Water softener and reverse osmosis system maintenance - Ames, IA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to provide water softener and reverse osmosis system maintenance services at their facility in Ames, Iowa. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed price contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with a total duration not exceeding five years. The contractor will be responsible for providing maintenance services for the water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, including performing routine maintenance tasks and addressing any issues that may arise. The USDA intends to make one award from this solicitation, and the evaluation criteria will include price, technical acceptability, and past performance. • The contractor must provide pricing for all items, including the base period and all option periods. • The contractor must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the required services. • The contractor must provide a detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the statement of work that cannot be successfully accomplished. • The contractor's past performance will be evaluated using a rating system that includes acceptable, neutral, and unacceptable ratings.