Repair Glass Fused to Steel Water Tanks, CHIS

This is Amendment 002 to previously synopsized Request for Quotations to repair damage to two (2) approximately 55,000 gallon glass fused to steel water tanks located on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park (CHIS).



This amendment is necessary to incorporate the site visit notes from the site visit/site walk that occurred 8/29/17. The following new attachments are incorporated into the solicitation:

Attachment 12, SF-30 (Amendment 002 Form)

Attachment 13, Site Visit Notes



The response date is not changed. Quotes are still due by 5pm (PST) on September 15, 2017.



All associated attachments to the solicitation, including those associated with this Amendment 002 can be accessed in FedConnect. If by clicking the link below you're not automatically re-directed to the solicitation overview page in FedConnect, then click on "Original Synopsis" in FedBizOpps (left-hand menu), and you'll find the step-by-step instructions for how to access the attachments in FedConnect.

This is an amendment to a previously synopsized Request for Quotations to repair damage to two (2) approximately 55,000 gallon glass fused to steel water tanks located on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park (CHIS).



THIS AMENDMENT IS NECESSARY FOR CONTRACTORS TO MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:

(1) Disregard Attachments 6 and 7, no longer applicable because the site visit will not be occurring by boat as originally planned,

(2) See new Attachment 10, Standard Form 30 (SF-30), for this Amendment No. 001,

(3) See new Attachment 11, "Photos," to see existing water tank photos, and

(4) Make note of the SITE VISIT CHANGE as explained below.



OLD SITE VISIT. The original site visit that was scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 2017 is cancelled. The date changed, as well as s the mode of transportation to Santa Rosa Island.



NEW SITIE VSIT: The site visit is re-scheduled to occur on TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017, as updated in new Attachments 9 and 10. Interested contractors shall meet at Channel Islands Aviation located at 305 Durley Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010. This site visit is approximately a half day event, that will start at 9:30am (be on time!) and end around 12:30pm. Transportation to Santa Rosa Island will be by fixed wing aircraft. CONTRACTORS ARE LIMITED TO ONE ATTENDEE ONLY, because space on the twin engine plane is limited. RSVP via email to Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov by 8/28/17 3pm (PST) by providing a company name, address, point of contact name with office and cell numbers. Plan on bringing water and a light jacket and any small tools needed for field verification of the site. It is not uncommon for flight delays to occur due to fog so be prepared for this possibility.



The original attachments are not changed. Contractors are expected to make their own pen-and-ink change to the site visit details in Attachments 1 and 3, as explained above. The response date is not changed. Quotes are still due by 5pm (PST) on Friday, September 15, 2017.



To receive the solicitation package (standard forms and all associated attachments), click the link below for the solicitation and any amendment(s) where you'll be redirected to FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net. Accessing the solicitation form and attachments does not require registration in FedConnect. Once at the FedConnect home page, click on "Search Public Opportunities Only." Next screen, select "Reference Number" from drop-down menu and type in solicitation number as P17PS02677, and click "search." Next screen will show the solicitation title as "Repair Glass Fused to Steel Water Tanks, CHIS." Click the title to open the overview page, where on the right-side are the Standard Form 1442 (solicitation), Standard Form 30 (Amendment), and all other attachments. Remember you can disregard Attachments 6 and 7.

This is a REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS to repair damage to two each, approximately 55,000 gallon glass fused to steel water tanks located on Santa Rosa Island (SRI) in Channel Islands National Park (CHIS). The tanks were originally installed in the early 1990's and are in need of repair to deteriorated and damaged components. The harsh marine environment on Santa Rosa Island has resulted in the rusting and deterioration of bolts, flanges, pipe supports and accessories. The original Aquastore tanks were manufactured by A.O. Smith Harvestore Products, Inc. and all repairs shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Tanks shall be disinfected in accordance with AWWA C652 standards upon completion of maintenance and curing specifications. These tanks store potable water for park staff, visitors and park cooperators on Santa Rosa Island. At the conclusion of the contract the tanks will be capable of receiving, storing and discharging potable water, without leaking.



PAPER COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND TELEPHONE REQUESTS, EMAIL REQUESTS, OR FAX REQUESTS FOR THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. To receive the solicitation package (standard form and all associated attachments), click the link below for the solicitation and any amendment(s) where you'll be redirected to FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net. Accessing the solicitation form and attachments does not require registration in FedConnect. Once at the FedConnect home page, click on "Search Public Opportunities Only." Next screen, select "Reference Number" from drop-down menu and type in solicitation number as P17PS02677, and click "search." Next screen will show the solicitation title as "Repair Glass Fused to Steel Water Tanks, CHIS." Click the title to open the overview page, where on the right-side are all of the attachments including the Standard Form 1442.



SITE VISIT. An organized site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Interested contractors shall meet at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor located at 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001. To park, exit the service entrance and turn right onto Spinnaker Drive. Make a U-turn from the first left turn lane and make an immediate right into the parking lot adjacent to the harbor, not the ocean. The sign says "Ventura West Marina." Make an immediate right and park anywhere to the right of the parking lot entrance. Make sure the curb is not painted green. (a) THIS SITE VISIT IS AN ALL DAY EVENT, that will start at 7am and end around 4:30pm. Transportation to Santa Rosa Island will be by NPS boat. (b) Contractors are limited to two attendees (no more than two people per company) because space is limited. RSVP via email to Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov by 7/31/17, providing a company name, address, point of contact name with office and cell numbers. (c) WATCH THIS VIDEO BEFORE YOU RSVP: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=CC015EB2-A8F0-051C-20EBEB287FA58FDE. (d) Prior to boarding, each attendee shall submit the "Self Assessment Checklist for Travel on NPS Vessels," a form provided as part of this solicitation (see Attachment no. 6). You cannot board without this form! (e) PLEASE BE ON TIME. Plan to arrive by 7:00 a.m. at the loading area if you are riding NPS boats for the first time. This allows the time you will need to clean your shoes and check your personal gear for non-native organisms such as mice, ants, seeds, etc. By 7:45 all passengers should have loaded their personal gear, signed the manifest, parked vehicles, and be ready to board the vessel. At this time the Captain will count the number of passengers, verify that everyone has signed the manifest, and provide the day¿s safety briefing. The safety briefing will include sea conditions such as tides, swell, and other relevant weather and operational considerations, the location of lifesaving equipment and what to do in case of emergency. Everyone must attend the briefing even if you have heard one before. Please do not be late! Boarding is generally at 7:45 for an 8:00 a.m. departure. (f) Read the "Boating Guide" provided as part of this solicitation (see Attachment no. 7). Food and water are not provided. Contractors attending this site visit should plan to bring their own food, water, and sufficient layers of clothing in the event you encounter inclement weather (remember sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.).



PROJECT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE is 8 weeks from the date of contractor receiving the Notice to Proceed.



OTHER INFO. All work will be performed under a single contract. In the event that competitive quotes are not received for this solicitation, an offeror may be required to submit cost and pricing data or information other than cost and pricing data. This project is being solicited and awarded as a total (100%) Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.502-2. The NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with an associate small business size standard of $36.5 million. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. This magnitude is set by law. Quoters are advised that the Government's estimated magnitude is between $60,000 and $80,000. It is the responsibility of the quoters to monitor the FBO and FedConnect websites to download all amendments and attachments which may also be issued against the solicitation prior to the solicitation's closing date. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax or email (no phone or fax questions). Submit questions to Phaedra Fuller, Contracting Officer at email address Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov. Interested parties are urged to check for amendments. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.