Z2NZ--CON-NRM 653-23-101 Repair-Replace Campus Sewer and Storm Drain Lines

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the NCO 20 Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, Washington, is awarding a firm-fixed-price contract for the repair and replacement of sewer and storm drain lines at the Roseburg VA Healthcare System campus under Solicitation Number 36C26026R0023. The project, designated as 653-23-101, has an estimated value between $20 million and $50 million and requires a 425-calendar-day performance period, with 60 days allocated for submittal review and 365 days for construction following the Notice to Proceed. The scope encompasses demolition, excavation, utility relocation, concrete work, stormwater and sanitary sewer installations, electrical systems, site restoration, and comprehensive quality control measures adhering to VA standards and industry codes including ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA. The contractor must implement a three-phase Quality Control program, maintain daily reporting, conduct material and workmanship testing, and coordinate closely with VA staff through bi-weekly meetings. All work must comply with strict security protocols, including restricted photography, secure site access, and COR-controlled key management, while ensuring no unauthorized activities occur on VA property. The procurement follows a best-value trade-off approach under FAR Part 15, prioritizing Technical Experience over Past Performance and Price, with the government reserving the right to select a non-lowest-priced offeror based on overall merit. Key evaluation criteria include demonstrated experience with similar large-scale sewer and stormwater projects as prime contractor, performance confidence ratings from prior contracts, and price reasonableness with scrutiny for unbalanced pricing. The contract includes detailed construction specifications and drawings developed by GDM of Oregon, requiring compliance with packaging, labeling, and storage requirements for materials, and mandates adherence to multiple FAR and VA-specific clauses—including limitations on subcontracting, Buy American provisions, small business subcontracting plans, and safety protocols. All personnel must meet stringent qualifications, particularly the Safety and Health Manager, who must hold OSHA 30-hour certification and five years of experience. The contractor is responsible for obtaining permits, protecting existing infrastructure and vegetation, maintaining site cleanliness, and correcting deficiencies identified during inspections prior to final acceptance at the project site. Invoicing is directed to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas, with payment processed under VA financial policies, and proposals must be submitted in two volumes—technical and price—with strict formatting requirements. No options are included, and the contract will be subject to