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National Park Service - Death Valley National Park SCOPE OF WORK: Cross-Connection Survey & Annual Backflow Prevention Testing

Death Valley National Park, CA

1. Background The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct cross-connection surveys across multiple water systems within Death Valley National Park.

These inspections are required to comply with the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) and to support the completion of the Electronic Annual Report (eAR). Backflow testing and minor repair of the park’s 67 backflows is also required in this procurement with minor repairs where devices fail after deficiencies are reviewed by park certified backflow testers. An NPS operator and/or NPS COR will be available as an escort for access. We have several NPS operators that will be available to answer detailed questions, on site after award, about each water systems ensuring an accurate and thorough survey and plan can be completed.

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall perform cross-connection control inspections at the following water systems and number of service connections:

Water System Number of Connections Mesquite 3 Stovepipe Wells 14 Cow Creek (Nevares) 61 Grapevine 10 Furnace Creek 150 Scotty’s Castle 18 Wildrose 8 Emigrant 1

TOTAL 265

Additional Requirement:

• The contractor shall develop and submit a Cross Connection Control Management Plan (CCCMP) for each water system listed above.

o The CCCMP must align with the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) and include:

▪ Program objectives and responsibilities

▪ Procedures for hazard assessment and device testing

▪ Maintenance and recordkeeping protocols

▪ Emergency response measures o The CCCMP shall be delivered as a separate section within the final report and formatted for integration with NPS water safety protocols.

3. Contractor Responsibilities The contractor shall:

The contractor shall:

A. Cross Connection Survey and Control Plan

a. Conduct hazard assessments at each service connection in accordance with CCCPH Section 2.1.

b. Identify and document all actual and potential cross-connections.

c. Verify the presence, type, and condition of backflow prevention assemblies.

d. Perform shutdown or dye testing where required to confirm isolation.

e. Provide photographic documentation and GPS coordinates for each inspected connection.

f. Maintain detailed records for each connection, including:

▪ Type and location of backflow prevention device

▪ Hazard classification

▪ Inspection findings and recommendations

▪ Serial number, manufacturer, and installation date (if applicable)

g. Submit a final report with inspection results, hazard classifications, compliance recommendations, incidental field repairs conducted and cost estimates for repairs not conducted.

h. Provide data in a format compatible with the Electronic Annual Report (eAR) submission requirements.

B. Backflow Testing Perform certified operational testing of 67 backflow prevention assemblies. Record pass/fail status, readings, device data, photos, and GPS. Retest backflows on approved devices after authorized repairs.

C. Deficiency Identification Develop a Backflow Deficiency List including failed tests, leaks, missing devices, accessibility issues, improper installation, expired tags, corrosion, and compliance issues.

Include asset ID, device type, deficiency description, risk level, recommended corrective action and cost estimates for deficiencies that exceed the scope of minor repairs (below) not able to be performed in field.

C. Minor Repairs Perform minor repairs such as replacing test cocks, caps, seals, cleaning debris, replacing relief valve kits, tag replacement, lubrication, and minor valve adjustments. Minor repairs shall not require excavation, assembly replacement, pipe cutting, welding, or shutdown exceeding 2 hours. A brief writeup with photographs shall be submitted per device that requires minor repairs.

D. Major Repairs / Replacement

Assembly replacement, excavation, valve replacement requiring pipe cutting, vault repair, relocation, electrical work, or paving restoration are excluded and shall be reported only.

Devices requiring major repairs or replacement shall not be repaired under this contract.

The contractor shall provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate including labor, materials, and recommended corrective action for Government evaluation.

The Government may elect to accomplish major repairs through separate contract action.

E. Repair Authorization Minor repairs may be completed up to a Government-established not-to-exceed threshold of $175 per device. Repairs exceeding threshold require written authorization and bi-lateral contract modification.

F. Deliverables Provide certified test reports, deficiency list, minor repair log, parts log, photos, updated inventory, and compliance summary for eAR reporting.

4. Compliance Requirements All work must comply with:

California Health and Safety Code Sections 116407 and 116555.5 Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), effective July 1, 2024 Any applicable local ordinances or NPS-specific water safety protocols

5. Qualifications (submit certifications with quote) Contractor personnel must include:

A Certified Cross-Connection Control Specialist recognized by the SWRCB A Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester recognized by the SWRCB

See California State Water Resources Board Website for certification/license qualification/recognition.

6. Deliverables

Deliverable Calendar Days after Award Inspection Schedule 7 90% Draft Report 30 NPS to review Draft report and return with any comments https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/specialists-certification.html

100% Final report & CCMP for each system 45

Data Package for eAR submission

Backflow test reports on Government provided forms

Deficiency reports and cost estimates on tested backflows that fail testing procedures

7. Period of Performance NPS Anticipates award to be made by April 1, 2026. The Table above outlines due dates for deliverables. The Period of Performance will end September 20, 2026.

Option Year Backflow testing and repairs will have an April 1 to September 20 performance period each year.

8. Evaluation Criteria Award will be made based on:

1) Personnel Certifications (Screen out)

2) Price (use attached bid schedule and return as .xlsx file)

3) Past performance on similar projects (magnitude and scope)

a. Submit 3 past contracts within the past 5 years of the closing date of this RFQ with a point of contact for the customer.

Additional Information:

- Liability insurance is required after award. Please see Attached RFQ with liability insurance (see DIAR 1452.228-70 in the Solicitation).

- An attached blank backflow testing form is supplied to this RFQ.

- A Separate CCCMP is required for each of the 8 water systems.

- All backflow devices are within walking distance of paved roads

- To facilitate timely access all of the locked backflows will be secured with a fire suppression breakaway lock that will be keyed the same. Any gate access required will have a combination lock with a combination provided during the mobilization. NPS staff will be available to provide access to places where a key is required and for location of assemblies.