Inactive

CONTINUATION PAGE AMENDMENT 0001 Request for Information (RFI) Responses: The following Request for Information (RFI) questions have been submitted to the Contracting Officer regarding this solicitati... CONTINUATION PAGE AMENDMENT 0001 Request for Information (RFI) Responses: The following Request for Information (RFI) questions have been submitted to the Contracting Officer regarding this solicitation. The questions and responses represent all questions submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the deadline established in the Solicitation. The following questions and responses are provided for bidder s information and use. RFI 1. Please confirm the scheduled Bid Opening Date; the SAM.GOV solicitation states bids are due August 26, 2022, whereas the SF1442 states bids are due September 2, 2022. Which date is correct? Response: Bids are due No Later Than September 2, 2022, as stated on the SF 1442. RFI 2. Page 7 of the solicitation states that all bids must be submitted to the CO and provides an email to submit them. Page 8 states that bids are to be submitted through the Vendor Portal. Are we to submit bids to both? Response: Bids are to be submitted either via the Vendor Portal or to the CO at the address identified. The solicitation provides the email option to submit bids in case an offeror cannot submit via the Department of Veterans Affairs eCMS Vendor Portal. The language will be clarified to be more specific and read: All bids must be submitted to the attention of the Contracting Officer identified No Later Than the date/time specified. If an interested bidder can not submit its bid via the Department of Veterans Affairs eCMS Vendor Portal link provided email bids will be acceptable at claude.humphrey@va.gov No Later Than the date/time specified. Interested bidders are reminded that if an Offeror experience difficulty in submitting its bid via the Vendor Portal the Contracting Officer may accept an Offeror s quote via email under the following circumstances: 1. Bidder must provide evidence that an email discussions or verbal discussion with the VAAS helpdesk could not resolve registration issues. 2. Bid submitted must meet the time constraints as set forth in the solicitation. 3. Bids submitted via email without set requirements will not be accepted and will be considered to be NONRESPONSIVE. 4. Late or incomplete Bids will NOT be considered and deemed to be nonresponsive. RFI 3. On Plan sheet GI200 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION: CONTRACTOR TO KEEP ONE LANE/PATH CLEAR FOR CEMETERY OPERATIONS AT ALL TIMES. Is the intent to use flaggers during work hours to protect the cemetery visitors and staff while the work is ongoing? Response: No, it is not the NCA intent to direct means and methods for the Contractor to employ, the intent is for the Contractor to protect cemetery visitors and staff while the work is ongoing with an approved plan of action. RFI 4. On Plan sheet GI200 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION: CONTRACTOR TO KEEP ONE LANE/PATH CLEAR FOR CEMETERY OPERATIONS AT ALL TIMES. Can the road be closed while installing the storm drain shown on CU260? Response: Yes, with proper advance notification, coordination and scheduling with the COR. RFI 5. Plan Sheet CI501: Are the signposts to be integrally colored concrete? If so what color? Response: The signposts do not have integrally colored concrete. Natural concrete color is intended. RFI 6. Plan Sheet CI502 & CI503: What base color does the cemetery want for the new signs? Response: As indicated on details and specifications, signs shall be NCA standard bronze/dark brown color (Matthews #MP07458). RFI 7. Specs didn't address any gate work, but it is referenced on the drawing plans. Which is correct? Response: Per FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction language Anything mentioned in the specifications and not shown on the drawings or shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. In case of difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern. RFI 8. Specs reference Planting, masonry, earth moving, but these are not in the drawings? Response: Same response as provided in response to RFI 7 above. RFI 9. On drawing CI201 for the Visitor Information & Floral Regulation Signs, the site signage details numbers do not match what is called out on CI503. We have attached a Sign Layout vs. Sign Details Discrepancy drawing referencing these discrepancies. Please advise if the descriptions are correct for these items. Response: The site signage detail callouts for the Visitor Info and Floral Regulations signs on drawing CI201 were incorrect. As shown on detail 2/sheet CI503, the Visitor Info sign shall be NC-1.02A-C1, and the Floral Regulations sign shall be NC-1.02B-C1 (4 wide panels). RFI 10. On drawing CI502 items NC-03.02A-C1 and NC-03.02B-C1, it looks like these traffic signs are double-sided, not just standard flat one-sided panels. Can you please confirm that these DOT signs will be double-sided for all traffic signs? Also, if this is the type of build the National Cemetery wants, on the PLAN View on drawing CI502, is the sign cabinet referenced to be square, and we are to assume we will slide in the Traffic Signs, or is the cabinet supposed to have the same shape as the called-out traffic signs? Response: The traffic regulatory signs per detail 3/sheet CI502 are NCA standard low profile traffic signs, not DOT signs. As shown in the detail Sign Frame and Mounting Section Enlargement , the sign panel assembly is a square frame constructed of 1 x1 extruded aluminum members with 1/8 aluminum sign panels attached to both sides of the frame. For signs where information is to be shown on only one side (such as the burial processions sign), one sign assembly is attached to the front side of the post. For signs where information is to be shown on both sides (such as the stop and yield signs), the Side A sign assembly is attached to the front side of the post, and the Side B sign assembly is attached to the rear side of the post. All traffic regulatory sign panels are 1 -6 square and shall have the indicated graphics or text applied to the sign panels as dimensioned in the detail. RFI 11 Provide a copy of the Pre-Bid Attendee sheet. Response: See attached. END OF AMENDMENT 0001

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Solicitation Number: 36C78622B0018 Project Number: 893CM3017 Description: Reconstruct Roads, Signage improvements and Gate Repair, Fort Scott National Cemetery, Kansas This notice is provided for info... Solicitation Number: 36C78622B0018 Project Number: 893CM3017 Description: Reconstruct Roads, Signage improvements and Gate Repair, Fort Scott National Cemetery, Kansas This notice is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a request for Bid, Proposal, or Quote. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) intends to issue solicitation, number 36C78622B0018 entitled, Reconstruct Roads, Signage Improvements and Gate Repair, Fort Scott National Cemetery, Kansas on or about July 22, 2022, unless additional notice is given, or this notice is modified or cancelled. THIS OPPORTUNITY SHALL BE FOR A 100% SET ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB) ONLY. In accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms. The Contractor to provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Materials, Parts, and Equipment, etc., necessary to Reconstruct/Repair Roads at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Work shall include but will not limited to General Conditions, Construction of storm drainage improvements, Pavement/curb repair, Full depth pavement replacement, Mill and overlay; Signage improvements; Repair of southern entrance gate; and all other work necessary to construct the improvements as shown and described on the contract documents, and as described with the Statement of Work, Specifications and Drawings. The anticipated contract Period of Performance will be two hundred forty (240) calendar days after issuance of the Government s Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Z1LB Maintenance of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges and Railways. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 237310 Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, and the business size standard is $39.5 Million. Per FAR 36.204, The magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The full Solicitation, Specifications and Drawings will be posted on Contract Opportunities on/about July 22, 2022, unless additional notice is given, or this notice is modified or cancelled at www.beta.sam.gov. The acquisition type for this solicitation will be an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The IFB will utilize the Electronic Bid Delivery/Opening process. There will be no bids mailed, email, USP, FedDex, or otherwise stated, with the exception all prospective bids MUST BE SUBMITTED via the Government Vendor Portal weblink: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov. Interested Bidders Must Register on the Website before Submission/Bid Due Date. Interested Bidders are responsible for monitoring and downloading any Amendments from Beta.SAM.gov website which may be issued to this solicitation. Official Site Visit: The area of concern will be addressed in more detail in the upcoming issuance of Invitation for Bid (IFB). Interested bidders will be required to furnish a Bid Bond; and the awarded Contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds. As noted, this procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Only verified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer or receive an award of a VA contract that is set-aside for SDVOSB in accordance with VAAR Part 819. A non-verified vendor that submits a bid or proposal will be rejected as non-responsive. To be eligible for award, the SDVOSB must be considered small under the relevant NAICS code and must be registered and verified in the following websites: those desiring to receive an award from this solicitation must be registered at www.vetbiz.gov. Companies must have the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal on their registration to be considered for an award. The VIP database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award; firms must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at Beta.SAM.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to contract award. Offers received from concerns that are not Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns shall not be considered. (See VAAR Clause 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.) In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bids, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the CO that it is (1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Interested bidders must register on the Beta.SAM.gov website for the solicitation. In order to receive e-mail notification of amendments, you must register at Beta.SAM.gov. Amendments to this solicitation will not be mailed but will be posted at the Beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. Interested bidders are responsible for obtaining solicitation from the Beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website and acknowledging any and all Amendment(s) issued for the solicitation. No other information regarding Statement of Work, Scope, Dates, etc. will be available until issuance of the Solicitation. CONTRACTING CONTACT PERSON: Claude Humphrey Contracting Officer U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services Phone: 703-630-9362 email: claude.humphrey@va.gov