36C26326Q0005 Sources Sought Replace Dock Leveler.docx

SUBJECT*

Replace Dock Leveler - Minneapolis VA Medical Center

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Brian Whalen brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov 319-688-3754

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1 Veterans Drive

Minneapolis MN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center requires the replacement of a McGuire dock leveler in accordance with the draft Statement of Work (SOW) below.

This is a sources sought looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement.

If you are a vendor that can complete the work described in the SOW with competitive pricing, send your information (to include your organization's Unique Entity Identifier number) with a description of proof of capability to: brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov on or before September 22nd, 2025. Only emailed responses will be considered.

Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy.

*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.* *If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. *

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STATEMENT OF WORK

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Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System “Replace McGuire Dock Leveler”

1. Statement of Work:

a. One on site assessment is authorized to evaluate the work to be performed and provide the most accurate price quote. Assessment must be completed prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

b. Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, equipment and labor to replace a McGuire Dock leveler model # MA61040-16. Brand Name or Equivalent (BNOE).

c. Dock leveler that meets the following salient characteristics:

· McGuire MA61040-16

· Size: 6' W x 10' L Nominal (Pit Dimension 74" W x 111" L x 20" D)

· Capacity: 40,000 lbs. CIR

· 16" Lip Length

· Single Pushbutton Operation

· Non-Metallic Single Push Button Controls (Non-Interlock)

· 115V Single Phase Power Only

· Below Dock End Loading Controls

· Structural Steel Safety Stops

· Full Range Toe Guards - Powder Coated Yellow - Sliding

· Cross Traffic Support/Night Lock Security

· Lockout/Tagout Maintenance Strut

· Full Width Rear Hinge

· Rear Frame Vertical Uprights Supported by Structural C Channels

· Grease Fittings

· Clean Frame Design

· Brush Weather Seal

· Vertical Laminated Bumper 6"D x 20"H x 11"W

2. Working hours:

a. Anticipated hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. Additional hours must be coordinated through the COR. Work will not be performed on weekends or federal holidays.

Observed Federal Holidays:

Christmas Day

3. Submittals:

a. Cut sheet for proposed dock leveler.

4. Safety:

a. Contractor is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for their employees as well as the MVAHACS Staff. Work areas will be kept cleaned throughout the day and all trash and demolished materials properly disposed of daily.

b. Appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment will be worn while performing work on the VA Campus.

5. Security:

a. All work will be performed on the exterior of the facility. Visitor badges will need to be obtained prior to performing work.

6. Parking/Storage:

a. Parking is available in parking lots 11, 43A and 43B for vehicles (automobiles and Pickup trucks). Dropping off tools and materials at the loading dock is permitted but no parking is allowed in the loading dock area. Unattended vehicles in unauthorized parking areas will be ticketed by MVAHCS Police.

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