36C78618R0051-001.docx

36C78618R0051

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 t ime. 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 accepta nce after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C78618R0051 X 03-09-2018

886CM3037

43C2 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 425 I Street, NW Washington DC 20001 NCA Contracting Service 425 I Street, NW, 5th Floor Washington DC 20001

Joselito roman 540-658-7213 The Department of Veteran Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price Design Build contract based on the Two Phase Design Build Process. The Award will be made in accordance with FAR 15 “Contracting by Negotiation” and Far Part 36 “Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts”. The Government intends To award without discussions, however; the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. This solicitation contains Phase I and Phase II, however only phase I is Req uested at this time. Phase II will be issued via amendment to the three most highly qualified offerors.

Description of work: The Contractor shall, provide professional services, labor, m aterials, tools, equipment, and a design-build Master Plan for the development and preparation of a design build construction project, Phase I.

Work includes but is not limited to: concept reviews, master plan, design, geotechnical investigation, surveying, design reviews, master plan reviews, concept reviews, demolition and removal of existing structures, alterations, clearing, grubbing, cut and fill, earth work, grading, building construction, landscape, walls, road, curbs, installation of pre-placed double depth concrete crypts, oversize crypts, private vaults, in-ground cremains, columbarium, installation of niche covers, utilities, storm drainage, ornamental fencing, dignified entrance features, pedestaling paving, landscape plan ting and turf, site furnishing, electrical, mechanical, and irrigation. Contractor shall also consult with Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

Technical and Price proposal s are not requested at this time and shall not be submitted as part of the Phase I process.

The North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) Code for this requirement is 237990, and the U.S. Small Business Administration Size Standard is 36.5 Million dollars. This project is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Interested Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB in the Department Of Veteran Affairs website at www.vetbiz.gov and must also be registered in www.sam.gov in order to be considered For award.

Per VARR 826.2 04 disclosure of the cost magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

A site visit will not conducted during the Phase I process

The Three (3) most highly qualified contactor proposals will be selected to participate in the Phase Two process.

All questions shall be submitted in writing through the vendor portal by close of business on March 26, 2018 9:00 AM

EST.

X X 52.211-10 X Electronic

2:00PM EST

04-26-2018 X

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

NUMBE

R

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.)

(Con tractor 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

Shall be submitted in Pase 2 only 43C2 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 425 I Street, NW Washington DC 20001 Y http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

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Table of Contents

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

PRICE TABLE

TOTAL PRICE INCLUDING BONDS

TOTAL

Page 1 of Page 1 of Set-Aside Solicitations Issued under the Veterans First Contracting Program

Contract Administration Data Limitations on Subcontracting – Monitoring and Compliance This solicitation includes VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set- Aside; VAAR 852.219-11, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause.

The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor’s offices where the contractor’s business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor’s compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor’s business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

A. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT PHASE-II WITH PHASE I. ONLY THE THREE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED OFFERORS WILL BE INVITED TO SUBMIT A PHASE II PROPOSAL.

ALL PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS WILL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE ANY FIRM FOR THEIR PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS.

B. 1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Required Documents: The proposal shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via ECMs Vendor Portal (see attachment entitled 05 Vendor Portal Instructions) by the due date and time as stated on the SF 1442 Form. The proposal shall include a complete signed Standard Form 1442, ‘Solicitation, Offer and Award”, with the signature of a person authorized to bind the company.

Proposal shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number, project name, project number, offeror’s company name and return address.

The proposal shall include sufficient detail for evaluation and for substantiating its validity. Elaborate format and color representations are not desirable. Offers are required to meet solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub-factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. While the intent is to keep the pre-award effort to a minimum, proposals must provide adequate detail for effective evaluation.

RESTRICTIONS: Incomplete proposals – failure to submit the data indicated in this section may be cause for determining a proposal incomplete and, therefore, not considered for further technical evaluation or for award.

PHASE I REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

The following evaluation factors will be used to determine if the Offeror is in the top three (3) ranked Offerors for the resultant acquisition (Project 886CM3037) which VA-NCA SSEEB expects to conduct. Only the top three (3) ranking Offerors will be selected to submit Phase 2 proposals. For Phase 1, each evaluation factor is equal in importance. The Phase 1 evaluation will be conducted using the following factors:

Factor 1: Technical Approach: Design/Build Narrative: Proposals shall be evaluated based on the overall description of the design-build process from notice to proceed to project completion which shall include all stages of the contract including but not limited to: survey work, design submittal milestones, construction milestones, and closeout of the project. The VA NCA SSEB is looking for a play by play description for each phase of the design-build process. A complete and comprehensive narrative will receive a higher rating.

Factor 2: Technical Qualifications: The capability of the Design/Build team to perform on this contract will be evaluated per recent corporate specialized experience working on design-build contracts for projects of comparable size, complexity, and scope within the last ten (10) years.* Include the following information for only 5 of the most relevant projects on the past project work sheet attached herewith;

· Project title, location and contracting method (design build, design bid build, etc.)

· Project description including the building use.

· Project owner’s contact person name and telephone number.

· Project start and completion dates (original vs. actual) for each project, explain reason for increase in schedule if applicable.

· Project cost (original vs. actual), for each project, explain reason for increase in cost if applicable.

*Comparable size, complexity, and scope are defined as follows: Comparable size is defined as the dollar value of the past contracts as compared to the dollar value of this contract (are they comparable in cost,); Complexity is defined as the variety and number of different trades working on past projects as compared to the trades involved for this project, such as but not limited to; site survey, site investigation, utility work, paving, concrete, masonry, carpentry, landscaping, irrigation, etc. Scope is defined as having the same work products as required for this projects’ scope of work as applicable such as: site survey work, site utility work, earthwork, roads/parking, paving, crypts, columbaria, administrative office buildings, vehicle maintenance buildings, landscaping, and irrigation systems.

Technical Evaluation Rating Scale for Factors 1 and 2

Standard Definitions

Strength

A strong attribute or quality of particular worth or utility; an inherent asset. Note: Simple adherence to the requirements or ability to meet a requirement is compliance but should not be listed as strength.

Deficiency

A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

Factor 3: Past Performance (Customer Satisfaction) – Offeror shall submit the CPARS evaluations (final or interim) and/or the fully completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for the five (5) projects submitted under Phase I Factor 2 – Technical Qualifications. A PPQ should only be submitted if no CPARS exists. A PPQ form is attached herewith for distribution to former customers / clients for the customer/client to complete. The PPQ must be completely filled out when submitted; the Evaluation Board will not complete any portion of a PPQ.

Rating will be based on how well the contractor performed on the contracts and the relevancy of the projects, projects for which CPARS or PPQs are submitted.

Rating will be based on how well the contractor performed on the contracts and the relevancy of the projects, projects for which CPARS or PPQs are submitted and should be similar to this project in terms of size, complexity, cost, scope and contract type.

Performance Confidence Assessments

PHASE I SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Bid Guarantee shall not be submitted with the Phase I requirement Factor 1 shall not exceed 10 pages and Factor 2 shall not exceed 10 pages. The information combined shall not exceed Twenty (20) double-sided pages, be clearly labeled and tabbed in a manner that chronologically corresponds with the above criteria. Past performance information shall be submitted separately.

Please include in the cover page the request for qualification solicitation number, project number and principle points of contact’s, name, phone numbers and email address. Cover page does not count toward the page limitation.

Text - Text shall be at least single spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, with a minimum one-inch margin all around. Pages shall be numbered consecutively. A page printed on both sides shall be counted as two pages. Submission as double-sided printing/copying on recycled paper is encouraged. No foldout pages shall be used. Pages submitted in excess of the page limitations stated throughout this document will not be evaluated.

Font Size - Print shall be of a minimum 12-point font size or a maximum 10 characters per inch (10-pitch, pica) spacing. Bolding, underlining, and italics may be used to identify topic demarcations or points of emphasis. Graphic presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable.

PHASE II REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND EVALUATION PROCESS

Proposals will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

In Phase II of this process, VA-NCA Contracting Officer will issue the solicitation to the three highest ranked Offerors from Phase I.

Phase II Technical Evaluation Factors (Proposal): Proposal evaluation for award will include both Phase I and Phase II Technical Evaluation ratings. These ratings, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Phase II Evaluation Factors 1 thru 4 are equal in importance.

Evaluations will be based on the following evaluation factors:

Factor 1, Design and Construction Concept Narratives: Contractor’s understanding of this project’s scope shall be evaluated based on the Design and Construction narratives. Complete and comprehensive narratives will receive higher rating.

Sub Factor A: Design Narrative Provide a design narrative that describes all the design elements/features included in this scope of work. Include information about survey work, materials and finishes to be used for the structures, utility systems, and identify any special considerations as applicable.

Sub Factor B: Construction Narrative Provide a detailed construction narrative that describes phasing of the work as applicable: mobilization, staging, site preparation, utility work, erection of structures, irrigation and landscaping.

Factor 2, Management Approach: Shall be evaluated based on Project Delivery Philosophy, Organizational Chart and Narratives, Quality Assurance / Quality Control Plan.

Sub Factor A: Project Delivery Philosophy – Include a narrative concerning:

Methods for Successful Partnering: Communication and Conflict Resolution

Sub Factor B: Project Organizational Chart and Narrative Provide Organizational Chart; identify all key personnel listed in Factor 3 on the Organizational Chart, include title/role and name.

Provide Narrative that clearly describes the prime contracting firm (or firms if a joint venture) and individuals as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals proposed as sub-consultants and sub-contractors.

Provide a list of all sub-consultants and all proposed sub-contractors; include web site address for each.

Sub Factor C: Quality Control Plans Provide a Quality Control Plan for the design phase of the project.

Provide a Quality Control Plan for the construction phase of the project.

Factor 3, Key Personnel: Key Personnel shall be evaluated based on relevant experience on past projects of comparable size, complexity and scope, key personnel must have at least 5 years of experience doing design and/or construction work. Job related licenses/registrations/certifications for key staff will improve overall evaluation rating. Key staff professional licensing in the state of Wyoming will result in higher evaluation rating.

Biographical data shall include the following:

· Name of individual.

· Company employed by.

· Company position title.

· Years with the company.

· Describe work experience with 3 projects that were of comparable size, complexity, and scope to this scope of work.

· Position that the individual will hold in regard to this contract/project team.

· What percentage of the individual’s time would be committed to the project during design and/or construction phase, specify which phase.

· List current and active job related professional licenses/registrations/certifications (provide state and number.)

· Supply biographical data for only the following key personnel that will be assigned to this project (Note if one particular individual is proposed for more than one of the following positions, list that individual for each key position they will be filling):

· Prime Contractor’s Design-Build Project Manager who will manage the prime’s staff and all sub-consultants.

· Design Project Manager who will manage the design effort for this contract.

· Engineering Project Manager who will manage the engineering team for this contract.

· Construction Project Manager who will manage construction and sub-contractors on site during construction.

· Architect

· Structural Engineer

· Landscape Architect

· Mechanical Engineer

· Electrical Engineer

· Plumbing Engineer

· Irrigation Specialist

· Construction Field Representative/Superintendent.

Factor 4: Technical Solution for performance schedule: Provide project design and construction schedule. The Contractor’s understanding of project specific schedule parameters shall be evaluated. A complete and comprehensive schedule that includes design submission milestones and detailed construction task milestones per construction specifications institute (CSI) division will receive a higher rating.

Sub Factor A: Project Progress Schedule - The progress schedule will be in a time scaled bar graph format. The horizontal axis will be scaled for time beginning with the Notice to Proceed and concluding with contract completion. The vertical axis will show the milestones and major portions of the contract work. All schedule items will show a start date and a completion date. The detailed schedule will indicate specific tasks with dates for each step of the process including:

Design Period: Include pre-design site survey work, each design/construction document submittal milestone, and indicate government review periods. State all assumptions.

Construction Period: Include permitting as applicable, mobilization, site prep, staging, long lead items, start and completion of construction scope items, etc. State all assumptions.

Sub Factor B: Narrative of Schedule Parameters: Provide written commitment as to the time frame for project completion. Specify how much allowance has been made for anticipated weather delays and potential delays due to cemetery operations and events. State all assumptions.

Technical Evaluation Rating Scale for Factors 1 – 4

approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is moderate.

Standard Definitions

Strength

A strong attribute or quality of particular worth or utility; an inherent asset. Note: Simple adherence to the requirements or ability to meet a requirement is compliance but should not be listed as strength and associated benefits to NCA.

Deficiency

A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level or omission of required information.

Factor 5: Price: Price is evaluated based on the Offeror’s total proposed price being complete, reasonable, and realistic given the proposed technical approach. The Offeror is directed to provide a cost breakdown of each CLIN itemized breakdown that will include material, quantities, unit prices, labor costs (separated into trades), construction equipment, etc. Include general condition items such as mobilization, overhead and profit on separate lines. The Government will evaluate the breakdown against the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) to determine if the proposal for the various CLIN Items is balanced, is realistic for the work to be performed which indicates that the Offeror understands the project requirements, and is complete in scope.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

CHARACTERISTICS: Phase I consists of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

In Phase I, contractors will be asked to submit qualifications to the Government, which will subsequently select the three (3) most highly qualified offerors.

A. PART 1-PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Statement of Work:

The Design-Build Contractor shall provide all professional services, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and design-build Master Plan for the development and preparation of a design build construction project, Phase 1. Work includes but no limited to: concept reviews, master plan, design, geotechnical investigation, surveying, design reviews, master plan reviews, concept reviews, demolition and removal of existing structures, alterations, clearing, grubbing, cut and fill, earth work, grading, building construction, landscape, walls, road, curbs, installation of pre-placed double depth concrete crypts, oversize crypts, private vaults, in-ground cremains, columbarium, installation of niche covers, utilities, storm drainage, ornamental fencing, dignified entrance features, pedestaling paving, landscape planting and turf, site furnishing, electrical, mechanical, and irrigation. Contractor shall also consult with Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

Master Plan Elements:

· The following elements will be included the master plan.

· Phased development of the site (ten-year phases).

· Entrance feature (Architectural and landscape) to include Department of Veterans Affair Emblems, cemetery name and lighting.

· Queue for approximately 30 cars.

· Flag/Assembly Area and the five (5) services seals, include structures for mounting.

· Provide flag poles for both the US and the POW/MIA flags with lighting for the US Flag.

· Roadway System and Parking.

· Site Furnishings (Flower water stations and benches).

· Burial sections using double-depth crypts.

· In-ground cremains burial sites.

· Columbaria.

· Oversize crypts burial sections.

· Private vaults burial sections.

· Committal Service Shelter with 110 volt electrical service.

· Grading and storm-water management.

· Fencing (ornamental and black vinyl chain-link).

· Landscaping.

· Utility Distribution Systems (electric and water).

· Irrigation System – Water sources identified in the Phase I Environmental Site assessment.

· Signage, (way finding) See reference drawing Grave Locator Details provided. The D/B team may provide their unique design for the stand but it must be functional and architecturally appropriate.

· Memorial wall and memorial section.

· All cap stone will be natural stone (limestone).

· Infrastructure for connection to the City of Cheyenne municipal water system, which is located in the Hildreth Road right-of-way approximately 3000, feet northeast of the site.

· Area for monuments and plaques.

1. Gettysburg plaque, contractor furnished and installed. Should be mounted freestanding on a base or pedestal in the flag pole area. Plague is cast iron, size is 34” wide x 57” high. Plague is available at Rock Island Arsenal. See Gettysburg Plaque installation drawing and Picture attached herewith.

2. Bivouac plague, contractor furnished and installed. Should be mounted freestanding on a base or pedestal in the flag pole area. Plague is aluminum, size is 24”w x 18” high. Plaque is available at The Southwell Co. 928 N. Alamo, San Antonio, TX . See VA NCA Bivouac Picture attached herewith.

3. Patriotic Slogan, contractor furnished and installed. Patriotic Slogan can be a bronze plaque or engraved in blocks of monument stone. Should be mounted freestanding on a base or pedestal in the flag pole area. See VA NCA Patriotic Slogan Detail attached herewith.

4. Dedication plague, contractor furnished and installed, usually installed in the Public Information Center (PIC) but there is no PIC on this project so this will have to be installed on a granite tablet, adjacent to the gravesite locator stand. See VA Dedication Plague Detail attached herewith. Plague is available at http://www.matthewsbronze.com/.

Design and Construction of Phase 1 Elements:

The following elements will be provided as part of the Phase I development.

· Acquire and install a 320 pre-placed 3’x8’ concrete lawn crypts

· Provide 320 columbarium niches, niche covers will be government-furnished and contractor installed.

· Provide 400 4’x4’ In-ground cremains plots

· Acquire and install 40 oversize vaults

· Provide 40 plots for private vaults

· Landscaping & irrigation

· Flag/Assembly Area, and the five (5) services seals, include structures for mounting

· Provide flag poles for both the US and the POW/MIA flags with lighting for the US

· Storm-water management

· Provide site furnishings (benches flower water stations)

· Provide signage (way finding)

· Roads construction, including the necessary infrastructure for a functioning national burial ground

· Entrance feature (Architectural and landscape) to include Department of Veterans Affair Emblem, cemetery name and lighting.

· Provide an ornamental fence along the front of the site and black vinyl fence along the remaining sides

· Ornamental Gate with electric opener, timer and card reader and manual opening with loss of power.

· Utility Distribution Systems (electrical and water)

· Memorial wall and section.

· Gravesite Locator Stand. See reference drawing L-1 Grave Locator Details provided herewith. This Grave Locator stand was done for another cemetery. The D/B team can do their unique design for the stand but it must be functional and architecturally appropriate.

· Committal Service Shelter with 110 volt electrical service

· Infrastructure for connection to the City of Cheyenne municipal water system, which is located in the Hildreth Road right-of-way approximately 3000, feet northeast of the site.

· Area for monuments and plaques.

1. Gettysburg plaque, contractor furnished and installed. Should be mounted freestanding on a base or pedestal in the flag pole area. Plague is cast iron; size is 34” wide x 57” high. Plague is available at Rock Island Arsenal. See Gettysburg Plaque installation drawing and Picture attached herewith.

2. Bivouac plague, contractor furnished and installed. Should be mounted freestanding on a base or pedestal in the flag pole area. Plague is aluminum, size is 24”w x 18” high. Plaque is available at The Southwell Co. 928 N. Alamo, San Antonio, TX . See VA NCA Bivouac Picture attached herewith.

3. Patriotic Slogan, contractor furnished and installed. Patriotic Slogan can be a bronze plaque or engraved in blocks of monument stone. Should be mounted freestanding on a base or pedestal in the flag pole area. See VA NCA Patriotic Slogan Detail attached herewith.

4. Dedication plague, contractor furnished and installed, usually installed in the Public Information Center (PIC) but there is no PIC on this project so this will have to be installed on a granite tablet, adjacent to the gravesite locator stand. See VA Dedication Plague Detail attached herewith. Plague is available at http://www.matthewsbronze.com/.

B. The project is located on Hildreth subdivision, on the Northern side of Polo Ranch Road and East side of Hildreth Road, Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. The contractor shall be furnished the NCA Interment projections through 2060. The master plan will develop 10 years phases with phase 1 constructed as part this project. This project was approved for the FY 16 Operating Plan, and was proposed as a Design-Build project. The contractor shall adhere to NCA Design criteria on the VA Website Technical Information Library (TIL). Although sample specifications are provided with the scope of work, the contractor is responsible for editing the Master Specifications and providing the required specifications and design drawings, and then construction for this project.

C. The contractor shall reference the attached drawings, and NCA Design Criteria on VA Website Technical Information Library (TIL) as a guide for design. The contractor is totally responsible for producing their own detail drawings. The project also includes, but not limited to structural (foundation, columns, roads and sidewalk), landscape architecture and civil roads, (erosion and sediment control, landscaping (sod and trees), grading, site furnishings (Victor Stanley benches or equal, trash and flower vases and concrete-padded watering station), well and well water for the new irrigation and drainage, parking pull off, pavement improvements, sidewalk, signage, dignified entrance features, roads, etc. VA review comments shall be incorporated into final concept drawing. The Master Plan must be approved before commencing construction documents. The plantings area (sod and trees) shall be fully irrigated. All plantings shall be native as possible. All areas requiring grass shall be sodded. The contractor is responsible for all topographical and geotechnical surveys, and all necessary utilities needed for normal functioning of the Burial Grounds.

Sustainable Design. The sustainable design program strives to enhance VA’s mission by incorporating sustainable design practices into the design and construction of VA facilities. Driven by numerous Federal mandates and VA policies, the program encourages design strategies that reduce energy and water consumption, integrate cost-effective renewable energy, promote healthy work environments, and protect vital natural resources. http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/sustain.asp.

Environmental Compliance. NCA has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the potential environmental consequences of constructing a proposed national cemetery Burial Ground in the Cheyenne, ND area. The EA has been completed pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] 1500--1508), and VA regulations (38 CFR 26.4 [a]). The EA is attached to this Scope of Work. The Master Plan is to ensure that the national burial ground is designed in conformance with the findings and recommendations of the EA. Development of the national burial grounds must be in compliance with applicable federal statutes, Executive Orders, and regulations establishing environmental standards. The Master Plan shall accommodate any biological and/or cultural resources including historical, archeological, architectural and landscape resources that were identified during the EA process. Appropriate mitigation measures outlined in the Final EA will be addressed and incorporated in the Master Plan. In consideration of EO 13112, Invasive Species, the Wyoming Department of Fish Game (WDFG) would be consulted during the master planning phase in order to identify appropriate mitigation measures for the removal and control of invasive species.

Historic Compliance: The A/E shall be responsible for coordinating all historic reviews and compliance required by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). VA will review and approve all material prepared on its behalf for submission to State agencies.

Topographic, Utilities and Landscape (Site) Survey: The Architect/Engineer (A/E) shall obtain professional surveying services from licensed surveyors to provide a topographic survey of the entire site. Detailed requirement for this survey are locate of the VA website: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/nca.asp.

Geotechnical Soil Survey Report; The A/E shall obtain a report of subsurface investigations to include seismic data and geologic formations, analysis of soil fertility, organic content, and pH measurement. Detailed requirement for this survey are locate of the VA website: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/nca.asp.

Accessibility. All features of the development (except gravesites) shall be readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act-1990, Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended and local accessibility requirements. To achieve compliance, the National Cemetery Administration uses as its standard for building and facility design the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS). It is NCA policy to make all cemetery structures accessible without the use of special facilities for the disabled. The A/E is responsible for checking to see whether there are local accessibility requirements. If they exist, the most stringent requirements will prevail between local and ABAAS. The criteria of these standards should be considered a minimum in providing access for the physically disabled. Dimensions that are not stated as “maximum” or “minimum” are absolute. All dimensions are subject to conventional industry construction tolerances except where the requirement is stated as a range with specific minimum and maximum end points.

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1.1 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (AUG 1998)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to— GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

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1.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

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1.3 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.

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1.4 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.

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1.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.