Folsom Pumping Plant (FOU) Motor Repair - CCAO

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the repair of a damaged commutator on Motor Number #2 at the Folsom Pumping Plant. The Folsom Pumping Plant is critical for providing water to surrounding areas, and this repair is essential for maintaining reliable water supply. The acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business concerns.

• Motor Repair: Disconnect, pick up, and transport the damaged motor to a repair facility. Remove the exciter assembly. Replace the damaged commutator and install a new one, ensuring proper fit and alignment. Reinstall the armature, dynamically balance it, and ensure smooth operation.

• Testing and Inspection: Conduct comprehensive testing, including exciter output, brush monitoring, vibration analysis, voltage and amp readings, bearing temperature monitoring, insulation resistance (IR) testing, High Potential (Hi-Pot) testing, winding resistance testing, polarization index (PI) testing, surge testing, core loss testing, and no-load/full-load testing.

• Delivery: Deliver the fully repaired motor back to the Folsom Pumping Plant.

• Pump Motor Alignment: Ensure proper alignment of the pump motor for optimal performance.

• Reports: Provide reports summarizing test results following motor repair and alignment.

• Warranty: A warranty of 365 days from installation or 720 run hours, whichever occurs first, covering defects in materials and workmanship.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) service contract.

• Period of Performance: Within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of contract award.

• Estimated Value: $12.5 Million (Size Standard).

• Quote Due Date: March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST).

• Submission Method: Via email to dkullar@usbr.gov in Acrobat (.pdf) format.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price. Offerors must submit a capability statement demonstrating technical knowledge and experience with similar motor repairs.

• Key Deadlines: Quote Due Date: March 13, 2026.

• Set-Aside: 100% set aside for Small Business concerns. Large businesses are not eligible to submit quotes.

• Registration: Vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with completed Representations and Certifications.

• Contact for Information: All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to dkullar@usbr.gov.

• Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): Pumping Plant Overhead Crane.

• Payment: Payments will be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Wage Determination

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in California, specifically for the "California Counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo" area.

• Occupational Listings: The document details numerous occupations, each with an assigned "OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE" and a corresponding "RATE". These rates represent the minimum wage that must be paid to employees performing work under a contract covered by this wage determination.
• Fringe Benefits: The document states that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." Specific fringe benefits are detailed later in the document, including Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week), and Health & Welfare under Executive Order 13706 ($5.09 per hour or $203.60 per week).
• Vacation and Holidays:
  • Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are listed.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). It outlines requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage rates, noting that the contractor must pay at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if higher) for hours spent performing on the contract.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials are noted for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: If uniforms are required, the contractor must furnish them or reimburse employees for the cost, including maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day) unless "wash and wear" materials are used and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: The document outlines the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders as it establishes the minimum labor costs (wages and benefits) that must be factored into their proposals for any contract awarded under this wage determination in the specified geographic area. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations.