36C25218B0017-00001001.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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36C25218B0017 X 01-05-2018

_________________________ 550-18-2-6985-0001

550-18-101

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 329 North Chicago IL 60064-3048

Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Department of Veteran Affairs 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 329 North Chicago IL 60064-3048

Angella Sterling 224-610-3650

#94 South Water Tower Repair at the VAIlliana Health Care System

General Description: Repair of the #94 South Water Tower to bring into compliance with current safety standards.

The Contractor shall provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Tools, and Transportation to execute work for Project 550-18-101, Repair North-South Water Towers located on the VA Illiana Health Care System campus located at 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832.

Project Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000. NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) applies with a $36.5 million size standard.

In accordance with Public Law 109-416 and pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), this requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Bidders must be CVE-verified prior to submission of bid in accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b).

Davis Bacon Wage Requirements as outlined in IL70002 is incorporated into this solicitation.

A pre-bid site visit is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm, CST., at 1900 East Main Street, Building 102, Room 102G, Danville, IL 61832. Requests for Information are due by 2:00 pm, CST on January 30, 2018. Responses to Requests for Information received after this date will be answered at the Contracting Officer's discretion.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid. A single award will be made on the BASE BID, subject to available funding.

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VHAMIWSterlA Typewritten Text Revised-Solicitation 36C25218B0017_01122018

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Base Bid $___________________________

Deductive Alternate Bid #1 $___________________________

Deductive Alternate Bid #2 $___________________________

550-3680162-6985-854200-2580 23NRNR003

36C252

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 329 North Chicago IL 60064-3048

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540

Claude Humphrey

PCOE16L2-3303

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

A.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

A.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

A.4 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS ... 121

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.7 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

(End of Provision)

2.9 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

2.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(JAN 2008)

2.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

2.12 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2017)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR

1984)

4.3 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL

2013)

4.4 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015)

4.5 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

4.6 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

4.7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.8 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)

4.10 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

4.11 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

4.12 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2012)

4.13 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (JUL

2002)

4.14 VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (JUL 2002)

ALTERNATE I

4.15 VAAR 852.236-74 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002)

4.16 VAAR 852.236-76 CORRESPONDENCE (APR 1984)

4.17 VAAR 852.236-77 REFERENCE TO "STANDARDS" (JUL 2002)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-78 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION (APR 1984)

4.19 VAAR 852.236-79 DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIAL (APR 1984) ... 145

4.20 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 1984)

4.21 VAAR 852.236-83 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (INCLUDING NAS) (JUL 2002)

4.22 VAAR 852.236-85 SUPPLEMENTARY LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS (APR

1984)

4.23 VAAR 852.236-86 WORKER'S COMPENSATION (JAN 2008)

4.24 VAAR 852.236-87 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (SEP 1993)

4.25 VAAR 852.236-88 CONTRACT CHANGES--SUPPLEMENT (JUL 2002)

4.26 VAAR 852.236-89 BUY AMERICAN ACT (JAN 2008)

4.27 VAAR 852.236-91 SPECIAL NOTES (JUL 2002)

4.28 VAAR 852.246-74 SPECIAL WARRANTIES (JAN 2008)

4.29 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN

2011)

4.30 SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

4.31 PAST PERFORMANCE

4.32 CALCULATION WORKSHEET FOR SELF-PERFORMED AND SUBCONTRACTED

WORKSHEET

4.33 CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD EVALUATION FORM

4.34 CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT COST OR PRICING DATA

15.406-2 Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data

4.35 DAVIS –BACON ACT WAGE DETERMINATIONS

A.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individual(s):

a. CONTRACTOR: ___________________________________

Contact Person: _____________________ Telephone #: _____________________ Fax #: _____________________ e-Mail Address: ___________________ Tax Identification Number: _____________________ DUNS Number: _____________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer (36C252/90C)

Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12) Southern Tier Construction Team Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Rd., Bldg. 1, Rm 329 North Chicago, IL 60064-3048

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: Effective January 1, 1999 all payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1(k).

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after performance and acceptance of services and must include the VA Contract Number, Project Number, Purchase Obligation Number and Detailed description of the services provided. Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made in arrears, within thirty (30) calendar days, upon receipt of properly executed invoice(s) in accordance with:

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012)

UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICES

In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with OB10 e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. OB10 electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with OB10 by submitting an email to VA.Registration@ob10.com or calling 1- 877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.

Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice within ten (10) calendar days after performance and acceptance of services to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

(VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspxhttps://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, OB10 customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity provided, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, please call VAFSC directly at 1-877- 353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the Contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.” to the following web address: http://www.ob10.com/us/en/#&panel1-1.

FACSIMILE, E-MAIL, AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

FORMS OF SUBMISSION FOR PAYMENT REQUESTS.

For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@ob10.com <http://VA.Registration@ob10.com/>

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov <http://va.gov/>

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

6. CONTRACT AUTHORITY: The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this request. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to Contract Administration.

Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that affect pricing, quantities or quality of performance of this contract.

7. SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS: All offers must be submitted to the attention of the

Contracting Officer identified No Later Than the date/time specified. E-mail proposals will be acceptable at angella.sterling@va.gov.

Offers for providing the services will be received at: (Contracting Officer – (36C252/90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12), Southern Tier Construction Team, Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Rd., Bldg. 1, Rm 329, North Chicago, IL 60064-3048 until the date and time specified.

NO FAX/ FACSIMILE SUBMITTED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All transmittal envelopes or other packaging shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number, offeror’s company name and return address. All offers shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this solicitation.

8. QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing (email is acceptable). Any prospective offeror/bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. All questions must be submitted in writing to angella.sterling@va.gov No Later Than, 3:00 p.m., local time (CST) on January 10, 2018. No phone responses will be accepted. NOTE: All questions must reference the IFB# and Description of the project in the Header or Opening Statement.

A.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Material, Supplies, and Equipment, to Upgrade and Repair a 200,000-gallon multi-column Elevated Water Storage Tank at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Illiana Health Care System, 1900 East Main St., Danville, IL in accordance with plans and specifications. Work shall include cleaning and debris removal;

installation of lightning protection and grounding systems, flapper valves, manways, riser piping, ladders, railing, safety grating, drain valves, signage, liquid level indicators, and cathodic protection; anchor bolt adjustment; repair of interior welded seams, lead-based paint removal and disposal, and application of interior and exterior coating systems.

Prior to work commencing, direct coordination with Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS) Facility Management Service is required. Primary point of contact is Mark Shoviak at (217) 554-4160 and alternate is Patrick Sherrill at (217) 554-5982.

NOTE: The Certification and Accreditation requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

SCOPE OF WORK TASKS

A. BASE BID - The Contractor shall provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Material, Supplies, and Equipment, to perform the following tasks in accordance with the accompanying plans and specifications.

Task #1: Lightning Protection System and Grounding: Install Lightning Protection and Grounding System, per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (K), NFPA 780-2014, 5.4 Metal Towers and Tanks, and NFPA 70-2017.

TASK #2: Anchor Bolts: Clean area around anchor bolts, tighten anchor bolts to specifications, then weld around circumference of the nut-to-base plate connections and anchor plate-to-leg connection then tack weld the bolt-to-nut connections for preventive maintenance.

TASK#3: Riser Drain Valve: Install frost-proof drain valve, complete with locking device and splash pad to direct water away from the tank foundation, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.7.4.1. A drain pipe of at least 2" that is fitted with a controlling valve and 1/2" drip valve shall be connected into the tank discharge pipe near its base, where possible on the tank side of all valves.

TASK#4: Name Plate: Remove name plate, clean the face, clean and repaint area behind the plate and remount it.

TASK#5: Stub Overflow Pipe: Extend 4" stub overflow pipe down the exterior to grade, complete with standoffs every 10' on center and an elbow fitted with a flapper valve and screen and a splash pad to direct the water away from the tank foundation, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.6.3.2.

TASK#6: Tower Access Ladder: Install a compliant tower access ladder, complete with standoffs every 10' on center, a cable type ladder safety climb, a lockable ladder guard and post a Fall Protection sign, per OSHA 1910.27 Fixed Ladder.

TASK#7: Tower Access Ladder Standoff Platform: Raise height of rigid railing system around outside of balcony from 33" to 42". Install anti-skid floors and swing gates.

TASK#8: Balcony Hand Rail System: Raise height of rigid railing system around outside of balcony from 36" to 42". Install intermediate rail complete with swing gate at the opening of the handrail at the junction of the tower access ladder and structural girder. Install necessary bracing to maintain design strength. Install anti-skid floors and swing gates.

TASK#9: Strut End Connections: Reinforce strut end connections by welding.

TASK#10: Balcony Floor Weep Holes: Drill additional weep holes in the balcony floor to prevent ponding of water.

TASK#11: Shell Manways: Install two (2) 30" shell manways 180 degrees apart. Install davit slides on both shell manways. Install "Confined Space Entry" signs, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.7.2 Shell Manholes, OSHA 1910.146 (c)(2) Confined Spaces.

TASK#12: Liquid Level Indicator: Repair the existing liquid level indicator, replace damaged parts as needed and calibrate the unit, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.1.8 Water-Level Gauge.

TASK#13: Shell/Roof Access Ladder: Install a compliant shell/roof ladder complete with standoffs every 10' on center and a cable type ladder safety device, per OSHA 1910.27 Ladders.

Minimum clear distance between the sides of individual rung/step ladders and between the side rails of other fixed ladders must be 16".

TASK#14: Primary Roof Manway: Post Confined Space Entry Sign and install new lock on existing manway and post Confined Space Entry sign.

TASK#15: Secondary Roof Manway: Replace existing 24" secondary roof manway with 30" manway, per OSHA 1910.146 (c)(2), AWWA D100-11; 5.4.3, and NFPA 22-2013; 5.7.3 Roof Hatch. Post Confined Space Entry Sign.

TASK#16: Cathodic Protection System: Remove cathodic protection system and weld steel plates over holes. Install passive cathodic protection system.

TASK#17: Interior Access Ladder: Install compliant interior access ladders complete with standoffs every 10' on center and cable type ladder safety devices at the primary and secondary shell manways, per NFPA 22-2013; 5.7.4.1.

TASK#18: Interior Bowl Ladders: Install compliant interior bowl ladders complete with standoffs every 10' on center and cable type ladder safety devices at the primary and secondary shell manways, per NFPA 22-2013; 5.7.4.1.

TASK#19: Interior Cleanout: Perform dry interior cleanout, up to 3" of sediment and debris.

Tank to be drained by VAIHCS.

TASK#20: Safety Grating: Install compliant safety grating over riser pipe opening, per AWWA D100-11; 5.1.1 Safety Grill and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 (a)(1).

TASK#21: Riser Ladder: Install compliant riser ladder complete with standoffs every 10' on center and cable type ladder safety device.

TASK#22: Tank Roof Railing: Install 42" high handrail system around the circumference of the tank roof, complete with toe board, intermediate rail and a swing gate at the junction of the shell-to roof access ladder and tank roof.

TASK#23: Interior Wet Coating System: Section 09 91 01, ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK REPAINTING, Paragraph 3.8. The entire surface shall be abrasive blast cleaned to a Near White Finish, removing all existing paint, dirt, mill scale, foreign matter by the methods outlined in the SSPC Society of Protective Coating's Specification SP-10. Minimum angular anchor profile of 2.0 mils is required. Apply a Prime Coat, Stripe Coat, Intermediate Coat, and Finish Coat.

TASK#24: Interior Dry Area Coating System: Section 09 91 01, ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK REPAINTING, Paragraph 3.9. The top side of the upper platform and 1' up the riser wall, the top side of the lower condensate plate and 1' up the riser wall and access tube and the belly of the tank shall be abrasive blast cleaned a Commercial Blast Finish removing all existing paint, rust, dirt, mill scale, and foreign matter the methods outlined in the SSPC Society of Protective Coating's Specification SP-6 A blast profile of 1.5 mils is required. All other rusted and failed surfaces on the interior dry shall be spot abrasive blast cleaned to a Commercial Finish, SSPC SP-6. Feather edges to for a smooth transition to a tight existing paint. Apply a Prime and Finish coat.

TASK#25: Exterior Coating System: Section 09 91 01, ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK REPAINTING, Paragraph 3.7. Remove all oil and grease from the surface prior to blast cleaning. All exterior surfaces shall be abrasive blast cleaned to a Commercial Finish, removing all existing paint, rust, dirt, mill scale and foreign matter by the recommended methods outlined in the SSPC Society of Protective Coating's Specification SP-6. A minimum angular blast profile of 2.0 mils is required. Apply Prime, Additional Prime, Intermediate, First Finish, and Second Finish Coats. Apply VA Logo. Note: Tank exterior is known to contain lead-based paint, for lead-based paint removal, see Section 02 83 33.13 LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL

AND DISPOSAL.

Period of Performance shall be ninety (90) Calendar Days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

B. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1: Includes all work in the BASE BID minus the Exterior Coating System (Task #25).

Period of Performance shall be seventy-five (75) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

C. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #2: Includes all work in the DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1: minus the Interior Wet Coating System (Task #23), and Interior Dry Area Coating System (Task #24).

Period of Performance shall be sixty (60) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision needed to repair the #94 South Water Tower located on the VA Illiana Healthcare System campus at 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, as per the Statement of Work

(SOW).

A. BASE BID: The project includes the upgrade and repair of Elevated Water Storage Tank #94 (South). Work includes cleaning and debris removal, foundation repair, installation of lightning protection and grounding systems, anchor bolt adjustment, installation of flapper valves, manways, riser piping, ladders, railing, safety grating, drain valves, signage, liquid level indicators, and cathodic protection, repair of interior welded seams, interior coating system (wet and dry), and exterior coating systems.

See Scope of Work:

Drawings Sheet G-003.

1.00 JB $____________ $____________

BASE BID

TOTAL

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision needed to repair the #94 South Water Tower located on the VA Illiana Healthcare System campus at 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, as per the Statement of Work

(SOW).

B. DEDUCTIVE

ALTERNATE BID #1:

All work in the Base Bid minus the Exterior Coating System (Task #25). See Scope of Work: Drawings Sheet G-003.

1.00 JB $____________ $____________

DEDUCTIVE

ALTERNATE

BID # 1 TOTAL

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #2

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision needed to repair the #94 South Water Tower located on the VA Illiana Healthcare System campus at 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, as per the Statement of Work

(SOW).

C. DEDUCTIVE

ALTERNATE BID #2:

All work in the Base Bid minus the Exterior Coating System (Task #25), the Interior Wet Coating System (Task #23), and the Interior Dry Area Coating System (Task #24). See Scope of Work:

Drawings Sheet G-003.

1.00 JB $____________ $____________

DEDUCTIVE

ALTERNATE

BID # 2 TOTAL

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid.

A single award will be made on Base Bid, but in the event the offer exceeds the funds available, a single award will be made on Alternate Bid Item 1 or Alternate Bid Item 4, in that order, based on available funding. Offerors should quote a price on each item listed.

For Alternate Bid Items, bidders should ensure that the all-inclusive price after the deductions are subtracted has been entered. Do not enter the amount of the deduction.

A.4 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Project 550-18-101

Repairs to Water Tower #94 (South)

VA Illiana Health Care System

1900 East Main Street Danville, IL

Prepared by:

Facility Management Service (FMS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Specification Index

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 12 16 Work Schedule

01 32 16.16 Project Schedules (Very Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build)

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 01 Elevated Water Storage Tank Repainting

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 550- 18-101 Emergency Repairs to Water Tower #94 (South) as required by drawings and specifications.

B. The time and date for the site visit for this project will be announced in the solicitation.

C. Other Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical

Center Engineering Officer.

D. Offices of VA Iliana Health Care System – Facility Management Service (138), Danville, IL 61832, will render certain technical services during construction.

E. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) the site in time to observe testing laboratory personnel in the taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three business days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

F. All employees and subcontractors of Contractor shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

G. Prior to commencing work, Contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the Contractor or subcontractors are present.

H. Training:

1. All employees and subcontractors of Contractor shall have the ten (10)-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. Contractor’s superintendent(s)/Project Manager shall have completed the thirty (30)-hour construction training OSHA certification. The Contractor shall submit an appointment letter on the Contractor’s company letter head containing, the name of the designated OSHA certified superintendent(s), state the name of the Competent Person (if different than the superintendent), as well as credentials for both. The letter shall be accompanied by a copy of the individual(s) safety training records.

3. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

I. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated 9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID: The project includes the upgrade and repair of Elevated Water Storage Tank #94 (South). Work includes Cleaning and Debris Removal, Foundation Repair, Installation of Lightning Protection and Grounding Systems, Anchor Bolt Adjustment, Installation of Flapper Valves, Manways, Riser Piping, Ladders, Railing, Safety Grating, Drain Valves, Signage, Liquid Level Indicators, and Cathodic Protection, Repair of Interior Welded Seams, Interior Coating System (wet and dry), and Exterior Coating Systems. See Scope of Work: Drawings Sheet G-003.

B. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1: All work in the Base Bid minus the Exterior Coating System (Task #25). See Scope of Work: Drawings Sheet G-003.

C. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #2: All work in the DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1 minus the Interior Wet Coating System (Task #23), and the Interior Dry Area Coating System (Task #24).

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Available electronically as posted on Fed Biz Ops.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY, SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A. The Security and Safety Requirements pertains to station policy for construction projects performed at the Central Iowa Health Care Center. Safety and Health concerns are taken seriously at this facility. All employees of the Contractor are expected to strictly adhere to these regulations and requirements. This is exceedingly important, since we must be primarily concerned for the safety and health of our patients. In this regard, OSHA Standards may protect worker safety and health, but they have minimal benefit for protecting the safety and health of our patients, due primarily to their differing medical conditions. Review this information as orientation with your personnel performing work on site. Where the requirements as outlined in this or other regulations are differing, the more stringent shall apply.

B. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

C. Security Procedures:

1. Secure all construction areas, especially mechanical and electrical rooms against entry of unauthorized individuals including patients.

2. Unless specified, working hours other than regular working hours will require authorization by the contracting officer. Regular work hours for the Medical Center is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

3. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

4. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give three (3) working days’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

5. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

6. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Key Control:

1. The Contractor's superintendent will be issued necessary keys daily for those areas outside the construction barriers that require their access (i.e. utility closets, electrical closets, mechanical spaces, etc.) and return these keys at the end of each business day.

No more than two (2) keys/day will be issued. The Engineering Office will maintain a logbook to account for these keys. Contractors that fail to return these keys will be assessed a $25.00 charge.

2. The Contractor and Contractor’s sub-contractor shall ensure all doors leading to and from construction site/area are either monitored or locked to prevent access to the area from unauthorized persons (i.e. patients, staff).

3. The Contractor shall provide security locks for the construction area. Duplicate keys or lock combinations are to be provided to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of the project including tool boxes, powered equipment, and parked machines and take any emergency action.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

Contractor and Contractor’s sub-contractor vehicles shall be parked within the staging area of the project. The staging area shall be determined at the time of the pre-bid meeting.

Parking in patient/visitor/staff will require a request and approval for such parking through the COR.

F. General Safety:

1. Follow all federal, state and local safety and health regulations.

2. Maintain safety in the construction site/area in accordance with the provisions of the contract that includes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations; National Electrical Codes; National Fire Protection Association, etc .

Work in a safe manner and take all proper precautions while performing your work.

Extra precautions shall be taken when working around persons occupying the building during construction.

3. Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your employees.

4. Post appropriate signs in specific hazardous areas.

5. Tools, ladders, etc. are to be secured when not in use.

6. Weekly Safety Inspections: The Construction Safety Committee at the facility will perform safety inspections of all contract operations periodically throughout the month.

Written reports of unsafe practices or conditions will be reported to the COR and Contracting Officer for immediate attention and resolution.

G. Environmental Protection:

1. No hazardous materials will be disposed of on Government property. All waste will be hauled off-site or disposed in contractor owned and operated waste removal containers.

2. A copy of all waste manifests for special or hazardous wastes will be forwarded to the

COR. Environmental requirements will be strictly enforced.

H. Fire Alarms:

1. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing locations of fire alarm systems within their construction area.

2. In the event of a fire alarm sounding, individuals are to remain in their respective area, unless Medical Center personnel (Safety, Nursing or Engineering) instruct otherwise, or unless a fire situation is in the area, in which case individual(s) should immediately evacuate.

3. Any work involving the Fire Protection Systems will require written permission to proceed from the COR and requires forty-eight (48) hours’ notice. An impairment number will be issued through the COR by the Fire Safety Manager.

4. Do not tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire alarm system components without prior written permission. To do so without written permission will result in an adverse action.

5. Storage of hazardous materials within buildings will be minimal with only enough on hand to perform daily work tasks. Flammable materials will either be removed from buildings at the end of the work shift or stored in approved flammable storage containers.

I. Permit Required Confined Spaces:

1. Contractors performing work on this facility will follow all requirements outlined in

OSHA Standards for working in confined spaces. There are numerous permits required for confined spaces on this facility. These spaces have been identified. Some spaces have been posted, but the majority have not due to their configuration. A complete listing of these areas will be provided upon request by the contractor at the NTP meeting.

2. Confined spaces are areas that are large enough to be entered have limited egress/exit potential and are not designed for permanent human occupancy. If Contractor encounter any space that meets this definition, and if it is a suspected confined space, Contractor must contact and inform the COR immediately.

3. Contractors performing work in confined spaces are responsible for compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

J. Housekeeping:

1. Protect patients and VA personnel in occupied areas from the hazards of dust, noise, construction debris and material associated with a construction environment. Keep work area clear, clean and free of loose debris, construction materials and partially installed work that would create a safety hazard or interfere with VA personnel duties and traffic.

2. Clean and remove any accumulation of dust/debris from any surface at the end of each workday.

3. Make every effort to keep dust and noise to a minimum at all times. Take special precautions to protect VA equipment from damage including excessive dust.

4. Maintain clear access to mechanical, electrical devices, equipment and main corridors.

This will ensure access to existing systems in the event of an emergency.

5. Clean area of all construction debris and dust upon completion of demolition and/or renovation.

6. During construction operations, keep existing finishes protected from damage. Cover and protect all flooring materials during construction. Any flooring materials or surfaces damaged as a result of construction activities will be replaced at the expense of the Contractor.

K. Emergency Medical Services:

Emergency medical services for stabilization purposes are available for Contractor at this facility. For medical emergencies, dial “0” when inside any building. Report the nature of the emergency and location. The operator will dispatch in-house personnel or coordinate an outside emergency assistance based on the nature of the emergency.

L. Use of Government-Owned Material and Equipment:

Use of Government-owned material and equipment is prohibited.

M. Superintendent Communications:

At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractors Superintendent is to be on site and available by cellular phone. At the beginning of the contract and prior to beginning any construction, supply the COR with the telephone number for the Superintendent.

N. Traffic:

1. Traffic hazards are minimal at this facility. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic.

2. Seat belt use is mandatory on the station.

3. Federal police officers maintain a twenty-four (24)-hour patrol of the area.

O. Contractor's Trailers:

Contractor's trailers shall be located at the area assigned. All utility connections to the trailer shall be installed at the contractor expense. Trailer removal is required upon completion of the contract, unless approved by the CO to leave in place.

P. Smoking:

There are designated smoking areas around the facility. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. Any smoking inside a government building is subject to a fine without warning.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2009 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code NFPA 51B Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work NEC 70 National Electrical Code NFPA 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations NFPA 101 Life Safety Code NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to beginning work, all the contractor’s employees and the sub-contractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for Fire, Police and other Emergency Response Forces in accordance with

NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Fire Protection During Construction:

1. Coordinate with the facility prior to and concurrent with design.

2. In the event that the Fire Protection Systems within the construction space are disabled, one-hour fire protection is required from floor to deck per NFPA requirements.

3. Coordinate construction as necessary to ensure that obstruction of any exit is minimized or avoided. If exits are obstructed during construction, provide alternate exit routes during each phase of construction and identify the alternate routes on the construction drawings.

4. Minimize or avoid disruptions to fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Delineate phasing of construction to ensure that installations of new systems are expedited, and where possible, maintain existing systems in service until the replacement system is operational. If fire protection systems are to be disrupted, ensure procedures are incorporated to maintain equivalent levels of fire protection and provide formal notification to the facility while systems are down.

5. Separations are to be maintained daily by the Contractor.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR. When necessary an Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) survey will be provided by the Life Safety Manager. This document will be adhered to the construction barrier as with locations identified by the

COR.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress.

Inspect daily. Contractor shall report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Coordinate with COR for modifications to sprinkler system so as to maintain fire protection to all portions of the building. Forty-eight (48) hours prior to shutting down any and all fire protection devises, submit a verbal request to the COR. An impairment number will be issued by the facility Life Safety manager for a period not to exceed four hours.

Anticipated shutdowns of these systems will require written notice five (5) days prior to the anticipated shutdown.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than four (4) hours in a twenty-four (24)-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary Fire Protection Systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COR and facility Safety Officer.

N. Hot Work: Any hot work operations including cutting, welding, thermal welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipes or any other similar activity, will require a Hot Work Permit to be obtained from the COR. The Contractor will be responsible for conforming to all Medical Center regulations, policies and procedures concerning Hot Work Permits as outlined below:

1. Prior to the performance of hot work in occupied buildings, a request for a Hot Work

Permit will be made to the COR.

2. The COR will inspect the area and ensure that the requirements of NFPA 241, 51b and

OSHA standards have been satisfied. Approved Hot Work Permits will be posted in the immediate area of the work.

3. The Hot Work Permit will apply only to the location and work identified on the permit.

If additional areas involve hot work, additional permits must be requested.

4. Upon completion of all hot work, the COR will be notified by the responsible individual to perform a re-inspection of the area.

a Do not use any of the extinguishers in the medical center for standby purpose while conducting hot work. Contractors are required to supply their own Class ABC extinguishers. Medical Center extinguishers are only to be used in the event of a fire.

b Hot work is not permitted on any roofing area unless authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

O. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR and facility Safety Officer.

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing building or grounds and additions under construction. Smoking is prohibited on station except in designated smoking areas.

Q. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

R. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.

S. If required, submit documentation to the COR that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the

COR.

B. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

C. Keep roads clear of construction material, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

D. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

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