# Definitize Letter Contract Emergency Pump Replacement

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/191bwc23c0019

- Solicitation number: 191BWC23C0019
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Veolia Water West Operating Services Inc.
- Department: International Boundary and Water Commission: US-Mexico
- Contracting office: Internat. Boundary and Water Comm. (199401)
- NAICS: 221320 Sewage Treatment Facilities
- Product or service code: N046 Installation of Equipment: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment
- Place of performance: San Diego, California
- County: San Diego County (FIPS 06073). https://abierto.us/counties/san-diego-county-ca-06073
- City: San Diego. https://abierto.us/cities/san-diego-ca-0666000
- First posted: May 31, 2024
- Last posted: May 31, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/542777093fba4dc99afe791c5eed84d3/view

## Description

Tropical Storm Hilary exacerbated vulnerabilities at the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP), which was already at risk. The storm accelerated damage primarily through excessive flows and an influx of debris. Trash, sediment, and debris carried by the excessive flows caused entanglement in impellers and check valves, leading to pump failures.

On September 30, 2023, a letter contract for construction was issued, not to exceed $1,500,000.00, for the purchase of parts and rehabilitation of the Non-Potable Water Motors and Pumps, following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. The award notification on SAM.gov specified the replacement of Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) Pumps, Activated Sludge Tanks (AST) Intermediate Mixed Liquor Pumps, and non-potable water pumps at SBIWTP.

The award also included a Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) in accordance with FAR 6.305. Veolia, the Operation and Maintenance Contractor, possesses the expertise and knowledge of the Wastewater Treatment Plant necessary to expedite repairs. Controls were implemented in the letter contract to mitigate cost risks, including the requirement for three quotes from vendors when purchasing parts.

Additionally, the repair proposal involved submissions from three Contractors and subcontracting to Small Businesses wherever possible. Total Award after modification $3,992,690.38.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Veolia Water West Operating Services Inc. (UEI VQTPF9KTZAY8)
- Contract: 191BWC23C0019, definitive contract
- Obligated: $2,015,359.06, current value $3,515,359
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 191BWC23C0019 was reused as the contract number; same sub-agency 19BM (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_191BWC23C0019_19BM_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 31, 2024: Special notice. Notice 542777093fba4dc99afe791c5eed84d3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/542777093fba4dc99afe791c5eed84d3/view

## Points of contact

- Philip Johnson, philip.johnson@ibwc.gov

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