WNURP Justification and Approval_FIO.pdf

b. Temporary Bypass This includes only the meter box and accessories (no brand name pipes are specified). The price of $ has been allocated to this item. The following is the approved items from the utility owner: Armorcast A6001946 PCX12 Meter Box and Armorcast A6001866-R Cover w/Hinged Read

5. Authority Cited:

the items described in the paragraphs above, can only be satisfied thr ribe unique supplies available from only one or a limited number of sources or from only one or a limited number of suppliers with unique capabilities.

6. Reason for Authority Cited: The equipment with brand names is only listed in the advertised specifications under the private ut cation. USACE is being entrusted with the relocation of the private lines during construction of the dam improvements.

The utility owners have a set base standard for their systems. The maintenance and repair for these systems is the responsibility of the individual utility owners. The City of Whittier has m our owners approved manufacturers will put the system and water operations at risk by having manufacturers that their operators and maintenance staff is either not familiar with or is e brand name parts have proven system reliability. Therefore, the brand names mentioned in their specifications are necessary to maintain system integrity and parts compatibility. .

7. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The solicitation being issued will be an unrestricted competitive, firm-fixed price solicitation.

a) The brand name components represent a small portion of the overall construction project that is being competed, and when possible, multiple products were listed for contractors to choose. The current working estimate for the competitive construction contract is $ for the base contract, $ for Option 1, and $ for Option 2.

b) Use of alternative products and systems would be counterproductive in that they are not fully compatible with the utility ow future cost of maintenance, use of energy, and human labor hours.

8. Market Research: There are no known alternative systems that are fully compatible with these systems based on lessons learned and expert judgment by subject matter experts and experience of the utility owners. Market research was conducted as required by pertinent law and regulations for the acquisition as a whole. No additional market research was conducted for s descriptions being considered in this memorandum. No additional research was conducte specifications from the utility owners themselves.

9. Interested Sources: There are ten interested sources for the unrestricted acquisition as a whole. However, when it comes specifically to sources of the items contemplated in this memorandum, no sources have indicated interest in supplying the required items.

10. Certification

a. Technical Certification

I certify the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in this Justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: Signature Title: Technical

Manager Name:

b. Requirements Certification

I certify that the above described item is necessary to meet the Governme the described facility, and that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and Approval are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Title: Project Manager Name:

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Date: ________________ Signature:

Title: Contracting Officer Name:

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Project Description and Location: FY21 Whittier Narrows Utility Relocation Project Los Angeles, CA

Base Contractor (City of

Equipment:

Amount: $

Equipment: Replacement Butterfly Valve

Amount: $

Equipment Total Base Contract: $

Equipment:

Amount: $

Equipment: Temporary Bypass Pump (LACSD)

Amount: $

Equipment: Temporary Bypass 30" HDPE (SWS)

Amount: $

Equipment: Replacement butterfly valve

Amount: $

Equipment Total Option 1: $

Equipment Total Option 2: $

Total for Base plus Option 1 and Option 2: $

Prepared by:

Date: ________________ Signature:

Title: Project Manager Name:

SIGNATURES REQUIRED BELOW:

I have reviewed this Justification and find the justification adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Title: Assistant District Counsel

Name:

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the listed brand name materials on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(1), as complimented by the authority under FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii).

Date: Signature: