MODIFICATION
R -- Use of Gel Flocculants Guide
- Notice Date
- 12/9/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA, 98661-3801
- ZIP Code
- 98661-3801
- Solicitation Number
- DTFH70-04-R-00006
- Response Due
- 1/12/2004
- Archive Date
- 1/27/2004
- Point of Contact
- Michael Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone 360-619-7521, Fax 360-619-7932,
- E-Mail Address
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mjohnson@wfl.fha.dot.gov
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number DTFH70-04-R-00006 is issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-17. This procurement is not a small business set aside and is considered for full and open competition. The NAICS code is 541710 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Order/Contract utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Proposal shall not exceed the project limit of $140,000.00 and reflect the offerors proposed price as one lump sum item. Project Title: Guidance on the Use of Gel Flocculants to Reduce Sediment Runoff Due to Roadway Construction Statement of Problem: Managing roadway construction project sediment runoff is a problem on most projects for the responsible parties. Many times projects include in-stream work where sediment laden construction water runoff has the opportunity to enter waters containing sensitive and protected species. Keeping the turbidity levels of project runoff water to that which is acceptable to regulatory agencies requires separating sediment from runoff water and collecting it. In most cases this proves to be extremely difficult regardless of cost. The methods that have been available in the past to mitigate turbid runoff water have been at times unreliable and of questionable benefit. This has left roadway builders, engineers, and managers to look for better solutions. Traditional measures to manage or mitigate sediment runoff include straw bale barriers, silt fence, filter fabric, detention ponds and infiltration basins. A recent advancement in sediment runoff treatment utilizes fast acting flocculants. These flocculants bond to sediment and force it to fall out of suspension. The sediment can be captured either in sand filters or be allowed to fall out onto biofiltration areas. Currently several different flocculent sediment removal approaches are being implemented for both roadway and facilities construction. The design and construction community lacks clear guidance in implementing this new technology. A comprehensive user?s guide for gel flocculants needs to be developed to help utilize the technology in the control of silt, to facilitate specification development and aid construction engineers in identifying control measures for specific soil and hydraulic conditions. The net result is less silt intrusion in sensitive areas and better control of runoff. Implementation Objectives (Scope of Work): The objective of this study is to synthesis the use of gel flocculant methods pertaining to turbidity reduction of construction site runoff water and to develop best management practices for implementation. Specific activities to achieve the project goals are to: (1) conduct a review of published information to summarize the performance of gel flocculants; (2) interview knowledgeable individuals to identify problems and needs specific to FHWA and collect current unpublished information; (3) evaluate gel flocculants and treatment types in multiple field sites in different conditions of substrate and climate by collecting qualitative and quantitative data; (4) prepare guidelines and best management practices for using gel flocculants and associated treatment methods; (5) prepare meaningful specifications for the use of gel flocculant technology on FHWA projects; and (6) prepare final report and summary reports. By performing this study, it is intended that the results will become policy and technical guidance for designers, geotechnical staff and construction engineers. To assist in the objective, the FHWA will form a ?Technical Committee?, composed of FHWA staff and other transportation agencies to review and comment on content, including additions, deletions, or modifications. The content of the guide should include a thorough description of the technology including an introduction to storm water treatment. In addition the guide should evaluate the effects of site characteristics (soil type, climatic conditions, topography, existing vegetation) and site hydraulics, flocculent water treatment processes, designing and sizing flocculent water treatment systems (passive and active systems), flocculent water treatment system operations and maintenance, Best Management Practices, and specifications. The guide should be useful in both the design and construction phase of most roadway projects. Tasks: Task descriptions are intended to provide a framework for conducting the study. The FHWA is seeking the insights of proposers on how best to achieve the deployment. Proposers are expected to describe deployment plans that can realistically be accomplished within the constraints of available funds and contract time. Proposals must present the proposer?s current thinking in sufficient detail to demonstrate their understanding of the issues and the soundness of their approach to meeting the research objective. At a minimum, the proposed scope of work shall include the following tasks: 1. Conduct a literature search to identify the current techniques, uses, methods, and procedures. Define severe weather impact on storm water treatment. 2. Summarize the recent performance of gel flocculants for the treatment of construction site runoff water. The study should include as many cases as possible involving gel flocculants in highway construction projects over the last 10 years. 3. The collection of qualitative and quantitative data from multiple construction projects representing various substrate and climates. The FHWA projects may be located within Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Washington region. Document the treatment design, field operation, project performance goals, performance information such as sediment load reduction, costs and summarize advantages and limitations. Video documentation should be included. 4. Develop Best Management Practices for the technology. 5. Review the FLH?s specification format at http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/design/flh_ref.htm and provide appropriate specification for the gel flocculant material and treatment method to be included in future construction contracts. 6. Develop a work plan that provides details on the proposed guide content and methodology to obtain study information 30 days after commencement of the study. 7. Submit a draft report within 12 months after commencement of the study with findings and recommendations. 8. Attend two meetings of the Technical Committee in Vancouver, Washington. The first meeting will be after the Notice to Proceed and the second meeting will be after the Technical Committee has reviewed the draft report. 9. Meet with the technical panel via teleconference monthly to review progress. 10. Submit a final report in the form of a camera-ready copy and in the electronic format of MS Word. 11. Present a PowerPoint training presentation to the technical panel and other FLH personnel to demonstrate results of the study. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far/. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Problem Statement: State the problem to be addressed in the proposed study as understood by the FHWA. This should not be a simple repetition of the request for proposals, but should provide the preparer's insights as to what is needed by the FHWA. The problem statement shall also reflect what the offeror proposes to provide and how you propose to proceed and remain within the project limit of $140,000 or your proposed price if less than the project limit. Qualifications of the Team: Name, address, telephone number, and pertinent background information must be provided for the Principal Investigator (PI) bearing primary responsibility for the project. The same information is required for other team members participating to a significant degree. The proposal must describe how the team members' academic, industrial, and/or research experiences relate to the project to be undertaken. State or federal employees submitting or participating in proposals to conduct FHWA research must also include in this section a letter signed by appropriate authority stating that the employee's agency is aware of the proposal and approves of the employee conducting research in the event the proposal is successful. Accomplishments of the Team: Proposals shall contain a summary of the past accomplishments ("track record") of the team in the same, or closely related, problem area of the project to be undertaken. This summary is to include full particulars concerning all known instances of application to practice of the agency's results. If no such knowledge exists, it should be so stated. Time Requirements: The time required to complete the research project shall be specified. Proposals will not be rejected if the proposed time does not match the time specified in the project statement. However, the agency must justify any difference. In addition, a schedule shall be included that shows each phase or task of the work, when that phase or task will begin, how long it will continue, and when it should end. The timetable should clearly delineate the points in time where project deliverables are planned. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Special Notes A. The submitted proposal, in its entirety, shall be limited to no more than six pages. B. The proposed project team shall include personnel with demonstrated experience in gel flocculant technology; project development, construction, water quality standards, and storm water treatment; specification writing; data collection and statistical methods. (End of Provision) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items shall be completed and submitted with proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items incorporating the following FAR clauses by reference: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I, 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration. The following addendums apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (Oct. 2003) Addendum (a) The SF 1449 is not being used in accordance with the combined synopsis/solicitation procedures established in FAR 12.603(b). The NAICS for this acquisition is 541710. (b) Delete the reference to SF 1449. Submit offers with a cover letter (With letterhead) reflecting your intent to provide services upon award. (j) The contractor shall reflect their DUNS number with their proposal. (k) The CCR is exempted for this solicitation. The government will award an order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The government reserves the right to evaluate technical compliance/conformance with specifications as indicated and make a best value decision. This could result in award to other than the lowest price offer. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. All written proposals along with the above required completed clauses/provisions must be submitted and received at this office on or before January 12, 2003 at 2:00 PM eastern time. Proposals may be sent via fax at (360) 619-7932, Attn: Michael L. Johnson, or electronically to the following email address: Michael.Johnson@fhwa.dot.gov. Written proposals may also be sent to the following address: Contracting Officer Western Federal Lands, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver , WA 98661, Attn: Michael Johnson. Please direct all questions regarding this procurement to Mr. Michael Johnson at (360) 619-7521.
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