EL Yunque National Forest - Licensed Water System Operator Services

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
12445024Q0011
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 00745, United States

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About this opportunity

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide licensed water system operator services for the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico. The scope of work includes operating and maintaining the potable water systems, including a surface water treatment plant, well pump systems, and a parrot aviary water system. The contractor will be responsible for daily water sampling and testing, reporting to the Puerto Rico Department of Health, troubleshooting and resolving water system issues, and coordinating with the Contracting Officer's Representative on maintenance and construction projects. Quotations are due by May 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and the government will evaluate quotes based on past performance and price.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 221310. The contract will be awarded for a one-year base period from May 31, 2024 to May 30, 2025, with four one-year option periods. The base year price is $3,000, which covers the cost of a licensed water operator for 12 months and an allowance for disinfection, treatment, and testing products. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 25, 2024 at the El Yunque National Forest location.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

Amendment 001 - Issued to provide question and Answer below due date is not being extended.

Question 1.) Can you confirm that the personnel performing  daily  duties for the service at job site shall receive at least a minimum wage salary rate of $17.20 /hr plus $4.98 /hr for "Health & Welfare" benefits? 

Answer 1) Current minium wage, health and welfare benefits are correct as stated in the above question, unless a labor category is used to support the contract that requires a higher rate per the wage determination.

​​​​​​​Site Visit Information

A formal site visit is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET at the government facilities, which are located at El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico. The plant is located at the intersection of road PR191 with PR988.  The water intake is located inside of the Forest and is accessed from road PR191, Km 5.0 (approx.) by a service trail.

Site Visit POC: Aponte Guillermo

Email: guillermo.aponte@usda.gov Phone: 787-549-0072

Licensed Water System Operator Services as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) at the frequencies and standards identified in the SOW and Schedule of Items. The contractor shall perform in accordance with the standards defined in this contract. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, and materials (including safety), and all other incidentals necessary to provide Water System Operator and related services as described herein. The contract will be awarded for one base year with four option years. 

Update #1 ·

Site Visit Information

A formal site visit is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET at the government facilities, which are located at El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico. The plant is located at the intersection of road PR191 with PR988.  The water intake is located inside of the Forest and is accessed from road PR191, Km 5.0 (approx.) by a service trail.

Site Visit POC: Aponte Guillermo

Email: guillermo.aponte@usda.gov Phone: 787-549-0072

Licensed Water System Operator Services as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) at the frequencies and standards identified in the SOW and Schedule of Items. The contractor shall perform in accordance with the standards defined in this contract. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, and materials (including safety), and all other incidentals necessary to provide Water System Operator and related services as described herein. The contract will be awarded for one base year with four option years. 

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Licensed Water System Operator Services for El Yunque National Forest Original Pre-Solicitation

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