Z2NE--CON Project 667-22-118, Replacement Underground Water Tanks

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This document is a General Decision Number (LA20260002) dated 01/30/2026, which supersedes LA20250002. It outlines prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects in various Louisiana parishes. The document specifies rates for Carpenters (formbuilding/formsetting), Electricians, Laborers, Power Equipment Operators, and Truck Drivers. It also includes information on the application of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), along with details on how to appeal wage determinations.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects in the specified Louisiana parishes. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various trades working on the project. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. The inclusion of Executive Order details also highlights specific contractor obligations regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the insurance requirements for the "Permanent Surface and Subsurface Servitude" and "Temporary Surface and Subsurface Servitude" agreements related to the expansion of potable water storage tanks at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. It details the types of insurance, coverage limits, and specific endorsements required by the Grantor (City of Shreveport).

• Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL): Minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. Must name the City of Shreveport as an additional insured and include waiver of subrogation, 30-day notice of cancellation, and additional insured endorsements.
• Worker's Compensation Insurance & Employer's Liability Insurance: Minimum $1,000,000 for Employer's Liability. Must include waiver of subrogation, 30-day notice of cancellation, and additional insured endorsements naming the City of Shreveport.
• Business Automobile Liability Coverage: Minimum limits of $100,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. Must include waiver of subrogation, 30-day notice of cancellation, and additional insured endorsements naming the City of Shreveport.
• Insurance Provider Requirements: Companies must be licensed in Louisiana with A.M. Best ratings of B+VII or better.

Potential bidders responding to opportunities related to this project must ensure they can meet these insurance requirements. This document is critical for understanding the financial and risk management obligations associated with any contract that involves the construction, maintenance, or use of the water storage tanks and associated servitude areas.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains "100% Construction Documents - IFC" for the "Replace Underground Water Storage Tanks" project at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC). It comprises a comprehensive set of drawings detailing various aspects of the project, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans.

• Civil Drawings (CS 001-012): Site conditions, demolition, proposed site plans, grading, erosion control, site access, tank plans, details, and retaining wall plans.
• Structural Drawings (S 000-004): Drawing index, general notes, analyzer building foundation, foundation details, roof plan, and sections.
• Plumbing Drawings (PL 001-008): Site plan, tie-in details, analyzer building piping, water flow diagram, piping elevations, details, and water tie-in procedures.
• Mechanical Drawings (M 001): Analyzer building mechanical plan and schedules.
• Electrical Drawings (E 001-002, E 101-102): Symbols, abbreviations, feeder diagrams, site plan, analyzer building electrical, and electrical schedules.
• Architectural Drawings (A 101-102): Analyzer building plans, elevations, and sections.
• Retaining Wall Drawings (RW 005-010): Retaining wall plans, construction notes, wall location, elevations, cross-sections, and details.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it provides the complete technical specifications and design details for the "Replace Underground Water Storage Tanks" project. It outlines the scope of work, materials, construction methods, and site requirements, enabling vendors to accurately assess the project's complexity, prepare detailed proposals, and understand the full scope of the construction effort.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "EXHIBIT C – SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION AND CONSENT FORM," is a required form for subcontractors and/or teaming partners. Its purpose is to obtain consent for the release of past performance information from the subcontractor/teaming partner to the prime contractor. This consent is necessary for the Government to disclose subcontractor past and present performance information to the prime contractor during the source selection process, as part of assessing past performance relevancy.

• Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Information: Requires the name, telephone, address, and DUNS/Cage Code of the firm acting as a subcontractor or teaming partner.
• Prime Contractor Information: Requires the name of the prime contractor (or entity providing the proposal), telephone, address, and DUNS/Cage Code.
• Consent Statement: A declaration by the subcontractor/teaming partner acknowledging the Government's emphasis on past performance and consenting to the discussion of their past and present performance information with the prime contractor.
• Signature Block: Requires a signature, printed name, and title of an individual authorized to legally bind the subcontractor/teaming partner's company.
• Reference List: A section to provide details on past contracts, including contract number and title, description of role (Prime/Sub) and work performed, and reference contact information (Name, Email, Phone).

Potential bidders who plan to use subcontractors or teaming partners must ensure these entities complete and sign this form. The completed consent forms, along with the reference list, are to be submitted by the offering contractor as part of the past performance volume of their proposal. Failure to obtain and submit this consent may impact the Government's ability to assess the relevancy of past performance for subcontractors and teaming partners.

Specification Section

This section, "EARTHWORK" (31 20 00), details requirements for site preparation, excavation, underpinning, filling, backfilling, grading, soil disposal, and cleanup. It defines terms like "Unsuitable Materials," "Existing Subgrade," "Borrow," and "Contaminated Soils." The document classifies excavation (Unclassified, Classified, Rock) and outlines measurement and payment procedures. Submittal requirements include shop drawings, product data, samples, and rock excavation reports. It references numerous standards from organizations such as AASHTO, ASTM, SAE, and TxDOT. Execution procedures cover site preparation, excavation, underpinning, filling/backfilling, grading, and disposal of unsuitable materials, emphasizing compaction, dewatering, and protection of existing utilities and structures.

This specification section is critical for bidders as it defines the scope and technical requirements for all earthmoving operations. Key details include:

• Scope of Work: Comprehensive earthwork activities from site preparation to cleanup.
• Definitions: Clear understanding of material classifications and excavation types.
• Payment: Procedures for measuring and paying for excavation and rock excavation.
• Submittals: Required documentation for review and approval.
• Standards: Compliance with referenced industry standards.
• Execution: Detailed procedures for performing the work, including compaction and dewatering.

Bidders must carefully review these requirements to accurately estimate costs, plan execution, and ensure compliance with all specified standards and procedures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Request for Information (RFI) Form" intended for use by potential offerors to submit pre-proposal inquiries regarding an opportunity. All inquiries must be submitted via email to KAITLYN.WEST1@VA.GOV using an editable version of this form.

• Company Name and Offeror: Field to identify the submitting company.
• From (person submitting question): Field for the name of the individual submitting the inquiry.
• Phone Number: Field for contact phone number.
• Date of Proposal Inquiry: Field to record the date the inquiry is submitted.
• Proposal Inquiry: A section where offerors can type their questions, numbered sequentially (RFI #1, RFI #2, etc.). Additional sections can be added as needed.

This form is crucial for bidders who have questions about the solicitation. It outlines the required format and submission method for all pre-proposal inquiries, ensuring that questions are formally captured and directed to the appropriate point of contact. Bidders must use this form to submit any questions they have before the proposal deadline.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Exhibit E, a Surety Form, which must be completed by the Surety and submitted by the Offeror as part of the Technical Proposal Package. It is intended to gather information about the Offeror's bonding and financial standing.

• Contractor Information: Fields for Contractor Name, Address, Telephone, and Email.
• Surety Information: Fields for Surety Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), Title, Telephone, and Email.
• Bonding History: Questions regarding how long the surety has provided bonding for the contractor, the contractor's rating, bonding limit for a single project, and aggregate amount.
• Financial Standing: Questions about whether the surety has ever had to complete a project for the contractor, if liability insurance has been refused, if there have been complaints of non-payment by subcontractors/suppliers, and if the surety has had to pay subcontractors/suppliers.

Offerors must ensure this form is accurately completed by their surety and submitted with their technical proposal. The information provided by the surety will likely be used to assess the Offeror's financial stability and capacity to perform the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Exhibit D, a Contractor Evaluation Form focused on Construction Safety. It is designed to collect specific safety-related data from potential bidders to assess their safety performance and programs.

• OSHA 300 Forms Data: Bidders must provide man-hours, number of cases involving days away from work/restricted activity, and the Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate for 2022, 2023, and 2024. They must also report the number of serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA within the last 3 years and attach explanations for any violations.
• Required Attachments: Copies of OSHA 300 and 300a Forms are required.
• Safety Program Administration: Bidders need to identify who administers their company's Safety and Health Program.
• Insurance Experience Modification Rate (EMR): Bidders must provide their current EMR, obtained from their insurance carrier on letterhead. If the EMR is greater than 1.0, a written explanation from the insurance carrier detailing the reasons and anticipated date for reduction to 1.0 or below is required.

This form is critical for bidders to complete accurately as it directly assesses their commitment to and history of safety performance. The information provided, along with the required attachments and explanations, will likely be a significant factor in the evaluation of their proposal. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may impact their ability to be considered for award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past and Present Performance Questionnaire. It is designed to collect feedback from reference contacts regarding a contractor's past performance on previous projects. This information is crucial for the government to assess a contractor's capability and reliability when evaluating proposals for a new contract.

• Contractor Information: Requires the contractor to provide details about their company, the specific project, contract number, period of performance, dollar value, and their role.
• Reference Contact Information: Requires the reference contact to provide their company and contact details.
• Performance Information: A rating scale (1-6) from Unsatisfactory to Exceptional is used to evaluate the contractor's performance across 24 specific criteria, including management, personnel, quality control, schedule adherence, responsiveness, and payment practices. Narrative explanations are required for ratings of 1 or 2.
• Overall Assessment: Questions ask for an overall performance rating, whether a cure or show cause notice was issued, and if the respondent would award another contract to the contractor.
• CPARS Status: Inquires if the contractor is rated in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Bidders must provide this form to their past performance references. The completed questionnaires will be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist (Kaitlyn West at kaitlyn.west1@va.gov) by the proposal receipt deadline. This form directly impacts the evaluation of a bidder's past performance, a key factor in determining award. Contractors should ensure their references are aware of the requirements and deadlines for submission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Exhibit A, is a Performance Relevancy Survey designed to collect information from offerors regarding their past performance on relevant projects. It is used by the government to evaluate the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work required by the solicitation.

Part 1. Contract References:

• Offerors must provide details for up to five completed projects (within 5 years of the solicitation issue date).
• Required information includes:
  • Project/Contract Title
  • Contract Number/Task Order Number
  • Location
  • Description of Effort (Prime or Subcontractor)
  • Original and Current/Completed Contract Value
  • Completion Status (on time, delays, liquidated damages)
  • Start and End Dates
  • CPARS availability
  • Detailed description of work performed and its relevancy (Very Relevant, Relevant, Somewhat Relevant).
  • Point of Contact for the reference.
• Offerors are responsible for following up with references to ensure questionnaires are submitted before the solicitation close.

Part 2. Not Related to Part 1:

• Information regarding the assessment of liquidated damages within the last five years (frequency, circumstances, severity).
• Information on problems encountered on relevant projects and corrective actions taken.
• Explanation of any marginal ratings in CPARS.
• Other Past Performance Considerations (within the last five years):
  • Professional/Industry awards
  • Letters of appreciation, recognition, or commendations
  • Unique skills and accomplishments
  • Technical areas considered uniquely relevant to this solicitation, including specific elements of work performed by the firm and its major subcontractors.

This document is critical for bidders to demonstrate their past performance and capability. It requires detailed information about previous projects, including the scope of work, contract values, performance outcomes, and the relevancy of that experience to the current solicitation. Bidders must carefully select and document their most relevant projects and ensure their references are aware of the submission requirements and deadlines.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of underground water storage tanks at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) in Shreveport, LA. The project is identified as Project #667-22-118. This procurement is a total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform all work associated with Project 667-22-118, Replacement of Underground Water Storage Tanks.

• Offerors must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) site.

• A 30-hour OSHA certified superintendent, dedicated 100% full-time to this project, is required.

• Compliance with OSHA Construction Standards, Fire and Life Safety Issues, and Security Measures is mandatory.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Period of Performance: Begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed and complete within the time specified in the award. All punch list items must be completed within the established period of performance.

• Proposals are due by 2:00 PM CDT on May 26, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted via email in a consolidated PDF file, no larger than 10MB.

• Key evaluation factors include Approach, Schedule, Quality Management, Professional Qualifications & Specialized Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• A site visit is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.

• Requests for Information (RFIs) are due by 12:00 PM CST on May 11, 2026.

• Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA DSBS site.

• NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a Size Standard of $45M.

• Offerors must complete and return VAAR Clause 852.219-75 with their proposal.

• Past safety records and EMR information must be submitted as part of the price proposal.

• Various exhibits (A, B, C, D, E, F) are referenced and required for proposal submission.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for a Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) requirement: Project #667-22-118, Replacement Underground Water Tanks. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to construct two new 300,000-gallon pre-stressed concrete tanks with domed roofs.

• Furnish all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment, and transportation.

• Construct two new 300,000-gallon pre-stressed concrete tanks with domed roofs.

• Includes general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, demolition, and removal of existing structures.

• Work must comply with solicitation specifications, drawings, and applicable local and VA building codes.

• Magnitude of the project is estimated between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• The VA will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about April 17, 2026, via SAM.GOV.

• A site visit will be scheduled prior to the solicitation closing; details will be posted in the solicitation.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: April 16, 2026, 15:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA.

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

• NAICS Code: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a standard size of $45M.

• Contact Point of Contact: Kaitlyn West, Contracting Officer, kaitlyn.west1@va.gov, 318-990-4091.

• The solicitation document (when available) and associated drawings will provide detailed specifications.

• An attachment titled "Water Tanks - 1 - SOW" is referenced.