RECOVERYARRA Project No. 28. 002TAS::14 0681::TAS Drought Relief - Construction of New Wells

RECOVERYTitle: Drought Relief - Construction of New Wells PSC: Y299Place of Performance: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Fresno, and Kings Counties, CaliforniaSolicitation Number R10PS20R80

TAS::14 0681::TASARRA Project No. 28.002

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed price construction contract for new wells. The work is located in the following counties within California: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Fresno, and Kings. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990 and the related small business size standard is $33.5 Million. The solicitation will include HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference procedures as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.1307. The principal components of work are as follows:

A. Drill test holes at proposed well sitesB. Take geologic samples during drilling to produce lithologic profile of the holeC. Perform electrical logs on the test hole and produce a resistivity profile of the holeD. Determine the best levels within the hole to place screened casing intervals, and submit recommendations for well installation to Reclamation for approvalE. Furnish and install well components including casing, screen, filter pack, and all other necessary componentsF. Develop and test each well and submit recommendations for pump selection to ReclamationG. Furnish and install components to complete wells, including pump/motor systems, column piping, pressure sensors, well heads, and cast-in-place concrete padsH. Furnish and install new control panelsI. Provide all conduits, cabling, and wiring to complete all power, control, and ground installation at each wellJ. Furnish new flow meters to districts/ownersK. Coordinate with local utilities to bring power to well site

The estimated cost of this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. This procurement will require 100% performance and payment bonds.

Solicitation R10PS20R80 will be posted at http://ideasec.nbc.gov on or around May 17, 2010. The estimated date for receipt of bids is June 15, 2010. The solicitation and specifications will need to be downloaded at the above site. No paper copy of this solicitation will be distributed. There are no drawings associated with this requirement.

Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Annual Representations and Certifications, as required by FAR 4.11 and 4.12, apply to this procurement. Prospective contractors must be registered prior to award. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on CCR registration can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Information on annual Representations and Certifications can be obtained via the Internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Brenda Davis by email at bdavis@usbr.gov.

Please be advised that the Awardee will be subject to Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act, which requires that each contractor report on its Recovery Act funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public.