PSICC Certified Water Operator

This solicitation is for the acquisition of professional water system operation and maintenance services for eleven water systems owned by the USDA Forest Service, Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC). The PSICC is responsible for the safe and legal operation of various water systems across the Forest. Contractor shall be the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for all water systems within this contract.

The Operator in Responsible Charge shall have a minimum level “B” water treatment license and level “1” distribution license valid for the duration of the contract in the state of Colorado. Contractor and/or their employees shall perform the duties of Water Treatment Plant Operator for the water treatment systems.

All water systems operated by the PSICC are Non-Community water systems of varying size and complexity that must be operated in accordance with Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations 5 CCR (Colorado Code of Regulations) 1002-11, CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) Regulation No. 100, CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) Regulation No. 31, CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) Regulation No. 21 and any other governing drinking water regulations.

Drinking water is provided at these sites to Forest Service employees, volunteers, and the general public. The Forest Service is required to have a state certified water operator for all public water systems in the state of Colorado. Operation of the NC- TNC (Non-Community, Transient Non-Community) and TNC (Transient Non-Community) public and administrative water systems are included in this contract.

Total Length of Contract: One (1) base year + four (4) option years Base Year:

January – December 2025 Option Year 1:

January – December 2026 Option Year 2:

January – December 2027 Option Year 3:

January – December 2028 Option Year 4: January – December 2029 Please see the Solicitation and Attachments for more information and for instructions for submitting an offer.

Amendment 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to:

- Provide answers to questions. - Provide an updated statement of work via Attachment 002 - Statement of Work - Version 2. This version replaces the original statement of work. Please provide a signed copy of this amendment at the time of proposal. Acknowledgment of this amendment is required in order for the contractor to be considered responsible. See the SF-30 in the Attachments below.

Amendment 0002: The purpose of this amendment is to:

- Remove the additional KDF, Green Sands, Carbon, and QCR filters from the line items. - Provide an updated schedule of items via Attachment 001 - Schedule of Items – Version 2. This version replaces the original schedule of items. The additional KDF, Green Sands, Carbon, and QCR filters have been removed.

Items have been renumbered/renamed. - Provide an updated statement of work via Attachment 002 - Statement of Work - Version 3. This version replaces previous versions. - Extend the deadline for offers to 5:00PM Mountain Time on 12/10/2024. Please provide a signed copy of this amendment at the time of proposal. Acknowledgment of this amendment is required in order for the contractor to be considered responsible. See the SF-30 in the Attachments below.