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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JULY 24, 2016 FBO #5357
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99 -- CONCRETE GRAVELINER DELIVERY & INSTALLATION FOR INDIANTOWN GAP NATIONAL CEMETERY ANNVILLE, PA BASE YEAR - PLUS (4), ONE-YEAR OPTION PERIODS - Attachment

Notice Date

7/22/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

327390 — Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;NCA Contracting Service;75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309;Stafford VA 22556
 

ZIP Code

22556
 

Solicitation Number

VA78616R0304
 

Response Due

8/12/2016
 

Archive Date

10/11/2016
 

Point of Contact

KENNETH DOUGHERTY
 

E-Mail Address

CO'S EMAIL ADDRESS
(KENNETH.DOUGHERTY@VA.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

VA786-16-R-0304 Pre Solicitation Notice for Prefabricated Concrete Graveliners Delivery & Installation For Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR #2, Box 484, Annville, PA 17003-9618 RFP VA786-16-R-0304 - CONCRETE GRAVELINERS: The Contractor shall furnish, deliver (F.O.B. Destination) & install prefabricated concrete graveliners at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR#2, Box 484, Annville, PA 17003-9618. Graveliners will be fabricated in strict accordance with Attachment - A (GSA Commercial Item Description A-A-30194 (dated July 26, 1993): Type-I, Style-I (box with separate lid), LINER, GRAVE, CONCRETE) which is modified as follows: "INSIDE GRAVELINER LINER DIMENSIONS ARE AS SPECIFIED IN THE PRICE SCHEDULE & SECTION A.1. UNIT PRICE: The unit price indicated in the Schedule is all-inclusive and covers the production, transportation, and installation of all Concrete Graveliners ordered. Note: The setting & covering of concrete graveliners will be accomplished by the contractor and coordinated / scheduled with the Director, Indiantown Gap National Cemetery or designee. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment. TYPE & TERM OF CONTRACT: This is a firm fixed-price supply type contract. The period of performance is from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 with 4, one-year option periods, if exercised. Schedule of Required Items for the proposed contract are as follows: BASE YEAR: OCTOBER 1, 2016 THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 CLINDESCRIPTIONEST QTYUNIT 001Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 58 X 22" X 18", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. 002Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 70" X 24" X 20", Box with Flat Lid.1Ea. 003Medium Concrete Graveliner: Size 86" X 30" X 24", Box with Flat Lid.104Ea. 004Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 90.5" X 34.5" X 26", Box with Flat Lid.5Ea. 005Extra Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 95" X 36" X 28", Box with Flat Lid.1Ea. OPTION YEAR I: OCTOBER 1, 2017 THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 CLINDESCRIPTIONEST QTYUNIT 101Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 58" X 22" X 18", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. 102Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 70" X 24" X 20", Box with Flat Lid.1Ea. 103Medium Concrete Graveliner: Size 86" X 30" X 24", Box with Flat Lid.104Ea. 104Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 90.5" X 34.5" X 26", Box with Flat Lid.5Ea. 105Extra Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 95" X 36" X 28", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. OPTION YEAR II: OCTOBER 1, 2018 THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 CLINDESCRIPTIONEST QTYUNIT 201Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 58" X 22" X 18", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. 202Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 70" X 24" X 20", Box with Flat Lid.1Ea. 203Medium Concrete Graveliner: Size 86" X 30" X 24", Box with Flat Lid.104Ea. 204Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 90.5" X 34.5" X 26", Box with Flat Lid.5Ea. 205Extra Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 95" X 36" X 28", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. OPTION YEAR III: OCTOBER 1, 2019 THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 CLINDESCRIPTIONEST QTYUNIT 301Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 58" X 22" X 18", Box with Flat Lid.5Ea. 302Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 70" X 24" X 20", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. 303Medium Concrete Graveliner: Size 86" X 30" X 24", Box with Flat Lid.140Ea. 304Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 90.5" X 34.5" X 26", Box with Flat Lid.10Ea. 305Extra Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 95" X 36" X 28", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. OPTION YEAR IV: OCTOBER 1, 2020 THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 CLINDESCRIPTIONEST QTYUNIT 401Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 58" X 22" X 18", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. 402Small Concrete Graveliner: Size 70" X 24" X 20", Box with Flat Lid.1Ea. 403Medium Concrete Graveliner: Size 86" X 30" X 24", Box with Flat Lid.104Ea. 404Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 90.5" X 34.5" X 26", Box with Flat Lid.5Ea. 405Extra Large Concrete Graveliner: Size 95" X 36" X 28", Box with Flat Lid.2Ea. SUBMITTALS / TESTS - In accordance with Commercial Item Description NO. A-A-30194, Bids shall include the following: "Design documentation, Method of Construction "Certification of compliance and analysis; and, "Functional load test is required. "Material Specifications Offers will be considered only from offerors who are regularly established in the business called for and who are financially responsible and have the necessary equipment and personnel to furnish the supplies and services required under this contract. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS It is the contractor's responsibility to keep pace with the grave liner requirements of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in the placement of grave liners and to remain in close proximity to excavation crews as directed and customarily required by VA National Cemetery policy and remain on station until grave covers are in place. Normally grounds crews are used daily for excavation which will result in several different areas of the cemetery being used. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery uses a grave site measuring 4' x 8' and 5' x 10' in older established burial sections for set-aside usage and in all new burial sections. This will require exact preciseness in placement of grave liners. Grave depths are generally 5 to 7 feet deep but may exceed seven feet. (i)Placement of Orders: Orders for concrete Crypts / Grave Liners at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be placed by the COR or designee. Orders may be faxed to the contractor at the COR's discretion. (ii)Inside Dimensions: "Small Graveliner.................. 58 inches by 22 inches by 18 inches - (58" X 22" X 18") "Small Graveliner.................. 70 inches by 24 inches by 20 inches - (70" X 24" X 20") "Medium Graveliner.............. 86 inches by 30 inches by 24 inches - (86" X 30" X 24") "Large Graveliner.................. 90.5 inches by 34.5 inches by 26 inches - (90.5" X 34.5" X 26") "Extra Large Graveliner.......... 95 inches by 36 inches by 28 inches - (95" X 36" X 28") (iii)Inscriptions: Date of manufacture shall be inscribed on both box and lid. Should be visible from the end of the box and lid. (iv)Metric & Imperial Unit Products: Products manufactured to Metric Unit dimensions (centimeters / kilograms / metric ton) will be conducted on an equal basis with those manufactured to Imperial Unit dimensions (inch / pound) units, providing they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 376, and all other requirements of this document are met. (Note: If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request will be made to the VA Contracting Officer, in conjunction with the COR, who will accept or reject the product). (v)Packaging & Marking: Grave Liners will be palleted or otherwise prepared for shipping in accordance with the Commercial Item Description (CID) No. A-A-30194 (See Attachment A). Grave Liners and lids shall be marked in accordance with the CID. (See Inscriptions). A.1INSTALLATION (i)All installations normally associated with the placement of the Grave Liners shall be the contractor's responsibility. Sufficient manpower and equipment shall be provided by the contractor for the safe, acceptable and timely installation of the units. Contractor's equipment and operating procedures must meet all OSHA AND DOT requirements. (ii)The National Cemetery will not provide employees to assist with the installation. The installation of the Grave Liners requires a sufficient crew to lower the Grave Liner into the grave as not to cause a cave-in. If a cave-in results, the contractor will be responsible for making repairs and correcting deficiencies. When lowering the Grave Liner, the contractor will keep the liner level at all times preventing it from going side to side as well. (iii)Contractor will assure that Grave Liners are properly guided into the grave. Grave Liners will be visually spotted and placed in accordance with grave site alignment criteria. The Cemetery reserves the right to determine what constitutes an acceptably placed unit in accordance with placement requirements. (iv)Removal, replacement or corrective work resulting from negligence by the Contractor shall be corrected at no additional cost and shall not interfere with the normal performance of the contract. Corrective work will not result in delays for the scheduled interments or result in National Cemetery employees having to work beyond the normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (v)The Contractor will be notified of requirements for units to be delivered to the National Cemetery the day prior to Grave Liners being required at the cemetery. The following day's scheduling will be available at the Administration Building at 12:01 P.M. each day. (vi)Reopening/Occupied Grave Sites: In cases where it will be necessary to transport Grave Liners into established burial sections, a portable vault carrier will be used. Equipment will not exceed 11,000 pounds gross axle weight when operating in established burial sections. The Cemetery Maintenance & Operations Foreman is available to provide assistance in determining access points into burial sections. The lids of units will be propped in an open position for use except when required to be left over weekends. The lids will be secured (closed) over weekends. (vii)Damages Caused By Contractor's Neglect: In the event damages result to the units and/or gravesites (cave-in's) or surrounding areas, including damage to third parties, due to neglect by the Contractor, restitution will be required at no cost to the agency. Changes in schedules, work assignments or delays of daily operation must not occur under any circumstances. (viii)Storage - Rejection: Twenty-five (25) units will be allowed to be stored on the cemetery grounds. All damaged or rejected units shall be removed, without exception, from the cemetery grounds by the end of each calendar month. All rejected units will be identified & marked as mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and Cemetery Director or designee. A.2DELIVERY (i)The Contractor is to be at the Cemetery and Grave Liners are to be installed within the gravesite not less than thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled interment. The unit will be secured (lid placement made) not later than 30 minutes after the lowering of the casket in the gravesite. (ii)Federal Holidays: The contractor may be required to work all burials schedule during holidays and weekends within the National Cemetery. The ten holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday. (iii)The contractor will be notified of requirements for units to be delivered 48 hours prior to Grave Liners being required at the National Cemetery. The following days scheduling is available at the Administration Building at 4:00 P.M. each day. Normal hours of interment operations for purposes of delivery and installation of Grave Liners are 8:30 A.M. through 3:00 P.M. (iv)All work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Work performed during non-duty hours, weekends and holidays, will be at the discretion of the COTR. (v)The contractor agrees to phase all work in such a manner as not to impact on or interfere with cemetery operations. The contractor shall not operate equipment, machinery, or otherwise perform contract work within 250 feet of any ongoing interment service. The COTR, at his discretion, may direct and arrange the contractor's performance in specific areas of the cemetery to ensure smooth cemetery operations. METRIC A-A-30194 July 26, 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION LINER, GRAVE, CONCRETE The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description as a replacement for VA Specification X1708G for concrete. This commercial item description describes Concrete Graveliners intended for use in national Cemetery to prevent the sinkage of soil in graves. Salient Characteristics. LINER, GRAVE, CONCRETE - Shall be constructed from reinforced concrete utilizing Portland cement. Cement will be of commercial quality using steel and/or polypropylene reinforcement. In addition the material(s) used in the production of concrete graveliners shall be impervious to any destructive action of the natural elements possibly contained in the cemetery soil which can range from extreme acidic to extreme alkaline conditions. Concrete graveliners must be properly cured for 28 days before delivery and the concrete must have a minimum compression strength of 31,027 kilopascal (kPa) or 4,500 pound-force/square inch (PSI). Style 1 - Box with separate lid Style 2 - Dome with a base Style 3 - Dome without a base SIZESINTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Imperial Unit) a. Small Liner58 in by 20 in by 18 in b. Medium Liner86 in by 30 in by 24 in c. Oversize Liner90 in by 32 in by 26 in d. Extra Large Liner92 in by 36 in by 28 in SIZESINTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Metric Unit) a. Small Liner147 cm by 51 cm by 46 cm b. Medium Line218 cm by 76 cm by 61 cm c. Oversize Liner229 cm by 81 cm by 66 cm d. Extra Large Liner234 cm by 91 cm by 71 cm Internal dimensions listed above are nominal for the standard sizes and small variances are permitted in the use of standard commercial products providing size permits use of standard caskets. UNIT: EACH Workmanship. Graveliners shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability. Production specification. The following must be included as part of the bid: a.Type of material or materials b.Material specifications c.Methods of construction d.Testing procedures and findings Performance. Graveliners furnished will be designed for a maximum burial depth of 2.13 m (84 in) from the bottom of the liner, with minimum soil cover of 46 cm (18 in), be capable of structurally withstanding passage of an axle load of 5.0 metric tons (11,000 lbs.) after burial and provide for ease of installation. Liners will have a sufficient weight bearing surface area to prevent sinkage. This area may vary depending upon soil conditions, but in all cases, will be capable of passing the functional test specified in paragraphs entitled "Functional tests" in order to perform this function in place after installation. The ongoing static loads in this environment include the weight of the backfill, changes in the water table, and pressures from the freeze-thaw cycle where applicable. In addition, the graveliner shall be designed to withstand the dynamic, differential and impact loads and stresses which are exerted upon a unit during the interment process. Such loads and stresses include compaction of the (backfill) soil, excavation of adjoining gravesite, as well as the pressures and forces exerted by normal cemetery excavation, compaction and maintenance equipment. Graveliner designs shall be such as to prevent any potential sinkage due to chiseling (The sinkage process caused because of insufficient surface area contact with the bottom of the grave.) and fatigue creep (The long run sagging process of the weight bearing surface area). Design and construction. Graveliners will meet the performance requirements. The combination of the design shape, design thickness, structure and material shall be capable of supporting the required 2.27 metric tons (5,000 lbs.) center load pressure test and the axle load test of 5.0 metric tons (11,000 lbs.), plus the superimposed earth load. Both the exterior dimensions and the weight of the graveliner shall be kept to a minimum in accordance with the normal internal dimension standards specified above in Paragraph labeled "Salient characteristics" and the required structural strength specified above. Design contours and shapes will be such as to eliminate any possible back-fill voids, settling, sinking, floating or raising of the graveliner once interred. The graveliners and parts thereof, will have provisions to facilitate both the ease of installation and removal of the unit and its component parts. All lifting apparatus must be adequately anchored in the unit to sufficiently withstand the stresses of lifting and placing the unit. Graveliners will have knockout holes to permit drainage. Inscription. The date of manufacture will be permanently recorded on the graveliner so that the contractor can identify his product according to the date of production. Project will be for a one year, plus 4, one-year option periods, if exercised. This acquisition is for a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 327390 is applicable. Please reference Solicitation Number RFP VA786-16-R-0304 on remittances. An electronic solicitation will be available for download from www.FedBizOpps.gov on or about July 22, 2016. Responses to the solicitation are due by 2:00 p.m., August 12, 2016. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments to the solicitation which is available at Fed Biz Opps.
 

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA786-16-R-0304 VA786-16-R-0304.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2891503&FileName=VA786-16-R-0304-000.docx)

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Place of Performance

Address: INDIANTOWN GAP NATIONAL CEMETERY;RR #2 P.O. BOX 484;*INDIANTOWN GAP ROAD*;ANNVILLE, PA

Zip Code: 17003-9618
 

Record

SN04193681-W 20160724/160722235035-1b17b7df3dbc06b45a59df1fc745903e (fbodaily.com)
 

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