Z1NZ--Water Tower and Reservoir Cleaning and Inspection (VA-22-00078399)

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Water Tower Cleaning & Inspection Services

VA Medical Center Martinsburg, West Virginia

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ).

Order of preference of qualified Small Business providers able to provide all services detailed in statement of work.

1) service-disabled veteran owned business (SDVOSB)

2) veteran owned small business (VOSB)

3) small business (SB)

Q&A ANSWERS

The in-ground reservoir contains treated, chlorinated water. When water is drained from the dewatering box drain, can it be allowed to drain on the ground? Yes

If not on the ground, then what type of disposal is required? Does the water have to be de-chlorinated before draining?

Any water that is allowed to discharge to the ground or waters of the state, will need to be de-chlorinated.

Does this response about water disposal also apply for water removed from the above-ground Water Tower? Yes

Can a JLG (man lift) being driven on the grassy area around the Water Tower? Yes

Please describe the size of the manway on top to the outside of Water Tower? 36 inch square

What clearance exists at the top of the manway for the diver to get down inside Water Tower? 24 inch diameter

OSHA guidelines may require a retrieval system (i.e., tripod) be set up for safety purposes at the top of the water tower. Is there a location where this could be set up? Yes

Is there a ladder inside the water tank portion of the water tower that the diver can use to get in and out? No. Hatch only

As-built drawings of the Water Tower from 2014 were in the Potable Water Building #504 during the site visit. Can we get copies of these drawings? (Attached previously by Bob Johnson)

Are there any drawings? None available

Photos available for the in-ground reservoir? YES See Attached

Any available pictures from the most recent tower cleaning (Attached previously by Bob Johnson)

Does the VA have any estimate of the amount of sediment to be removed from, a. the in-ground reservoir, b. the Water Tower? No

NEW-RFQ Close & all Quotes expected by Monday 9-19-22 @ 1300 (1PM)

DESCRIPTION

Description: Water Tower Cleaning & Inspection Services

VA Medical Center Martinsburg, West Virginia

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ).

Order of preference of qualified Small Business providers able to provide all services detailed in statement of work.

1) service-disabled veteran owned business (SDVOSB)

2) veteran owned small business (VOSB)

3) small business (SB)

SITE VISIT: 9-8-22 BUILDING 504 (WATER PLANT) Thursday September 8th @ 1300 (1 PM)

*Covid Precautions in place (Masks needed)

QUESTIONS: Submitted by Mon. 9-12-22 0800 (8 AM)

RFQ Close & all Quotes expected by Thursday 9-15-22 @ 1300 (1PM)

GENERAL:

Scope of work for the elevated water tower, in-ground water reservoir, and

clear water tank:

The purpose of this contract involves the cleaning, internal and external inspection, and removal of all sludge and debris from one (1) 750,000-gallon elevated potable water tower, one (1) 400,000 gallon in-ground potable water reservoir. The contractor shall completely remove all sludge and debris from tower and reservoir through use of an in-tank vacuum system which does not require drainage of any potable water from tower, or reservoir. Additionally, work includes cleaning of the external surface of the 750,000-gallon elevated potable water tower. Cleaning products and methods should be non-destructive and environmentally friendly. Completion of all work including cleanings, inspection, site cleanup and sludge / debris disposal shall be within 10 days of mobilization and not longer than 60 days after award.

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Water Tower and Reservoir Cleaning and Inspection Amend 0001 RFQ CLOSE DATE EXTENDED TO 9-12 @ 1 PM

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE S ZIP CODE*

25405

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C24522Q0965

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

09-12-2022 1 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE

60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS

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SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

Z1NZ

NAICS CODE*

221310

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office

510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A

Martinsburg WV 25405

POINT OF CONTACT*

CONTRACTING OFFICER

CRAIG ARMAGOST

Craig.Armagost@va.gov

Ph: 304-263-0811 ext 7601

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Martinsburg WV VA MED CENTER

510 Butler Ave. Building 306A-17

Martinsburg WV

POSTAL CODE

25405

COUNTRY

USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Presolicitation Notice

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SUBJECT*

Water Tower and Reservoir Cleaning and Inspection (VA-22-00078399)

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE S ZIP CODE*

25405

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C24522Q0965

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

09-06-2022 1 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE

60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE

SBA

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

Z1NZ

NAICS CODE*

221310

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Martinsburg VA Medical Center

510 Butler Ave. Building 306A-17

Martinsburg WV

POSTAL CODE

25405

COUNTRY

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office

510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A

Martinsburg WV 25405

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer

Craig Armagost

craig.armagost@va.gov

304-263-0811 ext 7601

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Description: Water Tower Cleaning & Inspection Services

VA Medical Center Martinsburg, West Virginia

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ).

Order of preference of qualified Small Business providers able to provide all services detailed in statement of work.

1) service-disabled veteran owned business (SDVOSB)

2) veteran owned small business (VOSB)

3) small business (SB)

Please submit all written questions by Monday 9-6 by 1300 1pm Est

GENERAL:

Scope of work for the elevated water tower, in-ground water reservoir, and

clear water tank:

The purpose of this contract involves the cleaning, internal and external inspection, and removal of all sludge and debris from one (1) 750,000-gallon elevated potable water tower, one (1) 400,000 gallon in-ground potable water reservoir. The contractor shall completely remove all sludge and debris from tower and reservoir through use of an in-tank vacuum system which does not require drainage of any potable water from tower, or reservoir. Additionally, work includes cleaning of the external surface of the 750,000-gallon elevated potable water tower. Cleaning products and methods should be non-destructive and environmentally friendly. Completion of all work including cleanings, inspection, site cleanup and sludge / debris disposal shall be within 10 days of mobilization and not longer than 60 days after award.