H345--Water Storage Tank Cleaning

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0002 to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation # 36C248-26-Q-0172.

Key changes include:

• RFQ Closing Date Extension: The response deadline has been extended from March 25, 2026, to April 1, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST.

• Incorporation of Attachments: Attachment A, "Answers to RFQ Questions," is now incorporated into the solicitation.

• The RFQ closing date has been modified.

• Attachment A has been added to the solicitation package.

• Bidders must submit their quotations by the new closing date of April 1, 2026.

• Offerors are instructed to review Attachment A and ensure their quotations reflect the information provided in the answers to RFQ questions.

• Sediment Removal: Specific quantities are not quantified, but bidders should consider Tank 1 (offline for 24 months) and Tank 2 (online for 24 months, cannot be taken offline until Tank 1 is clean).

• Valve Isolation: VHA staff will open/close underground shut-off valves.

• Electrical Supply: Electrical power will NOT be provided by the VA. Vendors must supply their own power via generators (100-AMP, 110/220-volt service required within 100 feet of each tank).

• Water Source: A water spigot is available in the pump house next to the tanks (approx. 75 psi). A hydrant is also available approximately 280 feet away if the spigot is insufficient.

• Self-Performance: The prime contractor must self-perform at least 50% of personnel costs. Work subcontracted to similarly situated small businesses counts towards this limit.

• Pressure Testing: Connections (flanges) must not leak under city water pressure.

• Valve Start-up: Bay Pines staff will handle start-up and adjustments for new valves.

• Cleaning Scope: All surfaces of the tanks, including the roof, require cleaning and sanitization.

• Tank Floor: Floor shape is detailed in the Drawings.

• Manway Size: Manway dimensions are detailed in the Drawings.

• Tank 2 Downtime: VA will empty Tank 2 within 48 hours after Tank 1 is cleaned.

• Equipment Staging: Equipment can be staged onsite.

• Restrooms: Portlets will be required.

• Dewatering: Commercial divers without dewatering will not be considered.

• Site Visit: No further site visits will be conducted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed "AS-BUILT" specifications and construction details for a 500,000-gallon prestressed composite water tank. It serves as a technical reference for the materials, dimensions, and construction methods used.

• Wall Construction: Details on shell thickness, vertical and horizontal reinforcing steel, prestressing wires, and concrete cover.
• Dome Construction: Specifications for dome shell thickness, reinforcing wire fabric, and circumferential bars.
• Floor Construction: Information on concrete thickness and reinforcing steel for the floor slab.
• Materials: Mentions of specific materials like "THORITE" for sealing and "SIKADUR 32 HI-MOD" epoxy for bonding.
• Prestressing Schedule: A schedule detailing the initial prestressing force in pounds and the number of 8-gauge wires stressed.
• Dimensions: Key dimensions such as tank diameter (70'0" ID) and sidewall depth (17'4" SWD).
• Notes: Important construction notes regarding shotcrete application, tension measurement, and material bonding.

This attachment provides critical technical details about the water tank's construction. Bidders should review these specifications to understand the existing infrastructure's design and materials, which may be relevant for any maintenance, repair, or related service opportunities. It helps in assessing the complexity and specific requirements of the project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides "AS-BUILT" specifications and details for a water tank, likely intended as a reference for construction or maintenance related to a SAM.gov opportunity. It details materials, dimensions, and installed accessories.

• Tank Dimensions: 70'0" ID x 17'4" SWD, 500,000 Gallon Reservoir.
• Materials: Specifies concrete mix (4000 psi), prestressing wire (ASTM A821-93 Type B), steel shell diaphragm (ASTM A366), and polyethylene film under the concrete floor slab.
• Components Furnished by The Crom Corporation: Concrete, under-tank piping, prestressing, steel shell diaphragm, paint schedule, and standard accessories.
• Components Furnished by Others: Site clearing, excavation, dewatering, working space, water/electricity, mechanical/electrical equipment, testing, backfilling, and landscaping.
• Standard Accessories: Includes stainless steel wall manhole, fiberglass ventilator, fiberglass roof hatch, interior and exterior ladders with safety rails, and precast overflows.
• Special Accessories: Dome probe curb and aluminum dome handrail.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact specifications of the water tank if the opportunity involves its construction, modification, or maintenance. It details the materials, dimensions, and specific components that are part of the existing or as-built structure, which will inform their proposal preparation and cost estimations.

Amendment / Modification

This is Amendment 0001 to Combined Synopsis # 36C248-26-Q-0172.

1. RFQ Closing Date Extension: The closing date has been extended from March 20, 2026, to March 25, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST.
2. Added Attachments: The following documents are now incorporated into the solicitation:
   • Attachment A – Answers to RFQ Questions
   • Attachment B – Section A-A Elevation Specification
   • Attachment C – Dome Ring Detail Specification

• The RFQ closing date has been modified.

• Attachments A, B, and C have been added to the solicitation package.

• Offerors must submit quotations by the new closing date of March 25, 2026, 12:30 PM EST.

• Quotations must reflect the information included in the newly added attachments.

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

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically Water Storage Tank Cleaning. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) as the sole solicitation document; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Offers are currently being requested.

• Service: Water Storage Tank Cleaning.

• Location: Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0172

• Product Service Code: H345

• NAICS Code: 238220

• Response Date/Time/Zone: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.

• This acquisition is set-aside exclusively for Service Disabled Veterans Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).

• The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed separately.

• An RFQ document is attached for further details.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Water Storage Tank Cleaning Services for the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The objective is to procure services for pressure washing, disinfecting, cleaning, and inspecting two 500,000-gallon concrete water storage tanks. The work is necessary to maintain the integrity and reliability of the facility's water system.

• Scope of Work: Includes inspecting, cleaning, and chemically treating two permit-required confined space domestic water tanks. Only one tank can be worked on at a time, with the other remaining operational.

• Confined Space Entry: Requires a permit from the Safety Section of Facilities Management Service. Air monitoring is mandatory inside the tanks.

• Cleaning: Involves pressure washing, scrubbing, and ensuring all water used is hauled off-site. Tanks must be left clean and dry.

• Inspection: Must be conducted in accordance with AWWA standards by a qualified person, covering interior, exterior, and all tank components. Comprehensive inspections will assess structural, safety, sanitary, coating systems, and security conditions.

• Disinfection & Neutralization: Requires specific disinfection methods (Method 3 in AWWA C652) and chemical neutralization to 3ppm or less, confirmed by calibrated equipment. All chemicals must be approved for discharge.

• Repairs: Includes a one-time repair to replace the CLAY valve on each tank's fill line. New valves will be supplied by the VA.

• Deliverables: Detailed disinfection and neutralization plans, documentation of regulatory and safety standards compliance (FDEP, SWFMD, OSHA, NSF/ANSI, AWWA), laboratory accreditation for water testing, confined space training proof, chemical data sheets, and a detailed work/safety plan. A final inspection report is due within 14 days of completion.

• Testing: Contractor is responsible for pre- and post-disinfection testing of water quality (pH, alkalinity, turbidity, odor, specific conduct, chlorine residual, bacteriological tests) in accordance with AWWA C652-11 and relevant guidelines. Testing lab must be certified.

• Contract Type: One-time contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but an option for a six-month extension is included.

• Place of Performance: Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744.

• Offer Due Date: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT.

• Submission Instructions: Submit signed and dated offers to Karina A Miranda at Karina.miranda@va.gov.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Evaluation Factors: Quotations will be evaluated based on Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability combined with Past Performance is significantly more important than Price.

• Site Visit: Highly encouraged, scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern. Contact William Sean Penhallegon to sign up.

• Questions Deadline: March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is a total small business set-aside, with a specific notice for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) indicated.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses by reference, including those related to contract terms, security, and subcontracting limitations for SDVOSBs.