Chena Relief Wells Pump

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W911KB26RA025 primarily serves two purposes:

• Due Date Extension: The deadline for proposal submission has been extended from January 29, 2026, to February 5, 2026, at 1000 Alaska Standard Time.
• Questions & Answers (Q&A): Several clarifications regarding pump testing and well performance metrics have been provided:
  • Pump Test Replication: Bidders are required to perform a new 4-step drawdown test on all 140 wells to calculate a new Specific Capacity (SC) value. This new SC will be compared against the 2017 SC value to determine the Specific Capacity Ratio (SCR). The primary goal is a direct performance comparison, not to replicate the exact conditions of the 2017 test.
  • Target Pumping Rate: The

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW outlines the requirements for relief well maintenance and performance testing at Moose Creek Dam in North Pole, Alaska, to support a geotechnical site investigation for the Chena River Lakes Flood Control project.

The contractor will perform visual inspections, sediment removal, and step drawdown pumping tests on relief wells. The work includes preparing a work plan, performing tests, brushing and surging wells if efficiency is below 80%, re-testing efficiency, and reporting.

• Work Plan

• Draft and Final Relief Well Maintenance Pumping Report

• Draft and Final Project Files Report

• Location: Moose Creek Dam, North Pole, Alaska (US Army Corps of Engineers installation).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but submission dates for deliverables range from April 2026 to November 2026.

• Contractor personnel must meet eligibility requirements for military installation access.

• Work must comply with EM 385-1-1 for the Accident Prevention Plan.

• A water discharge permit from the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources is required.

• Contractor must coordinate work with other on-site contractors.

• Specific equipment, including a submersible pump (Wilo SPI 10.1200-1S.300 or similar), is specified.

• Government Furnished Information (GFI) will be provided, including maps, diagrams, and previous test reports.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to perform relief well pumping on relief wells at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project, located approximately 18 miles east of Fairbanks, Alaska. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541380.

• Relief well pumping on relief wells at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project.

• The solicitation includes line items for: Work Plan, Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan; Mobilization and demobilization; Documentation and Initial Drawn Down Pump Test; Cleaning and Maintenance of Low Performance Wells; Re-Test Relief Well Efficiency; and Reporting.

• The period of performance for all items is from March 2, 2026, to March 1, 2027.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) under FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, using simplified acquisition procedures.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation factors include: Specialized Experience, Procedure & Technical Approach, Proposed Equipment, and Price.

• Proposals receiving an "Unacceptable" rating on any of the Volume 1 Technical Factors will be excluded from award.

• Response Due Date: January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Alaska Standard Time.

• This acquisition is solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.502-2.

• The solicitation number is W911KB26RA025.

• Quotes should be submitted to SFC Travis Tofi at travis.tofi@usace.army.mil.

• Attachments include a Statement of Work (SOW) and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5683, Revision No. 25) that establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations performing work under the Service Contract Act in Alaska, specifically the Alaska Borough of Fairbanks North area. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with federal labor laws.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55/hour or $962.00/month) and specific provisions for Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Outlines vacation and holiday pay policies.
• Includes notes on hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) and uniform allowances.
• Provides guidance on the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

Bidders must review this document to understand the minimum labor costs associated with the opportunity. The wage rates and benefits listed are mandatory for all service employees working on the contract. Failure to comply can result in penalties. Bidders should incorporate these labor costs into their proposals to ensure accurate and compliant pricing.