Z1LZ--663A4-26-001 CON NRM: AMLK Parking Lot Striping

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides answers to questions received regarding the solicitation.

• The document clarifies details related to the work schedule and parking lot access.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated. The amendment provides clarifications that may impact how bidders approach their proposals.

• Work Schedule: The work is restricted to weekends and the months of June and July, as specified in the SOW.

• Parking Lot Access: Contractors are permitted to block off specific sections of the parking lot at a time, in coordination with the COR.

• Work Hours: The SOW specifies that work may require evenings, weekends, or nights to avoid impacting hospital operations, excluding federal holidays.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0004) to solicitation 36C26026R0050 makes the following changes:

• Corrects the CLIN numbering in Section A, Price Schedule.

• Provides answers to vendor questions received regarding the solicitation.

• Section A, Price Schedule (CLIN numbering).

• Questions and Answers section (newly added).

• The amendment does not appear to change the proposal due date of April 30, 2026, or the submission instructions, but bidders should review the Q&A for any clarifications that may impact their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a site plan for the VAMC American Lake Campus, part of the Puget Sound Health Care System. It provides a visual overview of the campus layout, including buildings, roads, and other facilities.

• Building Legend: A numbered list identifying various buildings and facilities on the campus, such as "Residential Buildings," "Mental Health, Addiction Treatment Center (ATC)," "Community Living Center (CLC)," and "New Hospital Building (FUTURE)."
• Campus Layout: A map illustrating the arrangement of these buildings, parking areas, roads, and natural features like a body of water.

This site plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical context of any potential work at the VAMC American Lake Campus. It helps in visualizing the location of existing infrastructure, potential construction sites, and the overall campus environment, which can be important for planning, logistics, and understanding the scope of related opportunities.

Amendment / Modification

• Extends the due date for questions regarding the solicitation.

• The deadline for submitting questions is now April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) corrects the proposal due date for solicitation 36C26026R0050.

• The original due date was April 20, 2026. The new due date is April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

• The proposal due date and submission instructions are affected.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to Saulat Rehan (saulat.rehan@va.gov) and Meredith Valentine (meredith.valentine@va.gov).

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment schedules a site visit for the solicitation.

• The site visit will take place on April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.

• Location: Seattle VAMC, American Lake Campus, 9600 Veterans Drive SW, Tacoma, WA 98493.

• Attendees should meet at Building Number 18, Main Lobby.

• This amendment pertains to Solicitation Number 36C26026R0050.

• The amendment does not extend the closing date for offers. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified hour and date.

• Offerors desiring to change an offer already submitted must do so via letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment, received before the opening hour and date.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment A_AMLK Campus Estimates.xlsx", provides estimated quantities for parking lot striping and related services at the American Lake Campus. It is intended to serve as an estimate only, and contractors are responsible for verifying accuracy and making no assumptions.

The document details estimated quantities for various parking lot markings across 12 different lots. These include:

• Single Stalls (Standard 18'-20')
• ADA Parking Stalls (HC Symbol Over Blue, with 8' Wide Hatch Marks)
• Directional Arrows
• Striping for STOP Bars, Walkways, Crosswalks, and various hatch patterns
• Curb Painting (Yellow/Red)
• Stencils (e.g., NO PARKING, Stop)

Most markings include reflective beads. Quantities are provided in 'EA' (Each) or 'Lineal Foot'.

This attachment provides essential quantitative data for bidders to develop their proposals. It outlines the scope of work related to parking lot maintenance and marking, allowing contractors to estimate material and labor costs. Bidders must use this information as a basis for their pricing, while independently verifying all quantities and site conditions.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To perform annual restriping services and maintenance for parking lots and roads at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, American Lake (AMLK) campus.

• Clean and restripe all parking lots, roads, crosswalks, parking garages, speed bumps, hash marks, bus stops, and other painted road markings.

• Apply paint and reflective glass beads for traffic lanes, parking bays, handicapped areas, crosswalks, stop sign blocks, directional arrows, no parking areas, Fire Zones, and building access points.

• Convert regular stalls to ADA-compliant stalls as necessary.

• Work includes surface preparation (cleaning, removal of old markings) and application of new markings.

• Specific areas include 12 parking lots and all roads within the AMLK campus (Engle Way, Curtis Drive, Chase Drive, Veterans Drive).

• All work must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

• Materials must conform to specified Federal Specifications (e.g., TT-P-1952D for paint, TT-B-1325C for beads) and Master Painters Institute (MPI) standards.

• Pavement markings must have true, sharp edges and ends, with specified tolerances for length and width.

• Reflective glass beads must be dispersed evenly.

• Strict enforcement of maximum drying time requirements.

• Performance monitoring by the VHA COR, with a 30-day window to correct discrepancies.

• Place of Performance: VA Facility, American Lake Division, 9600 Veterans drive, Tacoma, WA 98493.

• Period of Performance: Services to occur annually in June and July. Work must be completed within 60 days once striping commences. Work hours will likely be evenings and nights to avoid impacting hospital operations.

• Contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and supervision.

• Contractor must submit a phased management plan and schedule for review and approval by the VHA COR before commencing work.

• Work may require after-hours and weekend work; no additional costs will be paid by the government for such scheduling.

• Coordination with VHA COR and VHA Police is required for parking lot closures and site preparation.

• Contractor is responsible for waste removal at the end of each day.

• No Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) is required; contractor supplies all tools and materials.

• Contractor must field verify all measurements and site conditions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Section 32 17 23 - Pavement Markings," provides detailed specifications for the application and removal of pavement markings. It serves as a guide for project-specific specifications, outlining requirements for materials, equipment, execution, and quality assurance.

• Scope: Covers pavement marking requirements for airfields, heliports, hangars, roads, and automotive parking areas using paint, raised pavement markers (RPM), and preformed tapes or plastics. It also addresses the removal of existing pavement markings on roads and automotive parking areas.
• Materials: Details specifications for various marking materials including waterborne paint, solventborne paint, methacrylate paint, epoxy paint, thermoplastic compound, preformed tape, reflective media (glass beads), and raised pavement markers.
• Equipment: Outlines requirements for surface preparation equipment (sandblasting, waterblasting, grinding, chemical removal) and application equipment (paint sprayers, thermoplastic applicators, preformed tape applicators).
• Execution: Provides instructions on surface preparation, application procedures, and cleanup.
• Quality Assurance: Specifies requirements for regulatory compliance, personnel qualifications, and testing procedures.
• References: Lists numerous industry standards and specifications (e.g., AASHTO, ASTM, FAA, MUTCD) that must be adhered to.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the technical requirements for pavement marking work. Understanding these specifications is essential for accurately estimating costs, selecting appropriate materials and equipment, and ensuring compliance with government standards. It directly impacts the scope of work, material selection, and the quality of the final product.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment C_CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.pdf", outlines the specific requirements for managing non-hazardous construction and demolition waste for a project. It details the government's expectations for waste diversion, recycling, and disposal.

• Waste Diversion Goals: Emphasizes minimizing landfill disposal and maximizing salvage, recycling, or reuse of waste materials.
• Mandatory Diversion Categories: Lists specific materials that must be diverted from landfills, including soil, inerts (concrete, masonry, asphalt), wood products, green waste, metals, cardboard, paper, packaging, plastics, and paint.
• Waste Management Plan: Requires the contractor to develop and implement a plan detailing procedures, waste minimization techniques, and an analysis of estimated waste generation, including quantities to be salvaged, reused, recycled, or landfilled.
• Recycling Target: Mandates that contractors reuse and recycle new materials to a minimum of 50 percent.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Defines the contractor's responsibility for waste management, including sorting, handling, transportation, and ensuring facilities used are permitted.
• Reporting Requirements: Requires submittal of a demolition debris management plan and monthly summaries of waste diversion and disposal.
• Terminology: Provides definitions for key terms related to waste management, landfills, recycling, and disposal.
• Applicable Publications: References the LEED Green Building Rating System for New Construction, indicating potential sustainability requirements.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the project's environmental compliance and sustainability requirements related to waste management. It directly impacts project planning, execution, and cost estimation, as it mandates specific waste diversion targets, reporting, and management procedures. Bidders must factor these requirements into their proposals and operational plans.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a site plan for the VA American Lake Campus, part of the Puget Sound Health Care System. It provides a visual layout of the campus and identifies various buildings and facilities.

• Building Legend: A numbered list identifying specific buildings and their functions (e.g., Main Hospital, Domiciliary, Mental Health Treatment Center, Residential Buildings, etc.).
• Campus Layout: A map illustrating the physical arrangement of buildings, roads, parking areas, and green spaces.
• Key Identification: Numbers overlaid on the map correspond to the building legend.
• Project Information: Includes details such as the drawing title (Site Plan), project title (Campus Site Plan), location, project number, and drawing number.

This site plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical context of the American Lake Campus. It helps in visualizing the scope of potential work, identifying the locations of existing facilities, and understanding the overall campus infrastructure. This information is essential for planning site visits, assessing logistical requirements, and developing proposals that account for the campus's layout and building designations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment E, the Offeror Past Performance Report. It is a form designed for offerors to provide details about their past performance on previous contracts. This information is used by the government to evaluate the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work required for the current opportunity.

• Offeror Information: Name, address, and contact details of the offeror.
• Project Information: Project name, street address, city, state, zip code, country, and customer point of contact (POC) for the past performance reference.
• Contract Details: Contract award date, period of performance (from/to), projected and actual completion dates, total contract value, and contract description.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Whether the offeror acted as a Prime Contractor.
• Relevancy: A narrative describing how the past work performed is similar in scope and complexity to the project being bid.
• Problems (Optional): A section to detail any problems encountered and corrective actions taken.
• Subcontracts: Indication of whether subcontracts were involved and a comment on them.
• Offeror Key Personnel: Details on key personnel assigned to the referenced job, including Manager/Principal Investigator and other key persons, with comments.

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly to document their relevant past performance. The information provided will be a critical factor in the government's evaluation of the offeror's proposal. Failure to provide complete and contactable reference information may result in disqualification.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (WA20260111) dated 01/02/2026, which supersedes WA20250111. It provides prevailing wage rates and fringes for various building construction trades in Pierce County, Washington. The scope is for building construction projects, excluding single-family homes or apartments up to four stories.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in Pierce County, Washington, that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor standards. The document details rates for trades including, but not limited to, Heat & Frost Insulators, Tile Finishers/Setters, Bricklayers, Marble Finishers/Setters, Masons, Terrazzo Workers, Millwrights, Carpenters, Electricians, various Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Laborers (Asbestos Abatement, Asphalt, Form Stripping, Grade Checker, Jackhammer, Nozzle Person, Scaffold Builder, Traffic Control, Concrete Saw Chain, Hod Carrier, Mason Tender, Fire Watch), Glaziers, Painters, Drywall Finishers/Tapers, Floor Layers, Cement Masons/Concrete Finishers, Plasterers, Pipefitters, Plumbers, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, Sheet Metal Workers, and Truck Drivers. It also includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors) and outlines the process for wage determination appeals.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the cleaning and restriping of all parking lots, roads, crosswalks, parking garages, speed bumps, hash marks, bus stops, and other painted road markings for the American Lake campus at the Seattle VA Medical Center. The work is to be performed at 9600 Veterans Drive Southwest, Tacoma, WA 98493-0003.

• Comprehensive cleaning and restriping of all painted road markings within the specified campus.

• Adherence to specifications, drawings, and contract documents.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: One base year with four option years.

• Estimated Value: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 for the base year plus all four option years.

• Proposals are due by 12:00 PM PST on April 30, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Technical Proposal and Price Proposal.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are approximately equal, and combined, are approximately equal to Price.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific at the Seattle VA Medical Center, American Lake campus. Attendees should meet at Bldg. 18 Main Lobby.

• Questions Due: In writing via email by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific.

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

• Offerors must be registered as an SDVOSB in SAM.gov at the time of offer and award.

• NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Streets, and Bridge Construction).

• Small Business Size Standard: $45 million.

• Key contact for questions: Saulat Rehan (saulat.rehan@va.gov) and Meredith Valentine (meredith.valentine@va.gov).

• The solicitation includes various FAR and VAAR clauses related to construction, small business, security, and taxes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for project 663A4-26-001, "AMLK Parking Lot Striping," at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center – American Lake campus. The VA is not currently requesting proposals, quotes, or bids. The solicitation is anticipated to be released around February 24, 2026.

• The contractor shall clean and restripe all parking lots, roads, crosswalks, parking garages, speed bumps, hash marks, bus stops, and other painted road markings for the American Lake campus.

• The estimated magnitude of construction for the base year plus all option years is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• The intended contract period of performance is one base year after receipt of notice to proceed, with four additional option years.

• Proposals, quotes, or bids will be considered from all responsible sources once the solicitation is released.

• Drawings and specifications will be posted as attachments to the solicitation.

• This solicitation will be 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a small business size standard of $19 million.

• This announcement is a presolicitation notice only and does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides estimated quantities for parking lot striping and related services at the American Lake Campus. It is intended to assist contractors in developing their bids, but contractors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of these estimates and should not make assumptions based solely on this data.

The document details striping requirements broken down by parking lot (Lot #1 through Lot #12). For each lot, it lists estimated quantities for various items, including:

• Single Stalls (Standard 18' - 20')
• ADA Parking Stalls (including HC Symbol Over Blue and stalls with 8' Wide Hatch Marks)
• Various types of striping (e.g., Directional Arrows, STOP Bars, Walkway Restripes, Crosswalks, Hatching for stalls/corners/ends/transitions)
• Curb Painting (Yellow/Red)
• Stencils (e.g., "NO PARKING", "STOP", "Polic Parking")

Quantities are specified in 'EA' (Each) or 'lineal foot'. All noted markings include reflective beads.

This attachment provides crucial quantitative data for bidders to estimate the scope of work for parking lot maintenance and restriping. Bidders should use these figures as a basis for their cost proposals but must conduct their own due diligence to confirm quantities and any site-specific conditions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Section 32 17 23 - Pavement Markings," provides detailed specifications for various types of pavement markings, including paint, thermoplastic, and preformed tape. It outlines requirements for materials, equipment, application, and quality control for marking airfields, heliports, hangars, roads, and automotive parking areas. It also covers the removal of existing pavement markings on roads and automotive parking areas.

• Materials: Specifies requirements for waterborne paint, solventborne paint, methacrylate paint, epoxy paint, thermoplastic compound, preformed tape, raised pavement markers, and reflective media. It includes detailed chemical compositions, performance standards, and testing methods (e.g., ASTM, AASHTO standards).
• Equipment: Details the types of equipment required for surface preparation, paint application (hand-operated, self-propelled, mobile-drawn), thermoplastic application (mobile, portable), and reflective media dispensing.
• Application: Provides specific instructions and rates for applying different types of markings, including temperature limitations, wet film thickness, and bead application rates.
• Quality Control: Outlines requirements for testing, material inspection, dimensional tolerances, bond failure verification, and reflective media/coating application verification.
• Project/Site Conditions: Addresses environmental requirements, including weather limitations for application and removal of markings, traffic controls, and airfield-specific considerations (radio communication, emergency landing/takeoff).

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the technical requirements and standards for pavement marking materials and application. Understanding these specifications is essential for accurately estimating costs, selecting appropriate materials and equipment, and ensuring compliance during project execution. It directly impacts the scope of work, material sourcing, and quality assurance processes for any bid involving pavement markings.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT," outlines the requirements for managing non-hazardous building construction and demolition waste. It details procedures for minimizing waste, diverting materials from landfills, and facilitating salvage, recycling, and reuse.

• Waste Diversion: Mandates minimizing landfill disposal and maximizing salvage, recycling, or reuse of waste materials.
• Minimum Diversion Categories: Specifies that soil, inerts (concrete, masonry, asphalt), clean dimensional wood, green waste, engineered wood products, metals, cardboard/paper, plastics, and paint must be diverted.
• Waste Management Plan: Requires the contractor to develop and implement a plan including procedures, minimization techniques, sorting, salvage, recycling, and waste tracking.
• Recycling Goal: A minimum of 50% of new materials must be reused and recycled.
• Terminology: Defines various terms related to waste management, landfills, recycling, and disposal.
• Submittals: Requires a written demolition debris management plan and monthly summaries of waste diversion and disposal.
• Records: Mandates maintaining records of waste generated, diverted, and disposed of, in accordance with LEED guidelines.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the environmental compliance and waste management responsibilities associated with the construction project. It outlines specific requirements for waste handling, reporting, and recycling targets, which will impact project planning, execution, and costs. Bidders must factor these requirements into their proposals and operational plans.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a site plan for the VA American Lake Campus, Puget Sound Health Care System, American Lake Division. It provides a visual overview of the campus layout, including buildings, roads, and other facilities.

• Building Legend: A numbered list identifying various buildings and their functions (e.g., Main Hospital, Residential Buildings, Mental Health Treatment Center, Domiciliary, etc.).
• Campus Layout: A map illustrating the physical arrangement of buildings, parking areas, roads, and a body of water.
• Identification Numbers: Buildings are marked with corresponding numbers from the legend.
• Project Information: Includes details such as the drawing title (Site Plan), project title, location, and drawing number.

This site plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical environment of the American Lake Campus. It helps in visualizing the scope of potential work, understanding the proximity of different facilities, and identifying specific locations relevant to any upcoming solicitations or projects at this facility.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To perform annual restriping services and maintenance for parking lots and roads at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System - American Lake (AMLK) campus.

• Furnish and apply paint and reflective glass beads for pavement markings.

• Restripe parking lots, roads, crosswalks, parking garages, speed bumps, hash marks, bus stops, and other painted road markings.

• Includes converting regular stalls to ADA-compliant stalls as necessary.

• Work must comply with various standards including FHWA, DOT, and ADA.

• Specific areas include 12 parking lots and roads within the AMLK campus (e.g., Engle Way, Curtis Drive).

• Work must adhere to specified paint and bead product requirements (MPI No. 97, Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952D, Fed. Spec. TT-B-1325C).

• Surface preparation includes thorough cleaning and removal of existing markings.

• Application requires uniform application, true sharp edges, and specific wet film thickness.

• Reflective glass beads must be dispersed at a specified rate.

• Performance monitoring by VHA COR, with 30 days to correct discrepancies.

• Place of Performance: VA Facility, American Lake Division, 9600 Veterans drive, Tacoma, WA 98493.

• Period of Performance: Services to occur annually in June and July. Work must be completed within 60 days once commenced.

• Significant work may require evenings, weekends, or nights to avoid impacting hospital operations. No additional costs will be paid for such work.

• One lane of traffic must always be maintained.

• Contractor must coordinate with VHA COR and VHA Police for site access and work scheduling.

• Contractor is responsible for all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and supervision.

• No Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) is required.

• Contractor must provide a phased management plan for review and approval.

Sources Sought

This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only. The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking information on the capabilities of Small Business firms for annual parking lot and road restriping services at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System – American Lake (AMLK) campus in Tacoma, WA. This is not a request for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.

The anticipated work involves cleaning and restriping all parking lots, roads, crosswalks, parking garages, speed bumps, hash marks, bus stops, and other painted road markings.

• Estimated magnitude: $100,000 - $250,000.
• NAICS Code: 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages)
• Small Business Size Standard: $47 million.
• PSC Code: Z1LZ

Responses are requested by email only to meredith.valentine@va.gov by January 2, 2026, 12:00 PM PT. Responses should not exceed 2 pages and must include:

• Contact information (Name, address, UEI, POCs with email/phone).
• Business Size/Classification and eligibility for small business programs (SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB, Other).
• Capabilities Statement detailing construction service capabilities, relevant project experience, and bonding capability.
• For SDVOSB/VOSB: Statement on compliance with VAAR 852.219-75.
• For other socio-economic businesses: Statement on compliance with FAR 52.219-14.
• Estimated total project time in days.
• Identification of any products that may conflict with Buy American requirements and any long lead-time materials.
• Past Performance/Experience: Details on up to three (3) similar contracts completed in the past five years (Project Title/Contract Number, Location, Description, Offeror's Role, Dollar Value, Client Name).

Sources are sought from Small Business firms. Specific information is requested regarding eligibility for various small business programs (HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB).

• Draft SOW, Drawings, and Specifications are attached and subject to change. Industry comments are welcomed.
• Buy American requirements (52.225-10, 52.225-9, 52.225-11, 52.225-12) will apply to any subsequent procurement.
• Responses are for market research only and do not guarantee future solicitation participation.
• No responses will be accepted by fax or phone. Do not include proprietary or sensitive information.