Water Management Plan Development - SB Sources Sought
ID: SB-IHS1507162Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H946)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 15, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Phoenix Area, is seeking small business sources for the development of a comprehensive Water Management Plan and associated testing services for the Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU) in Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for revising the current water management strategy to ensure compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE standards, conducting onsite surveys, implementing pathogen control measures, and preparing a detailed plan that includes quarterly verification processes and compliance reports. This initiative is crucial for maintaining safe water management practices across health care settings serving approximately 13,000 tribal members. Interested parties should contact Kenneth Nicholson at kenneth.nicholson@ihs.gov for further information, noting that this is a sources sought notice and no pricing information or proposals should be submitted at this time.

Point(s) of Contact
Kenneth Nicholson
kenneth.nicholson@ihs.gov
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Posted
Jan 7, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of a comprehensive Water Management Plan and quality management services aimed at ensuring compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE standards for water systems across its facilities. CRSU serves approximately 13,000 tribal members across several health centers in Arizona and California. The proposal includes revising the current water management strategy to enhance oversight and incorporate additional testing protocols to meet the updated ANSI/AAMI ST108: 2023 standards. The selected contractor will conduct onsite surveys, document existing systems, implement pathogen control measures, and prepare a detailed Water Management Plan. The plan will require quarterly verification processes and compliance reports to maintain accreditation with the Joint Commission. The contractor must also ensure all personnel are adequately trained, licensed, and adhere to federal regulations. The document emphasizes the need for thorough record-keeping, safety compliance, and effective communication with government officials throughout the contract period. Key deliverables include a fully developed plan, ongoing testing results, and corrective action documentation, demonstrating CRSU's commitment to maintaining safe water management practices in health care settings.
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