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36C26319B0012

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.

36C26319B0012 X 08-01-2019 636-19-4-9071-2092 None 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) Attn: Tim Kimmel/Contract Specialist 3600 30TH Street, Bldg 7M Des Moines

IA

50310 Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) Attn: Tim Kimmel/Contract Specialist 3600 30TH Street, Bldg 7M Des Moines

IA

50310 Timothy Kimmel 319-688-3646 For IFB 36C26319B0012 Knoxville Waste Water Plant Diversion

Contractor shall furnish all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary for IFB 36C26319B0012, Knoxville Waste Water Plant Diversion, at the VA Central Iowa VA Health Care System, Knoxville facility. Work includes but is not limited to general construction, including minor demolition, new construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecom as described in the Scope of Work and all other attached documents.

This solicitation is issued in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare Information and Technology Act of 2006, Sections 502 and 503, as a set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), Veterans First Contracting Program, competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms, as there is an expectation that offers will be received from two (2) or more SDVOSB contractors under this solicitation. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bid and prior to award of a contract, the bidder must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is a

(1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR 819.70; (2) small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) listed as a verified SDVOSB in VIP database at www.vip.vetbiz.gov.

The NAICS Code is 236220 with the applicable size standard is $36.5 million. Magnitude of construction is less than $25,000 IAW VAAR 836.204(a).

There is only one site visit as identified in FAR 52.236-27. The site visit will be held at the VACIHCS campus 3600 30TH Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310, Building 2, Floor2, Room 2007, at 10:00 A.M. (CST) on August 08, 2019.

All requests for information, clarifications, or questions MUST be submitted via email to timothy.kimmel@va.gov no later than 2:00 P.M. (CST) on August 22, 2019. All responses will be answered via an amendment after the question/ clarification closing date. NO LATE QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED

Bid opening will be held at the VACIHS campus, 3600 30TH Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310, Building 2, Floor 2, Room 2007 at the time and date specified in Block 13 (a), unless changed via an amendment.

It is intended that award will be made on the base bid to the lowest bidder. There are no alternate bid items.

ten (10) x x 52.211-10 X

2:00 PM (CT)

08-29-2019 X ninety (90)

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

See Bid Schedule for Bid Items on Page 3 **Bidders must bid a price for each bid item** Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) 3600 30th Street, Bldg 7M Des Moines

IA

50310 Y Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 Jennifer Johnson Contracting Officer

Bid Schedule

BLOCK 17: BID ITEMS - TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH SIGNED AND DATED SF 1442

Bid Item I: (Base Bid) 30 Calendar Days Construction work shall include, but shall not be limited to providing all labor, materials, equipment, etc. necessary to complete VA Central Iowa Health Care System construction project 36C26319B0012, Knoxville Waste Water Plant Diversion in accordance with the Scope of Work, the contract documents, NFPA, local building codes, and other applicable requirements.

The project shall include, but shall not be limited to: demolition, new construction, plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), sprinklers/fire protection, electrical (lighting, power, systems, etc.) and other work as required by the contract documents. This project installs a drain pipe diversion that will divert storm water from entering the waste water plant, allowing the plant to be completely disabled.

Phasing is not required for this project.

Bid Item II: (Alternate Deduct 1) N/A

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CONTRACTING OFFICER’S SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

INQUIRIES:

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation document should be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY TO CONTACT ONLY THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST ISSUING THE SOLICITATION ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF THIS REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD.

CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 4, contractual documents (e.g. bids, proposals, awards, modifications, etc.) shall be completed and signed by the Contractor as follows:

(a) Individuals. Signed by the individual.

(b) Individual doing business as a firm. Signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual's typed, stamped, or printed name and the words, "an individual doing business as __________________ (insert name of firm)".

(c) Partnership. Signed in the partnership name. Prior to award, provide list of all partners and designate which partners have authority to bind the partnership.

(d) Corporations. Signed in the corporate name followed by the word "by" and the signature, and title of the person authorized to sign. Prior to award, provide list of individuals who have authority to bind the corporation.

(e) Joint Ventures. Signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in (a) through (d) above.

(f) Agents. When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraph (a) through (e) above, the agent's authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the contracting officer.

DUNS NUMBER:

Please provide the DUN and Bradstreet Number assigned to your firm in the space provided below:

DUNS# ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATING INFORMATION:

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information must contain a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. If such certification cannot be made, a Bidder/Offeror shall explain why and submit as much information as possible regarding the circumstances of its past safety and environmental record, including the number of EPA violations and/or the number of serious, repeat, and/or willful OSHA violations, along with a detailed description of those violations.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information shall be obtained from the Bidder’s/Offeror’s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. If a Bidder/Offeror’s EMR is above 1.0, Bidder/Offeror must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the EMR, and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

Self insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

If the NCCI cannot issue an EMR because the Bidder/Offeror lacks insurance history, Bidder/Offeror shall submit a letter indicating so from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, and include a letter from the NCCI indicating that is has assigned Bidder/Offeror a Unity Rating of 1.0.

The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases, will be used to make a preliminary Determination of Responsibility.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must –

(a) Submit all required documents for submission of a bid.

(b) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them.

(c) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments.

(d) Have a satisfactory performance record.

(e) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

(f) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors).

(g) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them.

(h) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

Note: The contracting officer shall obtain information regarding the responsibility of the prospective low bidder, including requesting pre-award surveys when necessary, promptly after a bid opening in accordance with FAR 9.105-1—Obtaining Information. The prospective low bidder shall be prepared to provide documentation to support this determination within two business days following bid opening.

TAXES:

Tax exempt certificates will NOT be issued; however, awardee will be required to submit sales tax information in order for the Department of Veterans to be reimbursed.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE: Engineering has a need to install a drain pipe diversion that will divert storm water from entering the waste water plant, allowing the plant to be completely disabled.

All Piping, pipe seal lube, pipe connectors and gravel will be provided by the VA.

Additional excavating of the trench may be required to ensure proper elevation of the new piping and to allow the pipe connectors to be installed properly. This will be performed by the awarded contractor.

Because the trench in some areas has caved in, hand digging will be needed for part of this project. This will be performed by the awarded contractor.

Services to be performed by the Contractor:

a. All hand digging and excavation will be performed and or provided by the awarded contractor.

b. Locate utilities before starting excavation.

c. Pull back the chain link fence to allow for the excavating and backfill of excavated areas. Once all the work has been completed the chain link fence will be reconnected to the original position by the contractor.

d. Cut existing 12” pipe running into the headworks and install a 45-degree connector.

e. Plug existing 12” sanitary sewer to the inlet headworks building at the inlet manhole.

f. Contractor shall verify existing invert elevations prior to installation of bypass sewer.

g. Cut existing plant 12” discharge pipe and install 12” Wye connector.

h. Ensure elevation of trench is correct to allow the installed piping to connect properly to the Wye connection on the outfeed pipe of the plant to allow for proper flow of water in the new piping.

i. Install new 12” bypass storm sewer pipe. (approximately 130’) and verify flow.

j. Cover new pipes and connectors with crushed rock and then backfill with the dirt that had been removed during the excavation of the trench. Verify flow .

k. The contractor will provide all safety devices/equipment such as shoring equipment to ensure the excavated area is safe from cave in.

l. The Contractor supply all necessary supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform the work in this contract.

m. All work will be performed in accordance with the specifications provided for this project.

Emergency Services. Contractor shall respond immediately to the COR after identification of an emergent problem or damage that may occur during the repair or installation of the fore mentioned equipment and/or services. Under these conditions of equipment failure, the Contractor shall be required to perform necessary and immediate repairs to the area at no cost to the Government and will be expected to continue work until the repairs are made and the equipment is fully operational.

Clean up: The Contractor at the end of each workday shall thoroughly clean the work area, removing all dirt, debris and waste that accumulate as a result of the services performed.

All hazardous waste resulting from the repairs will be removed and properly disposed of in accordance with all State, Local, and Federal regulations at no additional costs to the Government. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to comply with all State, Local, and Federal regulations including but not limited to maintaining any and all current State and Federal certifications.

b. The Contractor will follow safe practices and will provide and use proper personnel barricades as needed in the work area.

c. All shoring performed will be done in away compliant with OSHA standard and all Federal, State and local standards.

Contact Information:

a. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer and the COR specific telephone number(s), email address(es) and/or SMS texting number(s) which can be used to alert Technician(s) at all times, including week nights, weekends, and holidays.

Prints: The VA will provide the most recent prints but the accuracy of the prints are unknown and should be used ONLY for bidding purposes and it will be the contractor’s responsibility during the excavation and work. VA will provide current concrete requirements/specs.

SPECIFICATIONS:

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 33 30 00

SANITARY SEWER

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Installer Qualifications

1.4.2 Drawings

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.5.1 Delivery and Storage

1.5.1.1 Piping

1.5.1.2 Metal Items

1.5.2 Handling

1.6 LAYOUT OF THE NEW SEWER

1.7 LOCATING EXISTING UTILITIES

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPELINE MATERIALS

2.1.1 PVC Gravity Piping and Fittings

2.1.1.1 PVC Gravity Joints and Jointing Material

2.2 CONNECTORS

2.3 REPORTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION OF PIPELINES AND APPURTENANT CONSTRUCTION

3.1.1 General Requirements for Installation of Pipelines

3.1.1.1 Earthwork

3.1.1.2 Pipe Laying and Jointing

3.1.1.3 Connections to Existing Manholes

3.1.2 Special Requirements

3.1.2.1 Installation of PVC Gravity Piping

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.2.1 Field Tests and Inspections

3.2.2 Tests for Nonpressure Lines

3.2.2.1 Leakage Tests

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C923 (2008; R 2013; E 2016) Standard Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Manhole Structures, Pipes and Laterals ASTM C969 (2002; R 2009) Standard Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines ASTM C990 (2009; R 2014) Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants ASTM D2321 (2014; E 2014) Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications

ASTM D3034 (2014a) Standard Specification for Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings

ASTM D3212 (2007; R 2013) Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes

Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals ASTM F477 (2010) Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

UNI-BELL PVC PIPE ASSOCIATION (UBPPA)

UBPPA UNI-B-6 (1998) Recommended Practice for Low-Pressure Air Testing of Installed Sewer Pipe

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Provide connections to the existing sanitary sewer pipe, The construction required herein includes all features of the work as specified herein and as indicated on the drawings. Replace damaged materials and redo unacceptable work at no additional cost to the Government. Backfilling must be accomplished after inspection by the Contracting Officer. Before, during, and after installation, equipment, pipe, and fittings must be protected from any environment that would result in damage or deterioration to the material. Maintain a copy of the manufacturer's instructions available at the construction site always and follow these instructions unless indicated or directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Installer Qualifications

Install specified materials by a licensed underground utility contractor licensed for such work in the State where the work is to be performed.

Installing contractor's license must be current and be State certified or State registered.

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1.4.2 Drawings

In accordance with Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS, submit as-built drawings for the sewer showing complete detail with all dimensions and invert elevations.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.5.1 Delivery and Storage

1.5.1.1 Piping

Inspect materials delivered to site for damage; store with minimum of handling. Store materials on-site in enclosures or under protective coverings. Store plastic piping and jointing materials and rubber gaskets under cover out of direct sunlight. Do not store materials directly on the ground. Keep inside of pipes and fittings free of dirt and debris.

1.5.2 Handling

Handle pipe, fittings, equipment, and other accessories in such manner as to ensure installation in sound undamaged condition. Carry, do not drag, pipe.

1.6 LAYOUT OF THE NEW SEWER

Layout in the field and flag the exact location of the new sewer pipeline in coordination with the Contracting Officer.

1.7 LOCATING EXISTING UTILITIES

a. Before beginning any work, carefully survey the project site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work.

b. Locate and flag the location of all underground utilities and other facilities to be protected or relocated by construction operations.

Take necessary precautions to protect existing utilities that are to remain in place.

c. Damage to such utilities must be repaired or replaced as directed and approved by the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government.

2.1 PIPELINE MATERIALS

Pipe must conform to the respective specifications and other requirements specified below. submit manufacturer's product data.

2.1.1 PVC Gravity Piping and Fittings

In accordance with ASTM D3034 or SDR 35.

2.1.1.1 PVC Gravity Joints and Jointing Material

Joints must conform to ASTM D3212. Gaskets must conform to ASTM F477.

2.2 CONNECTORS

Provide resilient connectors for making joints between manhole and pipes entering manhole in accordance with ASTM C923 or ASTM C990.

2.3 REPORTS

Submit test reports. Compaction and density test must be in accordance with Section 31 23 00 EXCAVATION AND FILL. Submit inspection reports for daily activities during the installation of the sewer. Information in the report must be detailed enough to describe location of work and amount of work accomplished.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1.1.1 Earthwork

Perform earthwork operations in accordance with Section 31 23 00 EXCAVATION

AND FILL.

3.1.1.2 Pipe Laying and Jointing

Inspect each pipe and fitting before and after installation; replace those found defective and remove from site. Provide proper facilities for lowering sections of pipe into trenches. Lay non-pressure pipe with the bell ends in the upgrade direction. At the end of each work day, close open ends of pipe temporarily with wood blocks or bulkheads. Provide batter boards not more than 25 feet apart in trenches for checking and ensuring that pipe invert elevations are as indicated. Laser beam method may be used in lieu of batter boards for the same purpose.

3.1.2 Special Requirements

3.1.2.1 Installation of PVC Gravity Piping

Install pipe and fittings in accordance with paragraph entitled "General Requirements for Installation of Pipelines" of this section, with the requirements of ASTM D2321 for laying and joining pipe and fittings, and in accordance with the recommendations of the pipe manufacturer. Make joints with gaskets and assemble in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D2321 for assembly of joints.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.2.1 Field Tests and Inspections

Perform field tests and provide labor, equipment, and incidentals required for testing.

3.2.2 Tests for Non-pressure Lines

3.2.2.1 Leakage Tests

Test lines for leakage by exfiltration tests or by low-pressure air tests.

Prior to testing for leakage, backfill trench up to at least lower half of pipe. When necessary to prevent pipeline movement during testing, place additional backfill around pipe sufficient to prevent movement, but leaving joints uncovered to permit inspection. When leakage or pressure drop exceeds the allowable amount specified, make satisfactory correction and retest pipeline section in the same manner. Correct visible leaks regardless of leakage test results.

a. Exfiltration tests: Perform tests in accordance with ASTM C969. Make calculations in accordance with the Appendix to ASTM C969.

b. Low-pressure air tests: Perform tests in accordance with UBPPA UNI-B-6. Allowable pressure drop must be as given in UBPPA UNI-B-6. Make calculations in accordance with the Appendix to

UBPPA UNI-B-6.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) This solicitation and all bidding materials must be obtained from the Federal Business Opportunities website located at www.fbo.gov. No specifications or drawings will be sent from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contractor is responsible for printing their own specifications, drawings and contract forms.

(b) A bid guarantee is NOT required for this solicitation (see FAR 28.101-1), unless the contractor’s bid reaches the dollar threshold in FAR 28.102-1(b). In that instance, a bid guarantee in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price, but not exceeding $3,000,000, shall be required. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) This requirement does not exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), and the bidder to whom award is made will NOT be required to furnish bonds. However, if a contractor’s bid reaches the dollar threshold in FAR 28.102-1(b), two (2) forms of payment protection will be required per FAR 28.102(b)(i)-(v).

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— August 8, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. (CST).

(c) Participants will meet at— 3600 30TH St, Bldg 2, Flr 2, Room 2007, Des Moines, IA 50310 (End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X](i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X](ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[](iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[](iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[](v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

[](vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

[](vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

[](viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

3.2 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that—

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See http://www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ‘‘Unique Entity Identifier’’ followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of Provision)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause)

4.2 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative…