A14_Industry_DaySAMPost_DEVA_318717_WWW_Final_2.pdf

REHABILITATE WATER & WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AT

FURNACE CREEK & COW CREEK AREAS

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, CA (DEVA 318717)

Audience: Potential Contractors and Subcontractors

When: 25 April 2024, 9am- 4pm PDT

Where: Death Valley National Park, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, 271 California Highway 190, Death Valley, CA 92328

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 a project entitled, “Rehabilitate Water and Wastewater Systems at Furnace Creek and Cow Creek Areas, Death Valley National Park.” 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 gauge 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:

The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate, replace, and upgrade the deteriorating water and wastewater systems in the

Furnace Creek and Cow Creek developed areas of Death Valley National Park (DEVA) with newly designed systems.

This project will rehabilitate, replace, and upgrade various components of the water and wastewater systems in the

Furnace Creek and Cow Creek areas. Wastewater system work will include replacing service laterals, correcting pressured force mains and gravity sewer mains, as well as repairing or replacing the manholes and pump stations. Lagoon improvements will include repairs and upgrades to improve capacity.

Water system work at Cow Creek will consist of developing a new well, reconstructing the reverse osmosis building, upgrading the control system and air quality monitoring equipment, installing a generator and security fence, and rehabilitation of the non-potable system (trunk and lateral lines) in the housing area. At the Furnace Creek water system, the project will include rehabilitating reservoir access hatch and internal stairs, constructing a chlorination building, and replacing well pumps. Deficiencies with distribution piping and appurtenances will also be addressed.

Period of Performance:

The anticipated period of performance is 24-30 months including any potential weather shutdowns. Winter construction is anticipated since winters are often mild within the project area.

Procurement Schedule:

The solicitation for the project is scheduled to be posted on or about March 2025.

Magnitude of Construction:

$45M - $60M

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 the NPS mission.

Industry Day Goals:

• To ensure synergy between NPS and Industry representatives

• Incorporate Industry comments into the Request for Proposal (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.

• Conduct a site visit of the Furnace Creek and Cow Creek areas for Industry representatives. The areas will include water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure that are anticipated to be impacted by the proposed project.

Industry Day Registration:

All participants are required to register by submitting an email request to the DSC Contracting Office: Abigail Villareal, Abigail_Villareal@NPS.gov and John Fife, John_Fife@NPS.gov, no later than 3:00pm MT on April 17, 2024. Please include in your email subject line “DEVA 318717 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

• Open Forum Questions and Answers (Q&A)

• Walk through Furnace Creek WTP, Cow Creek WTP & Other Water/Wastewater Infrastructure within Furnace

Creek and Cow Creek areas (9:45am – 3:30pm)

• Lunch Break (pause during the walk-through event)

• Closing Remarks at the conclusion of the walk-through.

Point of Contact:

Contract Specialist

Abigail Villareal

Abigail_Villareal@NPS.gov

Contracting Officer

John Fife

John_Fife@NPS.gov