IHS, Alaska Area Native Health Service, Area Office of Acquisition Management, 4141 Ambassador Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-5928

56 -- REINFORCED GEOMEMBRANE LINER SOL 243-98-B-4028 DUE 072998 POC William Knox (907) 729-2966 fax (907) 729-2977 E-MAIL: exchange, wknox@akanmc.alaska.ihs.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consititutes the only soliicttation; bids are being requested and a written soloicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 243-98-b-4028 and is issued as an invitation for bid. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-06. Contract line item number 1. Reinforced geomembrane liner 154,800 SQ.FT., Provided in individual panels measuring 60 FT X (30 FT NOMINAL) Total combined number of panels + 86. Provided in accordance with the following: I. GENERAL: This technical provision outlines elements specific to acquisition of reinforced geomembrane liner material, including product quantity and dimensions, factory fabrication, submittal requirements, and packaging and shipment provisions. The reinforced geomembrane liner shall be composite woven fabric coated with a plastic compound which is minimally degradable in adverse environments; is not susceptible to environmental stress cracking; provides flexibility for handling under extreme cold installation condition, is highly resistant to long term ultraviolet radiation exposure; is a high strength material; and is an approved material for contact with potable water under National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standard 061. II. PROPERTIES: The reinforced geomembrane shall conform, at a minimum, to the following properties and values: Property Requirement Test Method Tensile Strength 400 lbs, min ASTM D-751 Elongation @ Yield 20% max ASTM D4632 Hydrostatic Resistance 135 psi ASTM D-751 Puncture Resistance 650 lbs, min ASTM D-751 Ball Tip Tear Resistance 125 lbs, min ASTM D-751, Method B, Tongue Tear Cold Crack, pass@ -40 Deg. F ASTM D-2136 Specific Gravity 1.3 or greater ASTM D-792 Bonded Seam Strength, 90 lbs/in, min ASTM D-751, as modified by NSF 54 @70 Deg. F (nominal) Coeffecient of Thermal 8x10^-6 in/ ASTM E-228 Expansion/Contraction in./Deg F. max III. FACTORY FABRICATION: A. A minimum one-inch overlap at all seam welds shall be made. All seam welds must be in accordance with ASTM D-751 as modified under NSF 54. The surface of welded areas must be dry and clean. Sufficient heat shall be applied to the welds so that a visible bead is extruded from both edges of the weld. B. The fabricator shall monitor each linear foot of weld seam produced. Fabrication welding shall be tested for Bonded Seam strength, as indicated above, at a minimum rate of two samples for every 3,000 feet of weld seam. IV. QUANTITY & DIMENSIONS: A. 85 liner panels shall be provided. B. The product shall be provided in panels measuring 60.0 ft x (30.0 ft. nominal). V. SUBMITTALS: A. Shop drawings, manufacturer material specifications and product literature shall be provided. B. Samples, Reinforced geomembrane: One-piece, minimum 18-inches long, taken across full width of roll of each type and weight of geomembrane furnished for submittal. Label with brand name and furnish documentation of lot and roll number from which sample was obtained. C. Quality Control Submittals: 1. Certifications from geomembrane manufacturer that furnished products have specified property values. Certified property values shall be either minimum or maximum average roll values, as appropriate, for geomembrane furnished. Certification that geomembrane meets requirements of NSF 061 shall be included. 2. Ultra Radiation (UV) Resistance Testing: Description of test method(s) for UV resistance with cut sheets on test equipment shall be provided. 3. Factory Seaming: A quality control procedure shall be provided which details the method of inspection. Certification shall be provided by the manufacturer that factory seams were made and inspected in accordance with section III above. D. Volume and Weight: Estimated volume and weight of product total shall be provided. Dimensions and weight of individual shipment bundles shall be provided. VI. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING: A. Deliver roll with sufficient information attached to identify it for inventory and quality control. Markings shall include "Kipnuk/PHS". B. Handle products in manner that maintains undamaged condition. C. Do not store products directly on ground. Ship and store geomembrane with suitable wrapping that protects it from elements. If storage outdoors, elevate material. D. All material shall be packaged for rough ocean transport. Bundles shall be strapped to 4"x4" minimum cross skids using 1 " steel bands to allow movement by forklift. Maximum bundle weight shall not exceed 3000 pounds. E. Delivery shall be made FOB Seattle, WA Dock or FOB Anchorage, AK Dock no later than August 7, 1998. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable, the evaluation criteria are responsiveness to specifications, price, and past performance. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its bid. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212 -- 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Bids are due July 29, 1998, on or before 2:00pm at 4141 Ambassador Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, Room 242B. Posted 07/20/98 (W-SN225926). (0201)

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