Sources Sought Hawaii Water Systems ITM.docx

Sources Sought USAG-Hawaii Water Systems ITM RFI/RFP Number: W912DY23R0053

Please fill out this form and provide a response to jason.s.polk@usace.army.mil no later than 1600 (4:00 PM) central time on 07 JULY 2023.

1. About Your Company:

Name of Firm: ________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (from SAM.gov): _________________________ CAGE Code: ____________________________

2. Description of the requirement: This is a sources-sought notice to determine market conditions for establishing a non-personal services contract to inventory and maintain water systems and equipment so that the water systems, equipment, and components can attain their normal life expectancy, and the water systems perform according to their intended design function. USAG-Hawaii is currently in the process of privatizing their water utilities. The proposed contract will serve as a stop-gap measure to address base operations and maintenance of the water systems until either the privatization is complete, or the positions USAG-Hawaii requested are approved and filled. USAG-Hawaii does not have a complete inventory or a team maintaining these systems. There may be sections of water distribution lines that need repair or replacement. The accompanying PWS contains a full description of the services to be provided.

3. The NAICS Code “221310 Water supply systems” has been tentatively selected for this acquisition. If you believe that a NAICS code other than 221310 is most appropriate for this acquisition based on the description of the scope, what NAICS would you suggest?

____ N/A because 221310 is most appropriate ____ NAICS __________________ is more appropriate because, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

4. The NAICS Code “221310 Water supply systems” has been tentatively selected for this acquisition. The applicable size standard is $415M. What is your firm’s size status for NAICS 221310?

____ Small Business for NAICS 221310 ____ Other Than Small Business for NAICS 221310

5. Please select all socio-economic categories that apply to your firm:

_____ Women Owned Small business (WOSB)

______ None of the Above

6. If a solicitation is posted, how would you pursue this requirement?

7. In the last five years, has your firm performed the following Maintenance & Repair functions as part of a contract for maintenance of a public water utility? Indicate how the function was performed. If you have not performed as part of contract for maintenance of a public water utility, leave this section blank.

· Perform video inspections of domestic water lines and sanitary sewer lines.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

· Identify weaknesses or pipe deficiencies through video inspections and recommend specific corrective action in a report on domestic water AND sanitary sewer lines.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

· Be knowledgeable of all federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and criteria to maintain and repair public water utility.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

· Annually exercise domestic water utility valves, and repair when needed.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

· Perform all ITM (inspection, testing, and maintenance) on fire hydrants in accordance with all federal, state, local, and UFC requirements.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

· Perform hydro cleaning of sanitary sewer piping if video inspection reveals a need for it.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

· Perform preventative maintenance on sewer pump stations in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and all federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and criteria.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

· Perform corrective maintenance (Repairs) on sewer pump (lift) stations as required.

___ Self-Perform as Prime ___ Prime managing Subcontractor ___ as Subcontractor

8. Does your firm have experience simultaneously managing multiple (5 or more) subcontractors as part of a large facility maintenance contract?

_________ Yes _________ No

9. Does your firm have experience managing a small business subcontracting plan and submitting reports to ESRS.gov?

_________ Yes _________ No

10. Can you provide emergency support for the tasks stated in the PWS 24 hours/day and 7 days/week?

_________ Yes _________ No