Y1DZ--437-24-101, Replace UST's & Leak Detection System

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 36C26326B0016, dated March 24, 2026, serves to:

• Provide answers to contractor questions and supporting attachments.

• Distribute the site visit agenda.

• Distribute the site visit sign-in sheet.

• Correct a user error in Box 13 of the SF-1442 regarding the sealed offer due date, confirming it remains March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

• Add VAAR clauses 852.204-70 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) and 852.204-72 (Personnel Vetting and Credentialing).

• Solicitation SF-1442, Box 13 (due date).

• Contract terms and conditions, by the addition of VAAR clauses 852.204-70 and 852.204-72.

• The due date for sealed offers is confirmed as March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

• New clauses related to personal identity verification and vetting/credentialing have been added, which may impact proposal preparation and personnel requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sign-in sheet for an event related to the UST Project. It records the names, companies, contact information, and signatures of attendees.

• Names of attendees
• Companies represented by attendees
• Contact information (phone numbers)
• Signatures of attendees

This sign-in sheet may indicate companies that have expressed interest in or attended a pre-bid meeting or informational session for the UST Project. It could be useful for identifying potential partners, competitors, or companies with relevant experience.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the removal and replacement of existing Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) and Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs), along with their interconnected below-grade piping systems, at the Fargo VA campus. The project also includes designing flexible spill containment liners, tertiary containment barriers, encasement barriers, waterproof manway covers, and an integrated monitoring and reporting system for Auto Tank Gauges (ATG). Environmental assessments, soil boring tests, and geotechnical drilling at four VA site locations are also required, along with compliance with physical security and resiliency standards for intrusion and blast protection.

• Removal and replacement of existing USTs and ASTs.

• Design and installation of containment systems (liners, barriers, manway covers).

• Installation of ATG with integrated monitoring and reporting.

• Environmental assessments, soil boring tests, and geotechnical drilling.

• Compliance with physical security and resiliency standards.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but includes a base period.

• Estimated Value: Magnitude of construction cost range is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to benjamin.woehrle@va.gov by 2:00 PM (CT) on March 31, 2026. Subject line: "PN: 437-24-101 Replace UST and Leak Detection".

• Bid Opening: Via teleconference on March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CT).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the government, considering only price. The low price will be evaluated to confirm it is fair and reasonable.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Site Visit: March 9, 2026, 9:00 AM (CT).
  • Questions Due: March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (CT).
  • Offers Due: March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM (CT).

• This solicitation is a set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Offerors must represent that they are an eligible SDVOSB, a small business concern under the assigned NAICS code (236220), and listed as a verified SDVOSB in www.veterans.certify.sba.gov.

• Bidding materials are available electronically on SAM.gov.

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site.

• Technical questions must be submitted via email only.

• A bid guarantee (SF24) is required, not less than 20 percent of the bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000.00.

• Performance and payment bonds (SF25 and SF25A) will be required within 10 calendar days after award.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the "437-24-101 CON Replace UST and Leak Detection" opportunity.

• Project Phasing: Contractors must comply with contract documents and submit a detailed phasing plan. A backup fuel source must be provided, and traffic access maintained at all times.

• Earthwork Timing: Earthwork is not limited to "warm weather seasonal" periods. Work sequencing should be coordinated with the VA to adjust to safety and environmental conditions.

• Period of Performance: The Period of Performance accounts for badging and lead times. Additional time may be granted at the Contracting Officer's discretion via modification.

• Personnel Roles: The Superintendent, Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO), and Quality Control functions cannot be combined. These must be independent roles filled by separate personnel. The SSHO must be a separate qualified individual from the Superintendent and Quality Control Manager.

• Tank Phasing Preference: The VA prefers phasing one tank at a time to allow for semi-normal tank functions, aligning with specifications that require one fuel oil tank to be available at all times.

• Shutdowns and Transfers: Interruptions to the Medical Center's 24/7 operations must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR. Major interruptions require written request at least 21 calendar days in advance.

• Scope Exclusion: UST #8 and AST #3 are descoped from this project and addressed in another project.

• CxA Contract: The VA has engaged the Commissioning Authority (CxA) under a separate contract with the A/E.

• UST Product Consideration: The VA will consider alternative UST products like Plasteel/Elutron if they meet or exceed the specified requirements.

• Offer Due Date Correction: The original offer due date of March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM is incorrect. The correct sealed offer due date is March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a site visit agenda for the "Replace UST's & Leak Detection" project at the Fargo VAHCS. The solicitation (Number: 36C26326B0016) involves replacing existing Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) and Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs), along with associated piping systems. It also includes designing spill containment liners, tertiary containment barriers, encasement barriers, waterproof manway covers, and integrated monitoring systems for Auto Tank Gauges (ATG).

• Replacement of existing USTs (#1, #2, #3, #4, #8) and ASTs (#4, #5).

• Replacement of interconnected below-grade piping systems.

• Design and installation of flexible spill containment liners and tertiary containment barriers.

• Installation of encasement barriers and waterproof manway covers.

• Implementation of Auto Tank Gauges (ATG) with integrated monitoring and reporting.

• Environmental assessments, soil boring tests, and geotechnical drilling at four VA site locations.

• Compliance with physical security and resiliency standards for intrusion and blast protection.

• Estimated Magnitude of Construction: $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Period of Performance (PoP): 525 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed.

• Basis of Award: Price Only.

• Proposal evaluation factors: Price.

• Questions Due Date and Time: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am (CST).

• Proposal Due Date and Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00 pm (CST).

• Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses verified under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).

• A site visit is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT in Building 1, Room BD-95 at the Fargo VAHCS.

• Questions and comments submitted during or after the site visit will not change solicitation requirements. All changes will be made via amendment posted to SAM.GOV.

• Bid guarantee, payment bonds, and performance bonds will be required.

• A&E of Record/CPS: None.