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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 22, 2017 FBO #5598
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59 -- Install telephone lines at Fort Bayard National Cemetery - Attachment

Notice Date

3/20/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;NCA Contracting Service;75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309;Stafford VA 22556
 

ZIP Code

22556
 

Solicitation Number

VA78617N0349
 

Response Due

3/24/2017
 

Archive Date

3/29/2017
 

Point of Contact

Valentin Saucedo
 

E-Mail Address

valentin.saucedo@va.gov
(Valentin.Saucedo@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Page 2 of 7 SOURCES SOUGHT FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Sources Sought Solicitation Number: RFI VA786-17-N-0349 Posted Date: 03-20-2017 Original Response Date: 03-24-2017 Classification Code: J Set Aside: SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) NAICS Code: 238210 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration 1301 Clay St, Suite 1230 North Oakland, CA 94612 This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking qualified sources to provide electrical services. Description of work: See below SOW. The purpose of this sources sought is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified Service Disabled Veterans Owned, and Veterans Owned Small Businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 238210. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the response(s) provided. Submission requirements for responses to this sources sought synopsis; In order to be considered, interested parties shall provide a copy of their certified VIP, SAM and DUNS number information via the email provided below. Responses are due by: 02/08/2017 @1000 Send Information to: Val Saucedo Email Address: valentin.saucedo@va.gov Project Title: Install Phone Lines All work shall be performed in accordance the Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, contained in this contract. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES: Contract Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price 0001 Pull T1 wire and POT wire to New Administration Building in existing 4 Conduit 1 Job $________ $________ TOTAL PRICE $________ SCOPE OF WORK GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the work to install T1 wire and POT wire in esxisting conduit fromm existing utility pole. The work will be performed at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery, 200 Cam De Paz, NM 88036 Provide T1 wire and POT wire to existinig utility pole. Provide connection to existing conduit at base of utility pole. Provide in-ground pull box as necessary 4. Connect to plywd. Telephone board. 5. Test and verify service is working. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All work will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) and/or the Cemetery Director. Work will be conducted in such a manner to minimize the impact on the Cemetery operations. All work will be accomplished during normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays, at a time determined by the COR. Only the Contracting Officer (CO) has the authority to make changes to the contract that affects price and/or time. Cemetery Director/COR: Susan Parks TEL: (907) 653-8417 COR Joseph Trujillo 200 Camino De Paz Fort Bayard, NM. 88036 TEL:575-519-9172 GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and review the scope of work to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take the necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be reused or to remain the property of the Cemetery. Any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense as directed by the COR. 2. The Contractor shall layout the work from established base lines and bench marks and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor s expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment tools, materials and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established or indicated by COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor s negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due to the Contractor. 3. Establish construction limits, install safety controls, and install construction fencing as approved by the COR. 4. SITE SURVEY: Locate and stake/flag all underground utilities, irrigation system piping, sprinkler heads and other components. Coordinate any shutdowns and operation of the existing irrigation system with the COR. SITE CLEARING: Remove Grass and other vegetation or obstructions as required to permit grading of the site within the project limits. Dispose of all organic material on the cemetery property at the direction of the COR. Haul away and dump trash, debris and waste to an approved disposal site. EROSION CONTROL AND SITE DRAINAGE: Contractor shall provide erosion control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and discharge of soil bearing water runoff or airborne dust. SITE GRADING AND FINISHING: Perform grading within the limits of the project to the lines, grades, and elevations indicated and as specified. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day s work and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor s personnel. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and utilities at or near the work site or adjacent property. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuse to repair the damage promptly. Upon completion of contact, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing materials, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in good condition as existed before commencing work. At Contractor s own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor s workmen to exist ring piping and consults, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems, communication systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day s work and at the completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scraps, used equipment or other material intentionally or accidentally delivered to the site by the Contractor or Contractor s personnel. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not to be removed and do not reasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be made known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in the performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. All utilities required for the continuous operation of all existing facilities shall be maintained in service at all times except when disruptions are needed. The contractor shall inform the Cemetery Director and the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing 2 weeks prior to the need shutdown. When the option exists, implement options to minimize interruption of services to the facilities. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Cemetery Director for parking, material storage, temporary portable restroom facilities and any other needs for the work. Public access to the National Cemetery shall not be impaired. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day s work and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor s personnel. The Contractor shall protect form damage all existing improvements, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and utilities at or near the work site or adjacent property. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. Upon completion of contact, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing materials, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in good condition as existed before commencing work. At Contractor s own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor s workmen to existing piping and consults, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems, communication systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment. 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. Coordination of Construction with the Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction the construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work efficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother s Day, Father s Day, Memorial Day, Veteran s Day and/or Federal Holidays to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the area in a clean, neat condition. Site work will be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holiday s. Work outside of the Cemetery s normal operating hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm shall be permitted on by approval of the COR and to only meet the Period of Performance. 3. STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT: The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work appearance and procedures performed by the Contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nations concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability all times. Contractor personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct, as briefly mentioned here while performing work in the National Cemetery. These standards are enforceable under Title 38, USC, Part 1, Chapter 9, and Section 5901. Clothing shall be presentable and suitable to the work while maintaining proper appearance and decorum indicative for a National Shrine. Uniform shirts and hats are preferred. Clothing shall be clean and cleanliness and personal hygiene are imperative. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Protective/Safety clothing and shoes shall meet or exceed OSHA and state requirements. Behavior and language must be appropriate, reverent and respectful at all times. Eating and drinking (except water) is prohibited in the work areas and within the sight of a committal shelter during a service. Use of intoxicating beverages, any tobacco products, and illegal drugs on the Cemetery is strictly prohibited. Contractor personnel shall not lean, sit, or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment s or other items will be placed on or leaned on headstones or monuments. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. The Contractor is expected to remove any employee(s) from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or contrary to the best interest of the Government. If the Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may direct the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor objections to any such action will be referred to the Contracting Officer (CO) for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with COR direction pending any CO final resolution at a later date or time. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is directed by the COR and in later found to be invalid or and/or unreasonable by the Contracting Officer. All work shall be performed in accordance with National, State, and Local Codes including the International Building Code (IBC), the International Mechanical Code (IMC), the International Plumbing Code (IPC), and the National Electrical Code (NEC). All work shall be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications. It shall be the Contractor s responsibility to comply with all the applicable codes. The Contractor shall apply and obtain all applicable permits to comply with local, State and Federal regulations. 4. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL The Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be free from defaults and no faulty materials or workmanship with one (1) year warranty or extended manufacturer s warranty. The Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within the specified time frame by the direction of the Contracting Officer (CO) at the Contractor s expense. And shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government. The Contractor shall provide a Job Site Superintendent who speaks and write fluent English on site, and at all times when Contractor personnel are on the premises. The Job Superintendent will: Review and Approve submittals Inspect the quality of work performed Certify the completed work for payment and other purposes Completion Time: Thirty (30) calendar days from date of issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). (End of Work Statement)
 

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA786-17-N-0349 VA786-17-N-0349.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3351075&FileName=VA786-17-N-0349-000.docx)

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Record

SN04440467-W 20170322/170320234128-1a28747f4f858bde88f49a9a14ee5ff0 (fbodaily.com)
 

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