Diving Services 3 at the Folsom Dam
ID: 140R2025Q0041Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedApr 21, 2025
$227K$227,020
AwardeeASSOCIATED UNDERWATER SERVICES, INC. 3901 E FERRY AVE SPOKANE WA 99202 USA
Award #:140R2025P0029
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONMP-REGIONAL OFFICESACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

INSPECTION- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS (H319)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e81d93717aac4dd09436ef6ba959d7b1/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide diving services for debris removal at the Folsom Dam. The procurement involves deploying a five-person dive crew to safely remove wood debris obstructing control device shutter panels at Units 1 and 2, with a performance timeframe of seven days following the order receipt. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and environmental safety within the Bureau's infrastructure projects. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by April 14, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Chelsea Tikotsky at ctikotsky@usbr.gov or by phone at 916-978-5459.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tikotsky, Chelsea
    (916) 978-5459
    ctikotsky@usbr.gov
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    C05_1_Attachment_2_-_Wage_Determinations_2004-0047.pdf
    The document outlines the Wage Determination No. 2004-0047 dated 12/23/2024, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act. It stipulates that contracts subject to this act must adhere to minimum wage rates set forth in Executive Orders 14026 and 13658. The rates vary based on the timing of contract awards and are applicable across specific geographic areas, including Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, New England, New York, and California. The wage determination includes detailed occupational classifications for divers and diver tenders, providing specific hourly rates and fringe benefits based on location and job type. It emphasizes compliance with paid sick leave requirements and allows for additional classification requests through a formal conformance process. Key financial aspects include depth pay, hazard pay, health and welfare benefits, and other allowances related to job conditions. This document serves to ensure that federal contractors meet established wage standards, thereby protecting workers' rights and promoting fair labor practices in government contracts.
    Sol_140R2025Q0041.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 140R2025Q0041 from the Bureau of Reclamation, seeking diving services for debris removal at the Folsom Dam. The acquisition is categorized as a small business set-aside with a solicitation due date of April 14, 2025. The task includes a five-person dive crew to address wood debris obstructing control device shutter panels at Units 1 and 2, requiring careful coordination to ensure safe removal without causing further obstructions. The performance timeframe is seven days post-order receipt. The RFQ outlines vendor requirements, such as necessary insurance coverage and compliance with safety regulations under the Bureau’s standards. Also specified are terms for quote submission and invoicing through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. The RFQ incorporates provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ensuring compliance with federal contracting laws. This solicitation exemplifies the federal government's effort to maintain operational efficiency and environmental safety within its infrastructure projects while adhering to procurement guidelines.
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