Utility Water Service

Added: Aug 17, 2011 4:20 pm  

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

GREAT LAKES REGION

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS/INDIANA SERVICE CENTER 

 1.  JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
This document constitutes justification and approval for other than full and open competition for the acquisition described herein, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.  It is executed on behalf of GSA, Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 201 N. Vermillion Street, Danville, IL.

2.  DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED

This office proposes to procure by means of other than full and open competition for water utility services.

3.  DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEEDS

The work to be performed is water utility services for the period of February 01, 2012 through January 31, 2022 at an annual estimated cost of $3,000.00, and for the total evaluated price of $30,000.00

4.  IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN  COMPETITION.

A.  FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

B.  41 U.S.C. 253(c).

5.  DEMONSTRATE THAT THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE    AUTHORITY CITED.

The statutory authority cited is FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  Aqua Illinois is the only utility company that can provide this service, and therefore, they are the sole source for these services.

6.  DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE

The exception is FAR 5.202(a)(5) as this action is for a utility.

7.  DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

Aqua Illinois is the billing agent for the City of Danville, IL.  Given the fact that this utility is governed by a municipality, Illinois Commerce Commission regulations do not apply.  The city of Danville, IL regulates policies and regulations to ensure that water services are provided in an efficient, reliable, economical, and safe manner to adequately meet the needs of the Danville residents. 

8.  DESCRIPTION OF MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASONS THAT A MARKET SURVEY WAS NOT CONDUCTED

None was conducted because this is for a utility.  See #7 above.

9.  ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

None.

10.  LISTING OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE PROCUREMENT

None since this was not advertised on the Fed Biz Opps website.

11.  STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

N/A.

12.  STATEMENT OF DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The contract is for a 10-year period from February 01, 2012 through January 31, 2022.

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate.