Z--M&R NORTH ATLANTIC DISTRICT. Maintenance Building Electrical & Roof Work - West Virginia National Cemetery. M&R Project #912-M&R18-07

Page 1 of 6 Page 1 of 4 Page 1 of 6 RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Amendment to Combined Synopsis Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ 36C78618Q9542 A0002 Post Date: 08/14/2018 Response Date: 08/22/2018 12:00pm EST Applicable NAICS: 238160 -- Roofing Contractors Classification Code: Z1EB Maintenance of Maintenance Building Set Aside Type: 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Tier Evaluation Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 75 Barrett Heights Rd., Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556 Place of Performance: Purpose for Amendment: West Virginia National Cemetery 42 Veterans Memorial Lane Grafton, WV, 26354 Extend response date/time to 8/22/2018 @ 12:00 PM EST Extend deadline for questions to 8/20/2018 @ 12:00 PM EST Change Evaluation criteria to Tier-3 (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Businesses) Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99-1 / 07-16-2018. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238160 -- Roofing Contractors, with a small business size standard of $15.0 million. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and all solicitation provisions & clauses are incorporated in this announcement. Site Visit will be based on availability of Bath Nat l Cemetery. Site visit is not mandatory, but recommended. Responses to this Request for Quotes (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 12:00 PM EST on 8/22/2018. Responses to this announcement will result in a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order with FOB Destination and the Government intends to make award under this announcement without discussions. The West Virginia National Cemetery is seeking to purchase services for contractor to furnish all tools, labor, materials, equipment, services, and professional design services to install lighting fixtures, replace the metal roofing system on the Maintenance Building, and other work described herein. See Statement of Work and drawings for details and price schedule. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://fbo.gov. This synopsis will involve a tiered evaluation (cascading) in accordance with Procurement Policy Memorandum 2018-04 5(b). This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a set aside for other small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited. Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov SDVOSB offerors must be verified with the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) to participate under the Veterans First Contracting Program at the time of the response to this announcement at the following website: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. See VAAR clause 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside for additional information on the Veterans First Contracting Program requirements. Offers received from companies not registered in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov will not be considered and ineligible for award. Questions and Answers (from original solicitation published): Please see below for questions that have been asked by interested vendors and the answers to them. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number? This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent vendor. Section 01 57 19, Temporary Environmental Controls, is listed in the Specification Table of Contents, but in not included in the specifications. Will this section be provided? Yes, it will be provided. Is a bid guarantee required? No it is not Can you provide the estimated project magnitude? Magnitude of construction is between $100,000 250,000 In the Proposal Format and Submission Information Section there is a block that lists the volumes we are to submit with our bids. Please confirm what is to be included with Volume IV Offer & Award Documents, Certifications & Representations . This section is for any certs or reps that you would like to include that s related to the work. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice shows two different times for the bid response date 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM, which is correct? Its 12 PM. I will make an amendment. Will gutters and downspouts be part of the scope of work? If so, please provide size and thickness of gutters and downspouts? Yes, demolish existing gutters and replace with new aluminum gutters meeting the below specifications. Use stainless steel screws and install per gutter manufacturer s requirements. Disregard references to copper or stainless steel gutters below. Submit for approval: *2.8 HANGING GUTTERS A. Fabricate gutters of not less than the following: 1. 0.5 Kg - 20 oz.) copper. 2. 0.6 mm (0.025 inch)thick stainless steel. 3. 0.8 mm (0.032 inch) thick aluminum ASTM B209, Alloy 3003-H14. B. Fabricate hanging gutters in sections not less than 2400 mm (8 feet) long, except at ends of runs where shorter lengths are required. C. Provide building side of gutter not less than 38 mm (1 1/2 inches) higher than exterior side. D. Gutter Bead: Stiffen outer edge of gutter by folding edge over approximately 19 mm (3/4 inch) toward roof and down approximately19 mm (3/4 inch) unless shown otherwise. E. Gutter Spacers: 1. Fabricate of same material and thickness as gutter. 2. Fabricate 25 mm (one inch) wide strap and fasten to gutters not over 900 mm (36 inches) on center. 3. Turn back edge up 25 mm (one inch) and lap front edge over gutter bead. 4. Rivet and solder to gutter except rivet and seal to aluminum. F. Outlet Tubes: 1. Form outlet tubes to connect gutters to conductors of same metal and thickness as gutters extend into the conductor 75 mm (3 inch). Flange upper end of outlet tube 13 mm (1/2 inch). 2. Lock and solder longitudinal seam except use sealant instead of solder with aluminum. 3. Solder tube to gutter. Seal aluminum tube to gutter and rivet to gutter. 4. Fabricate basket strainers of same material as gutters. G. Gutter Brackets: Fabricate of same metal as gutter. Use the following: a. 6 by 25 mm (1/4 by 1 inch) copper. b. 3 by 40 mm (1/8 by 1 1/2 inch) stainless steel. c. 6 by 25 mm (1/4 by 1 inch) aluminum. 2. Fabricate to gutter profile. 3. Drill two 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter holes in anchor leg for countersunk flat head screws. 2.9 CONDUCTORS (DOWNSPOUTS) A. Fabricate conductors of same metal and thickness as gutters in sections approximately 3000 mm (10 feet) long with 19 mm (3/4 inch) wide flat locked seams. 1. Fabricate open face channel shape with hemmed longitudinal edges. B. Fabricate elbows by mitering, riveting, and soldering except seal aluminum instead of solder. Lap upper section to the inside, of the lower piece. C. Fabricate conductor brackets or hangers of same material as conductor, 2 mm (1/16 inch) thick by 25 mm (1 inch) minimum width. Form to support conductors 25 mm (one inch) from wall surface in accordance with Architectural Sheet Metal Manual Plate 34, Design C for rectangular shapes and E for round shapes.