engagement with key stakeholders, organizational understanding, information dissemination, and teaming opportunities.

Project Scope:

This project will rehabilitate the 45-year-old El Portal Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), the largest in the NPS, and the sole wastewater treatment service for the Yosemite Valley, El Portal, and adjacent communities. The existing facility features an undersized two-story arrangement with limited access points and failing systems. It is not feasible to modify the existing plant to accommodate required improvements to lab and office space, make room for more effective treatment process infrastructure, or provide adequate space for system operation and maintenance activities. Replacement components are difficult to procure or are no longer manufactured due to the age of the existing plant, resulting in the need to fully replace the electrical service, switchgear, motor control center, and distribution systems.

· The wastewater processes will be designed for a nominal capacity of 1.0 MGD.

· New treatment processes including headworks, secondary treatment, dewatering, solids management and aerobic digestion.

· Rehabilitation of the existing tertiary and UV disinfection processes.

· Replacement and upgrade of the electrical systems throughout the treatment plant.

· New operations and maintenance facilities.

· New facilities will be constructed on the existing site, while maintaining operation of the existing treatment processes.

· Upgrade SCADA for El Portal WWTF and wastewater lift stations within the El Portal service area.

· Demolition of the old treatment process, maintenance, and administrative facilities.

This project also includes the Admin Camp (El Portal Trailer Village), with RV sites for construction workforce housing. Site improvements may include rehabilitate or replace infrastructure and utility systems to support the RV sites. Contractor provided temporary utility connections may be required. NPS will implement its best practices for RV-based campground design to arrange the RV sites to improve natural and cultural resource protection, as practicable. Project Scope includes:

· Development and rehabilitation of approximately 20-30 RV camping sites

· Improvement of existing roadways and paved areas

· Rehabilitation and/or replacement of existing utilities (water, sewer and electrical)

Period of Performance:

The anticipated period of performance is 36-40 months including any potential weather shutdown. Winter construction is anticipated, since winters are often mild within the project area, with limited amount of snow accumulation.

Procurement Schedule:

The solicitation for the project is scheduled to be posted on or about June 2024.

Magnitude of Construction:

$150M - $200M

Who should attend:

We welcome any potential contractors and subcontractors who are considering proposing to this solicitation. We look forward to partnering with your company to provide knowledge and industry best practices in this requirement. Representatives should be technically savvy, understanding both Industry and NPS’s mission.

Industry Day Goals:

· To ensure synergy between NPS and Industry representatives

· Incorporate Industry comments into the RFP development process.

· Communicate operability and required standards.

· Communicate program requirement and schedule.

· Gain a better understanding of recent industry development, lessons learned and best practices.

· Provide updates to Industry on future NPS developments.

· Conduct a site visit of the WWTF and Admin Camp for Industry representatives.

Industry Day Registration:

All participants are required to register by submitting an email request to the DSC Contracting Office: Brian Tollensdorf, Brian_Tollensdorf@NPS.gov and Paula_Teague@NPS.gov, no later than 3:00pm MT on April 11, 2024. Please include in your email subject line “YOSE 196416 Industry Day Registration”. In the body of the email please submit the attendee/attendees name, phone number, email address, company name, company size (small/large) & socioeconomic category, and any questions for this requirement. Please note, companies may have up to three (3) participants with one (1) participant identified as the point of contact for the firm. Only registered participants shall be admitted to Industry Day. Logistics and parking will be provided with a registration confirmation email prior to the event. If you need to make changes to the submitted participants please contact the DSC Contracting Office as soon as possible.

Questions:

The NPS invites vendors to submit questions prior to the event, regarding this requirement to allow for prepared answers during the Project Overview. There will be an Open Forum Questions and Answers (Q&A) session in the Industry Day agenda to address contractor questions. Please submit all questions in your firm’s registration email. Questions will be addressed in the Industry Day Q&A. Questions received after the event will be posted on SAM.gov after the event or addressed in the solicitation.

High-Level Agenda:

· Welcome and Agenda

· Draft Requirements Overview

· Draft Procurement Timeline

· Future YOSE opportunities *

· Open Forum Questions and Answers (Q&A)

· Break

· Walk through El Portal WWTF and Admin Camp area.

· Closing Remarks at the conclusion of Admin Camp walk through.

· Additional time at Admin Camp area. (Gates close at 4pm)

Point of Contact:

Contract Specialist Brian_Tollensdorf@NPS.gov

Contracting Officer Paula Teague Paula_Teague@NPS.gov

*Future Yosemite National Park Wastewater Opportunities will be posted later in FY25 on SAM.gov. The announcements for these three (3) separate requirements are for procurement planning and market research purposes only. Below is a brief scope of these requirements. There will not be any formal question and answer period for these requirements on the Industry Day on April 17, 2024. John Fife is the POC for these requirements. Please contact John Fife at John_Fife@nps.gov for more information.

A). YOSE 215363 Tuolumne Wastewater Treatment Plant Estimated magnitude of construction: Greater than $50M.

Project Scope: This project will replace a 50-year-old extended aeration wastewater treatment plant, force mains, and treated effluent disposal system including pump stations, tanks, and associated equipment. The existing plant will be demolished, ponds modified, and a recreational vehicle dump station installed. The new treatment plant will provide modern primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment components and solids handling capability. The wastewater treatment plant operates from May to October with an average flow of 45,000 gallons per day. To minimize construction impacts on park operations and property, funds will provide for a temporary RV dumping station. The current station, located within the construction area, will be inaccessible while work is ongoing.

B). YOSE 228647 Tuolumne Water Distribution System Estimated magnitude of construction: Greater than $10M.

Project Scope: Rehabilitate the Tuolumne Meadows water distribution system that provides an average of 34,000 gallons of potable water a day and a daily maximum of 73,000 gallons to visitor use areas and NPS buildings and facilities. Specific work includes: 1) Replace 37,940 linear feet of outdated water line (cast iron, PVC, HDPE material), including distribution mains and laterals to all buildings and facilities. Water line sizes will vary as required, likely between 1-8 inches. Replacement pipe material will be PVC, HDPE and DIP. 2) Replace 100,000 gallon above ground water tank with a 250,000-gallon tank. The new tank will be placed adjacent to the existing tank to keep the water system operational until the old tank is removed. 3) Replace 8 fire hydrants. 4) Install water meters at all facilities (approximately 57 new meters and 3 replacements).

C). YOSE 228661 Hodgdon Meadows Water and YOSE 196755 Sanitary Systems Estimated Magnitude of construction: Greater than $10M.

Project Scope:

The YOSE 228661 portion of the project will replace the Hodgdon Meadows water system which has received few improvements since its construction in the 1960s. Work will replace the original asbestos concrete water line; remove and replace service laterals; install water meters to all facilities; improve storage and flow capacity; replace antiquated fire hydrants; install a new well; and address various system deficiencies.

The YOSE 196755 portion of the project will install a new gravity sewer conveyance pipeline extension from the Hodgdon Meadow Campground towards the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station. The new gravity sewer line is anticipated to be 6-inch diameter and run approximately 2,520 linear feet. This gravity sewer line will be placed under the existing Tuolumne Grove Road which currently provides vehicular access between Hodgdon Meadow and the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station. A horizontal directional bore run comprised of a 720-foot run will be performed to avoid a 15-25 foot deep excavation cut where the Tuolumne Grove Road follows a topographic hump.