THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement currently; therefore, please do not request a copy of solicitation. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. It is incumbent upon the interested party to review SAM.gov for updates on this notice. The National Park Service (NPS¬), ConOps, is conducting market research to understand the numbers and types of contractors who can provide sewage wastewater removal and potable water deliveries at Alcatraz Island for Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in San Francisco, California. If your firm may be interested in this requirement it must have a NAICS of 562211. The work will consist of the following: General Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting and maintaining sewage system from the vessel to the first disconnect located at the island¿s finger pier and the freshwater delivery system from the vessel to the first fixed connection on the finger pier. The maintenance of the system after the first disconnect is covered under a different preventative maintenance contract. During any delivery or removal done under this contract, the COR will coordinate with the preventative maintenance contractor to ensure their team is present during the event. This will ensure that all pertinent parties are involved in case of any emergencies. Initial Report and Development of Program The Contractor must provide a qualified water treatment specialist to draw a set of water samples daily. Chlorine residuals shall be monitored and recorded daily at various sampling points throughout the retention and on vessel delivery system. Bacteriological sampling shall be done monthly. The National Park Service Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA) is the governing agency, and all reports and notification shall be forwarded only to the COR. A log must be maintained for all potable water testing indicating: the date of the test, type of test, person performing the test, and if applicable, the results of the test. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and performing annual testing of backflow prevention devices to ensure their proper operation. Testing must be performed by a certified backflow preventer technician. The requirements governing the operation of the Alcatraz Island drinking water system are contained in National Park Service Directors Orders 83 available from the National Park Service, COR. The Alcatraz water system should be considered a Transient Non-Community (TNC) water system. All monitoring and reporting will be the sole responsibility of the contractor. SEWAGE WASTEWATER REMOVAL General The waste handling system on Alcatraz removes and pumps waste byproducts from the five (5) restrooms to waste holding tanks located on the island dock prior to being pumped again to the first disconnect at the wharf. There are two 6,000-gallon tanks for waste material at the dock. One tank is designated for emergency use and must be maintained dry. The tanks are rotated into service on a monthly basis. There are 9 macerators total in the following positions: 2 at Dock restroom, 1 at Bldg. 64 staff restroom, 2 at Water Tower staging area (Barbershop Plaza restroom), 2 at Quartermaster Warehouse staff restroom and 2 at Upper restroom. Minimum Requirements The Contractor shall, in coordination with all parties involved with the Island¿s sewage system remove sewage wastewater as needed from Alcatraz, in accordance with all Applicable Laws, codes, regulations, and policies. Changes in visitation levels and unexpected closures will reduce the frequency of removal. These operations must be conducted to avoid any disruption to ongoing Island operations, including but not limited to visitor services, ferry transport/use of the floating dock, scheduled barge runs and odor control. Estimated annual wastewater generated on Alcatraz is 1,242,500 gallons per year. Sewage systems for the assigned are from the floating dock to the first upstream disconnect at the floating dock/fixed wharf demarcation, related support facilities and personal property. The frequency of removals may be reduced in the event of unexpected Park closure or reduction in visitation due to power outages, poor air quality, public health orders, or any other unforeseen circumstances. The Contractor shall provide and install on their equipment all necessary fittings and backflow prevention devices to mitigate spill risk and shall visually inspect tanks, pumps, hoses, piping, couplings and connections prior to each sewage pump out and transfer on board. Snake the line back to first disconnect on a monthly basis. The Contractor shall provide secondary containment or alternative system to manage odor and spillage for sewage transfer hose ends between pump outs and transfers at both Alcatraz Island and the mainland. If work occurs outside the hours of the regularly scheduled ferry service, the contractor shall provide island transportation for the NPS COR responsible for contract oversight, and as many NPS, partner and contractor (stand alone, limited duration island projects) staff allowable by USCG regulations for vessel type and size. The Contractor must also coordinate and receive approval from the COR prior to scheduling use of the dock by any vessel. Use of the wooden finger pier is at the Contractor¿s discretion. The mooring capacity of the wooden finger pier is limited. All effort should be made to utilize the adjacent concrete portion of the fixed wharf, to limit duration of time spent moored to the wooden finger pier should that be necessary and to avoid use of the wooden finger pier in severely inclement weather. The Contractor is responsible for all damage caused to any portions of the fixed wharf and finger pier during their use by the Contractor. System Failure Contractor shall implement and maintain an updated Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and adhere to all the requirements specified therein. In the event of a system failure the Contractor shall notify the COR within 15 minutes of discovery. If a system failure results in a sewage spill, the Contractor shall comply with Reference Manual 83B4 Raw Sewage Spill Notification & Cleanup Guidance and clean up the spill at no cost to the Government. Effluent discharged on the ground or in the water shall be managed according to U.S. Public Health Service and State of California Water Quality Control Board standards, and reported as required to the National Park Service, GGNRA Dispatch Communication Center at 415-561-5505. Occasionally, during heavy rain events or due to the mechanical failure of the toilets on island, the designated sewage retention tanks fill at rate higher than anticipated under normal conditions. In this instance a tank alarm is signaled at the Ranger Dock Office, the COR is notified, and emergency wastewater removal is then required. Under these circumstances, Emergency Service Call and Callback Response requirements apply. Contractor shall coordinate with the Preventative Maintenance and Custodial contractor to complete the post emergency callout Monthly Progress Reporting requirement. POTABLEWATER PROVISION General Potable water is stored in two tanks within the dock restroom totaling 1,200 gallons, in a 300-gallon tank at the upper restrooms near the cell house, and in a 100-gallon tank in the restroom adjacent to the cell house entrance to the audio tour. This system consists of a disconnect on the concrete dock, multiple valves, piping, water fountains, and holding tanks necessary for the safe operation of a drinking water system. Both the Dock and upper ¿Lighthouse¿ restrooms use waterless urinals and salt water for toilet flushing. Potable water is currently used for drinking, handwashing, rinsing/cleaning, pressure washing of bird guano, operation of 3 flush toilets and one urinal, fire suppression and to augment the existing rainwater catchment system for the island¿s historic gardens. Total annual potable water use is currently estimated at 330,000 gallons and fluctuates during High and Low Visitation seasons. The NPS is presently planning to eliminate or greatly reduce the provision of potable water for its gardens and bird guano pressure washing needs through an expansion of the existing rainwater capture system on island. Minimum Requirements The Contractor shall, in coordination with all parties involved with the Island¿s water system, deliver potable water to Alcatraz in accordance with all Applicable Laws, regulations, and policies. These operations must be conducted to avoid any disruption to ongoing Island operations, including but not limited to visitor services, ferry transport/use of the floating dock and scheduled barge runs. Hauling of potable water shall comply with the requirements of Directors Orders 83 Reference Manual 83A1 Drinking Water, Section K. The Contractor must comply with The Safe Drinking Water Act, PL 99-339, as amended, and the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water regulations (40 CFR 141.43, sections A and D). which address the quantity of lead allowable in new installations or repairs to existing drinking water systems and or plumbing. Potable water systems that are repaired, modified, serviced, or breeched in any way must be disinfected and flushed as needed prior to returning the system to service. All boat based potable water systems must contain the necessary backflow prevent devices to prohibit contamination originating from the island based plumbing systems. Per CDC, Chlorine levels up to 4 milligrams per liter (mg/L or 4 parts per million (ppm)) are considered safe in drinking. At this level, harmful health effects are unlikely to occur. The Contractor shall follow the mentioned CDC recommendations. Chlorine residual samples must be monitored and recorded each time the haul tank is filled with water. System Failure In the event of a system failure or significant issues encountered in the provision of potable water, the Contractor shall notify the COR within 15 minutes of discovery. The project will be implemented using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 562211- Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. The applicable classification code S216-Housekeeping- Facilities Operations Support Services. Qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm¿s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following: A. Company Profile to include: 1. Company name and address; 2. Points of contact (names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses); 3. Include a brief summary of the similar work performed, supporting narrative to show why each project is relevant to this sources sought notice and other relevant information such as any teaming or joint venture partners. In addition, include proof of satisfactory past performance on the referenced projects. 4. Optional: Respondents are welcome to provide suggestions, comments and feedback to the draft statement of work. Please send all applicable information to
[email protected]. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY 15, 2024. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. An organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.