MCK_MRQ.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administration Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

February 16, 2018

RE: Sources Sought

Water Utility Services for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution McKean, PA

To Whom It May Concern:

Attached is a market research questionnaire for water utility service at the Federal Correctional Institution McKean in Lewis Run, PA. At this time, we are conducting market research in anticipation of a forthcoming solicitation for a long-term contract. If you are interested in providing this requirement, please fill out the attached questionnaire and email it to my attention at bbueter@bop.gov.

Sincerely, Bonnie Bueter Contract Specialist

NOTE: Any solicitation resulting from this questionnaire may be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about any potential acquisition.

Market Research Questionnaire

1. Is firm capable of providing water and/or wastewater treatment utility services, either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?

2. What is your business size, small or large? The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for water service is 221310 and the small business size standard is $27.5 million. Wastewater is 221320 and the small business size standard is $20.5 million.

3. If you are not a small business, what level of subcontracting, if any, would be available for the service(s) you are interested in providing? ______%

4. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program.

_________ "8(a)" program _________ Women-owned small business concern _________ Veteran-owned small business concern _________ Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern

5. Can your firm provide firm-fixed unit prices for future contract periods (example:

contract with ten years of performance periods)? If not, how many years can you provide firm-fixed unit prices? (Please indicate how many years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices)

6. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare an offer resulting from this solicitation?

7. Are the services provided by your firm regulated by the Public Utility Commission? If not, please provide an explanation of how rate structures are determined and name of the authority making the determination?

8. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name: ___________________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________ Point of Contact: __________________ ________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________________

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

Water Services

SUBJECT: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO) has a requirement for water services at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McKean, which includes a satellite prison camp, warehouses, powerhouse, garage and other generic institutional elements located at Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. General information regarding FBOP and its facility is located at www.bop.gov

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS: The Federal Government has a present and continuing requirement for water service for the proper operation at the above referenced facility. The contractor shall provide to FCI McKean, water service in a manner and form that is consistent with (1) all applicable laws, rules, industry standards, codes, permits, regulations, and governing ordinances, promulgated by any and all governmental authorities having jurisdiction; as well as, (2) the facility's service requirements.

ESTIMATED ANNUAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ARE:

Average daily volume estimated: 210,000 gallons

Total annual volume estimated: 75,500,000 gallons

The water service estimated peak operating demand typically occurs between the hours of 6:00 am. and

8:00 p.m. The usage amounts shown above are derived from mean high usage periods of the past. All affluent water measurements shall be measured at FCI McKean water service meter. The meter shall be accessible in a manner that allows verification of billing determinants by Government personnel for the purpose of calculating the facility's water flow. The contractor will use actual metered water flow when calculating monthly service.

The contractor is responsible for monitoring and calibrating the accuracy of the metering equipment.

Un‐metered flows shall be billed to the terms listed below. Contractor shall be responsible for fulfilling any and all water testing procedures up to the point of delivery as required by any regulatory body having jurisdiction. The contractor shall furnish FCI McKean Facilities Manager with a copy of such test(s) when completed. FCI McKean shall own, operate, and maintain the facilities necessary to include, design and construction as technology improves as it relates to the existing system to meet the full water service requirements. Water service provided by the contractor shall meet the Government's everyday needs for the orderly operation of its facility without interruption or curtailment. It is understood that, in the event of an emergency, curtailment of firm services may be permitted by the water utility supplier under its curtailment plan approved by the governing regulatory body. FCI McKean shall be given substantial notice in advance of any scheduled interruptions or curtailments.

INSTITUTION SECURITY: The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. All vehicles and personnel entering onto the grounds of the Federal Correctional Institution, and its grounds, are subject to search. Access to equipment will be available only during the scheduled hours, unless prior approval of the Facility Manager is obtained.

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