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36C24524Q0026

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

10-03-2023

Darren G. Morris darren.morris@va.gov 10-16-2023

14:00 EDT

90C Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg WV 25405 Darren Morris, Contracting Officer darren.morris@va.gov

X 100

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541330

$25.5 Million

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Department of Veterans Affairs VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) Perry Point VA Medical Center 361 Boiler House Road Perry Point MD 21902

90C

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 308B Martinsburg WV 25405

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FSC e-Invoice Payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

See CONTINUATION Page

NPDES General Permit Support–MS4 Perry Point and Loch Raven Station Level Project No. 512A-24-010 in accordance with B.2 Statement of Work (SOW).

Reference SOW, Price/Cost Schedule, Section D For Details

Period of Performance: 10/31/2023-10/30/2024 (Base Year) Option Year 1 - Option Year 4: 10/31/2024-10/30/2028

Comparative Evaluations will be conducted IAW FAR 13.106-2

Reference Section E.10 for Instructions to Quoters

All questions must be received by 11OCT2023 at 9:00am (ET) Quotes due 16OCT2023 at 2:00pm (ET)

RFQ POCs:

Primary-Darren Morris; darren.morris@va.gov Alternate-Trever Turcotte; trever.turcotte@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page

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Darren G. Morris, Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-223764

36C24524Q0026

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...28

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.5 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.8 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.9 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 See attached document: State Fed PII permit final 04202018.pdf D.2 See attached document: 512A5-24-001 FY24-FY28 VAMHCS MS4 _ Schedule of Values Worksheet.pdf D.3 See attached document: SCA Wage Determination 2015-4215 (Cecil).pdf D.4 See attached document: SCA Wage Determination 2015-4265 (Baltimore).pdf D.5 See attached document: Solicitation Attachment - Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.8 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.9 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

E.10 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C245 Darren G. Morris Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg WV 25405

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award

Management, or [] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

VA FSC

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

Rev. 2 as of 9/28/2023

Station Level Project No. 512A-24-010 NPDES General Permit – MS4 Perry Point and Loch Raven

Period of Performance: FY2024 – FY2028 (Base + 4 Option Years)

1. OVERVIEW —

1.1 Government Agency Department and Address:

VA Maryland HealthCare System – VISN5 – Perry Point and Loch Raven

1.2 Project Title, Number and Location:

Project Title: NPDES General Permit – MS4 Perry Point and Loch Raven FY24 - FY28 Station Level Project No: 512A5-24-001

1.3 Introduction

In April 2018, the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) Water and Science Administration issued a final determination on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges from State and Federal Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) to regulate stormwater discharges. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) has coverage under the current MS4 permit for both the Loch Raven and Perry Point Medical Centers (VAMCs). The VAMHCS has been required to comply with the conditions of the current MDE General Discharge Permit No. 13-SF- 5501 / General NPDES No.MDR055501 (Weblink: State Fed PII permit final 04202018.pdf (maryland.gov) ), effective beginning October 31, 2018 through October 30, 2023. This general permit has been administratively continued beyond the 2023 permit cycle.

The goal of the NPDES MS4 General Permit is to improve the quality of stormwater runoff being discharged from state and federal properties and to meet the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established water quality goals for the Chesapeake Bay watershed through Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment. Maryland’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) outlines the approach that the state uses to meet the Chesapeake Bay TMDL pollutant load reductions. Based on the WIP strategy, pollutant load reductions from urban stormwater runoff from state and federal small MS4s would be achieved through the permit holders’ Chesapeake Bay Restoration Plans for meeting the TMDL requirements of the MS4 Permit.

The mission of the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is to provide the highest quality healthcare to our nation’s veterans. To support this mission, we must provide safe, clean, and environmentally compliant facilities. To ensure environmental compliance, VAMHCS is seeking a Professional Engineering and Environmental Testing services contract for NPDES MS4 Permit Compliance Support at the Perry Point, MD VAMC (364 Acres) and the Loch Raven, MD VAMC (15 Acres). Contract will be a Base plus Four Option Year Firm-Fixed-Price agreement tasked with continuing support of the VAMHCS MS4 permitting requirements detailed per the following Scope of Work.

1.4 Scope of Work

Contractor shall provide all services necessary to develop or maintain complete drawings, GIS mapping, cost estimates, environmental testing services, project site visits, MDE submittals and reports, procedures, training, community outreach, regulatory coordination; evaluations; and preparation activities for the subsequent permit year(s) as shown in Tables 1 through 3 below as a minimum.

Support for the following shall be completed in accordance with the 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 122 and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.08.01, 26.17.01, and 26.17.02 and contained in the latest version of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) (herein referred to as the “MS4 Permit”).

Previously completed MS4 reporting submissions, drawings, and maps, and excel spreadsheets in native format from the FY19-FY23 MS4 General permit cycle will be made available to the successful contractor under this contract for reference and to avoid duplication of previously developed efforts [per items noted below].

The current VAMHCS MS4 Year 4 Report (FY2022) is provided as Attachment A for contractor reference. This example report corresponds to reporting scope of work for Year 1/3/5 under the upcoming FY24-FY28 Permit Cycle.

I. Impervious Area Reporting: In accordance with MS4 permit Appendix D, State and Federal Small MS4 Progress Report, the contractor will continue updates to all previously developed reporting portions and provide corresponding maps updates [using VA-approved Geographic Information System (GIS) and CAD software; CCTV and other methods approved by the VA COR]; as well as the MDE Excel Spreadsheets for the EPA/MDE MS4 Permit in accordance with MDE requirements for the Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers. All items identified in SOW Table 1 must be completed per the Deliverable Due dates noted in SOW Table 2, and reported using MDE-provided Excel Spreadsheets and any additional documentation per COR, and provide drawings and maps via VA-approved GIS and CAD software) for BOTH Perry Point VAMC and Loch Raven VAMC:

a. Baseline Impervious Assessment (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table 1); [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED – REVIEW and UPDATE]

b. Impervious Area Restoration Work Plan (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table

2) [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED – REVIEW and UPDATE]

c. Restoration Schedule (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table 3) [UPDATE]

d. Best Management Practice (BMP) Database in MDE Excel Format

(Complete Excel Spreadsheets B.1a; B.1b; and B.1c) [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED – REVIEW and UPDATE]

e. Develop BMP Inspection & Maintenance Programs using MDE-recommended spreadsheets. [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED – REVIEW and UPDATE]

f. Summary of Impervious Area Restoration Activities [UPDATE]

g. Determine Coordination Efforts (if any) required with other agencies

i. Review Impervious area restoration activities over next five years

ii. Determine Coordination Efforts (if any) required with other agencies (e.g., The town of Perryville; The city of Baltimore;

specific VAMC “neighbors” or interest groups)

h. Develop a cost estimate program to implement impervious area restoration program over next 5 years

II. Minimum Control Measures Reporting: In accordance with MS4 permit Appendix D, State and Federal Small MS4 Progress Report, the contractor will continue updates to all previously developed reporting portions; corresponding maps (using VA-approved software such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD); and MDE Excel Spreadsheets for the EPA/MDE MS4 Permit in accordance with MDE requirements for both the Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers. All items identified in SOW Table 1 must be completed per the Deliverable Due dates noted in SOW Table 2, and reported using MDE-provided Excel Spreadsheets and any additional documentation per COR, and provide drawings and maps via VA-approved GIS and CAD software) for BOTH Perry Point VAMC and Loch Raven VAMC:

a. Stormwater Education and Outreach and Public or Personnel Involvement

b. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination:

i. Map of the MS4 including outfalls; [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED – REVIEW and UPDATE ONLY]

ii. Screening Location ID and Onsite Stormwater Inspections and Testing;

iii. MS4 Policy and SOPs [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED – REVIEW and

UPDATE ONLY]

c. Construction Site Stormwater and Runoff Control

d. Post-Construction Stormwater Management

i. Urban BMP Database in MDE format;

ii. NPDES and SWM Drawing Database;

iii. BMP Inspections

e. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

f. Impervious Area Restoration Work Planning (Parts 2-5)

III. Regardless of permit reporting schedule, scope of work for each option/permit year shall include tasks as needed/required toward progress on the Minimum Control Measure (Section II) activities as well as other tasks required to prepare for the following permit year reporting requirements.

Proposal shall account for this crossover of work in pricing for the appropriate option years.

IV. Updated Permit Requirements: Additional or Revised scope of tasks may be required based on updated General Permit requirements (yet to be released). Once the updated requirements are known, additional services scope shall be coordinated and negotiated between the Contractor and VA COR and CO.

PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING TABLES FOR DETAILED DELIVERABLE TASKS:

TABLE 1 – Scope Of Work Matrix for FY24 - FY28 Permit Years TABLE 2 – MS4 Permit Deliverable Due Dates TABLE 3 – MS4 Permit Section I & II Deliverables (per current permit schedule)

TABLE 1 - Scope of Work Matrix for FY24 - FY28 Permit Years

VA MS4 PERMIT - SCOPE OF WORK

Section I Activity Develop / update baseline impervious area assessment (Permit Section V.A) X X X X X Develop / update baseline maps (Permit Section V.A) X X X X X Prepare / update restoration work plan (Permit Section V.B) X X X X X Develop / update restoration activity schedule (Permit Section V.C) X X X X X Populate / update urban BMP database (Permit Section V.D, MCM 5) X X X X X Support coordination efforts for implementing restoration program X X X X X Prepare / update cost estimate for implementing restoration program X X X X X Prepare / update restoration work plan for future growth X X X X X Complete fillable form X X X X X

Section II Activity Develop / update / track water quality complaint process (MCM 1) X X X X X Develop / update target audience (MCM 1) X X X X X Develop stormwater education and outreach material (at least one per year)

(MCM 1)

X X X X X

Develop / update target audience training program (MCM 1, 6) X X X Develop and/or support stormwater participation event (at least one per year)

(MCM 2)

X X X X X

Develop / update MS4 outfall map (MCM 3) X X X X X Develop / update MS policy and IDDE standard operating procedures (SOPs)

(MCM 3)

X X X X X

Develop / update IDDE checklist (MCM 3) X X X X X Conduct annual IDDE testing (50% outfalls annually) (MCM 3) X X X X X Develop / update / track construction complaints, active projects, and submitted permit/as-built plans (MCM 4, 5)

X X X X X

Develop / update BMP inspection and maintenance checklists (MCM 5) X X X X X Inspect all onsite BMPs (MCM 5) X X X X X Conduct BMP inspection and maintenance employee training (MCM 5) X X X X X Develop / update pollution prevention and good housekeeping SOP (MCM 6) X X X X X Prepare / update cost estimate for implementing MCMs X X X X X Complete fillable form X X X

General Address and coordinate previous year progress report comments from MDE X X X X X Prepare and submit progress report - Section I X X X X X Prepare and submit progress report - Section II X X X

Anticipated Permit Year 2

Anticipated Permit Year 3

Anticipated Permit Year 4

Anticipated Permit Year 5

Anticipated Permit Year 1

TABLE 2 – MS4 Permit Deliverable Due Dates (Refer to Table I for Scope of Work Matrix for each Permit Year)

Year Requirements Deliverables Schedule of Deliverables

Impervious Area Restoration Requirements (Section I)

Re-Develop and Update Everything in Table 3

- Section I of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section I Impervious Area Restoration Form (all requested information and supporting documentation must be submitted as specified in Section I of the MDE Progress Report in Appendix D of the permit)

Draft Due NLT July 30, 2024

Final Due NLT September 15, Six Minimum Control Measures Requirements (Section II)

Re-Develop and Update Everything in Table 3

– Section II of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section II Minimum Control Measures Reporting Forms (all requested information and supporting documentation must be submitted as specified in Section II of the MDE Progress Report in Appendix D of the permit)

Draft Due NLT , July 30, 2024

Final Due NLT September 15 2024

Base Year

FY2024

(Permit Year 1)

Preparation for the next permit year

Complete tasks as needed/required toward Minimum Control Measure (Section II) activities as well as other tasks required to prepare for the next permit year

As needed/required

Impervious Area Restoration Requirements (Section I)

Continue Progress on Deliverables in Table 3

– Section I of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section I Impervious Area Restoration Form (all requested information and supporting documentation must be submitted as specified in Section I of the MDE Progress Report in Appendix D of the permit

Draft Due NLT July 30, 2025

Final Due NLT September 15, Option Year 1

FY2025

(Permit Year 2)

Preparation for the next permit year

Complete tasks as needed/required toward Minimum Control Measure (Section II) activities as well as other tasks required to prepare for the next permit year

As needed/required

Impervious Area Restoration Requirements (Section I)

Continue Progress and Provide Updates toward compliance with everything in Table 3

– Section I of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section I Impervious Area Restoration Form

Draft Due NLT July 30, 2026

Final Due NLT September 15, Six Minimum Control Measures Requirements (Section II)

Continue Progress and Provide updates toward compliance with all items in Table 3 – Section II of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section II Minimum Control Measures Reporting Forms

Draft Due NLT July 30, 2026

Final Due NLT September 15, Option Year 2

FY2026

(Permit Year 3)

Preparation for the next permit year

Complete tasks as needed/required toward Minimum Control Measure (Section II) activities as well as other tasks required to prepare for the next permit year

As needed/required

Impervious Area Restoration Requirements (Section I)

Continue Progress and Provide Updates toward compliance with everything in Table 3

– Section I of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section I Impervious Area Restoration Form

Draft Due NLT July 30, 2027

Final Due NLT September 15, Option Year 3

FY2027

(Permit Year 4)

Preparation for the next permit year

Complete tasks as needed/required toward Minimum Control Measure (Section II) activities as well as other tasks required to prepare for the next permit year

As needed/required

Impervious Area Restoration Requirements (Section I)

Continue Progress and Provide Updates toward compliance with everything in Table 3

– Section I of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section I Impervious Area Restoration Form

Draft Due NLT July 30, 2026

Final Due NLT September 15, Option Year 4

FY2028

(Permit Year 5)

Six Minimum Control Measures Requirements (Section II)

Continue Progress and Provide updates toward compliance with all items in Table 3 – Section II of SOW, and Report to MDE using Section II Minimum Control Measures Reporting Forms

Draft Due NLT July 30, 2026

Final Due NLT September 15, TABLE 3 – MS4 Permit Section I & II Deliverables (Requirements from current GP-13 MS4 Permit Part IV and V and Appendices B and D)** **Requirements subject to change under updated General Permit (not yet issued)

Section I Deliverables – Perry Point VAMC Section I Deliverables – Loch Raven VAMC

a. Baseline Impervious Assessment* (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table 1 and the following steps):

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

1. Calculate and map total Impervious Acres

2. Calculate and map total impervious acres treated by stormwater BMPs.

3. Calculate and map total impervious treated by BMPs, providing partial water quality treatment

4. Calculate and map total impervious acres treated by non-structural practices (rooftop disconnections, non-rooftop disconnection or vegetated swales)

5. Verify that any impervious area draining to BMPs with Missing inspection records are not considered treated.

6. Calculate and map total impervious acres untreated and twenty percent of this total area (i.e., the restoration requirement)

*Methods such as CCTV; aerial mapping and other methods approved by VA COR may be used

a. Baseline Impervious Assessment* (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table 1 and the following steps):

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

1. Calculate and map total Impervious Acres

2. Calculate and map total impervious acres treated by stormwater BMPs.

3. Calculate and map total impervious treated by BMPs, providing partial water quality treatment

4. Calculate and map total impervious acres treated by non-structural practices (rooftop disconnections, non-rooftop disconnection or vegetated swales)

5. Verify that any impervious area draining to BMPs with Missing inspection records are not considered treated.

6. Calculate and map total impervious acres untreated and twenty percent of this total area (i.e., the restoration requirement)

*Methods such as CCTV; aerial mapping and other methods approved by VA COR may be used

b. Impervious Area Restoration Work Plan (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table and the following steps for Part 1):

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

PART 1:

Develop impervious area baseline assessment Develop restoration work plan for MDE review and approval.

Assess opportunities and timelines for implementing water quality BMPs.

Assess opportunities to develop partnerships with other NPDES permittees.

Determine funding needs and develop a long-term budget.

b. Impervious Area Restoration Work Plan (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table and the following steps for Part 1):

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

PART 1:

Develop impervious area baseline assessment.

Develop restoration work plan for MDE review and approval.

Assess opportunities and timelines for implementing water quality BMPs.

Assess opportunities to develop partnerships with other NPDES permittees.

Determine funding needs and develop a long-term budget

c. Restoration Schedule (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table 3 to include):

1. Type of restoration Project (See Excel

c. Restoration Schedule (Complete Excel Spreadsheet Table 3 to include:

1. Type of restoration Project (See Excel

Section I Deliverables – Perry Point VAMC Section I Deliverables – Loch Raven VAMC

Spreadsheet Table 3 for specific examples)

2. BMP Code (See Permit Appx B, Tables B.1.a,b, and c, Urban BMP database. BMP codes are identified under “MDE BMP Classification”)

3. Cost (at Project Completion)

4. Impervious Acres Treated

5. Impervious Acre Target and Balance

6. Project Status

7. Year Complete or Projection Implementation Year (by 2025)

8. MD Grid Coordinates

Spreadsheet Table 3 for specific examples)

2. BMP Code (See Permit Appx B, Tables B.1.a,b, and c, Urban BMP database. BMP codes are identified under “MDE BMP Classification”)

3. Cost (at Project Completion)

4. Impervious Acres Treated

5. Impervious Acre Target and Balance

6. Project Status

7. Year Complete or Projection Implementation Year (by 2025)

8. MD Grid Coordinates

d. Best Management Practice (BMP) Database in MDE Excel Format (Complete Excel Spreadsheets B.1a;

B.1b; and B.1c):

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

1) Develop a BMP inventory of all current BMPs and proposed BMPs that complies with the required fields outlined in the BMP Database provided in Permit Appendix B, Tables B.1.a, b, and c.

2) A brief narrative must accompany the BMP database and provide verification that routine inspection and maintenance activities are up to date.

3) The database fields for inspection and maintenance need to be completed and show that BMPs are inspected every three years and routinely maintained. If the required inspection and maintenance data are missing or incomplete then any credit previously applied must be removed.

d. Best Management Practice (BMP) Database in MDE Excel Format (Complete Excel Spreadsheets B.1a;

B.1b; and B.1c):

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

1) Develop a BMP inventory of all current BMPs and proposed BMPs that complies with the required fields outlined in the BMP Database provided in Permit Appendix B, Tables B.1.a, b, and c.

2) A brief narrative must accompany the BMP database and provide verification that routine inspection and maintenance activities are up to date.

3) The database fields for inspection and maintenance need to be completed and show that BMPs are inspected every three years and routinely maintained. If the required inspection and maintenance data are missing or incomplete then any credit previously applied must be removed.

e. Develop and Map Current BMP Inspection & Maintenance Program [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

1. Develop Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for each BMP located at the site and for BMPs proposed within the next five years

2. Compile Inspection Checklists based on each current and proposed BMP’s inspection and maintenance requirements

3. Train Facility personnel on BMPs, inspection and maintenance of BMPs (Facility Personnel will include Facilities and Maintenance Grounds personnel and other personnel who are involved with the upkeep of facility grounds as well as GEMS). Develop training materials (such as power point slide presentation and 2-3 handouts) for Two 30-minute training sessions x

e. Develop and Map Current BMP Inspection & Maintenance Program [PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

1. Develop Inspection and Maintenance

Requirements for each BMP located at the site and for BMPs proposed within the next five years

2. Compile Inspection Checklists based on each current and proposed BMP’s inspection and maintenance requirements

3. Train Facility personnel on BMPs, inspection and maintenance of BMPs (Facility Personnel will include Facilities and Maintenance Grounds personnel and other personnel who are involved with the upkeep of facility grounds as well as GEMS). Develop training materials (such as power point slide presentation and 2-3 handouts)

Section I Deliverables – Perry Point VAMC Section I Deliverables – Loch Raven VAMC

30 students or One 30-minute training session x 60 students for Two 30-minute training sessions x 30 students or One 30-minute training session x 60 students

f. Summary of Impervious Area Restoration Activities f. Summary of Impervious Area Restoration Activities

g. Determine coordination efforts with other agencies:

1. Review Impervious area restoration activities over next five years

2. Determine Coordination Efforts (if any) required with other agencies (e.g., The town of Perryville; specific VAMC “neighbors” or interest groups

g. Determine coordination efforts with other agencies

1. Review Impervious area restoration activities over next five years

2. Determine Coordination Efforts (if any) required with other agencies (e.g., The city of Baltimore; specific VAMC “neighbors” or interest groups)

h. Provide Cost Estimate of developing and implementing impervious area restoration program over next 5 years

h. Provide Cost Estimate of developing and implementing impervious area restoration program over next 5 years

i. Complete Section I items above and fill out Section I:

Impervious Area Restoration Reporting Form for VAMHCS to review and sign

i. Complete Section I items above and fill out Section I:

Impervious Area Restoration Reporting Form for VAMHCS to review and sign

Section II Follows (Next Page)

Section II Deliverables – Perry Point VAMC Section II Deliverables – Loch Raven VAMC

a. Based on Section I deliverables, develop and provide Stormwater Education and Outreach and Public or Personnel Involvement and training materials

a. Based on Section I deliverables, develop and provide Stormwater Education and Outreach and Public or Personnel Involvement and training materials

b. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

1) Map of the MS4 including outfalls;

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

2) Screening Locations and Inspections;

3) MS4 Policy and SOPs;

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

b. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

1) Map of the MS4 including outfalls;

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

2) Screening Locations and Inspections;

3) MS4 Policy and SOPs;

[PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED - REVIEW and UPDATE]

c. Construction Site Stormwater and Runoff Control – Develop a process for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints from any interested party related to construction activities within the VAMC property and for notifying the complainant of the investigation and findings within seven days

c. Construction Site Stormwater and Runoff Control – Develop a process for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints from any interested party related to construction activities within the VAMC property and for notifying the complainant of the investigation and findings within seven days

d. Post-Construction Stormwater Management

1) Urban BMP Database in MDE format;

2) NPDES and SWM Drawing Database;

3) BMP Inspections

d. Post-Construction Stormwater Management

1) Urban BMP Database in MDE format;

2) NPDES and SWM Drawing Database;

3) BMP Inspections

Section II Deliverables – Perry Point VAMC Section II Deliverables – Loch Raven VAMC

e. Develop and provide Pollution Prevention and Good

Housekeeping methods for VAMC grounds crews

e. Develop and provide Pollution Prevention and Good

Housekeeping methods for VAMC grounds crews

f. Impervious Area Restoration Work Planning (Parts 2-

5)—Develop plan to:

Perform watershed assessments and identify water quality problems and opportunities for restoration.

Incorporate future growth agency-wide/jurisdiction-wide master plans into restoration planning efforts.

Incorporate adaptive management strategies for

BMP implementation that identify opportunities for improved processes and procedures.

Provide complete list of specific projects needed to meet the twenty percent restoration requirement in the Restoration Activity Schedule Table and include the projected implementation year (no later than 2025).

f. Impervious Area Restoration Work Planning (Parts 2- 5)—Develop plan to:

Perform watershed assessments and identify water quality problems and opportunities for restoration.

Incorporate future growth agency-wide/jurisdiction-wide master plans into restoration planning efforts.

Incorporate adaptive management strategies for BMP implementation that identify opportunities for improved processes and procedures.

Provide complete list of specific projects needed to meet the twenty percent restoration requirement in the Restoration Activity Schedule Table and include the projected implementation year (no later than 2025).

g. Complete Section II Table items above and fill out Section II: Minimum Control Measures Reporting Forms for VAMHCS to review and sign

g. Complete Section II Table items above and fill out Section II: Minimum Control Measures Reporting Forms for VAMHCS to review and sign

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following Contractor capabilities are required to successfully comply with this initiative:

1. Contractor Personnel Qualifications

1.1. Key personnel working for the Contractor shall have expert knowledge of:

1.1.1. Stormwater Management and Conveyance

1.1.2. Stormwater Permitting in the State of Maryland (MD)

1.1.3. Autodesk AUTOCAD or REVIT (latest version)

1.1.4. Microsoft Excel (latest version)

1.1.5. VA-Approved GIS Mapping Software

1.1.6. Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

1.2. Key personnel performing the work on this contract must include the following:

1.2.1. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of

Maryland

1.2.2. Licensed Land Surveyor (LS) registered in the State of Maryland

1.2.3. Environmental Scientist(s) and/or Engineers on staff who can show experience in the State of MD with the following regulatory agencies, including but not limited to:

1.2.3.1. Maryland Department of Natural Resources,

1.2.3.2. Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) (including Tidal

Wetlands)

1.2.3.3. Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission (CAC)

1.2.3.4. US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Coast Guard who have jurisdiction over navigable waters

1.2.4 Environmental Engineer/Scientist on staff with illicit discharge testing, sampling and detection per the MS4 permitting requirements

1.2.5 Environmental Engineer/Scientist Shoreline specialist on staff who can show experience in Chesapeake Bay area shoreline stabilization design review (for BMP shoreline inspections)

1.2.6 Environmental Engineer/Scientist(s) on staff who can show experience with overall MS4 compliance with the ability to adjust quickly to changing regulations

1.3. All on-site personnel must complete a VA Security fingerprinting, background check, and photo badging (PIV card), to be completed as required by the current VA security access policy at that time. Background checks must be completed before contractors will be allowed to access the work sites. Contractors shall include time and expense required to badge employees in bid proposal.

1.4. Contractor shall have prior experience managing and performing activities for MS4 permittee holders, preferred experience working for Federal Phase 2 MS4 permittee holders, including:

1.4.1. Experience developing MS4 permit progress report documents, with a preference for Maryland specific experience.

1.4.2. Experience working with local, state, and federal SWM/MS4 regulators, with a preference for experience with Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Chesapeake Critical Area Commission (CAC), and USACE stormwater management regulators.

1.4.3. Experience developing 508 compliant documents, preferably for a Federal entity.

1.4.4. Experience developing restoration work plans to meet Chesapeake Bay TMDL goals, with a preference for Maryland specific experience

1.4.5. Experience with stormwater management planning, design, and inspection/maintenance, preferred experience with Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) specific permitting and design requirements.

1.4.6. Experience with shoreline planning, design, and inspection/maintenance, with preferred experience in MDE/CAC/USACE permitting.

1.4.7. Experience developing GIS databases and maps, preferably for Federal entities.

1.4.8. Experience developing professional stormwater/pollution prevention education and outreach materials, preferably for Federal entities.

1.4.9. Experience developing and running stormwater training events, including for stormwater and non-stormwater technical staff, preferably for Federal entities.

1.4.10. Experience conducting dry weather Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) testing, preferably on Federal sites

1.4.11. Experience conducting Best Management Practice (BMP) maintenance inspections and issuing maintenance reports, preferably on Federal sites.

1.5. Key contractor staff offices shall be located within a 200-mile radius of the Perry Point, MD site to allow for onsite visits multiple times per year.

2. Deliverables:

2.1. The contractor shall deliver all of the items in the Scope Tables I, II, and III of this statement of work per Appendix D of the MS4 permit noted in this statement of work.

2.2. Electronic deliverables will be supplied by the contractor to the VAMHCS in native format and Adobe PDF format, as well as additional following native formats and/or as requested by the VAMHCS COR:

2.2.1. AUTOCAD (latest version)

2.2.2. Microsoft Excel (latest version)

2.2.3. VA-Approved GIS Mapping Software

2.2.4. Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

3. Period of Performance and Timeline

3.1. The contract will be for one base year and four option years, with base year period of performance beginning October 31, 2023 and ending October 30, 2024.

3.2. A kickoff meeting must be held within 30 calendar days of contract award.

3.3. Schedules are provided in Overview Table of the statement of work; Submit overall project schedule for approval by with COR within 15 days after award.

3.4. All sites are required to be visited and requirements reviewed by the contractor within

30 days of the contract notice to proceed.

4. Drawings: The drawings, specifications, and all other submittal items will be prepared using English units of measure.

4.1. General: The Contractor shall prepare drawings in a manner that clearly and adequately delineates the work to be accomplished by the construction contractor.

Design documents will be sufficiently detailed to permit construction contractors to submit responsive bids without visiting the project site. The cover sheet will be signed and stamped by principal of the contracting company who is a registered Architect or Professional Engineer. All drawings will be created using AutoCAD and National CAD standards. These CAD standards are available on the Internet at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp and click on the VA National CAD Standard Application Guide link.

4.2. CAD Files: One CAD (*.DWG) file shall be used per drawing (sheet) applying the VA’s CAD layering and disk labeling protocols. All files shall be IBM compatible and furnished on high quality CD-R disks. Provide in accordance with Supplement “B” sets of drawings (AutoCAD). The computerized version, format and media of the computer disks and files shall be specified and verified by the VA Project Engineer at the time each submission is due (XRF, DXF and ZIP files are not acceptable). Provide durable high quality plastic storage cases at each submission for long term archiving of the disks.

4.3. Format: All drawings and sketches will be provided in both hard copy and electronic file format. Full-sized drawings shall be developed 30”x42” sized sheets (30 inches by 42 inches at the trim line) and shall utilize the standard VA title block. Fonts shall be standard AutoCAD, and drawings must be fully compatible with AutoCAD 2013.

Drawing file names must relate to the VA project name, discipline and subject as approved by the VA Project Engineer. Drawings shall utilize world coordinate system with standard cross hairs. Adobe Acrobat PDF files for each AutoCAD file shall be provided.

5. Site Visits, Meetings/Conferences, and Discussions

5.1 Site Visits: The contractor shall perform design site visits as required to accomplish the scope of this project. The purpose of these visits is to further define project requirements, observe and evaluate existing field conditions, review any existing documentation, conduct required meetings, and to gather supplemental site data necessary for performing the permit services. Reports summarizing the conditions observed, personnel contacted, and data gathered during the visits shall be prepared and included.

5.2 Submittal Review Conferences: Review conferences shall conduct shortly following the issuance of new submission. These conferences shall take place at the facilities where the work is being performed.

5.3 Site Visit and Meeting Minutes: The contractor shall take notes and prepare minutes for all site visits, meetings and conferences attended. Minutes will be prepared in typed form, signed by the contractor Project Manager, and furnished to COR within seven calendar days after the meeting/conference for concurrence and distribution to attendees. Copies of all meeting/conference minutes will be included in each submission. Conduct preliminary meetings and site survey investigations to define the necessary elements of the project scope of work fulfilling the goals of the VA’s project team (Engineering Svc), and presentation of preliminary plans with proposed alternatives to the User Group. Based on User Group meetings and site surveys, prepare a detailed project plan description report pertinent to the project requirements.

6. Quality Control

6.1 Quality Control Plan: The contractor shall prepare a Quality Control Plan (QCP) which includes the following as a minimum:

Identification and discussion of all organizational and technical interfaces Design team members and their areas of responsibility Team members responsible for checking the information Team members responsible for checking the electronic files Team members responsible for reviewing and submitting the required VA

Design Alerts and Quality Alerts Project Schedule showing key milestones and review periods

6.2 VA Design Guides, Design Alerts and VA Quality Alerts can be found on the internet in their most recent version at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. Contractor to use resources found on the TIL as the basis for all design and VA submittals under this contract.

6.3 Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for developing and performing quality assurance reviews of all work to confirm that proper criteria, regulations, laws, codes, principles, and professional procedures have been used. This includes work performed by subcontractors. The VA shall review all project submissions, but this review is general in nature and should not be considered as part of the contractor’s Quality Control Plan and/or Quality Assurance.

7. Government Review and Comment Resolution: The VA will review all submittals identified under this contract for functional and aesthetic relationship. VA review of the contractor’s work shall not be construed by either party to relieve the contractor from any requirements of this scope of work. The contractor will be responsible for taking minutes from submission review meetings and submitting them to the COR for concurrence within 7 days of the meeting. Both parties will discuss these comments, if necessary, and attempt to resolve any unsettled issues that may arise from the review.

8. Execution of Work: The contractor may choose to perform work, at its own risk, during the Government review and comment resolution period, however, comments resulting from that review must be incorporated prior to the next submittal. In the event a subsequent phase is not authorized, the contractor shall incorporate all available review comments into the current phase.

9. AUTHORIZED CHANGES — The contractor shall only accept instructions and/or directions from the assigned VA COR. Changes in the project Scope of Work or contract Period of Performance must be authorized by the VA COR and VA Contracting Officer and shall be executed by contract modification.

10. Timely Response - The contractor shall promptly review and approve, disapprove or take other appropriate action upon all the VA requests. The contractor shall submit recommendations submittals and other requests within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt.

11. Project information and site POC’s

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Facility Address POC Loch Raven VAMC 3900 Loch Raven Blvd

Baltimore, MD 21218 COR: Justin Raducha, Healthcare Engineer, Justin.Raducha@va.gov

SME: Jennifer Dallaire, GEMS Coordinator Jennifer.Dallaire@va.gov

Perry Point VAMC VA Medical Center Perry Point, MD 21902

COR: Justin Raducha, Healthcare Engineer, Justin.Raducha@va.gov

SME: Jennifer Dallaire, GEMS Coordinator Jennifer.Dallaire@va.gov

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit support for Perry Point and Loch Raven VAMCs IAW SOW.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-31-2023 POP End: 10-30-2024

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541330 - Engineering Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F103 - Environmental Systems Protection - Water Quality Support

1001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit support for Perry Point and Loch Raven VAMCs IAW SOW.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-31-2024 POP End: 10-30-2025

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541330 - Engineering Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F103 - Environmental Systems Protection - Water Quality Support

2001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit support for Perry Point and Loch Raven VAMCs IAW SOW.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-31-2025 POP End: 10-30-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541330 - Engineering Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F103 - Environmental Systems Protection - Water Quality Support

3001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit support for Perry Point and Loch Raven VAMCs IAW SOW.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-31-2026 POP End: 10-30-2027

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541330 - Engineering Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F103 - Environmental Systems Protection - Water Quality Support

4001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit support for Perry Point and Loch Raven VAMCs IAW SOW.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-31-2027 POP End: 10-30-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541330 - Engineering Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F103 - Environmental Systems Protection - Water Quality Support

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually…