PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.10 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

The following items must be submitted with the proposal for it to be determined compliant and responsive. Noncompliant and nonresponsive proposals may be removed from further evaluation at the Government’s discretion. SF 1442, completed and signed by a person able to bind the offeror, in accordance with FAR 4.102. Amendments. Signed SF 30(s), if any are issued, and/or acknowledgment in Box 19 of the SF 1442. VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (NOV 2022), completed and signed. Offer Guarantee/Bid Bond- in the proper form and amount, furnished by the time set for receipt of proposals. Failure to furnish it may be cause for rejection. Representations and Certifications. All provisions and clauses in the solicitation that require completion by the offeror must be completed and submitted with the offer. Price Breakout. Complete all highlighted areas. If an item does not apply, enter N/A or $0.00. Technical Capability (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3).
Part 1, “Certifications.” Begin with a table listing each proposed person by name and role (installation, tightness testing, or site assessment) and the certification held (ICC U1, ICC U3, and, if applicable, Washington State U7 or another qualification accepted under WAC 173-360A-0930). Follow with a legible copy of each certification showing the holder’s name, certification number, and expiration date. Certifications that are expired, illegible, or expire before the end of the anticipated period of performance do not count. A proposal that does not identify U1- and U3-certified personnel may be rated Unacceptable. 2, “Project Schedule.” Submit a 90-calendar-day schedule (Gantt chart or table), counted from contract award, listing each milestone and any lead times to complete this requirement. Part 3, “Technical Submittals.” Organize in this order, with each item identified by name and marked with manufacturer, model number, and part number: Under Dispenser Containment (UDC) assemblies
Extractor valve containment sump and traffic-rated manhole assembly Double-wall OPW flexible fuel piping
Leak detection sensors (UDC and sump)
Veeder-Root TLS-4 components and monitoring probes
For each item, include the manufacturer data sheet and sourcing information (stocked or special order, supplier, lead time, and planned delivery date). Submittals that are incomplete, unmarked, or do not identify a specific model may be rated Marginal or Unacceptable.