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Bureau of Reclamation Form, RF-102 12-2011

Bureau of Reclamation Form, RF-102 12-2011

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Reclamation’s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.

ABSTRACT

Continuation – The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of an activity presently being funded, and for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity;

OVERVIEW

The purpose of this project is to construct the five extraction wells, ten groundwater compliance monitoring wells, raw water transmission pipeline, groundwater treatment facility, treated water pipeline, and six re-injection wells. The proposed treatment facility will remove contaminants from the groundwater and restore the aquifer while enhancing the water supply for the region. In addition, the project is part of a regional plan to clean up the EMOU and is recognized by the EPA in their Record of Decision as necessary for restoration of the EMOU aquifer.

1.4 Project Description.

This Agreement covers the activities and costs necessary for the design, permitting, and construction of the five extraction wells, ten monitoring wells, the raw water pipeline, the 250 gpm treatment facility, the treated water pipeline, and the six re-injection wells.

Major components are described below.

1.4.1 Pre-design Activities

This work item includes the completion of all pre-design activities, including groundwater modeling, well design, discharge study, treatment facility design, pipeline design and groundwater monitoring.

1.4.2 Treatment Equipment Installation

This work item includes the installation of treatment facilities for the removal of VOC’s, and 1,4-Dioxane. VOC’s will be removed by LGAC. 1,4-Dioxane will be destroyed by an ultraviolet/chemical oxidation process.

1.4.3 Construct Extraction Wells and Re-injection Wells

This work item includes the final activities necessary to construct the five extraction wells and six re-injection wells. These activities include construction of the wells, well development, installation of the permanent pumps and some minor piping reconfigurations.

1.4.4 Compliance Monitoring Wells

This work item includes the installation of ten compliance monitoring wells, which are required by EPA. The wells will monitor the compliance of the shallow zone remedy as described in the Interim Record of Decision for the EMOU.

1.4.5 Site Work

Site work will include clearing of the land, grading, modifications to existing site piping, new site piping and appurtenances, vaults, slabs on grade, chemical containment areas, electrical power and controls, and pre-engineered metal buildings.

1.4.6 Pipelines

Raw and treated water pipelines will be constructed to convey raw groundwater from the new extraction wells to the centralized treatment facility and transport the treated water to the re-injection wells.

The purpose of this modification is to update the scope of work, schedule, milestone dates, completion date, and budget. This is necessary due to changes to the project details that have evolved since the agreement was executed over 8 years ago. In addition, an additional $610,000 is being obligated to the agreement. These funds were deobligated from other agreements when they were closed out.

Recipient Responsibilities

The Recipient shall carry out the Scope of Work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the proposed financial assistance agreement. The Recipient shall adhere to Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes, as applicable, and shall coordinate with Reclamation on all required approvals and permits. If the SOW contains construction activities, the Recipient is responsible for construction inspection, oversight, and acceptance. If applicable, the Recipient shall also coordinate and obtain approvals from site owners and operators.

Reclamation Responsibilities

Reclamation will monitor and provide federal oversight of activities performed under this Agreement. Monitoring and oversight includes review and approval of financial status and performance reports, payment requests, and any other deliverables identified as part of the Scope of Work. Additional monitoring activities may include site visits, conference calls, and other on-site and off-site monitoring activities. At the Recipient’s request, Reclamation may also provide technical assistance to the Recipient in support of the Scope of Work and objectives of this Agreement.

SINGLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

SINGLE SOURCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

Department of the Interior Policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable for each single-source award. The justification must address one or more of the following criteria as well as discussion of the program legislative history, unique capabilities of the proposed recipient, and cost-sharing contribution offered by the proposed recipient, as applicable.

In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

(1) Unsolicited Proposal – The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives;

(2) Continuation – The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of an activity presently being funded, and for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity;

(3) Legislative intent – The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress’ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose;

(4) Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications;

(5) Emergencies – Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed.

Reclamation did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria:

(3) LEGISLATIVE INTENT

The statutory authority authorizes Reclamation to complete the authorized work with this authorized Recipient.

(2) CONTINUATION

This project has already has already begun and is in the later stages of completion

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Statutory Authority Section 1614 of Public Law 102-575 specifically authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a conjunctive use facility in the San Gabriel groundwater basin to improve the groundwater quality and to allow utilization of the basin as a water storage facility, with Federal funding limited to 25 percent of the total project costs.

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