Y1PZ--FY24: Knoxville 855CM3015: Construction, Correct Cemetery FCA Deficiencies - Knoxville NC (VA-24-00061065)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C78624B0024
- Agency
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National Cemetery Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a contractor to repair and upgrade the existing automated irrigation system at the Knoxville National Cemetery. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to correct facility condition assessment (FCA) deficiencies, including regrading and expanding the in-ground cremain site, replacing lighting and electrical infrastructure, relocating the POW/MIA flag, and addressing deficiencies with the Union Soldiers' Monument. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose conforming bid is most advantageous to the government, based on price and price-related factors. Bidders must submit questions by June 3, 2024, and bids are due by June 17, 2024.
This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 221310, with an estimated project magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. The contract performance period is 270 calendar days from the notice to proceed, and the work will be performed at the Knoxville National Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bidders must be SBA VetCert verified prior to submitting a proposal and must provide a bid bond, as well as performance and payment bonds if awarded the contract.
Notice text
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AMENDMENT 0002
Clarification:
The following responses is hereby being provided regarding this solicitation for bidder s Request for information (RFI) that closed on June 3rd, 2024, 10:00 am EST for the Knoxville National Cemetery Revised BID 36C78624B0024 0001.
Detergent cleaning and water rinsing will take large sums of water, creating issues with runoff, even with ground protection. Will a chemical cleaner be allowed?
Response: Chemical cleaner is not allowed.
Plans CD101 Keynote 4 mentions an existing POW/MIA flag needing removal and reinstalling. From our site visit, we didn t notice a POW/MIA flag in the location stated on the plans. Please confirm if this will still be part of the scope.
Response: A new POW/MIA flagpole adjacent to the building is still required per the design plans and project scope.
Will a mortar analysis be required for the mortar repairs?
Response: Yes, mortar analysis should be performed to ensure similar material is used for replacement.
There does not appear to be a Div. 4 masonry spec will one be provided?
Response: Division 4 Masonry Specification is not provided due to the limited scope of the project. None will be provided. Only replacement mortar analysis (RFI #3 above) and matching color is required for the limited repairs.
Can we submit our bid via email, if we mail the original hardcopy Bid Bond prior to the due date?
Response: Provide all bid on the closed date of the bid prior to the reading time.
Please clarify that we can submit bids by email vs. the vendor portal.
Response: Provide al bid vis e-mail at Clarelle.sylvain@va.gov.
Will the owner accept the use of Procore Project Management software and Out-Build Scheduling Software as the primary submittal and data tracking tools for this project? If nor what mix design should be used?
Response: Yes, Procore is an acceptable project management solution. Out-build Scheduling Software is not known to the NCA; however the preparation of schedules can be performed by any tools as long as it meets the specification requirements. Specific Project Management and Scheduling software is at the discretion of the Contractor as long as it meets specification requirements for tracking and data.
Will directional boring be allowed?
Response: The depth of the existing burials in the historic cemetery is unknown. Directional boring of the single electrical line to the flagpole may be more difficult, however the Contractor can specify alternate means and methods for approval prior to construction.
Could you please confirm which NAICS code is correct for this solicitation?
Response: NAIC Code Is changed from 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation System to 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
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AMENDMENT 0001
Clarification:
The following clarification is hereby being provided regarding this solicitation for bidder s information and use.
Delete in its entirety the original posted/published IFB Solicitation Document and replace with the REVISED IFB SOLICITATION - 36C78624B0024 document (including the attached Specification, Drawings).
The following changes are hereby made and incorporated into the referenced solicitation requirement:
Delete/remove in its entirety the original posted/published IFB Solicitation document.
Change: Replace the deleted/removed original posted/published IFB Solicitation document with the attached REVISED IFB SOLICITATION - 36C78624B0024 document (including the attached Specification, Drawings.
The RFI date has been extended to June 3rd, 2024, 10 am EST.
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Update #1 ·
Memphis National Cemetery is in need to repair and upgrade the existing Hunter Automated Irrigation System. Repairs will consist of remove/replace and upgrade old Hunter irrigation controllers, electrical control wiring, electric control valves, sprinklers and decoders with new Hunter irrigation parts and materials to bring system up to fully functional and operational condition in its entirety of the cemetery (approx. +/- 44 acres).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C78624B0024 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| BD Specs 885CM3015 Knoxville.pdf | ||
| Cost Estimate Worksheet.pdf | ||
| BD Plans 885CM3015 Knoxville.pdf | ||
| 36C78624B0024 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| IFB 36C78624B0024_revised.pdf | ||
| P02 885CM3015_Knoxville_BD_Submission_Plans.pdf | ||
| P02 885CM3015_Knoxville_BD_Submission_Specs.pdf | ||
| 8 - Cost Estimate Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 36C78624B0024_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Y1PZ--FY24: Knoxville 855CM3015: Construction, Correct Cemetery FCA Deficiencies - Knoxville NC (VA-24-00061065) | Pre-Solicitation |
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