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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6 Network Contracting Office (NCO) is conducting Market Research through this source sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses w... The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6 Network Contracting Office (NCO) is conducting Market Research through this source sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses within registered under NAICS code 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors PSC Y1PZ Construction Of Other Non-building Facilities. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their business size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, small veteran owned, or service-disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NAICS 238990 and Brand Name or Equal Too. Consistent with Public Law 109-461 VA's Veterans First Contracting Program , first priority would be given to SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, should there be sufficient firms available to compete under a set aside if the requirement goes to solicitation. If insufficient veteran owned and small business response is received to establish the basis for setting this action aside for other than large business participation, then the action will be advertised as full and open competition, in which case, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to bid. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. All information submitted in response to this Sources Sought notice become property of the Government. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all required work associated with the replacement of the perimeter fence. Replace Perimeter Fence Project 590-19-107 Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, VA 23667 Task: The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all required work associated with the replacement of the perimeter fence as defined in the Specifications and Drawings. The contractor shall provide all tools, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, professional services, and expertise required to perform general construction, alterations, electrical work, concrete work, masonry work, grading, grubbing, seeding, necessary removal and disposal of existing trees, structures, and certain other items as indicated in the construction documents. This includes removal of existing fencing, posts, footers, concrete slabs and installing new fencing, footers, metal post, concrete slabs, brick columns, electrically powered vehicular gates, manually operated pedestrian gates, bollards, and all associated electrical work. The contractor shall manage and perform construction period services as further defined in the Contract to include, but not limited to, permitting, demolition, construction, construction management, submittals, equipment, scheduling, inspection and testing, environmental protection, recording of (As-Built) drawings and project closeout. The contractor shall also develop a schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements such as: Project Schedule, Contractor Quality Control, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Plan, Environmental Plan and all other plans listed within this document to include deliverables. The Contractor shall keep the Project Schedule up to date in accordance with the requirements of the contract and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). (a) General: The following is a brief summary of the work: STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) BID ITEM I (BASE BID): The contractor shall provide all tools, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and expertise required to perform general construction of new fence, alterations, roads, walks, gates, security fencing, drainage, and removal of existing fence and certain other items, as indicated in the construction documents. This includes necessary removal of existing fencing, rails, posts, gates, footings, and certain other items. (Completion time: 560 calendar days) BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. I): All work as specified for BID ITEM I minus the following: All work associated with the construction and demolition of approximately 288 LF from the fence in the woods off of MLK Jr. Blvd. Remove and replace all fence, rails, posts, gates, footings, etc. This information can be located on the Replace Perimeter Fence plans sheet CS116. (Completion time: 548 calendar days) BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. II): All work associated with BID ITEM II to include all work associated with the demolition and construction of the eight (8) concrete pads located around the seawall. This information can be located on the Replace Perimeter Fence plans sheet CS106, CS107, and CS108. (Completion time: 534 days) BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. III): All work associated with BID ITEM II, and BID ITEM III to include all work associated with the construction and demolition of approximately 667 LF of the 8 tall, chain-link seawall fence from the boat house to the northeast corner of Building 15. This information can be located on the Replace Perimeter Fence plans sheet CS110. (Completion time: 510 calendar days) BID ITEM V (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. IV): All work associated with BID ITEM II, BID ITEM III, and BID ITEM IV to include all work associated with the demolition and construction of approximately 323 LF for the water tower fence. Remove and replace all fence, rails, posts, gates, footings, etc. This information can be located on the Replace Perimeter Fence plans sheet CS118. (Completion time: 500 calendar days) (b) Place of Performance: Tasks will be performed at the Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, VA, 23667. Work will be around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day. (c) Specific Requirements (see drawings for area of work): a. DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS General Requirements section 01 00 00 Security Spec. 1.5 and 1.6 section 01 00 00A Construction Risk Assessment section 01 00 00B Project Schedules (Small Projects Design/Bid/Build) section 01 32 16.15 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples section 01 33 23 Safety Requirements section 01 35 26 Hampton VAMC Construction Safety Handbook section 01 35 26A Reference Standards section 01 42 19 Testing Laboratory Services section 01 45 29 Temporary Environmental Controls section 01 57 19 Construction Waste Management section 01 74 19 CWMP Required Appendix section 01 74 19A Sustainable Construction Requirements section 01 81 13 b. DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS Demolition 02 41 00 DIVISION 03 CONCRETE (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete section 03 30 53 DIVISION 04 MASONRY Masonry Mortaring section 04 05 13 Masonry Grouting section 04 05 16 Unit Masonry section 04 20 00 DIVISION 05 METALS Metal Fabrications section 05 50 00 DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED) g. DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED) DIVISION 08 OPENINGS (NOT USED) DIVISION 09 FINISHES Schedule for Finishes section 09 06 00 Painting section 09 91 00 DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES (NOT USED) DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED) DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS (NOT USED) DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED) DIVISION 14 CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED) DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED) DIVISION 22 PLUMBING (NOT USED) DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) (NOT USED) DIVISION 25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED) s. DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL Requirements for Electrical Installations section 26 05 11 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables section 26 05 19 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems section 26 05 26 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems section 26 05 33 Underground Electrical Construction section 26 05 41 DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED) DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED) DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK Earthwork (Short Form) DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements section 32 05 23 High Security Fences and Gates section 32 31 40 DIVISION 33 UTILITIES (NOT USED) DIVISION 34 TRANSPORTATION Passive Vehicle Barriers section 34 71 13 DIVISION 48 ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED) (d) Period of Performance: Contractor shall commence work under this contract promptly after Notice to Proceed (NTP), execute the work diligently, and achieve final completion and acceptance including final cleanup of the premises within five hundred and sixty (560) calendar days including submittals. (e) Specific Site Requirements: Contractor and all subcontractors shall obtain a PIV-I badge from the HR Badging Office (requires scheduling, fingerprinting, and providing two (2) forms of ID; one of which must be an approved photo ID), provide proof of completion from an approved OSHA 10-hour training course (30-hour for superintendent), complete and provide certificate of training for Integrity and Compliance Awareness Training for all Non-Revenue Staff (TMS course 43790), and shall abstain from smoking within the perimeters of the facility. All individuals that enter any VA patient care building(s) are required to be pre-screened for COVID-19 and required to wear a face mask; to include Veterans, employees, visitors, volunteers, and contractors. Contractors entering non-patient care buildings are required to wear a face mask. Contractors working outside within six (6) feet of one another, or any other individual, shall also be required to wear a face mask. (f) Construction Safety Requirements: See Safety Requirements section 01 35 26, and Hampton VAMC Construction Safety Handbook section 01 35 26A. (g) Submittals: See sections 01 00 00, 01 33 23, and all applicable trade sections. (h) Quality Control: See section 01 45 00. Schedules: See section 01 32 16.15. (j) Environmental and Waste Management: See sections 01 57 19, and 01 74 19. Interested and capable respondents are requested to provide the information below. All responses to this notice shall include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, DUNS number (www.dnb.com ), list of available products, the geographical location the respondent is able to service, and a list of the respondent's establishment's certifications from private, State and/or local agencies documenting the safety and sanitary conditions and procedures. (1) Business size (small or large business concern), and number of employees. (2) Type of small business a. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business b. Veteran Owned Small Business c. Small Disadvantaged d. HUBZone e. Woman Owned f. Small Business Responses to this notice should be emailed to Stervon Johnson Contracting Specialist at e-mail address: Stervon.Johnson@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 12:00 pm E.S.T. on July 1, 2022. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. All contractors interested in doing business with the Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses should also indicate whether the company is verified by the VA in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Database at www.vetbiz.gov