Multimedia Filter

This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a Multimedia Filter with control boards for the domestic main water line at NIST. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-66. 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to [email protected]. Questions should be received no later than 7 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of Provision) The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 221310 with a small business size standard of $7M. This requirement is 100% small business set aside. All offerors shall provide a quote for the following line item(s): Line Item 0001: One (1) EACH, MULTIMEDIA FILTER (48"X60") including INSTALLATION. STATEMENT OF WORK: INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND INFORAMTION NIST seeks to purchase one (1) Multimedia filter with controls for the domestic Main Water line in Building 202. NIST requires a flexible, reliable and feature-rich removal of particulate matter from the feed water. A Simple configuration of Pre-Treatment - Industrial Series Multimedia Filter (PTI) made by Siemens or EQUAL. The Multimedia filter is with skid mounted, and pre-engineered, pre-assembled and factory-tested units minimize installation and start-up time. A Simplex-Plus Multimedia Filter controlled by Siemens PLC or similar. 1. Scope a. The Contractor shall provide as indicated a factory assembly Plus Multimedia Filter and shipped with Manifold piping attached to media tank for ease of installation and start-up. The complete system shall be of an approved design, for example Siemens or EQUAL, as fabricated by a manufacturer engaged in the production of water treatment equipment's. The equipment and materials shall be supplied in compliance with the specifications for the complete and operational system. Specifications sheets and descriptive literature are required with the quotation package to show that the system being quoted is in compliance with general specifications. The Contractor shall provide overall dimensions and weight of unit. 2. General Description The System, in compliance with equipment specifications, is described as a Simplex-Plus Multimedia Filter meeting the performance and design data requirements as hereinafter specified. The PTI Series Multimedia filters require simple utility connections, media loading, and minor configuration for immediate online service. The System consists of a simple tank, electronic alternating control system. The tank should be rated at a minimum 150 psi working pressure. 3. Mechanical Description The Multimedia Filter consists of steel pressure vessel that contains three grades of filtration media along with two (2) support bed layers. The pressure vessels are sandblasted, lined with an NSF approved material, and painted with a durable epoxy coating. Four Structural steel legs, designed to meet International Building Code (IBC) to meet the requirements of North American installations, support each vessel. A relief valve sized for thermal expansion pressure relief is supplied on each tank as part of the select packages. 4. Electrical Description The control is performed by a single NEMA 4 Control Panel mounted on the Simplex, filter skid. The Control Panel shall provide a programmable logic controller and operator interface. A PLC Processor provides a reliable control of the system's operating and safety functions. For example, a Siemens 6" Color Touch Screen, Human Machine Interface (HMI), acts as the interface between the operator and the process. 5. Operational Description The Multimedia Filter has the followings Modes of Operations and Wash Cycle steps based on the flow configuration and vessel arrangement as Simplex, and Duplex configuration. For Simplex, Modes of Operations- 3 (Offline, Service, and Wash) Wash Cycle Steps- 3 (Backwash, Settle, and Rinse). Simplex Operation consists of one (1) vessel that will run in Service mode. Upon request of a Wash Cycle, the Unit will wash accordingly. After completion of the Wash Cycle, the unit will return to service mode. 6. Specifications / Nominal Design Parameters of the Simplex-Plus Multimedia Filter i. Technician labor - Full day rate to set-up the Multimedia and operation by Siemens (Item # W3TSP5099) or EQUAL ii. Purchase one (1) PTI MMF PLUS SPLX ASME, Multimedia Filter 48 x 60, Made by Siemens (Item # W3T86037) or EQUAL iii. Contractor shall support with labor for filling the Multimedia filter with media, start-up and training. The contractor shall furnish all instruments and personnel required for the start-up and testing the softener unit. iv. Configuration: Simplex and Plus Inlet Pressure: 45 psig minimum Inlet Temperature: 60 F Sizing: Service Flow Rate: 8, 12 and 15 gpm/ft2 Backwash Flow Rate: Adjustable - Service flow rate. Rinse Flow Rate: 6 gpm/ ft2 Filter Bed Depth: 30 inches. Freeboard: 60% of the media volume Filtration Media: 18" Depth of Anthracite (0.85 and 095 mm. average size). 8" Depth of filter Sand - Quarz # 20 (0.45 to 0.55 mm average size). 4" Depth of Garnet (2.36 mm average size). Support Bed: 3" Depth of # 8 to 12 Garnets (2.36mm average size. 2" Over laterals - ¼" x 1/8" quartz. v. General Specifications: Pressure Vessels Materials: Carbon Steel Rating: 150 psig ASME Code with Stamp. Support: Four (4) structural steel legs, Seismic IBC. Access Openings: One (1) 12" by 16" crab style. Process connections: Carbon steel Pad flanges. Vent with 316 L Stainless steel FPT. Paint: 4 to 6 mils DFT epoxy. Lining: 16 - 40 mil DFT epoxy (NSF-61) Distribution System Distributor Upper: schedule 80 PVC Lower (under drain): Schedule 80 PVC hub and radial. Piping Systems Face piping: Schedule 80 PVC socket welded, flanged, threaded, and grooved connections (NSF approved fittings and pipe). Process valves 1" and larger: Air vent- GF Series 546 PVC Manual Ball valve. Actuation: Air to Open / spring to close. Sample Valve Inlet Sample: One ¼" PVC ball valve. Product & Drain Sample: One ¼" 316 SS plug valve. Instrumentation Specifications Pressure gauges: 316 SS, 63 mm dial, FDA approved glycerin filled ¼' NPT. Pressure Differential switch: 316 SS process connection and diaphragm, ¼" NPT. Flow Sensors: Product and Drain - Signet 2536 paddlewheel. Turbidity Meter: Hach 1720 E. Controls Main control panel: Carbon steel enclosure, frame mounted, NEMA 4, ANSI 61 Gray. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Discrete 24 point (14 Input and 10 Out-put). • The Multimedia unit shall be equipped with lifting lugs to facilitate lifting/rigging. • Each filter shall be equipped with media loading and clean-out ports. • The filter tanks shall be fitted with electrically actuated control valves to accomplish backwash and to isolate the operating filters during backwash of the redundant unit. • Valves shall be Manufacturer's standard if they are suitable for expected concentrations of constituents found in the water. • Controls Specifications: Enclosure, NEMA 3 R or NEMA 3 R Equivalent. Controller, NXT or equivalent. with Flow meters-Fleck Brass electronic with 1.5" Line size. 7. Flow control An Automatic backwash control shall be provide to maintain a proper backwash and fat flush flows over a wide variations of operating pressure. Controller shall contain no moving parts, and required no field adjustment. 8. Guarantees/Warranty Attrition loss of mineral is guaranteed not to exceed 3% per year for a period of three (30 years). All mechanical and electrical equipment shall be guaranteed for eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment or one (1) year from the date of service against any defects in material. The manufacturer shall provide guarantees that under actual operating conditions the minerals shall not be washed out of the system during the service run or backwashing period; and that the turbidity and color of the effluent by reason of passing through the softener system, shall not be greater than the incoming water; and that the under drain system, gravel and minerals shall not become fouled, either with turbidity or by dirt or scale from the softening system while operating as noted in manufacturer's instructions. 1. Field Quality Control The Manufacturer shall furnish the services of a Manufacturer's representative to inspect the installation (by others) and to provide start-up services for the units. 9. Manufacturing's Field Services A. The on-site services of the Manufacturer's field representative shall be provided during the start-up and adjustment in accordance with this specification. B. The services of the Manufacturer's field representative shall be provided during installation. The Manufacturer's field representative is not required to be on-site during installation efforts, but will be conferred if problems or questions occur during installation. C. Factory-authorized service representative will perform the following inspections, checks, start-up, and supervision of testing: 1. Inspect field-assembled components, equipment installation, and electrical connections for compliance with the Manufacturer's installation recommendations and requirements. 2. Set field-adjustable settings to the values recommended by the equipment Manufacturer. 3. Test and adjust controls and safety devices. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and components. 4. Perform or supervise start-up services 6. Prepare written report to record the following: a. Inspections and checks carried out on-site. b. Optimization of chemical dosages. 10. Demonstration and Training A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the equipment. 1. Review data in Operation and Maintenance manuals. 2. Schedule training with Owner or Engineer, with at least two weeks advance notice. B. The services of the Manufacturer's representative shall be provided as separate visits, if required, for the minimum hours as listed below for each IPC system: 1. Twenty-eight (28) hours for installation assistance, inspection, certification of installation and start-up. 2. Eight (8) hours for performance testing. 3. Four (4) hours for the owner's personnel training. Manufacturer shall advise if the amount of hours specified are reasonable or provide the number of hours recommended if different than what is allotted above. 11. References A. Comply with the latest revision of the following codes, standards and specifications, except where more stringent requirements have been specified herein: 1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 4. NACE International 5. National Electric Code (NEC). All tank nozzles shall be provided with flanges designed in accordance with ASME B16.5, 150# flanges. Nozzle projections shall be of sufficient lengths to allow access to flange bolts and nuts. The vessels shall be designed for a pressure of 150 psig or 1.3 times the peak pressure during the backwash cycle, whichever is greater. The vessels shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with the ASME boiler and unfired pressure vessel code. ASME code stamp is required. 12. Factory Test 1. The Multimedia Filter (MMF) unit shall be factory tested as follows: a. Manufacturer's standard inspections and tests. b. Hydrostatically tested by the Manufacturer at the shop prior to delivery to the site. Notice shall be given to the Engineer at least two weeks prior to hydrostatically testing of fully assembled equipment, so that arrangements can be made for Engineer or other Owner's Representative to witness the testing at the Manufacturer's facility. c. Testing of interior coating systems per NACE standards SP0188 and SP0178. • NACE SPO178-2007 - Design, Fabrication, and Surface Finish Practices for Tanks and Vessels to Be Lined for Immersion Service • NACE SPO188-2006 - Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on Conductive Substrates 2. Submit factory test report for approval prior to shipment. All quoters shall submit the following: 1) An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses Line Item 0001; 2) An original and one (3) copies of the technical description and/or product literature and (1) electronic copy; 3) An original and one (1) copy of the most recent published price list(s); 4) Country of Origin information for the line item. 1. Submittals a. Operational and Maintenance Manuals (3) hard copies and 1 electronic copy. The manufacturer's name, address, equipment serial numbers, and model numbers shall be clearly identified on the cover, including Manufacturer, local service representative contact information, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. b. Each manual shall include a table of contents, an index, and sequential section dividers separating equipment information into subsections. Each manual shall incorporate, at a minimum, the following: field installation instructions, written operation description of the equipment and corresponding components, starting and stopping procedures, routine maintenance procedures, procedures for protecting the equipment during short-term and long-term downtime, schedules, parts lists, troubleshooting topics, illustrations and diagrams and safety instructions for operating personnel. b. Each manual shall include any other information that is required by maintenance personnel for proper operation and maintenance. d. Electronic files of the complete operation and maintenance manual are to be provided on CD. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination. The contractor shall deliver all line items to NIST, Building 301, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. All FAR clauses may be viewed at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 1352.209-70, Potential Organizational Conflict of Interest Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2012) 1) In accordance with Sections 543 and 544 of Public Law 112-55 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2012, Title V (General Provisions) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that- a) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. b) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. 2) The Offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer- a) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. b) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreements with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. (End of provision) Offerors shall complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. Clauses 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (APR 2010)--: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52-222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-1, Buy America Act-Supplies 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority 1352.209-73 Compliance With The Laws INSTRUCTIONS: SAM In accordance with FAR 52.204-99, the awardee must be registered with SAM (www.sam.gov) prior to award. Refusal to register shall forfeit award. Due Date for Quotes Offerors shall submit their quotess so that NIST receives them not later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on APRIL 12, 2013. FAX proposals shall not be accepted. E-mail quotations shall be accepted at [email protected]. Offerors' proposals shall not be deemed received by the Government until the proposal is entered into the e-mail address inbox set forth above. Quoations shall be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition Management Division, Attn: Prateema Carvajal, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640. All offerors should ensure the RFQ number is visible on the outermost packaging. Because of heightened security, FED-EX, UPS, or similar delivery methods are the preferred method of delivery of proposals. If proposals are hand delivered, delivery shall be made on the actual due date through Gate A, and a 48 hour (excluding weekends and holidays) prior notice shall be provided to Todd Hill, Contract Specialist on 301-975-8802. Evaluation Factors Evaluation will be based on the following criteria: 1) Technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement" and 2) Price. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable quote. Technical Capability: Evaluation of Technical Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. NIST will evaluate whether the offeror has demonstrated that its proposed equipment meets or exceeds all minimum requirements. Quotations that do not demonstrate the proposed equipment meets all requirements will not be considered further for award. If an offeror does not indicate whether its proposed equipment meets a certain minimum requirement, NIST will determine that it does not. Price: Quoted price shall be evaluated for reasonableness. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions: The Government intends to award a Contract as a result of this solicitation that will include the clauses set forth herein. The proposal should include one of the following statements: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following: Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s) Note: This procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an offeror submits a quote based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the proposed price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Contract, not the terms and conditions of the offeror's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the proposal. 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010) (a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999) (b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: DONALD COLLIE, CONTRACTING OFFICER 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO) 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority. (e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010) (a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed. (b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims. (c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 (End of clause)