Replace of existing fiberglass septic tank with concrete system

This acquisition is a Prospective 100% set aside for Small Business. If Two or more interested Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) respond, then the solicitation to acquire services to maintain the National Cemetery described below, shall be 100% Set-aside to SDVOSB. The NAICS Code is 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) $7.5 Million size standard.



Please note: That this is not a request for quotes or proposals; this is a pre-solicitation notice to inform all interested Small Businesses that the VA National Cemetery Administration, Memorial Service Network Five (V) as directed by the VA Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (SVNC) of the Pacific (NMCP), will solicit a Set-Aside proposal. This Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be under No: VA786-15-Q-0210.



BACKGROUND: The VA National Cemeteries are a resting place for our nation's heroes and as such, the standards for management, maintenance and appearance of these cemeteries have been established by the VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) to reflect this nation's concern and respect for those interred there. NCA mission is to honor veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation. National Cemeteries are National Shrines. The standards of maintenance and appearance at these cemeteries shall reflect this nation's concern for those interred.



Work in this project includes but is not limited to:



1. Install temporary fencing around construction area.

2. Remove sod and existing landscape irrigation line.

3. Disconnect main electrical supply to existing Control/Alarm Panel/Tank. Cap main electrical supply for use with new equipment and system.

4. Remove and dispose of existing fiberglass sewer tank and equipment, including the Control/Alarm Panel.

5. Provide a 6" base of compacted crushed rock under all new concrete tanks.

6. Provide and install new Pre-treatment tank, 1000 GPD Norweco tank and a final pump tank.

7. Precast access risers must be installed at grade level height so as not to interfere with grass mower.

8. Provide necessary electrical connections to the tank and the Control/Alarm Panel. Locate panel in same location as existing.

9. Connect the existing sewer lines from the building to the new tanks.

10. Test all waste lines, treatment system and leach field to ensure operability and correct installation.

11. Provide temporary sewer tank while replacement is being completed.

12. New Concrete waste processing tanks by Norweco or equal.

13. Install new check valves on return lines from the distribution fields.

14. Reinstall new landscaping irrigation, sod and plantings to original state before construction.



All materials shall be new. Contractor shall submit for approval the manufacturer's literature and specifications for approval.



Site work will be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.





All work will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Only the Contracting Officer (CO) has the authority to make changes to the contract that affects price and/or time. Work will be conducted in such a manner to minimize the impact on the Cemetery operations.



To schedule a site visit, contact the COR.



Contracting Officer's Representative (COR):

Craig Allen

TEL: (707) 693-2466

craig.allen2@va.gov