CA 22-J22 Grindstone Finish Tanks and Pumps

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE, Solicitation 75H70123R00042, for a construction project for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Engineering Services (DES).  The purpose of this project will be to increase the reliability and performance of the water treatment system at the Grindstone Indian Rancheria located in Elk Creek, CA.  Work shall include, but is not limited to installing a 10,000-gal HDPE water storage tank and appurtenances, installation of a new booster station and associated controls, replacement of two well pumps, installation of approximately 100 linear feet of fencing and gates, approximately 100 linear feet of buried electrical cable in conduit, approximately 100 linear feet of associated plumbing, roof repair, programming, testing, start up, and eight (8) hours of training for up to four (4) individuals on operation and maintenance. 

This project will be procured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 Water and Sewer  Line and Related Structure Construction with a size standard of $45.0 million.  The offeror must possess a current registration in SAM.gov as a small business under this NAICS to be eligible for award.

The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation in April 2023 with proposals due at least 30 calendar days after solicitation issuance.  This date is subject to change.  A full scope of work, plans and specifications and Davis Bacon Wage Determination will be included in the solicitation documents.  Hard copy documents will NOT be available – all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at www.sam.gov for download by interested parties.

SCOPE AND LOCATION OF WORK:  Work will be performed at the Grindstone Indian Rancheria 3600 County Road 305, Elk Creek, CA

In accordance with FAR 52.237-1 Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.  

SITE VISIT: The date, time, and location of a site visit will be specified in the solicitation.

TERO: TERO feesdo not apply.

CONSTRUCTION DURATION:  Period of Performance is 150 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00.

CONTRACT TYPE:  The IHS intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in support of this requirement.

NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES.

For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual revenue for the last three (3) years is less than $45 million.  For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to www.sba.gov.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to check www.sam.gov frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation.  Hard copy documents will NOT be available – all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties.

This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15 and 36 procedures with price only evaluation criteria.

NOTE: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award.  Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov.  Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for submission of offers.  No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation itself.  No bidder list is maintained.  All potential bidders should register with https://www.sam.gov if interested in this forthcoming acquisition.