National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Wood

National Cemetery (BHNC)

CEMETERY MATERIALS-STATEMENT OF NEED

Requirement of Fencing Materials

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project: Fencing Materials

Wood National Cemetery requires fencing materials and associated components as outlined herein.

Statement of Need:

The vendor shall provide material only when requested by the cemetery Contracting Officer

Representative (COR). The transportation/delivery of material to the cemetery will be provided by the vendor and offloaded in a designated location provided by the COR at the time of delivery. The delivery price shall be included in the total price of the contract.

SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverable: The Vendor shall provide the following material upon request by the COR:

LINE: Description Unit Qty

0001 Pre- Built Sections Dark Gray Granite Simulated Stone. Commercial

Grade

Privacy Fence: 6-Foot-Tall x 6 Foot Wide

Linear Feet 540

0002 5”x5”x102”, Posts and outside caps (compatible and matching with line 0001) Each 94

0003 Matching Granite Post Cap (compatible and matching with line 0001 and

0002)

Each 94

0004 Decorative stone Large approximately 1 ½” Ton 30

0005 80-pound bag of concrete mix (like or equal to quikrete) Each 1191

0006 6ft Tall Galvanized Commercial fence kit, includes top rail 1 5/8”, Mesh 9 gage galvanized wire.

Linear Feet 800

0007 Line post Galvanized 2” OD Each 80

0008 8 ft End post Galvanized 3 Od thickness 40wt Each 4

0009 6ftx12ft commercial gate Galvanized and assembled Each 2

0010 8ft Gate post Galvanized 3 Od thickness 40wt Each 4

0011 8ft Corner post Galvanized 3od thickness 40st Each 4

FOB: Destination

The contractor shall deliver to Wood National Cemetery located at 5000 W National Ave Building

1301, Milwaukee WI, 53295 the above items outlined in Description of task and associated deliverable. See Attachment B for map of Wood National Cemetery

Period of Performance: The term of this contract shall be for a period from Date of contract award through 90 calendar days. Contractor shall submit an invoice electronically.

Federal Holidays: (Holidays observed by the Federal Government)

Requirements: (Meet or exceed the following descriptions)

1. The pre-built sectional fence (540 linear feet) shall be a dark gray granite-simulated stone commercial-grade privacy fence. The Simulated stone stamp shall be on both sides of the fence. The

Sections shall be 6-foot tall x 6 foot wide 2 inches thick. The Contractor shall provide all post and outside caps. All fence components shall be Dark Gray. The fence must meet the following:

a. Withstand constant hurricane-force winds up to 110 mph and 130 mph gusts. Certified to Dade

County, Florida hurricane requirements (This is only a standard not where the Fence will be delivered to)

b. Made with Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Plastic (LLDPE) and reinforced with galvanized steel.

c. Stable in temperature extremes. Withstands tests at -40ºF to 140ºF.

d. Blocks 98% of direct sound with a sound transmission class STC rating of 26

e. Include 5”x5”x102”, Posts and outside caps, Foam filled with steel insert, wrapped in Low density polyethylene

2. Decorative Stones: 30 US tons, Gray (Shooting Star) decorative stones approximately 1 ½ inches

3. Concrete ready mix is a high-strength 4000 psi concrete that meets ASTM C 387 compressive strength requirements. The Concrete Mix consists of a uniformly blended, properly proportioned mixture of gravel, sand, and Portland cement. Concrete must have waterproof covering over it when delivered.

4. 6-foot-tall galvanized commercial fence kit, including 1 5/8" OD top rail, 2' x 9-gauge mesh, and hardware for 800 linear feet of fencing. This shall include T post fence Clips/Fence Ties, Sleeves for connecting top rale, and tension Bars.

5. 80 Galvanized 2” OD x 8 ft tall line post shall include Loop Caps that will be compatible with 1 5/8 OD top rail.

6. 4 Galvanized 8 ft tall 3” OD 40wt End post, that shall include Tensions Band and, Brace bands, brace, post caps.

New Year's Day 1st day of January

Martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Third Monday in January

Presidents’ Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Day 19th day of June

Independence Day 4th day in July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11th day in November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25th day of December

7. 2 Galvanized 6 foot tall 12 feet wide double opening gate, Gate shall include 1 5/8” frame mesh shall be the same as the Galvanized fencing. The Gate shall come with hinges and latch. The latch shall be able to accommodate a pad lock.

8. 4 Galvanized 8-foot-tall Gate post 3” OD 40wt that shall include Tensions Band and, Brace bands, brace, and Loop Caps.

9. 4 Galvanized 8-foot-tall Corner post 3” OD 40wt that shall include Tensions Band and, Brace bands, brace, and Loop Caps.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor employees shall behave with appropriate decorum, courtesy, and respect while within the

Cemetery or at its perimeter or entrances. See Attachment A Dignity Clause for more information.

All personnel delivering material must be trained in NCA rules of behavior and aware of their surroundings at all times to prevent any damage to Government property.

The Contractor must meet all safety requirements of Wood National Cemetery’s Safety Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the State of South

Dakota. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to be familiar with these requirements and maintain regular and routine contact with the COR and Safety Officer of Wood National Cemetery.

The contractor will obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. Contractor will take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor will be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by contractor’s employee’s fault or negligence and will maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Contractor shall be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County, city laws, and

Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and regulations.

The Contractor shall perform the services as specified herein. Changes in delivery schedules or delays must be communicated with the COR. The contractor must request, in writing, any deviations to these hours and receive approval from the COR in advance of any changes.

For safety reasons, contractor personnel are not allowed to be transported throughout the cemetery holding onto or riding in the back of any open pickup truck or other vehicle.

At the end of each workday, unless otherwise specified by the COR, the contractor shall remove all debris resulting from work. At all times rubbish and trash generated by the contractor shall be kept clear of vehicular and pedestrian circulation throughout the site.

The contractor shall submit electronic invoices through Tungsten network within ten (10) calendar days after the material is delivered. The contractor and Wood National Cemetery POC shall jointly review the dispatch tickets to proceed accordingly with the correct invoice processing.

Identification is required for contractor’s vehicles and its personnel.

Areas are to be left in a condition equal to or better than that which existed. In the event damages result to turf, structures, headstone, markers, monuments, irrigation sprinkler, trees, gravesites, curb, road, flower vases, facility structures, fences, disfigurement or damage to structure or property on or adjacent to this project, third parties, etc., due to neglect by the Contractor, repair, replacement and/or replacement costs of the damaged item will be required at no additional cost to the Government as directed by the COR.

Documentation Requirements:

· Valid driver’s license / DOT CDL appropriate License

· Insurance documents

ATTACHMENT – B Wood National Cemetery Map