561A4-22-108 Repair Underground Stormwater Sewage System

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0005) provides an updated bid pricing sheet for Invitation for Bid No. 36C24226B0031.

• The bid due date remains March 11, 2026, at 10:45 AM EST.

• The public bid opening will follow at 11:00 AM EST.

• The bid pricing sheet has been updated.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• Offers must be received by the specified hour and date to avoid rejection.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Custom Soil Resource Report for Somerset County, New Jersey, produced by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It details various soil types within the county, their properties, limitations, and suitability for different land uses. The report includes a soil map, a legend explaining map symbols, and detailed descriptions of individual soil map units.

This report provides detailed information about the soil composition and characteristics of Somerset County, New Jersey. This data is crucial for any bidder whose opportunity involves land use, construction, environmental assessment, or agricultural activities within this specific geographic area. Understanding soil limitations, drainage, slope, and other properties can inform project planning, risk assessment, and proposal development.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0004) to Solicitation 36C24226B0031 modifies the Invitation for Bid for Project 561A4-22-108, which involves repairing an underground stormwater system at the VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ.

This amendment is issued to answer a Request for Information (RFI).

• The amendment addresses a question regarding soil conditions and the availability of a soil report. The response indicates that the "NRCS Soil Report" is provided as an attachment.

• Bids remain due on March 11, 2026, at 10:45 AM EST.

• The public bid opening will follow at 11:00 AM EST.

All other terms and conditions of the original submission remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation No. 36C24226B0031 (Project 561A4-22-108) addresses the "Repair Underground Stormwater System" opportunity. It serves to answer a recently submitted Request for Information (RFI).

• RFI 1 – Jet Cleaning and Pipe Relining Specifications: Clarifies that Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining is the intended method, requiring a fully structural liner designed per ASTM F1216 or F1743 for a 50-year service life. Air or steam inversion methods are permitted if they comply with ASTM standards and manufacturer recommendations. For sanitary sewers, acceptable resin systems include polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy, provided they are corrosion-resistant, suitable for wastewater, and certified for sewer use.
• RFI 2 – Work Limits and Upstream Scope Clarification: Confirms that the scope of work extends upstream beyond dashed limits to include Pipe D-A-191, extending to the upstream structure as encountered in the field. Jet cleaning, CCTV inspection, and CIPP lining will be performed from structure to structure. A post-installation CCTV inspection is required.
• RFI 3 – Laydown Yard / Staging Area: Identifies two laydown area options: 1) West of Building 10/North of B-49 Maintenance Building (fenced, requires gate access), and 2) East side of Circle Two/East of Building 57 (requires chain link fence and lockable gate). An office trailer location is also noted.
• RFI 4 - Fencing: States that fencing must be installed as specified, implying that standard 6-foot fencing is not sufficient if taller is required by the specifications.

Bids remain due on March 11, 2026, at 10:45 AM EST, with the public bid opening following at 11:00 AM EST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation No. 36C24226B0031 (Project 561A4-22-108, Repair Underground Stormwater System at Lyons NJ) serves to answer a recently submitted Request for Information (RFI).

• The amendment clarifies a question regarding the "Solicitation Provisions or Clauses..." section on page 18 of the original solicitation.

• Bids remain due on March 11, 2026, at 10:45 AM EST.

• The public bid opening will follow at 11:00 AM EST.

• Offerors do not need to specifically sign each provision; signing page two of the solicitation signifies acceptance of all listed provisions.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 36C24226B0031 provides the site visit sign-in sheet for the "Repair Underground Stormwater System" project at the VA Healthcare System Lyons Campus.

• The amendment primarily serves to attach the site visit sign-in sheets (pages 2 and 3 of the amendment).

• The deadline for bid submissions remains March 11, 2026, at 10:45 AM EST.

• The public bid opening will occur at 11:00 AM EST on the same date.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" (OCT 2022) provision, which requires offerors to certify the domestic content of end products and their components. It is used to ensure compliance with the Buy American Act.

• Offeror Certification: The offeror must certify that each end product is a domestic end product and that domestic end products contain a critical component, unless listed otherwise.
• Foreign End Products: A table is provided to list foreign end products, their country of origin, and whether they exceed 55% domestic content.
• Domestic End Products with Critical Components: A section to list line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component.
• Definitions: Key terms such as "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined by reference to the "Buy American-Supplies" clause.
• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated according to FAR Part 25.
• Signature Block: Includes fields for Printed Name, Title, Signature, Date, and Company Name and Address.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate to demonstrate compliance with domestic preference requirements. Failure to provide accurate information may impact the evaluation of their offer. The details provided in this certificate will be used by the Government to evaluate the domestic content of the offered products.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for building construction projects in Somerset County, New Jersey, effective January 2, 2026. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, including Asbestos Workers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plasterers, Plumbers/Pipefitters, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, Sheet Metal Workers, Truck Drivers, and Welders.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in Somerset County, New Jersey, as it establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Bidders must ensure their cost proposals account for these prevailing wages to comply with federal labor standards, particularly for projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. The document also outlines paid holidays and vacation pay credits, which are important considerations for overall labor costs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Repair of Underground Stormwater & Sewage System" (Project # 561A4-22-108) at the VA NJ Health Care System, Lyons Campus. The project involves the removal and replacement of the existing stormwater and sanitary sewer system, including demolition of outdated infrastructure, installation of new manholes, and relining of sewer pipes to improve system efficiency.

• Removal and replacement of existing stormwater and sanitary sewer systems.

• Demolition of outdated infrastructure.

• Installation of new precast storm and sanitary manholes.

• Relining of sewer pipes.

• Restoration of disturbed site features (grass, brushes, concrete, pavement, etc.) to original or better condition.

• Compliance with VA specifications, drawings, and all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes.

• Use of Autodesk Build Construction management platform for all contract required submissions and official project correspondence.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 244 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.

• Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000.00 - $5,000,000.00.

• Bids are due electronically via email to Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov by March 11, 2026, at 10:45 am EST.

• Bid opening will be held online via Microsoft Teams on March 11, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov no later than February 17, 2026, by 12:00 pm.

• A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 11:00 am EST at Building 10, 2nd floor conference room.

• Bids providing less than 120 Calendar Days for Government Acceptance will be rejected.

• This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Contractors must be registered in SAM and verified/certified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search at the time of bid submission and before award.

• Offerors must submit their annual VETS4212 Report.

• NAICS Code: 237110 (Business size: $45 million).

• Bid bonds are required if the bid exceeds $150,000.

• Payment and Performance Bonds are required if the contract exceeds $150,000.

• Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate and VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate must be submitted with the bid.

Specifications

This document contains the specifications for the "Repair Underground Storm Water and Sewage System" at the VA NJ Healthcare System - Lyons Campus. It details the requirements for materials, equipment, labor, and techniques for earthwork, including excavation, fill, backfill, and site restoration. It also covers the installation of storm sewer utilities, concrete work, asphalt paving, chain link fences and gates, planting, and signage.

Key sections include:

• Earthwork (Section 31 20 11): Outlines requirements for excavation, fill, backfill, and site restoration, including classifications of excavation (unclassified, classified, rock), measurement and payment, and site preparation.

• Storm Sewer Utilities (Section 33 40 00): Specifies materials and procedures for constructing underground storm sewer systems, including piping, structures, and appurtenances.

• Concrete (Section 03 30 00): Details requirements for cast-in-place structural concrete and materials, including mix designs, tolerances, placing, finishing, and curing.

• Asphalt Paving (Section 32 12 16): Covers the composition, mixing, construction, and protection of hot asphalt concrete pavement.

• Chain Link Fences and Gates (Section 32 31 13): Specifies requirements for chain link fences, gates, and accessories.

• Planting (Section 32 90 00): Details requirements for plants, soils, edging, turf, and landscape materials.

• Signage (Section 10 14 00): Covers interior and exterior signage requirements.

• Comprehensive earthwork, including excavation, fill, backfill, and site restoration.

• Installation of underground storm sewer systems.

• Construction of cast-in-place concrete elements.

• Asphalt paving for various areas.

• Installation of chain link fences and gates.

• Planting of trees, shrubs, ground cover, and turf.

• Provision and installation of interior and exterior signage.

• Contract #: 36C24224C0101

• Project #: 561A4-22-108

• Date: 07/31/2025

• Status: 100% Final Construction Documents

• Not applicable for this document type.

• Not applicable for this document type.

• This document is a set of specifications for the "Repair Underground Storm Water and Sewage System" project.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document comprises construction drawings and detailed plans for the "REPAIR UNDERGROUND STORM WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEM AT VA, NJ HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LYONS CAMPUS" project. It provides essential information for bidders regarding existing site conditions, proposed repairs, and construction specifications.

• Site Plans & Layouts: Detailed maps illustrating existing underground utilities (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water lines, steam lines, electrical conduits), site features, buildings, roads, and contour lines. Specific layout plans (CS112-CS115) show existing and proposed sewer lines, manholes, and catch basins.
• Demolition Plans: Clearly indicates areas and structures designated for demolition or removal.
• Repair & Relining Information: Identifies storm and sanitary pipes requiring jet cleaning and relining.
• Construction Details: Specific drawings (CS500-CS502) for sidewalk construction, pavement sections, precast storm manholes, inlets, frames, and grates.
• Manhole & Catch Basin Data: Includes rim and invert elevations for numerous manholes (MH) and catch basins (CB).
• Legends & Abbreviations: Comprehensive keys defining symbols, abbreviations, and utility types used throughout the drawings.
• Notes & Specifications: Contains critical information on trenching depth, protection of existing structures, safety plans, steam line proximity, shrub/tree replacement, backfilling, erosion control, dust control, pipe installation, materials, and site restoration.

These drawings are critical for bidders to accurately understand the project's scope of work, existing site conditions, and the specific requirements for repairing and replacing underground storm water and sewage systems. They are essential for accurate cost estimation, project planning, and ensuring compliance with all specified construction methods, materials, and site management guidelines. Bidders must thoroughly review these plans to identify potential challenges and develop a compliant project execution strategy.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, VAAR 852.219-75, is a "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations as specified in the solicitation and resultant contract. This is a mandatory certification for award.

• Services: Contractors must not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards this limit.
• General Construction: Contractors must not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards this limit. Costs of materials are excluded.
• Special Trade Construction: Contractors must not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Subcontracted work by similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards this limit. Costs of materials are excluded.
• Certification: Offerors must acknowledge that false certifications are subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.
• Compliance: The VA may require contractors to demonstrate compliance at any time during performance and upon completion. Evidence may include invoices, subcontract copies, or lists of task values.
• Cooperation: Offerors must cooperate and provide requested documents to enable VA to determine compliance.
• Penalties: Failure to provide documents may result in remedial action. Non-compliance with subcontracting limitations may lead to referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee, fines, or prosecution.

This form is critical for bidders. It outlines the specific subcontracting limitations based on contract type (Services, General Construction, Special Trade Construction) and requires a formal certification of compliance. Failure to complete, sign, and return this certification with the offer will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Presolicitation Notice

This document is a public synopsis announcing a forthcoming solicitation for the "Repair Stormwater Sewage System" project at the New Jersey VA Healthcare System's Lyons Campus. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a construction contractor to provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision for this project.

• The project involves architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical work.

• The contractor must furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision.

• The firm must be a General Construction firm approved under NAICS code 237110, with a size standard of $45 million.

• Offerors must obtain any and all necessary licenses or permits required to perform the work in the State of New Jersey.

• Estimated construction cost range: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• This is NOT a solicitation, and no solicitation documents are currently publicly available.

• The solicitation is expected to be posted on or about February 9, 2026.

• A site walk-through is estimated to occur about one week after the solicitation posting.

• These dates are estimates and the actual dates will be stated in the solicitation.

• Competition is restricted to SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB).

• Prospective contractors must be registered and certified online with http://www.veterans.certify.sba.gov.

• Contractors must be registered at http://www.sam.gov in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 to be eligible for award.

• Contracting Officer: Dayna Dickson-Miller

• Email: Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov

• Agency URL: https://www.va.gov