WCF Wastewater Pretreatement Plant Maintenance Service

Solicitation Number: 2031ZA19N00016 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) Washington DC Acquisition Office, is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to determine if there is an adequate number of interested and qualified SBA certified 8(a), HUB Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, or other small business firms that are capable of providing services in Johnson, Parker and Tarrant Counties, Texas. The Contractor shall provide any and all services necessary for the safe, clean, efficient and successful operation and maintenance of the BEP Western Currency Facility (WCF) Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Plant (hereafter "Plant") during Normal Operating Hours and perform such services in compliance and in accordance with any and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and conditions (i.e. public and occupational health, safety, and environmental protection, pretreatment regulations, etc...) that govern the management, maintenance and operation of such a facility. In addition, the Contractor shall provide all services in accordance with any and all BEP policies, procedures, guidelines and requirements as defined in the Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services. These services include: A. BEP Manual Maintenance: Maintenance of the Emergency Operating Plan and Plant Operations Manuals and other related procedures. B. Sludge Preparation: The Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of the Treatment System and System sludge containers using empty ink drums provided by BEP. C. Offset Solvent Recycling: The Contractor shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the solvent recycler. D. Calibration and Testing of Equipment: The equipment listed below for the Plant shall be calibrated and tested at least per manufacturer's recommendations. This is not an all-inclusive list of calibration and testing requirements for the Contractor, or BEP may identify other needs for calibration and testing that will ensure optimum operation of the Plant. 1. The pH adjustment tank (T-8T), the Sulfuric Acid Fume Scrubber (FS-1T) and System pH probes shall be calibrated weekly. 2. The final effluent flowmeter shall be calibrated annually. 3. All mass meters in the Plant shall be auto-zeroed annually. 4. The 93% Sulfuric Acid Tank (T-3T) and all overhead cranes shall be inspected yearly. 5. The measurement devices and feedback loops from the computer to the instrumentation are to be tested frequently to ensure continued accuracy. E. Compliance Sampling and Testing: The Contractor shall conduct effluent sampling and testing at a minimum once a month, but more frequently as needed, to ensure that the Plant is within the compliance standards as set forth in the Permit. F. Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT): The Contractor shall put in place a HMRT as defined by OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120(a)(1)(v) and 1910.120(a)(3) for response to release/spill within the boundaries of the Plant. G. Corrosion Monitoring of the Sulfuric Acid Storage Tank T-3T and Associated Piping: The Contractor shall perform an ultrasonic thickness testing of the sulfuric acid tank T-3T, and related piping annually per ASTM standards and provide a report that includes a summary of the test results and a comparison with previous forecasts of tank and pipe life of components. H. Janitorial / Cleaning: The Contractor is responsible for housekeeping of the Plant to include regular municipal trash disposal and break area cleaning and maintenance. I. Reporting: In addition to the safety/incident reporting mentioned previously, the Contractor will be responsible for providing a monthly report and an annual materials usage to the COR. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make an appropriate procurement decision. If qualified firms do not respond to this Sources Sought Notice the project may be acquired under full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561210 (Facility Support Services) mark has a size standard of $38.5 million. All interested small businesses should notify this office by email to Samuel.byun@bep.gov by 16 April 2019, 12:00pm EST. Responses should include the following: (1) District Office in which 8(a) firms is serviced by. (2) A CAGE Code and DUNS Number. (3) Indication of relevant past experience through the description of at least three (3) and no more than five (5) projects within the last seven (7) years similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed project. The definition of relevant is provided below: The respondent shall describe at least three (3) projects. These three projects must: - have been performed within the last five (5) years, - be of similar size, scope, and project type to this project, - have a logical connection to this project, - have had the respondent functioning as the prime contractor and performing at least 15% of the contract work utilizing its own personnel, and - have involved coordination that was essential for the successful merging of one project phase with another, as well as precise safety and environmental requirements. (4) Capabilities Statements in Microsoft Word for Office 2013 compatible format. Capabilities statements should address interested parties' capabilities and experience in performing the tasks in the Performance Work Statement. (5) Responses shall be limited to four (4) single-sided pages. Send responses to Samuel Byun, samuel.byun@bep.gov, by 16 April 2019, 12:00pm EST. This is NOT a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract as a result of this notice or to pay for any information received. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This Sources Sought Synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms. Submittals will be used for market survey information only