Z2PZ--Replacement of inoperable irrigation system isolation valves at Miramar National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking to replace thirteen inoperable irrigation system isolation valves at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California. This construction project involves cutting and replacing approximately 10x10 foot sections of asphalt to access the existing valves in the reclaimed water irrigation system, with specific requirements for Leemco LMV-88BB Series or approved equal gate valves featuring ductile iron body and epoxy coating. The work must be completed within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and conducted between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with strict adherence to cemetery operations and respectful conduct guidelines. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 9:00 am Pacific time, with technical questions due by June 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm EDT, and bid opening scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement requiring a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000.

This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237990, with an estimated project value between $100,000 and $250,000. The work will be performed at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California, with contractors required to coordinate closely with the Contracting Officer's Representative and Cemetery Director to ensure minimal disruption to cemetery operations. The project emphasizes professional conduct consistent with the national shrine status of the cemetery, and weekend work is generally not authorized except under extraordinary circumstances requiring a cemetery employee on-site. All thirteen valve replacement locations are strategically positioned across the cemetery's infrastructure, including areas near the Memorial Plaza, Flag Assembly Area, and Maintenance Complex, as detailed in the utility plan drawings. The reclaimed water system is supplied by the City of San Diego, with pipes buried at a depth of three feet and the main shutoff valve located at the pump house.