F103--Water Engineering Services
ID: 36C24125Q0078Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- WATER QUALITY SUPPORT (F103)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fb1876d26161452e8ce896afa80427df/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to procure Water Engineering Services through a sole source contract with Jackson-Ryan Construction Services, Inc. for the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont. The primary objective is to secure a State of Vermont Certified Class 3 Water System Operator to ensure compliance with state regulations and maintain the facility's water system, which serves approximately 1,200 employees and several hundred patients daily. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, monitoring water quality, maintaining accurate records, and providing training to a designated VA employee, with the contract set for one year and an option to extend for an additional year. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by November 14, 2024, to Kenya Mitchell at Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov, as this notice does not constitute an official solicitation but aims to assess the feasibility of competitive bidding.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenya MitchellContract Specialist
    (860) 666-6951
    Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to procure Water Engineering Services under a sole source procurement designated as Solicitation Number 36C24125Q0078. The focus is on securing a State of Vermont Certified Class 3 Water System Operator to meet regulatory obligations for the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT, which services approximately 1,200 employees and several hundred patients daily. Key responsibilities of the water operator include conducting inspections, monitoring water quality, maintaining records, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing training to a designated VA employee. The contract duration is one year, with an option to extend for another year. Jackson-Ryan Construction Services, Inc. is preferred because they are an authorized service provider with capabilities to maintain the water system without voiding warranties. Interested parties may express their qualifications by the response deadline of November 14, 2024, but this notice does not constitute an official solicitation. The intent is to evaluate responses for feasibility of competitive bidding based on qualifications submitted. This document serves as a preliminary announcement within the government RFP framework, highlighting the VA’s commitment to compliance and operational efficiency in managing its water system.
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