S04 - Site Visit Meeting Doc.docx

Pre-Bid Meeting

FOR

436-23-135 Building 141 Sewer Corrections

36C25923AP4076

10-30-23

The contractor is to provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision required to replace the sanitary sewer system originating from the waste drainpipe in the basement of Building 141, located at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, Montana 59636. as outlined in the Statement of Work and associated documents.

All work must be done in compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA and federal/state environmental regulations and policies. Contractor is responsible for proper handling and disposal of debris, waste and excess fuel generated during completion of this work.

Location: Fort Harrison VA Medical Center

Introductions: Robyn Young CO and Tyler Padilla COR Site Visit:

· The pre-bid meeting/site walk is not mandatory.

· Questions during site visit must be written down and submitted to the Contracting Officer to provide answers in an amendment to all interested parties.

Pertinent Dates:

· Questions are due by COB November 3, 2022. Any questions submitted after this time will not be reviewed or answered. Please submit to Timothy.Verburgt@va.gov

· Bids are due on November 14, 2023 no later than 2:00 PM MT. Submit via email to Timothy.Verburgt@va.gov.

Site Visit Guidelines:

· Prospective bidders are prohibited from attempting to gain information by inquiring with VA employees about project other than through written questions submitted to Contracting Officer.

· Prospective bidders are prohibited from visiting site other than through formal invitation by Contracting Officer.

· Attendees of walk-through are to stay as a group while walking to various locations and are to leave the future project site once the walk-through is concluded.

Solicitation Information:

· Confirmation of construction range: between $25,000 and $100,000.

· Bid Guarantee & Payment/Performance Bonds: are required as outlined in the solicitation.

· Special Standards of Responsibility: Please note solicitation requirements for submittal of OSHA and EMR ratings.

· VAAR clause 852.219-75 Limitation on Subcontracting: please ensure you provide a signed copy of this clause with your bid package.

· Contractor shall begin performance within 10 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 90 days.

Post Award Compliance:

· Compliance with Davis Bacon Wages and Application wage determination shall be expected of the contractor. The contractor shall submit their weekly certified payrolls with their monthly invoice.