Tucson Hydro Jetting Service
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) VA258-17-Q-0620. The solicitation document an incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562998 - All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services with a small business size ($7.5M).
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System located at 3601 S. 6th Avenue in Tucson, Arizona has a requirement to obtain services of main sewer hydro jetting services. The Contractor shall be responsible for periodic maintenance to pump, clean and dispose of waste from grease traps and lift stations.
Site Location:
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
3601 S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85723-0001
The government intends to award a firm fixed price award base with four (4) potential option years.
Basis of Award: Past Performance and Price.
Statement of Work
The work to be completed in accordance with this SOW for the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona consists of annual hydro jetting service of the campus wide main sewer lines.
The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform high pressure jetting service to the main sewer line on an annual schedule. The contractor shall use a hydro jetting machine at each sewer man hole to clean and clear water ways and drainage paths and prevent clogs and debris build ups. This service is to be completed once per contract year; it is anticipated that each servicing may require 4 to 5 days to complete. The contractor shall schedule hydro jetting through the Contractor s Officer Representative (COR) at least 5 days prior to beginning work.
Reporting procedures: All contractor personnel must report to the Maintenance and Operations Section prior to performing any work; they must then return to this office and sign out upon completion of services. The contractor shall furnish a detailed field report, or equivalent indicating work completed before leaving the facility- the report shall include, at a minimum, the technicians name, time of work, and an explanation of service.
Limitations: Contractor shall notify the VA COR of any worn or damaged components associated with the equipment to be serviced as a part of this contract, but shall not replace any parts or perform any service not specified in this SOW that will result in additional charges. If any changes are made to the contract, they will be incorporated by a contracting officer signed modification following coordination with the contractor.
Utilities: Water and electricity are available at the facility and may be utilized by the contractor at no cost in quantities necessary to perform the work herein. The contractor shall be responsible for all temporary connections necessary for operations and for removal prior to final acceptance of work.
OSHA: The contractor shall comply with the standards in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
The contractor is responsible for his employees while on VA grounds including any accidents which may occur while performing the service. The contractor is responsible for insuring his employees are wearing VA contractor badges in a visible location while performing contracted duties on VA property.
Work hours: Normal business hours Monday through Friday are 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. All services shall be performed during normal business hours excluding holidays and any hours outside of the normal business hours unless approved by the Contracting Specialist and COR.
Federal Holidays: The ten (10) holidays observed by the Federal Government are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King s Birthday, President s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National holiday.
General requirements:
Contractors employees: Vehicle operations shall observe and abide by all signage, speed limits, pedestrian right-of-way s, emergency vehicle right-of- ways, and designated roadways to collection sites.
Interruption of work: Contractors personnel shall be required to interrupt the performance of the services of this contract at any time to prevent interference of operations of the Medical Center, to include right of way passage for fire systems, emergency vehicles, and utility services.
The contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform one time per year hydro jetting services of the facility wide sewer lines to clear water ways and drainage paths and prevent clogs and debris build ups.
The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract base year and four (4) potential option years.
Contractor Qualifications: The contractor must have at least five (5) years experience in commercial business for sewer jetting, and provide at least three (3) references for currently or recently completed contracts for the same or similar services. The past performance evaluation considers each offeror has demonstrated recent (within the past three [3] years) and relevant record of performance in supplying services that meet the requirements described in the RFQ.
The C&A requirements do not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required.
Schedule of Annual Hydro Jetting of the Campus Wide Sewer Line
1 Job Base Year $_______________
1 Job Option Year (1) $_______________
1 Job Option Year (2) $_______________
1 Job Option Year (3) $_______________
1 Job Option Year (4) $_______________
Grand Total $_______________
Wage Determination
Wage Determination No: 2015-5473, Revision No.: 1, Date of Revision: 01/25/2017 will apply.
In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, contractor must be registered in the system for award management (www.sam.gov) prior to award.
Contractors to provide at least three (3) references for currently or recently completed contracts. The past performance evaluation considers each offeror has demonstrated recent (within the past three [3] years) and relevant record of performance in supplying services that meet the requirements described in the RFQ. Past performance must include name of federal agency or company, address, city and state, service dates, name of point of contact, telephone number and email address.
All quotes are due Friday, July 28, 2017 at 5:00 pm EST. All offerors shall submit their quotations electronically by email to sheri.eiri@va.gov. Please reference the RFQ number VA258-17-Q-0620 TUC Hydro Jetting in the subject line of email communications. Offerors quotations shall not be deemed received by the Government until the quotation is entered in the e-mail box set forth above.
The Department of Veteran Affairs has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Corporation e-Invoicing Network for submissions of all electronic invoices to Veteran Affairs. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all Veteran Affairs vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to Tungsten Network VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com or calling (877)752-0900, option 2 for Enrollment.
The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or at https://www.acquisition.gov/ or http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp
Sheri Eiri
Contract Specialist
SHERI.EIRI@VA.GOV
