12905B25R0002 - Presolicitation for Water Well Repair USDA-ARS-PWA Dubois ID
ID: 12905B25R00002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (Y1NE)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/77d10507d9ac49be875c5ebde48962ff/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking contractors for a construction project focused on the repair of a water well at the Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, Idaho. The project entails drilling a new potable water well, upgrading existing piping, replacing the chlorination system, and installing telemetry systems, all while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing facility operations and adhering to safety and environmental standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing water resources and maintaining operational integrity in essential services. Interested contractors should monitor the SAM.gov website for the Request for Proposal (RFP), expected to be issued around January 30, 2025, with a project value estimated between $1 million and $5 million. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Theodore Blume at Theodore.Blume@usda.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Theodore Blume
Theodore.Blume@usda.gov
Files
Title
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Attachment I - SOW-Plans.pdf
Apr 7, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC
The document outlines the specifications for a water system improvement project at the USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, Idaho, under Contract Number 12905B23F0045. The project involves drilling a new potable water well, upgrading existing piping, replacing the chlorination system, and installing telemetry systems. Key work includes ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing facility operations, meeting safety and environmental standards, and adhering to a contractor warranty of one year post-acceptance. The submission sections detail quality control requirements, including inspections, certifications, and compliance with contract specifications. Submittal procedures mandate thorough documentation of materials and procedures, and all materials require pre-approval by designated authorities. The document also emphasizes timely communication, scheduling, and coordination among stakeholders to uphold project timelines and standards. Overall, this project underscores the government's commitment to enhancing water resources while ensuring adherence to strict regulatory measures for safety, compliance, and operational integrity in the provision of essential services.
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