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Waste Water and Groundwater Sampling and Analysis at the USDA NCAH facility in Ames, IA

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AG-6395-S-13-0012Federal

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NAICS: 541380
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Fire Flow Testing Services
Solicitation # 121589
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is soliciting sealed responses for solicitation number 121589 to establish a Fire Flow Testing Services program. The contractor will be responsible for the planning, locating, inspection, and testing of fire hydrants and associated water distribution components across various pressure zones in Maryland to evaluate hydraulic performance. Key technical tasks include measuring static pressure, residual pressure, and flow rates, as well as performing traffic setup and maintenance for residential, county, and state roads. The project involves a base quantity of 1,500 fire flow tests, 3,000 hydrant inspections, and 3,000 valve inspections, with pricing options for three additional years. To be considered, bidders must possess at least five years of experience as a prime contractor and provide at least two crews, each led by a professional with three years of expertise. Crucially, at least one crew member must hold a current Maryland Water Distribution System Operator D-1 license. Bidders must also provide a comprehensive equipment list and adhere to AWWA and MDE standards, including specific requirements for chlorinated water discharge. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all minimum qualifications. Submissions are due by November 30, 2026, via the WSSC eProcurement Portal. Contract administration includes strict quality assurance requirements, requiring the implementation of a QA/QC plan and immediate reporting of residual pressures falling below 20 psi. Contractors must maintain significant insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Pollution Liability, and Errors and Omissions, each with limits up to 2,000,000 dollars. Payment is processed via ACH or procurement credit card within 30 days of acceptance. Additionally, the contract incorporates a Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team clause, allowing other public entities to utilize the resultant contract terms and pricing.
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541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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IA, USA

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Michael J. ChiodiContracting Officer

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in firm fixed-price line items in a requirements-type contract with a base and _4_ option years, unless extended or terminated. (ii) The reference number is __AG-6395-S-13-0012__ and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The SF-1449 Form and the detailed terms and conditions are presented in Attachment 1 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html. (iv) It is anticipated that either a single award will be awarded. This is a full and open solicitation, and small businesses are encouraged to submit offers. The associated NAICS code for this effort is __541380__ and small business size standard is _$14.0 million_. (v) This requirement consists of waste water and groundwater sampling and analysis per the specifications in Attachment 2 for up to 5 years. The Note to Offeror is provided in Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The vendor shall return a Price Quotation with offered prices along with other requested information to the contracting specialist listed below in accordance with the Note to Offeror. The government estimate for the 5-year requirement is somewhere in the neighborhood of $30,000 to $50,000. (vi) The product specifications for this requirement are provided in Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible firm(s) with the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quote based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors: technical capability based on the SOW, and past performance. Additional guidance on price and past performance is provided under provision 52.212-1. Offerors with no past performance will be rated neutral. (x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation only if the Reps and Certs have not been completed for NAICS code 541380 at www.sam.gov (preferred). A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and in Attachment 1. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clauses and AGAR clauses identified in Attachment 1 are considered applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The checked FAR clauses are identified in Attachment 1. (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered with current information in the SAM database. SAM information may be found at http://www.sam.gov. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) No applicable Numbered Notes. (xv) Quotations are due at the USDA APHIS MRPBS-ASD Contracting Team, Attn: Michael Chiodi, Butler Square West 5th Floor, 100 North 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 no later than 3:00 pm Central Time on Tuesday, _December 18, 2012_. Emailing of quotes is preferred. (xvi) The assigned Contract Specialist is Michael Chiodi. Mr. Chiodi may be reached at contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000, or by fax, +1 (555) 000-0000.

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