Z1NZ--Comprehensive Underground Utility Locating and Mapping - Dayton VAMC, Dayton OH

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{"description":"This is not a solicitation for proposals. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. \n\nThis Sources Sought Notice seeks information from industry to assist with market research and preliminary planning for the procurement described. \n\nNo proposals are being requested or will be accepted. \n\nThe purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, who have the capability to provide Comprehensive Underground Utility Location and Mapping services at the Dayton VAMC, Dayton, OH. See Proposed Statement of Work on following pages.\n\nInterested parties who can provide the services described are requested to submit the following information:\n\nCompany name, address, point of contact with phone number, \nSAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)*, \nDocumentation relating to performance capability,\nSocio-economic status to identify the business class as a large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned, etc., \nPlace of manufacture (if applicable),\nAny other pertinent company information or documentation. \n\n* All interested parties must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible for the award of any Government contract. \n\nSend requested information via email to Brian.Rosciszewski@VA.gov. \n\nFirms that respond to this Sources Sought notice but do not provide ALL the requested information may not be considered by the Government when making acquisition decisions.\n\nThis market research is for informational and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised that the government will not pay any costs for responses and information submitted. \n \nRespondents may not be notified of the results of this notice; it is at the discretion of the Government to release any results. \n\nYour participation is appreciated. \n\n** End of Sources Sought Notice **\n\n\nPROPOSED STATEMENT OF WORK\n\nThe purpose of this project is to provide comprehensive Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services in accordance with ASCE 38-22 for the identification, designation, mapping, and verification of underground utilities.\n\nThe property includes approximately 270 acres of federal property consisting of the Dayton VA Medical Center campus, the historic Dayton National Cemetery and the fire station on VA grounds. Portions of the infrastructure date back to 1867. Due to the age, complexity, and incomplete historical documentation of underground systems, a structured, quality-leveled SUE investigation is required to reduce construction risk, prevent utility strikes, and support long-term infrastructure planning.\n\nThe Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, traffic control, restoration, and professional services necessary to identify, designate, and map underground utility systems across approximately 270 acres including the Dayton VA Medical Center campus and the Dayton National Cemetery.\n\nUtilities requiring investigation and identification include:\n\n\nStorm sewer systems\nSanitary sewer systems\nPotable water distribution\nFire protection mains\nChilled water systems \nSteam distribution lines\nCondensate return lines\nPrimary electrical distribution\nSecondary electrical distribution\nNatural gas lines\nEmergency power feeders\nTelecommunications and data systems\nFiber optic infrastructure\nSite lighting circuits\nAbandoned or unknown utility lines encountered\nUnderground Storage Tanks\nFuel lines coming from above and underground fuel storage tanks\nIrrigation systems\nUtility easements\nCapped landfill\nAqueducts\nAbandoned building foundations\nAbandoned tunnels\n\n\nDefinitions:\nQuality Level D (QL-D) Collection and review of all available records including as-built drawings, historical maps, GIS data, central plant records, engineering archives, and cemetery infrastructure documentation. \nQuality Level C (QL-C) Survey of visible surface features and correlation with existing records. \nQuality Level B (QL-B) Surface geophysical designation using electromagnetic locating, ground penetrating radar (GPR), and appropriate conductive/inductive methods. Horizontal location markings and digital capture required. \nQuality Level A (QL-A) Vacuum excavation (soft dig) test holes to confirm horizontal and vertical location, depth to top of utility, material identification, photographic documentation, and full restoration.\n\nCampus Conditions. The Contractor shall account for active 24/7 hospital operations, high-voltage electrical systems, pressurized steam and condensate, fiber optic backbone systems, burial areas within cemetery grounds, and infrastructure of varying age and material. Work shall be phased to minimize operational disruption.\n\nThe Deliverables include:\nZones 1-4 shall be completed to the Quality Level A standard.\nZone 5 shall be completed to the Quality Level B standard\nAutoCAD (.dwg) files layered by utility type and annotated by Quality Level\nCAD drawings must follow VA National CAD Standard as specified in VA Program Guide 18-13\nDepth data included for all QL-A verified utilities\nGIS-compatible ESRI shapefiles with metadata documenting accuracy and methodology\nConsolidated property utility atlas (hard copy and PDF)\nTest hole log including coordinates, depth, size, material, date, method, and photographs\nDayton VAMC must be provided with the capability of adding to the file of drawings in the future.\n\nPhasing to be determined.\n\nRestoration - All disturbed surfaces shall be restored to original condition including asphalt, concrete, turf, landscaping, and cemetery grounds with sensitivity to burial areas.\n\nSafety Requirements - Contractors shall comply with VA safety standards. Lockout/Tagout coordination required where applicable. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures may apply near clinical buildings. Coordination with Facility Management is required.\n\nThe Government will not furnish equipment. \n\nRisk Control - Assumed by contractor. Contractor shall comply with VA safety standards. Lockout/Tagout coordination required where applicable. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures may apply near clinical buildings. Coordination with Facility Management is required.\n\nPeriod of performance contractor to submit schedule fourteen (14) days after contract award. Work to be completed in eight (8) months. \n\n** End of SOW **\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C25026Q0533 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 541360 Classification Code: Z1NZ Response Deadline: 2026-05-08T15:00:00-04:00 Office Address: DAYTON, OH Place of Performance: Dayton, OH, 45428 POC: Brian Rosciszewski, Brian.Rosciszewski@VA.gov, 937-268-6511 x 4421