STATEMENT_OF_NEED_Smoke_Test_of_Sanitary_Sewer_in_Main_Base_Area.pdf

Prior to award, offeror’s may only contact the Contracting Officer pertaining to this requirement. Offeror’s shall not contact any individual listed in this document until AFTER contract award.

Statement of Need

Smoke Test of Sanitary Sewer in Main Base Area

1. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items necessary to smoke test the existing sanitary sewer lines on Beale AFB. The lines are approximately 40,718 linear feet in the Sub-Basin 5, Main Base Area shown in the attached location maps. The smoke test should start in MH 158 at the intersection of E Street and 4th Street and include FamCamp Area to find the cracks, breakage, and defective piping connections that cause inflow into existing sanitary sewer lines.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Environmental Officer, Mr. Edward Wydra, at (530) 634-2619 or edward.wydra@us.af.mil prior to smoke testing the existing sanitary sewer lines.

3. Smoke testing shall be accomplished during dry and stable weather conditions only.

4. The Contractor shall notify Mr. Cleto Castañeda at anacleto.castaneda@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, three weeks in advance prior to start of sanitary sewer smoke test indicating the approximate start date and proposed start time.

5. The Contractor is responsible for providing a portable toilet for their own personnel use. The portable toilet shall be placed in a designated location approved by 9 CES.

6. If entry into any manhole is required, a confined space permit shall be completed by certified and recently trained personnel prior to entry.

7. The Contractor shall repair and restore any damaged surface areas to match the adjacent area. Repair must be approved by 9 CES and the Contracting Officer.

8. The Contractor shall formally submit three (3) copies of the test results in hard-bound cover and one (1) electronic (CD) copy to Mr. Cleto Castañeda at 6451 B Street, Beale AFB, CA 95903 and the Contracting Officer for approval.

9. Included in the results, the Contractor shall clearly identify the location of each defect on a map, including a photo describing the defect along with the type of required repair. Only one defect shall be listed per sheet.

10. At the completion of the sanitary sewer lines smoke testing, the affected areas shall be free from any debris and in neat condition.

11. Contractor qualifications: The Contractor shall possess a plumbing license from the state of California and provide three projects showing the contractor has experience performing smoke testing of sanitary sewers. Information provided on projects accomplished shall include: (1) project name, (2) dollar value, (3) contract number, if applicable, (4) point of contact name and phone number/e-mail.