Sources_Sought.docx

This is a sources sought notice for acquisition planning purposes. No formal solicitation for this work exists at this time. All qualified concerns may submit capability statements for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine the technical, administrative, and management capability of such offerors to perform this type of work. The capability statements will be used to determine appropriate procurement strategy, in particular whether a set-aside or an alternate procurement strategy is warranted.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office has a requirement to install a bypass around the 7E siphon and replace headwalls at the 7E siphon. The work is located in Yuma County, Arizona, from US Highway 95 take Avenue 7E north 1.5 miles to the work site where the Main Outlet Drain crosses Avenue 7E. The bypass is to be constructed of 60” diameter concrete pipe. The pipe may be installed open cut, trenchless, or a combination of both. At least one 14’ wide lane of traffic with alternating traffic direction to maintain traffic flow during construction must be provided. Coordination with Kinder Morgan Inc. for the crossing under the 6” fuel supply line (JP8) shall take place to comply with their requirements.

The work associated with the replacement of the headwalls includes plugging the main channel both upstream and downstream to bypass the water around the siphon. The bypass is to be maintained until the water is turned back into the original channel when structures are complete and tested. Maintain two way traffic on 7E. Install a dewatering system to lower the water table 2’ below construction elevations. Demolish existing siphon inlet and outlet and install new siphon inlet and outlet. Remove section of bypass pipe at intersection with main concrete lined channel. Cap pipes with factory fabricated caps/plugs, backfill and reline canal isolating the bypass.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office is seeking responsible sources having capabilities of performing the work. This acquisition, when announced, will be conducted under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction with a Small Business Size Standard of $36.5 million.

Capability statements are to be submitted not later than February 19, 2015. The capabilities package submitted by a vendor should demonstrate the firm’s ability, capability, and responsibility to perform the principal components of work listed above. Packages should include the following information:

(1) Provide business name, address, business size and type (8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran, Small Business, Large Business, etc.), and point of contact to include e-mail address and telephone number.

(2) Demonstrate the firm’s experience by providing a list of projects completed where the work involved the installation of guardrails and was completed within the past three years, and in which your firm performed the work. Include in the list only work comparable to the size for which your firm was entirely responsible for providing the labor, facilities, equipment, and material. Additionally, for each project listed, provide the following: a brief description of the work performed, project title, dollar value of the job, location, and the customer’s contact name and phone number for the work completed.

All responses to this sources sought notice shall be provided to Jacqueline Carrera/LC-10403, Contract Specialist, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ or via e-mail jcarrera@usbr.gov.

When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, a pre-solicitation notice will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities web site at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/.