Umesc well PM

Amendment 0002 provides Questions and Answers Received:

Question 1: To confirm, PM services is for 3 wells each year and does not include removal of the well pumps correct?

Answer: PM Services (covering all 3 wells for each year of service performed) are as follows per the Statement of Work:

1. Preventative Maintenance Services
2. Inspection of components: Valves, Pump Base, Airlines, Etc.
3. Report on Existing Pump Performance, Comparison with Design
4. Pump Vibration Inspection/ Assessment
5. Recording of Motor Electrical Data (Running Amps, Voltage)
6. Changing of Motor Oil and Gear Drive Lubricants
7. Repacking of Stuffing Box
8. Provide pump installation sheets and hydraulic data sheets UMESC facility Technical Liaison (TL).

Should the performance of these services require removal of the well pumps, then well pump removal shall be included as part of the work.


Question 2. To confirm, in the base year only Well #3 is to be televised but optional additional years 1-4 TV would include all 3 wells so those would be Qty. 3 for bidding purposes?

Answer: Camera inspection services for option years would be for one of the wells in that option period. This would be a separate option should the Government choose to televise one of the wells in a given option year.

Question 3. It will be necessary to remove the well pump to televise. Should the cost to remove the pump and then reinstall the pump be included in the Camera Inspection line item or in the optional motor & pump rehabilitation line item?

Answer: Should be in the camera inspection line item. Provide separate pricing within the line item for the motor/pump removal and well televising.

Question 4. The optional well cleaning/rehabilitation line item would be per well with a qty of 3 for bidding purposes each year?

Answer: Pricing for well cleaning/rehabilitation shall be per well with a qty of 1 per year for bidding purposes.

Question 5. The optional well cleaning/rehabilitation line item include will also require pump removal and inspection. Should this be included in this line item or in the motor & pump rehabilitation line item?

Answer: Should be in the camera inspection line item. Provide separate pricing within the line item for the motor/pump removal and well televising.

Question 6. The optional motor & pump rehabilitation line item would again be Qty. 3 for each year correct?

Answer: Pricing for well cleaning/rehabilitation shall be per well with a qty of 1 per year for bidding purposes.

Question 7. The optional motor & pump rehabilitation line item should include pump reinstallation correct?

Answer: Yes, motor & pump rehabilitation shall include reinstallation of the motor and pump

Question 8. The optional motor & pump rehabilitation does not include and repairs as those would be determined after inspection correct?

Answer: Correct

Amendment 0001 provides clarifications on the evaluation factors requirements:

"Question: Factor 1 - Past Performance: I would like to inquire about the past performance requirements. Is it permissible to submit the past performances of our subcontractors, or are we restricted to submissions from the prime contractor only?

Answer: You may provide past performance information for both the contractor and subcontractors. Please indicate any teaming arrangements with subcontractors in the contractor's proposal.

Question: Factor 2 - Qualifications: Is it allowable for the personnel designated for onsite work to be employed by our subcontractor, or must they be directly employed by the prime contractor?

Answer: You may provide qualifications for both the contractor and subcontractors. Any teaming arrangements with subcontractors should be noted in the contractor's proposal."

1) This Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for REHABILITATIN AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF WELLS in accordance with the attached solicitation.

2) The synopsis/solicitation number is 140G0224Q0090 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commerical Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commerical Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ is determined to be the most advantageous to the government.

4) This solicitation is a SET ASIDE for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

5) A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking "Attachments/Links".

6) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.

7) All questions and quote must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.