Q and A - No. 2 - Groundwater Pump and Treatment System Operation Semi-Annual Groundwater Monitoring (05 FEB 2026).pdf

05 February 2026

Questions and Answers #2 in Response to Solicitation W911QY-26-R-GROUNDWATER

Groundwater Pump and Treatment System Operation Semi-Annual Groundwater Monitoring (FY26)

Question 1: WWOP Alarm Response Time: The PWS requires a certified wastewater treatment operator to respond to alarm conditions within 60 minutes.

• Can the Government confirm whether this 60-minute requirement applies to arrival on site, or to initiation of response/assessment, including remote system stabilization when available?

Answer 1: 60 minutes has generally been interpreted as arrival at the groundwater treatment plant building. As we are a small installation, that is only a couple of minutes different from arrival at the gate.

Question 2: Discharge and Compliance Requirements: The Record of Decision indicates that treated groundwater is discharged to Lake Cochituate.

• Can the Government confirm whether there are any additional discharge permits, effluent limits, or operational reporting requirements beyond those already documented in the ROD, O&M Manuals, and referenced regulatory documents?

Answer 2: No additional limits. Note however, that the treated groundwater discharged from the plant first passes through a tank that serves as a reservoir for the installations non-potable water system. Non-potable water pumps take suction on that tank and supply water to the installation’s independent non-potable water which can be used for fire suppression, cooling tower makeup, and lawn sprinkling. Unused water from the tank overflows and discharges to Lake Cochituate via the storm drain system. The water reuse system is maintained separately by DPW and other than notifying DPW when the groundwater treatment system is inoperable due to fault or maintenance, no other action regarding use of the groundwater after leaving Building 94 is required.

Question 3: WWOP Role in Sampling Activities: The solicitation includes established groundwater monitoring and treatment system sampling schedules.

• Can the Government confirm that groundwater and treatment system sampling is performed by qualified environmental staff under an approved QAPP, and that the WWOP’s role is limited to operational coordination and response, rather than sample collection and laboratory coordination?

Answer 3: Groundwater treatment system sampling is expected to be performed by qualified environmental staff under an approved QAPP that will need to be prepared by the winning bidder as one of the initial tasks. Army does not specify whether the licensed WWTP operator(s) assist with groundwater sampling or not. In the past ~20 years of contracting for these services, it has been done both ways, apparently depending on prospective contractor’s local staffing and/or on subcontractor agreements.

Question 4: We respectfully request consideration of a brief additional extension; Two (2) additional weeks; If not feasible: One (1) additional week, to the proposal due date.

Answer 4: The proposal deadline has been extended only to Monday 09 February 2026 at 1200 EST. Please note -there will be no more deadline extensions.

Question 5: We respectfully wanted to inquire whether the Government would consider allowing a site visit for interested offerors.

Answer 5: At this time, there will not be any site visits allowed for this requirement.