DRINKING WATER TESTING OPERATOR
ID: 15B41825Q00000002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUSP TERRE HAUTETERRE HAUTE, IN, 47802, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/69317f0cf44c42c28f198b1a20bdb03a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide weekly drinking water testing services from December 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for conducting regular chlorine residual testing, as well as additional testing for iron and manganese, in compliance with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and EPA standards. This contract is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water within the facility, and it emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance and timely reporting. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM, and can direct inquiries to Scott Ballinger at sballinger@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scott Ballinger
    (812) 244-4473
    sballinger@bop.gov
    Files
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    RFQ.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for commercial services, specifically for Water Operator Services at the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. The solicitation, numbered 15B41825Q00000002, is set aside exclusively for small businesses and includes components like environmental compliance testing, operator training, and monthly reporting. Key tasks involve conducting EPA-compliant water quality tests, compiling results, and ensuring services adhere to Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations. Contractor requirements encompass various compliance protocols related to privacy, security, and IT management, underlining the importance of protecting sensitive information and data integrity. The contract stipulates terms for inspection, acceptance, and payment processes, alongside provisions governing potential disputes, changes, and termination conditions. This solicitation exemplifies the government's commitment to maintaining safety and regulatory standards within its facilities while promoting small business participation in federal contracting opportunities.
    STATEMENT OF WORK.docx
    The FCC Terre Haute seeks to contract Water Operator Services to comply with state regulations from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) for operating a water treatment facility. The selected contractors must maintain valid DSL and WT3 certifications and promptly inform FCC Terre Haute if their certifications face any revocation or suspension. Services will include regular chlorine residual testing at the distribution site and water plant, alongside additional testing for iron and manganese five days a week. The contract, running from December 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, will require the contractor to compile and submit monthly reports detailing testing results and chemical usage while ensuring compliance with EPA and IDEM standards. It is emphasized that this is a service contract, not an employment position, with contractor performance monitored by FCC but not subject to government oversight outside of security matters. The document outlines clear expectations regarding service delivery, compliance, and reporting, which are crucial for maintaining water quality and regulatory standards.
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