Living Waters Services Single Source Justification - FINAL.pdf
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This single source justification document proposes contracting with Living Waters Services LLC to provide water treatment and wastewater operator services for the Curlew Job Corps Center. Living Waters Services would conduct required monthly and quarterly water testing, reporting to the Washington State Department of Health, and provide the required two hour emergency response time. They would fulfill mandatory training requirements for Curlew Job Corps staff and future Wastewater Operators-In-Training. Living Waters Services holds the necessary Water Distribution Manager, Water Treatment Plant Operator, and Wastewater Treatment Operator certifications required under Washington state law to operate the center's Large Onsite Sewer System and Water Treatment Plant. The proposed contract value is $100 per hour for 8 hours per week for 52 weeks, totaling $38,400 annually, with an option for a second year.
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United States Department of Agriculture Single Source/Brand Name Justification
Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
Control No. (if applicable) 1282A723P0033__________
Tailor this justification for the specific requirement, as applicable. The final document should not include any of the blue text, which is only included to guide the document preparation.
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.
USDA Forest Service Curlew Job Corps CCC. 3 Campus St Curlew Washington 99118.
Living Waters Services LLC PO Box 795, Republic WA 99166 (509) 207-0627
UNIQUE ENTITY ID: PP4PJ8PGFNH6
Cage # 9LHT3
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
Living Waters Services will provide the service of Water Treatment Operator and Wastewater Operator for Curlew Job Corps Large On-site Sewer System (LOSS) and Water Treatment Plant operator (WTO). Living Waters Services is providing a Certified Operator that is required by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). They will conduct our Monthly/Quarterly water tests and do all of Curlew JCC reporting to the DOH. Living Waters Services will fulfill the WA State required training for Curlew JCC staff and our future Wastewater Operators Operator in Training (OIT) required trainings.
3. Rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
Living Waters Service has the required Water Distribution Manager, Water Treatment Plant Operator and Waste Water Treatment Operator Certifications. Living Waters Services is the only certififed operator that can fulfill the Washington State Required 2 hr response time for emergencies.
Washington State requires a person or company to obtain the certifications to remain a fully function LOSS and WTP. If we fail to meet these requirements they will suspend operation.
4. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
• Contacted the Washington State DOH and inquired about local certified operators, Their response was that it is becoming harder and harder to find individuals that are willing to get this certification.
• Contacted Local Government Agencies (Forest Service, Border Patrol, County Agencies) to ask who their LOSS and WTP operators are.
• Online Searches for companies that are able to fulfill all requirements of these duties.
5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.
Living Waters Services $100 per hour. We are contracting them for 8 hours a week for 52 weeks, with an option for a second year to fulfill all training requirements for future OIT.
Cost Per Hour Cost Per Month Cost Per Year $100.00 $3200 $38,400
6. Recommended source(s).
Living Waters Services LLC PO Box 795, Republic WA 99166 (509) 207-0627
UNIQUE ENTITY ID: PP4PJ8PGFNH6
Cage # 9LHT3
Certifications
☒ The information provided for this justification has been reviewed and certified accurate and complete by _____Jacob Bouge______, Program/Technical Personnel.
Contracting Officer (less than SAT). I have reviewed this justification and certify it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
_________________________________________________ Date: 08/28/2023 Contracting Officer Tracy Doud
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