PKA - Wastewater Repair - B650

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the repair of sanitary sewer system components under Building 650 at Travis AFB, CA. The project involves providing all necessary supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and qualified labor to complete the repairs. The acquisition is a Firm-Fixed Price, Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Perform a video (boroscope) inspection to verify existing pipe material/condition, size/length of pipe and fittings.

• Repair all identified sanitary sewer piping using a trenchless method (e.g., cured-in-place pipe lining).

• Perform post-repair video inspection (CCTV) of all repaired piping, ensuring free debris and verified flow.

• Repair or replace any exterior or interior finishes damaged during the work.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Within 10 calendar days of award, completion within 180 calendar days.

• Estimated Construction Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Questions Deadline: March 9, 2026, close of business.

• Evaluation Criteria: Past performance will be weighed more heavily than price.

• Site Visit: Mandatory on March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. Limit of 2 people per organization. RSVP required by March 3, 2026.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

• Size Standard: USD 45,000,000.00 Annual receipts.

• All correspondence and questions must be submitted via email to the Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.

• Offers must be valid for at least 90 calendar days after the due date.

Amendment / Modification

This document contains two amendments to the original solicitation FA442726R0005:

• Amendment 0002 (02 April 2026):

  • Includes answers to RFIs submitted by interested parties.
  • Attaches the document "FA442726R0005 - B650 Wastewater Repair - Solicitation - RFIs".
  • Extends the solicitation closing date to Monday, 06 April 2026.

• Amendment 0001 (23 March 2026):

  • Adds site condition pictures and additional attachments referenced in the Statement of Work.
  • Includes the Wage Determination for Solano County, CA.
  • Notes that a previously referenced video is unavailable, but a picture from it is included.
  • Extends the solicitation closing date from 24 March 2026 to Monday, 06 April 2026 at 3:00 pm PDT.
  • Sets a new deadline for questions: Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 12:00 pm PDT.

• Solicitation closing dates have been extended.

• RFIs and their answers have been incorporated.

• Several attachments have been added or referenced, including:

  • FA442726R0005 - B650 Wastewater Repair - Solicitation - RFIs
  • B650 overhead photo
  • B650 floor plan
  • B650 plumbing
  • B650 pharmacy plumbing
  • IMG_6333 - Site condition picture
  • Wage Determination - Davis Bacon Act WD - CA20260007
  • B650 Aerial Photo
  • B650 Approx Arch Floorplan
  • B650 1972 plumbing
  • B650 2018 Pharmacy Renovation Wastewater Drawings

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 06 April 2026.

• Bidders should review the newly added RFIs and attachments for updated information and requirements.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation FA442726R0005 for PKA Wastewater Repair B650.

• Bypass Pumping: Determined by the contractor.
• Work Hours: Primarily normal business hours, but after-hours work may be necessary due to conditions (e.g., odors), and bidders should account for this.
• Pipe Material: Expected to be cast iron, though size is indicated on drawings.
• CCTV Deliverable Format: Videos should be in standard WMV, MPG, or AVI format, cross-referenced with plumbing diagrams, with optional audio narration.
• Hazardous Materials: Not anticipated, but contractors should inform the contracting officer if encountered.
• Cleanout Installation: Approximately 10 cleanouts need to be added for epoxy lining. The contractor is responsible for all work, including means and methods.
• Drawings: Drawings with "Green Lines" are included as an amendment to the solicitation. The intent is to line all sewer piping highlighted in green, with repair methods determined by video inspection and analysis.
• Performance and Payment Bonds: An Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILOC) is acceptable in lieu of traditional surety bonds, per FAR 28.204.
• Editable PDFs: PDFs are not always editable. The recommended solution for changes is to print, sign, and rescan.

This document clarifies requirements and procedures, potentially impacting how bidders approach the scope of work, material considerations, and submission formats. It also confirms that drawings have been provided via amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division "General Decision" (WD) that specifies prevailing wage rates for various construction trades in California. It is intended to be incorporated into federal or federally funded construction contracts to ensure fair wages are paid.

• General Decision Number: CA20260007
• Publication Date: 01/23/2026
• State: California
• Construction Types Covered: Building, Heavy (Heavy and Dredging), and Highway.
• Counties Covered: A comprehensive list of California counties is provided, with specific breakdowns for different trade classifications.
• Trade Classifications: Details prevailing wage rates (base rate and fringes) for numerous trades, including:
  • Asbestos Workers/Insulator
  • Asbestos Removal worker/hazardous material handler
  • Boilermaker
  • Marble Finisher
  • Bricklayer
  • Specialty Pay (e.g., for underground work, operating saws/grinders, gunite nozzle operation)
  • Terrazzo Finisher/Worker/Setter
  • Tile Finisher/Layer
  • Marble Mason
  • Diver (various classifications including depth and saturation pay)
  • Piledriver
  • Drywall Installers/Lathers
  • Drywall Stocker/Scrapper
  • Carpenter (various specializations like Bridge Builder/Highway, Hardwood Floorlayer, Journeyman, Millwright)
  • Modular Furniture Installer
  • Electrician (various areas and specializations like Sound & Communications, Cable Splicer)
  • Ironworker
  • Laborer (various classifications including Asbestos/Mold/Lead, Traffic Control, Mason Tender, Tunnel and Shaft, Construction Craft, Gardeners/Horticultural/Landscape, Gunite, Wrecking)
  • Painter (various specializations like Brush and Roller, Paperhanger, Spray Painter, Soft Floor Layer, Glazier, Drywall Taper)
  • Highway Improvement (Parking Lot Striping/Marking, Protective Coating, Pavement Sealing)
  • Plasterer
  • Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher
  • Plumber/Steamfitter/Refrigeration Fitter (including Market Recovery and New Construction rates)
  • Landscape/Irrigation Fitter
  • Roofer
  • Sprinkler Fitter
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Truck Drivers
• Footnotes and Special Provisions: Includes details on premiums, holiday pay, vacation pay, and specific work conditions that may affect wages.

This document is critical for any bidder on federal or federally funded construction projects within California. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Bidders must review these rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can result in significant penalties and contract violations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Overall Floor Plan" (Sheet A2.0) which provides architectural details for a facility. It is intended to guide bidders on the physical layout and specifications of the space relevant to the opportunity.

• Detailed floor plan layout including rooms, walls, and structural elements.
• Callouts and numbering system for various areas and components.
• Legend explaining symbols and abbreviations used in the drawing.
• General notes providing additional project-specific information.
• "As Built" section indicating existing conditions or modifications.

This floor plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope of work, potential site conditions, and spatial requirements. It will inform their approach to any construction, renovation, or facility-related tasks associated with the opportunity, impacting resource allocation and proposal development.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an aerial photograph (PNG image) of a facility. It is likely provided to give bidders a visual understanding of the physical location and surrounding environment relevant to the opportunity.

• Aerial view of buildings and surrounding areas.
• Parking lots, roads, and landscaping are visible.

This image can help bidders visualize the site for potential site visits, understand logistical considerations, or assess the physical context of any services or construction required by the opportunity.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a JPEG image (IMG_6333.jpg) captured on April 26, 2023, at 08:28. The image displays a view from a camera, likely a sewer inspection camera, showing the interior of a pipe. The pipe appears to have some debris or obstructions within it. The screen also shows various icons, including a Bluetooth symbol, an AirPlay symbol, a microphone symbol, and a battery indicator. A measurement of '0"' is displayed on the left side of the screen.

This image may be relevant to a bidder if the opportunity involves infrastructure inspection, maintenance, or repair of underground utilities, specifically pipelines or sewer systems. It could serve as visual evidence of the condition of existing infrastructure, potentially informing the scope of work, required equipment, or assessment of the problem for a related contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains plumbing legends, conventions, abbreviations, general notes, and specific details for the FY17 Satellite Pharmacy Modernization project at Travis Air Force Base. It serves as a reference for understanding the symbols, terminology, and standards used in the plumbing drawings.

• Plumbing Legend: Defines symbols used for various plumbing components (e.g., pipes, valves, drains, fixtures).
• Conventions: Illustrates how new, existing, and removed piping and equipment are represented graphically.
• Abbreviations: Provides a comprehensive list of abbreviations used throughout the plumbing documentation.
• General Notes: Outlines critical installation requirements, coordination needs, and responsibilities for plumbing work, including slope requirements, fire stopping, temporary service provisions, and roof support structures.
• Details: Includes specific diagrams for refrigerator water connections and riser diagrams for domestic cold water, domestic hot water, and sanitary systems.
• Schedules: Provides a plumbing fixture schedule detailing fixture types, rough-in connections, and mounting arrangements.

This document is essential for bidders to accurately interpret the plumbing plans and specifications. Understanding the legends, abbreviations, and general notes is crucial for developing a compliant and accurate bid, as well as for executing the work correctly if awarded the contract. It clarifies the scope and technical requirements related to the plumbing aspects of the pharmacy modernization.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a plumbing plan for the foundation of a building, likely related to a construction or renovation opportunity. It details the layout and estimated lengths of various pipes.

• Foundation Plan: Shows the building's foundation layout.
• Plumbing Lines: Depicts the routing of different pipe sizes (e.g., 4-in, 2-in, 3/4-in) for plumbing.
• Estimated Pipe Lengths: Provides estimated lengths for certain pipe runs, often calculated using Google Maps.
• Annotations: Includes notes on demolished sections, assumed pipe extensions, and references to other drawings (e.g., "SEE SHT G-2").
• Revision History: Lists construction changes and record drawing information.

This plan is crucial for bidders involved in plumbing work. It provides essential details for estimating material quantities, labor, and understanding the scope of work related to the plumbing infrastructure at the foundation level. Bidders should use this to assess the complexity and requirements of the plumbing aspects of the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair of sanitary sewer system components under Building 650 at Travis AFB, CA. The project, titled "PKA - B650 Repair Wastewater Pipes," requires the contractor to provide all necessary supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and qualified labor. The acquisition is a Firm-Fixed Price, Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Perform a video (boroscope) inspection to field verify existing pipe material, condition, size/length, and fittings.

• Repair all identified sanitary sewer piping using a trenchless method (e.g., cured-in-place pipe lining).

• Perform post-repair video inspection (CCTV) of all repaired piping, ensuring it is free of debris and flow-verified before placing in service.

• Repair or replace any exterior or interior finishes damaged during the work (e.g., concrete, asphalt, drywall, paint, flooring).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to begin after notice to proceed, with completion within 180 calendar days.

• Performance Bonds: Required.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Proposal Submission Method: Email to the Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Questions Deadline: March 9, 2026, close of business.

• Evaluation Criteria: Past Performance (more important) and Price.

• Award Basis: Best value source selection.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

• Size Standard: USD 45,000,000.00 Annual receipts.

• A site visit is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 10:00 am PDT. Attendance is limited to 2 people per organization. Full names and dates of birth must be provided by March 3, 2026.

• All correspondence and questions must be submitted via email.

• Offerors must provide proposals valid through the proposal acceptance period specified in Section A.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To repair sanitary sewer piping at Building 650, a retail shopping facility at Travis AFB, which is experiencing interruptions of flow and backups/overflows.

• Perform video (boroscope) inspection to verify existing pipe material, condition, size, and length, extending approximately 5 ft beyond the building's footprint (excluding a 2018 pharmacy renovation area).
• Clear all blockages and obstructions in the sanitary sewer piping.
• Repair approximately 840LF of 4-in and 2-in pipe and 50 wye/tee fittings using trenchless methods (e.g., cured-in-place pipe lining).
• Piping serving the kitchen must be rated for high-temperature (200F) water.
• If trenchless repair is not feasible, open trench construction may be negotiated via contract modification.
• Perform post-repair video inspection (CCTV) and verify flow.
• Provide as-built documents in CAD/DWG and PDF formats.
• Maintain facility operation; perform disruptive activities after hours (1700-0500).
• Maintain safe and professional job sites, cleaning up trash daily and storing spoils/equipment.
• Repair/replace any damaged exterior or interior finishes.
• Open trench work includes utility locating, permits, excavation, pipe installation, backfilling, compacting, and patching.
• Hazardous materials (asbestos cement pipes) require notification to the CO if encountered.

Not explicitly stated, but implied to be at Travis AFB, California.

• Facility must remain open for normal operation.
• Disruptive activities must occur after hours.
• Compliance with various building codes (IBC, UFC, NFPA) and California State Marshal regulations.
• Contractor is responsible for utility locating and protection, temporary traffic control, and protection of survey monuments.
• Environmental spill notification and cleanup responsibilities.
• Safety protocols including grounding procedures and appropriate protective clothing.
• Warranty: 12 months service with an additional 24-month telephone consultation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended for use by the government to evaluate the past performance of offerors responding to a solicitation for Wastewater Line Repair Services at Travis AFB. It is to be completed by entities that have experience with the offeror.

• Offeror's Reference Information: Details about the contract the offeror performed under.
• Respondent Information: Details about the entity completing the questionnaire.
• Contract Information: Specifics of the contract being evaluated (name, number, type, performance period, value, description).
• Performance Information: A rating scale (1-5) for various aspects of the contractor's performance, including quality, problem resolution, recruitment, deficiency correction, management, cooperation, and personnel retention. Specific narrative explanations are required for ratings of 4 or 5.
• Overall Performance Rating: A final assessment of the contractor's overall performance and a decision on whether to award another contract.

Bidders should be aware that this questionnaire will be sent to their past clients or partners to gather feedback on their performance. The responses will form part of the official source selection records and will significantly influence the evaluation of their past performance. Bidders should ensure their clients are prepared to complete this questionnaire accurately and submit it by the specified deadline.

Other / Unclassified

This document outlines the security requirements for contractor access to Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) as of September 2024. It details the procedures for identity proofing, vetting, and obtaining base passes, as well as the disqualifying criteria for installation access.

Potential bidders should review this document to understand the stringent security protocols required for personnel who will be working on Travis AFB. Key aspects include:

• Identity Proofing and Vetting: Contractors must undergo identity proofing and vetting, which may include National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) checks. Favorable government security clearance verified through JPAS can exempt contractors from this.
• Required Identification: A list of acceptable forms of identification for identity proofing is provided, including passports, Permanent Resident Cards, Employment Authorization Documents, and state-issued driver's licenses/ID cards (subject to REAL ID Act compliance).
• Base Pass Acquisition: The primary contractor is responsible for coordinating base entry requirements and obtaining base passes for all personnel. This involves submitting an Entry Authority List (EAL) at least 45 days prior to the contract start date.
• Contractor Responsibilities: Contractors must possess their identification and base pass, register privately owned vehicles, and present these upon request. Failure to comply can result in denial of access.
• Force Protection Conditions (FPCON): Security measures may be increased during higher FPCON levels, potentially requiring escorts for all personnel.
• Disqualifying Criteria: A comprehensive list of criminal convictions and behaviors that will result in denial of base access is provided. This includes terrorism-related offenses, serious criminal convictions, and inability to verify identity.

Understanding these requirements is crucial for planning personnel resources and ensuring compliance, which could impact proposal development and contract execution.