Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:36C10F19Q0070
Page 2 of 3 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for a Construction contract at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Phase 5 Expansion. At this time, we are attempting...
Page 2 of 3 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for a Construction contract at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Phase 5 Expansion. At this time, we are attempting to identify potential small, bondable, and experienced businesses such as: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB): (2) Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB); (3) 8(a) contractors, (4) HUBZone Small Businesses, (5) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), (6) and/or Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) that are capable of meeting this construction requirement. Project Location: 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125 Project Description This project provides for the Phase 5 Development of the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (JBNC), located in St. Louis, MO. JBNC serves a veteran population of approximately 315,000 within a 75-mile service area. This project will develop approximately 13 acres of land transferred by the adjacent medical center to provide approximately 15,673 gravesites, including both casket and cremation sites. The project will include approximately 14,206 pre-placed crypts and 1,467 in-ground cremains in three phases. Phase 5a will provide approximately 924 pre-placed crypts on approximately 1 acre of land and will be designated for early turn over, Phase 5b will provide approximately 5,324 burial sites consisting of 4,632 pre-placed crypts and 692 in-ground cremains on 5 acres of land. Phase 5c will consist of approximately 9,425 grave sites consisting of 8,650 pre-placed crypts and 775 in-ground cremains on 7 acres of land. The project will also add a restroom facility, extended roadways, utilities, lighting, signage, landscaping, GPS/GIS and irrigation in support of the expansion area. The approximate project duration will be 150 calendar days for Phase 5a, 365 calendar days for Phase 5b and 420 calendar days for Phase 5c from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated magnitude for this project is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with the size standard of $36.5 Million. CFM is considering conducting this acquisition as a best value with tradeoffs in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. Sources Sought Notice This sources sought notice is for market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. Firms interested in submitting their capabilities for this project must include the following information in the cover letter/introduction: (1) Company name, address, point of contact with phone number and e-mail address; (2) Business size determination and qualifying small business status, and (3) Bonding capacity (on Surety letterhead). Please limit responses to fifteen (15) pages, no less than 11 pt Calibri font, single spaced. The Contractor capability statement shall include, but not be limited, to the following: Corporate Experience: Provide at least three projects in the past five years that demonstrate experience with National Cemetery construction; if no national cemetery experiences provide at least three projects similar to parks, golf courses that contains at a minimum public restrooms, roads, landscaping and irrigation systems. The Capability Statement must include Experience in all the elements of construction below: Earth Work & Site Utilities The earth work must have been performed in the past five years with projects involving earth work and grading for cemeteries, parks or site development projects of at least 20 acres. Demonstrate experience with storm water management systems and site drainage for flat sites. Demonstrate experience with site utility construction. Paving Paving projects of similar size and scope preferably with experience in State of Missouri road construction. Landscaping Landscaping projects involving planting and lawn installation for cemeteries, parks, golf courses or other similar sites of at least 20 acres in climates similar to St. Louis, MO. Irrigation The irrigation system installation for cemetery, park or golf course sites of at least 20 acres, including lakes and pumping systems. Precast Concrete Burial Components Demonstrate experience with successful fabrication and installation of precast crypt and precast columbarium, preferably on multiple cemetery projects. Phasing and Continuity of Operations Demonstrate experience with best practices to successfully complete phased site work at an occupied and functioning facility in a way to minimize noise and dust and minimize detrimental effects on cemetery operations. Current Project List: Provide a detailed list of ongoing projects minor and major; the description shall include project type, award amount and period of performance. Please submit capability packages via email to: Jeff Gerbensky, Contracting Officer at Jeffrey.gerbensky@va.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. CT on May 17, 2019, in the subject line state Jeff Brks NC Phase 5 [Company Name]." All information concerning this requirement will be posted only on the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov). At this time, no solicitation exists, therefore, please DO NOT REQUEST A SOLICITATION PACKAGE.
