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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 08, 2017 FBO #5556
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N -- Fiber Optics Installation Santa Fe National Cemetery - Attachment

Notice Date

2/6/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

22556
 

Solicitation Number

VA78617N0214
 

Response Due

2/10/2017
 

Archive Date

4/11/2017
 

Point of Contact

Joseph Mendoza
 

E-Mail Address

7-6287<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Page 3 of 6 This acquisition is a Prospective 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). If Two or more interested (SDVOSB) and/or (VOSB) respond, then the solicitation to acquire services described below, shall be 100% Set-aside to the appropriate VOSB or SDVOSB. If there are less than 2 interested veteran certified companies, this requirement shall be set aside to all small businesses. The NAICS Code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors $14.0Million size standard). Please note: That this is not a request for quotes or proposals; this is a requested for information (RFI) notice to inform all interested Small Businesses that the VA National Cemetery Administration, Pacific District as directed by the VA Santa Fe National Cemetery, is preparing to solicit the appropriate Set-Aside proposal. Depending on the interested Reponses on this Request for Information. Award will consist of Purchase Order. A solicitation is currently not available. The intent of an awarded Purchase Order shall be Fiber Optics Installation. Subject to all terms, conditions, provisions, and schedules of the contract; contractor shall furnish all equipment, parts, materials, supplies, labor, and supervision necessary and incidental to the work required. The evaluation factors are as follows Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). BACKGROUND: The VA National Cemeteries are a resting place for our nation's heroes and as such, the standards for management, maintenance and appearance of these cemeteries have been established by the VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) to reflect this nation's concern and respect for those interred there. NCA mission is to honor veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation. National Cemeteries are National Shrines. The standards of maintenance and appearance at these cemeteries shall reflect this nation's concern for those interred. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI Notice will be solely at the interested respondent s expense. The objective of this RFI Notice is to allow industry the opportunity to provide comments to the VA NCA Pacific District. Review of the responses to the RFI Notice will focus on the offeror s technical input and clarification of requirements. RFI Notice Response Due Date: The VA NCA Pacific District will only entertain written communication; no verbal communions will be accepted. Please submit written information via e-mail to Joseph Mendoza, Contracting Officer, at joseph.mendoza1@va.gov no later than 10 February 2017 4:00 p.m. Pacific time. RFI Response Contact: Respondents to this RFI Notice shall designate a primary and one alternate point of contact within the company (Name, Address, Email, and Telephone). Clarification of RFI Notice Responses: To fully comprehend the information contained within a response to this RFI Notice, there may be a need to seek further clarification from those responding. This clarification may be requested in the form of brief verbal communication by telephone; written communication; electronic communication; or a request for a presentation of the response to a specific VA NCA Pacific District group or groups. The VA NCA Pacific District reserves the right to seek additional information from those respondents identified with unique solutions that are determined to be beneficial to the VA NCA Pacific District. Project Title: Install underground conduit for Fiber Optics Cabling All work shall be performed in accordance the Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, contained in this contract. Contract Line Item Description Quantity Unit 0001 Provide trenching and conduit for fiber optics cable 1 Job SCOPE OF WORK GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the work to install ±1000 lin ft of (2) 2 PVC Schedule 40 conduit for telecommunications. The work will be performed at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Provide ±1000 lineal feet of trench as per attached detail from the Guadalupe Pull Box. Remove any shrubs, grass and vegetation as needed to complete trench. The Contractor is responsible to replace sod/grass as required to areas that are disturbed with trenching. Direct bore under road for conduits. There will be no trenching of roads. Contractor shall provide if necessary potholing, private utility location, traffic control and any patching. Provide a 24 x13 x12 concrete pull box enclosure at point of entry for CenturyLink. Provide 24 x13 x12 concrete pull box every ±300 lineal ft. Provide (2)- 2 EMT metal conduit from the J-Box to Communication Room-Approx. +/-50 -0 length. See attached Telephone System Riser Diagram detail. Provide 2000 mule tape for future pulls. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All work will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) and/or the Cemetery Director. Work will be conducted in such a manner to minimize the impact on the Cemetery operations. All work will be accomplished during normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays, at a time determined by the COR. Only the Contracting Officer (CO) has the authority to make changes to the contract that affects price and/or time. Cemetery Director: Susan Parks TEL: (505) 988-6467 COR: Ruben Flores Foreman TEL: (505) 988-6467 Ext. 107 GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and review the scope of work to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take the necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be reused or to remain the property of the Cemetery. Any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense as directed by the COR. 2. The Contractor shall layout the work from established base lines and bench marks and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor s expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment tools, materials and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established or indicated by COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor s negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due to the Contractor. 3. Establish construction limits, install safety controls, and install construction fencing as approved by the COR. 4. SITE SURVEY: Locate and stake/flag all underground utilities, irrigation system piping, sprinkler heads and other components. Coordinate any shutdowns and operation of the existing irrigation system with the COR. SITE CLEARING: Remove Grass and other vegetation or obstructions as required to permit grading of the site within the project limits. Dispose of all organic material on the cemetery property at the direction of the COR. Haul away and dump trash, debris and waste to an approved disposal site. EROSION CONTROL AND SITE DRAINAGE: Contractor shall provide erosion control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and discharge of soil bearing water runoff or airborne dust. SITE GRADING AND FINISHING: Perform grading within the limits of the project to the lines, grades, and elevations indicated and as specified. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day s work and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor s personnel. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and utilities at or near the work site or adjacent property. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuse to repair the damage promptly. Upon completion of contact, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing materials, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in good condition as existed before commencing work. At Contractor s own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor s workmen to exist ring piping and consults, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems, communication systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day s work and at the completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scraps, used equipment or other material intentionally or accidentally delivered to the site by the Contractor or Contractor s personnel. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not to be removed and do not reasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be made known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in the performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. All utilities required for the continuous operation of all existing facilities shall be maintained in service at all times except when disruptions are needed. The contractor shall inform the Cemetery Director and the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing 2 weeks prior to the need shutdown. When the option exists, implement options to minimize interruption of services to the facilities. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Cemetery Director for parking, material storage, temporary portable restroom facilities and any other needs for the work. Public access to the National Cemetery shall not be impaired. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day s work and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor s personnel. The Contractor shall protect form damage all existing improvements, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and utilities at or near the work site or adjacent property. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. Upon completion of contact, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing materials, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in good condition as existed before commencing work. At Contractor s own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor s workmen to existing piping and consults, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems, communication systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment. All work will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Only the Contracting Officer (CO) has the authority to make changes to the contract that affects price and/or time. Work will be conducted in such a manner to minimize the impact on the Cemetery operations. Coordination of Construction with the Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction the construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work efficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother s Day, Father s Day, Memorial Day, Veteran s Day and/or Federal Holidays to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the area in a clean, neat condition. Site work will be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holiday s. Work outside of the Cemetery s normal operating hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm shall be permitted on by approval of the COR and to only meet the Period of Performance. 3. STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT: The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work appearance and procedures performed by the Contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nations concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability all times. Contractor personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct, as briefly mentioned here while performing work in the National Cemetery. These standards are enforceable under Title 38, USC, Part 1, Chapter 9, and Section 5901. Clothing shall be presentable and suitable to the work while maintaining proper appearance and decorum indicative for a National Shrine. Uniform shirts and hats are preferred. Clothing shall be clean and cleanliness and personal hygiene are imperative. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Protective/Safety clothing and shoes shall meet or exceed OSHA and state requirements. Behavior and language must be appropriate, reverent and respectful at all times. Eating and drinking (except water) is prohibited in the work areas and within the sight of a committal shelter during a service. Use of intoxicating beverages, any tobacco products, and illegal drugs on the Cemetery is strictly prohibited. Contractor personnel shall not lean, sit, or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment s or other items will be placed on or leaned on headstones or monuments. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. The Contractor is expected to remove any employee(s) from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or contrary to the best interest of the Government. If the Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may direct the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor objections to any such action will be referred to the Contracting Officer (CO) for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with COR direction pending any CO final resolution at a later date or time. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is directed by the COR and in later found to be invalid or and/or unreasonable by the Contracting Officer. All work shall be performed in accordance with National, State, and Local Codes including the International Building Code (IBC), the International Mechanical Code (IMC), the International Plumbing Code (IPC), and the National Electrical Code (NEC). All work shall be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications. It shall be the Contractor s responsibility to comply with all the applicable codes. The Contractor shall apply and obtain all applicable permits to comply with local, State and Federal regulations. 4. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL The Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be free from defaults and no faulty materials or workmanship with one (1) year warranty or extended manufacturer s warranty. The Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within the specified time frame by the direction of the Contracting Officer (CO) at the Contractor s expense. And shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government. The Contractor shall provide a Job Site Superintendent who speaks and write fluent English on site, and at all times when Contractor personnel are on the premises. The Job Superintendent will: Review and Approve submittals Inspect the quality of work performed Certify the completed work for payment and other purposes Completion Time: Thirty (30) calendar days from date of issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). (End of Work Statement)
 

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA786-17-N-0214 VA786-17-N-0214.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3257655&FileName=VA786-17-N-0214-000.docx)

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Record

SN04391599-W 20170208/170206234454-5cb9ace5a2cba65a9e1e49b71409814b (fbodaily.com)
 

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