36C78619Q0204-001.pdf

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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

36C78619Q0204

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02-22-2019

9209-000003

920-19-201

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford VA 22556

Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service

155 Van Gordon Street, Suite 510 Lakewood CO 80228

Kelly Rima 303-914-5710

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price construction contract for the following project:

Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor and supervision necessary to replace six (6) existing shut-off (isolation) resilient wedge gate valves on the irrigation water main line, including asphalt road demolition, excavation, demolition, backfill, compaction, and asphalt restoration at Fort Sill National Cemetery in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and scope of work dated February13, 2019.

The magnitude of construction project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

NACIS Code 237110 Size Standards $36.5 Million

This Solicitation is subject to Far Clause 52.232-18 "Availability of Funds"

The preferred method for submission of proposals is electronically to Kelly.Rima@VA.gov.

SOLICITATION CLOSES ON MARCH 22, 2019 14:00 Eastern Time.

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14:00

03-22-2019

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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

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service

155 Van Gordon Street, Suite 510 Lakewood CO 80228

43C1 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900

Kelly A. Rima Contracting Officer

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Contractor to provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to replace six (6) existing shut-off (isolation) resilient wedge gate valves on the irrigation water main line, including asphalt road demolition, excavation, demolition, backfill, compaction, and asphalt restoration at Fort Sill National Cemetery.

GRAND TOTAL __________________

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) .. 1

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION,

OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 SCOPE OF WORK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.4 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

2.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.6 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008) .. 17

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND

SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED

ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

4.3 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

4.4 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL

2013)

4.5 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

4.6 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000)

4.7 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) . 28

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

4.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

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

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

4.11 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

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

2018)

4.13 VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (JUL 2002) 33

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

4.15 VAAR 852.236-76 CORRESPONDENCE (APR 1984)

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

4.17 VAAR 852.236-78 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION (APR 1984)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-79 DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIAL (APR 1984)

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

4.20 VAAR 852.236-84 SCHEDULE OF WORK PROGRESS (NOV 1984)

4.21 VAAR 852.236-85 SUPPLEMENTARY LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS (APR

1984)

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

4.23 VAAR 852.236-87 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (SEP 1993)

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

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

4.26 VAAR 852.236-91 SPECIAL NOTES (JUL 2002)

WAGE RATES

A.4 SCOPE OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

REPLACE IRRIGATION MAIN ISOLATION VALVES

FORT SILL NATIONAL CEMETERY, ELGIN, OKLAHOMA 73538

February 13, 2019

A. The Contractor: Shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to replace six (6) existing shut-off (isolation) resilient wedge gate valves on the irrigation water main line, including asphalt road demolition, excavation, demolition, backfill, compaction, and asphalt restoration at Fort Sill National Cemetery in accordance with drawings, specifications, and per applicable standards and requirements.

B. The Work: The Work shall include, but shall not be limited to the following (not necessarily in the order indicated):

1. Contractor shall coordinate the isolation and draining of the irrigation water system with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to beginning work. Inform the COR in writing for such disruptions and obtain approval from the COR in writing at least 7 calendar days prior to such need.

2. Contractor shall demolish and remove the necessary sections of asphalt road, including saw cutting. The thickness of the existing asphalt vehicle pavement is approximately 4 inches combined. Sections identified for saw cut and removal shall be marked and reviewed by the COR prior to demolition.

3. Excavate for the valve locations. The Contractor shall excavate the locations to permit workspace for installing connections. The water main is PVC and approximately 3 to 4 feet deep to the center line. Install and maintain safety fencing around all open excavations during working hours. Do not leave any open trenches unprotected overnight.

4. Disassemble and remove the existing resilient wedge gate valves, valve boxes, extensions, and concrete blocks. Cleanly cut pipe as necessary to allow for repair sleeve and new valve.

5. Install new valves with AWWA C509 compliant resilient wedge gate valves meeting the following requirements and per the specifications and drawing details: epoxy-coated iron body meeting or exceeding ANSI/AWWA C550 standard, stainless steel hardware, 100% coated wedge fully encapsulated with molded rubber for minimal flow loss, non-rising copper alloy stem with 2-inch square wrench nut turning clockwise to close, flanged ends, and 200 psi working pressure. Acceptable manufacturers are Leemco, Mueller, Clow, or approved equal.

6. Cleanly cut pipe and install field-adaptable wedge style restrained flanging adapter system conforming to ASTM A536 with flange bolt circles that are compatible with the gate valve selected and ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10. The flange adapter will have a pressure rating equal to the main line pipe.

7. Install new coated cast-iron valve box with cast iron lid set flush on finished asphalt grade according to the drawings.

8. Backfill and compact the excavation and move on to the next Area of Work only when the individual valve installation has been completed and initially inspected/approved by the COR. Backfill and compact in maximum 6-inch lifts. Install temporary gravel patch before testing and paving all areas at once.

9. Perform a leak test of the pressurized system according to the specification. Schedule and perform an operational test of each valve with the COR after removing gravel patch and prior to paving.

10. Remove temporary gravel patch. Saw cut surrounding asphalt, 2 inches deep, ensuring straight and perpendicular lines; demo 2 inches of existing asphalt. Place and compact 8 inches of lime treated aggregate base material in preparation for the placement of new asphalt. Place and compact 4-inch open-graded hot-mix aggregate and asphaltic binder base course. Prepare exposed asphalt surfaces and apply tack coat. Place and compact about 2-inch lift of HMA according to drawings and specifications. Ensure level surface matching surrounding grades, with no bird-baths or humps.

C. General Conditions:

1. Haul away & dump debris and waste to an approved disposal site.

2. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

3. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work, and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment, or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel. Haul away & dump debris and waste to an approved disposal site.

4. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not to be removed and do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

5. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

6. All utilities required for the continuous operation of all existing facilities shall be maintained in service at all times except when disruptions are needed. The Contractor shall inform the Cemetery Director and the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing for such disruptions and obtain approval from the CO in writing at least 2 weeks prior to such need. When option exists, implement options to minimize interruption of services to the facilities.

7. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Cemetery Director for parking, material storage, temporary portable restroom facilities, and any other needs for the work. Public access to the National Cemetery shall not be impaired.

8. The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for safety of all persons on or about the construction site, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. Guard all materials in accordance with the safety provisions according to OSHA and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

D. Standards of Employee Conduct:

1. The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by the contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nation’s concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times.

2. Contractor personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct, as briefly mentioned here, while performing work in the National Cemetery.

These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 9, Section 5901.

3. Clothing shall be presentable and suitable to the work while maintaining proper appearance and decorum indicative for a National Shrine. Uniform shirts and hats are preferred. Clothing shall be clean and cleanliness and personal hygiene are imperative. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Protective/safety clothing and shoes shall meet or exceed OSHA and state requirements.

4. Behavior and language must be appropriate, reverent, and respectful at all times.

5. Eating and drinking (except water) is prohibited in the work areas and within sight of a committal shelter during a service.

6. Use of intoxicating beverages, any tobacco products, and illegal drugs on the Cemetery premises is strictly prohibited.

7. Contractor personnel shall not lean, sit, or stand on or against headstones or monuments.

No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments.

8. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. The Contractor is expected to remove any employees from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government. If the Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for a removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may direct the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor objections to any such action will be referred to the Contacting Officer (CO) for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with COR direction pending any CO final resolution at a later time or date. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is directed by the COR, and is later found invalid and/or unreasonable by the Contracting Officer.

E. Time of Completion: The project shall be completed within 90 calendar days after contract Notice to Proceed. Work outside of the Cemetery’s normal operating hours (7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding observed Federal Holidays) shall be permitted only by approval of the COR. The Contractor shall not commence performance of work until the Contracting Officer has conducted a preconstruction meeting or has advised the Contractor that a preconstruction meeting is not required.

F. Code Compliance: All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to comply with all the applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. The Contractor shall apply and obtain all applicable permits to comply with local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all waste materials and construction debris and comply with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. All waste materials and debris specified shall be removed from the Cemetery grounds by the Contractor at its own expenses, including all applicable permits and fees.

G. Contractor Quality Control:

1. The Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be free from defaults and no faulty workmanship with one (1) year warranty. The valves shall carry a ten- (10) year warranty from the manufacturer. The Contractor shall ensure all appropriate paperwork is submitted to the manufacturer to receive the warranty. The Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within 14 calendar days of notification by the direction of the CO at Contractor's own expense and shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government.

2. A competent and experienced English-speaking Contractor Supervisor/Superintendent shall be provided by the Contractor whenever work is being performed, other than trash and debris pick-up. The Contractor Supervisor shall review and approve submittals, ensure all specifications are being met, inspect the quality of work performed, ensure contract work does not conflict with ceremonies and funerals, ensure employees are is adequately supervised and proper conduct maintained, and certify the completed work for payment and other purposes.

H. Submittals After Award:

1. Submit samples, cut sheets, and shop drawings to the COR for review and approval.

2. Detailed Work Plan. The Contractor shall provide in writing a detailed work plan which presents the Contractor’s plan for completing the work. The Contractor’s plan shall be responsive with the Scope of Work and describe, in detail, the approach to be used for each task required. For each task, the Contractor shall identify all necessary subtasks (if any), and milestone dates. The Contractor’s work plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the start of on-site work.

I. Specifications Sections:

03 30 53 – Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short Form);

31 20 11 – Earth Moving (Short Form);

32 12 16 – Asphalt Paving; and

32 84 00 – Planting Irrigation.

J. Attachments:

1. Drawing Set;

2. Oklahoma Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2009.

K. Project completion: The project site shall be protected and/or restored to a condition equal to that existing prior to the commencement of work. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

NCA Mission: The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by the contractor at this cemetery shall reflect precision and the most pleasing appearance for those interred there. Attention to detail and accuracy are critical performance requirements for projects performed at these National Shrines.

Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times.

Dignity Clause: Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

Pre-bid Site Visit: It is highly recommended that Interested Offerors perform a thorough field survey of the existing conditions and features. Any conditions which may cause significant deviation shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for clarification prior to submission of an offer. Interested Offerors planning to conduct a site visit shall contact the following:

BRUCE ABERNATHY, COR

580-492-3200 Fort Sill National Cemetery

Safety: The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for safety of all persons on or about the construction site, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. Contractor shall guard all hazards in accordance with the safety provisions of the latest manual of accident prevention published by the Associated General Contractors of America and OSHA. All actions of the Contractor shall meet safety requirements of San Joaquin Cemetery Safety Officer, Department of Veteran Affairs, OSHA, and the State of California. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to be familiar with these requirements. "Safety" shall also include the Contractor having a safety representative who maintains regular and routine contact with the Safety Officer at SJVNC. Contractor shall provide training of the contractor’s and subcontractor’s workers as necessary to meet these requirements.

Warranty: Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be guaranteed from faulty materials or workmanship and hereby agrees to repair or replace without additional cost to the Government any defects or imperfections appearing in said work. Contractor’s Warranty shall be for a period of one year after the final date of acceptance of all work by the COR or cemetery representative.

Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for the repair and replacement of any existing structure or conditions that may have been damage or altered during contract performance.

Wage Determination: Currently, Wage Determination Number OK190043 Dated 01/04/2019 is applicable to any resultant contract. It is the responsibility of the Offerors to ensure that the correct, most current, wage determination is utilized when submitting a proposal. Please refer to Wage Determination OnLine.gov, www.wdol.gov, in order to obtain a copy of the most current wage rate for the specific state, county in which this construction contract is being performed.

Offerors Submission: Proposal will be accepted and considered for award of a firm-fixed price contract. Submitted proposals that do not meet the following instructions may be determined to be nonresponsive and will not be considered for award. Proposals may be submitted via email to Kelly.Rima@VA.GOV by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on March 22, 2019.

Proposal Requirements:

1. One (1) properly completed, signed and dated SF1442 with the attached price/cost schedule.

2. A completed copy of 52.204-8, Representation and Certifications.

3. Quotes/Proposals must address evaluation factors and the Scope of Work (SOW).

EVALUATION FACTORS

Evaluation Process: The Government will award a firm fixed contract using the lowest price/technically acceptable process. Although the evaluation of an Offeror and award of a contract will be made without discussion, the Government nevertheless reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines it to be necessary.

a. Experience: The Contractor shall provide sufficient project details with their technical proposal to demonstrate experience with at least three (3) municipal water utility projects of similar size, scope, and using similar materials and methods over the past five (5) years. Each contract submitted must have been satisfactorily completed, or if not yet completed, must be marked by satisfactory progress. The Government will not consider a contract that is less than 50% complete or an effort that concluded more than 5 years ago. Contractor shall provide customer points of contact for each project listed.

b. Qualifications of Contractor Supervisor/Superintendent: The Contractor On-Site Supervisor must have not less than five (5) years of experience as a direct supervisor of water utility projects.

Offerors shall submit a resume for the Contractor On-Site Supervisor as part of the technical proposal. All permanent substitutions, whether of prime supervisors or sub-contractors, will be identified and reported to the COR and Contracting Officer, if not prior to, as soon as possible after occurrence.

Price: Proposed price will be evaluated for Reasonableness and Realism.

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2.1 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)

2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade Goals for female participation for each trade

14.8 % 6.9 %

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

Fort Sill National Cemetery Comanche County

(End of Provision)

2.3 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)

2.4 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (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) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Bruce Abernathy Address: Fort Sill National Cemetery 2648 NE Jake Dunn Road Elgin, OK 73538

Telephone: 580-492-3200

(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/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

JUL 2016

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

2.6 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS

(JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

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 237110.

(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.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

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.

https://www.sam.gov/

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

4.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE,

SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY

LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—Covered article means any hardware, software, or service that—

(1) Is developed or provided by a covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a covered entity.

Covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115–91) prohibits Government use of any covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from—

(1) Providing any covered article that the Government will use on or after October 1, 2018; and

(2) Using any covered article on or after October 1, 2018, in the development of data or deliverables first produced in the performance of the contract.

(c) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies a covered article provided to the Government during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or any other source, the Contractor shall report, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or, in the case of the Department of Defense, to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within 1 business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; brand; model number (Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the report pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of a covered article, any reasons that led to the use or submission of the covered article, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered articles.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of Provision)

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