NORTH COVE CAMPGROUND WATER SYSTEM RECONSTRUCTION

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from all businesses capable of performing the required services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The Government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. Respondents should also note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. Respondents should not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. The Black Hills National Forest has an anticipated construction requirement to do campground water system reconstruction. A. The intent of this section is to provide a general outline of the work required under this contract and identify special project conditions and/or requirements. It is not intended to provide detailed specifications for materials, labor, and workmanship. These are covered in other sections of these specifications. B. The North Cove Group Campground is a seasonal campground operated from May 15 to September 15. The water system at North Cove Group CG consists of a well with a submersible pump, steel below ground water storage tank, and distribution system with 9 points of use (currently there is a temporary polyethylene tank in place to replace the rusted out steel tank). This system is classified as a Transient Non-Community Public water system. Aside from the well, the system is in poor condition. The well pump controls, treatment system, and pump house are not functioning properly, are not compliant with codes and require replacement. The distribution system has numerous leaks, is in poor condition and requires replacement. The existing hydrants are not accessible and require upgrades. C. There are currently two mini-flush toilets and one vault toilet at the North Cove Group Campground. The mini-flush toilets are not operational and the vault toilet is in poor condition. New CXT vault toilets are required for the campground. D. Water system work for this project consists of a new treatment building with upgraded plumbing and controls, removing the existing storage tanks and installing a new below ground storage tank, replacing all of the distribution piping and installing new accessible hydrants. E. Wastewater system work for this project consists of site prep for CXT toilets (installed by others) and installation of a high level alarm on the host site holding tank. The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, supervision, workman's compensation, unemployment, and transportation to accomplish this work on the Black Hills National Forest. This will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The magnitude of this construction project is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. The anticipated North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 237310 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. In order to determine the extent of industry interest and experience in the requirement, all contractors interested, must submit a written response to: USDA Forest Service-Black Hills National Forest, Attention: William Highland, 8221 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City, SD 57702, email whighland@fs.fed.us, or FAX (605) 343-7134 no later than by June 27, 2016, 4:00 pm, MT. The responses shall include: 1) Name of firm, point of contact, mailing address, and phone, Tax ID number and DUNS Number. 2) Identification of the appropriate business classification (to include 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSB, small business, or other than small business. 3) List prior/current corporate experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years. Statements should include: A. Brief description of services provided, to include dollar value. B. Point of Contact with phone number, and a description of the experience and how the referenced experience relates to the services described herein.