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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES

NO

a.

Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d.

Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

VA

36C10D23R0004 X 02-16-2023

VB3248

00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006 Jacalyn Hainey 603-203-6340 Contractor shall provide all manpower, tools, equipment, and materials to Remove and Replace the Dehumidification Units at Bldg #46 the VBA Regional Office in St Petersburg FL

- Construction shall be in accordance with OSHA, Federal, State, and Local codes and/or requirements.

- Construction Wage Determination for Pinellas County FL. is applicable.

- This project is 100% set-aside for CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business' (SDVOSBs) capable of meeting the requirements set forth in this solicitation.

- This requirement is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside in accordance with Public Law 109-461, Veterans First Program. Only offers from SDVOSB concerns that are registered and verified by Verification and Evaluation at https://sam.gov offers shall be considered for award.

Offers from contractors that are not registered in https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ shall be rejected as non-responsive and shall not be considered for award.

- NAICS Code: 238220 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of

Equipment – Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

- Construction range of magnitude (IAW FAR 836.204) is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000

- Payment and Performance Bonds are required for this project.

- Certificate of Insurance indicating the contractor possesses the required general liability and workman's compensation insurance is required. The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance at the time of proposal submission.

- A site visit has been scheduled for February 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST at the VBA Regional Office in St Petersburg FL

- All questions pertaining to this solicitation or site visit shall be submitted via email to jacalyn.hainey@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM EST on March 7, 2023.

- Questions will be collated and answers will be published via amendment to the solicitation.

- All quotes must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM (EST) on March 29, 2023, to jacalyn.hainey@va.gov

X X 52.211-10 X 4:00pm

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03-29-2023 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006 "VA Financial Services Center (FSC) See Section A.2 for Additional Details"

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A.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

TBD

b. GOVERNMENT:

Contracting Officer 36C10D Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management.

A.3. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS:

General invoicing instructions are included here.

Payment provided under the terms of each Task Order will be made Monthly in arrears for all services rendered and/or deliverables submitted and approved by the VA. Please include in all invoices the Task Order Number 36C10D23F0003 . All invoices must be submitted using the same line-item format within the Task Order.

GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS:

TUNGSTEN (OB10) ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THROUGH AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENTS

Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

Fax, email and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted data transmissions below.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, TX for payment processing. If you have questions about the payment status of a properly submitted invoice, the e-invoicing program, or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below.

Page 1 of A.3 Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

REPLACEMENT OF DEHUMIDIFICATION UNITS

DATE

12/05/2022

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INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a Firm Fixed-Priced Contract for the required removal and installation of the dehumidification units as stated herein.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified construction firm for a project to replace six aging dehumidification units at the Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office building. The rooftop dehumidification units are 9 years old and are continuously breaking down. These units are vital to the operation of the Regional Office. The project also will improve the overall air quality inside the Regional Office.

The removal and installation project must be completed within the period of performance, as it affects the humidity level of the Regional Office.

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work for the dehumidification unit project includes the Removal of old rooftop dehumidification units and installation of new rooftop dehumidification units. This requirement is a “like for like” replacement. All new units will be connected into existing chiller lines and electrical conduits.

Existing 6 rooftop units’ data and dimensions are as follows:

1. DH-1 = 219” L x 80.5” W x 75” H – 5590 CFM

2. DH-2 = 219” L x 80.5” W x 75” H – 4980 CFM

3. DH-3 = 219” L x 80.5” W x 75” H – 5680 CFM

4. DH-4 = 219” L x 80.5” W x 75” H – 4740 CFM

5. DH-5 = 219” L x 80.5” W x 75” H – 3000 CFM

6. DH-6 = 219” L x 80.5” W x 75” H – 4420 CFM The new dehumidification units will be placed using the same supports and penetrations as the old dehumidification units. Contractor will ensure structurally sound installation. No new roof penetration will be authorized.

ALL roof penetrations will have old boots replaced with new boots and sealed completely to prevent water infiltration. Any damage to government property, due to unit replacement including the roof, shall be the responsibility of the contractor to correct.

VA Specifications can be found at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#23.

Units approved by VBA will interface with the most current METASYS building automation computer system by Johnson Controls and will be configured accordingly. This is to include any updates to ensure seamless turn over of all new units to current system upon completion of installation.

All landscaping disturbed by the construction activity will be returned to existing condition.

Contractor will test all and verify that all units are accurately configured and functioning within approved unit specifications.

Unless otherwise approved by the COR as part of the Contractor’s recycling plan, the Contractor shall remove all packing material, debris, and cartons from the job site daily.

All construction material and debris, including the dehumidification units must be hauled off of the VA campus and disposed of properly following all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

The Contractor is required to provide a dumpster for disposal of recyclables, trash, and packing materials from the installation site. No recyclables, trash, or packing materials shall be disposed of or discarded in facility-owned recycling or trash containers or dumpsters.

The Contractor shall, prior to shipment, delivery and installation, visit and inspect the project premises in order to confirm the conditions under which the work is to be performed, verify the stage of completion of the premises and the project, determine the availability of facilities for access, delivery, transportation and storage, determine the physical restrictions imposed by the VBA, separate contractors and building trades, and correlate these observations with the requirements of the contract documents. The Contractor shall promptly report to the VBA any difficulties observed during such inspection or at any time thereafter, and shall not be responsible for correcting difficulties, not reasonable anticipated at the time of execution of the contract.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The dehumidification unit’s removal and installation shall commence after delivery of the first unit. Delivery of additional units shall be no more than 30 days after delivery of first unit. The offeror shall complete installation in a maximum 12 weeks. All shipping, handling, and storage charges shall be paid by the offeror. Responsibility and liability for loss or damage shall remain with offeror until final inspection and acceptance by VBA. One unit per weekend will be removed & replaced and contractor will have access to the units Monday – Friday 0600-1800HRS for programming, balancing, and commissioning, etc.

All modifications or extensions will be requested through the contracting officer for review and discussion. Only the Contracting Officer may approve deviations to the schedule and any change in work to be done.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All work is to be coordinated with the VA Regional Office (VARO) 9500 Bay Pines Blvd. Building #46 St. Petersburg, FL. The VA Project POC is Bill Reber and can be reached by telephone at 727-319-5822

PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON GOVERNMENT PREMISES:

The contractor will abide by the current regional office/ VA campus regulations which include but are not limited to, escort during installation by VBA officials, presenting valid identification for entrance, smoking restriction and any safety procedures as outlined in the site regulations. (Smoking/vaping is not allowed in any sections of the campus, where the work shall be performed.) The contractor will oversee their own employees as well as their Sub-contractors. An approved safety plan including crane safety will be required.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of all his employees and all subcontractor, their agents and employees and all other persons performing any of the work under a contract with the Contractor.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

The scope of services for the replacement of dehumidification units includes holding a kickoff meeting with all parties within 5 working days after award of project, to be followed up with weekly progress meetings. Contractor will present a detailed plan of action on the position of the crane to remove the old units and placing the new units.

Contractor will provide training within 3 months for approximately 15 HVAC staff (all tours of duty to be considered) located at the Bay Pines VAMC for the new dehumidification units upon completion of project.

Contractor will also submit a detailed CPM (Critical Path Method) to include start date and end date of the project at the kickoff meeting.

Meet all incoming delivery vehicles at the building entrance, unload deliveries, check for damages, and move them to the designated areas. Trucks are not allowed to remain in the loading dock area. At no time during the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM will the contractor block the Visitor parking lot. VBA and the GC will work to designate a staging area and parking for GC employees.

Contractor will return staging area to current conditions.

Offeror shall provide two copies of each of the following:

a. Product Warranties

b. Copies of final drawings with part numbers

c. Certification/evidence the proposed products meet commercial quality and safety standards, i.e., ASTM, Underwriters Laboratory testing. Provide evidence the proposed products are manufactured in the United States.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Within five working days of award of the contract, the Contractors will furnish to the Contracting Officer the Name, Birth date, Social Security Number and Sex of all employees of that firm involved with this contract and their subcontractors for a background check. To accomplish the background check, the Contractors shall complete VA Form 20-0344 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF VETERAN STATUS AND VETERAN-RELATIVES and shall be returned to the Contracting Officer no later than five working days after award.

No one will be allowed to work on-site prior to background check. The government reserves the right to deny any individual access to the building. The COR will identify which employees of the Contractors and sub-contractor that will need identification badges and those identified will be required to wear them, and they will be visible at all times while on the premises. These PIV badges will be provided by VBA on site within building 46.

All work shall comply with ALL OSHA and EPA regulations including but not limited to applicable requirements of 29CFR 1910/1926 and 40CFR 761.

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations (to include but not limited to OSHA regulations as well as submitted and approved safety plan) pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The Contractor shall hold the Government harmless for any action on its part or that of its employees or subcontractors, which results in illness or death.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary, applicable safety equipment and ensure that such equipment and all relevant safety procedures are being followed for the job being performed and are utilized properly.

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others. The public and occupants includes all persons not employed by the Contractors, or Subcontractors.

Corridors, aisles, stairways, doors and exit ways shall not be obstructed or used in a manner to encroach upon routes of ingress, or egress utilized by the public or occupants, or to present an unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or occupants. All construction related equipment, materials, debris, etc. should not affect any other area outside of the construction area.

The Contractor shall store, position, and use equipment, tools, materials, scraps and trash in a manner that does not present a hazard to the public or occupants of the building.

Wherever practical, the work area shall be barricaded or otherwise blocked off from the public or occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area. Red “DO NOT ENTER” and/or yellow “CAUTION” tape shall be installed in work areas. All entrance/exit doors in construction area shall be identified as construction areas to prevent visitors from entering/exiting through the construction area.

Store and transport refuse and debris in a manner to prevent unsafe and unhealthy conditions for the public and occupants. Cover refuse containers and remove refuse on a frequent regular basis acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Use tarpaulins or other means to prevent loose transported materials from dropping from trucks. Dispose of all waste, demolition materials, etc., and recycle all to the extent possible. Report all items recycled to the Contracting Officer, and VARO POC.

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Product Number:

Replace rooftop dehumidification units POP: TBD after NTP issuance Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is 8280 Tampa – FL St. Petersburg, FL Hillsborough; FL Pasco; FL Pinellas.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or , whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Mission Support Acquisition Directorate 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Mission Support Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— February 22, 2023 @ 11:00am EST

(c) Participants will meet at— VBA St. Petersburg Regional Office, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd,#46 (End of Provision)

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

2.10 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision)

2.11 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

2.12 Submission Instructions

36C10D23R0004

WHAT YOU MUST SUBMIT

I. Contractor Quotes shall contain the following items;

A. SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair), completed and signed. Signature shall be from an authorized company representative who has authority to bind the company/corporation. You shall include a contact Name, Direct Number, Valid Email Address and Title of the authorized company representative. Include company SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

B. Completed Price Schedule.

C. Response to non-price evaluation factors.

i. Technical - Contractor Approach and narrative understanding of work needed & Project Schedule (limit to 3 pages) A project schedule is required– Each offeror’s proposal must address the following:

a Order of work elements to include project phasing b Number of days for each work element c Identification of work elements in the critical path d Identification of long lead time materials

ii. Past Performance – 3 References utilizing attached questionnaire.

a Past performance shall provide adequate information on completed or current contracts considered most relevant in demonstrating the ability to perform the proposed work describing the offeror’s previous experience in residential home modification or related tasks as identified within the Statement of Work, both commercial and Government. Offerors are required to explain what aspect of each contract is deemed relevant to the complexity and magnitude as related to the requirements of this solicitation.

b Each proposal shall provide current and relevant information regarding offerors actions under previously awarded contracts. Offerors shall identify past contracts (including Federal, State, local government, and private) for efforts similar to the Government requirement as stated in the RFP. Limit reference for work performed to the last three (3) years. All references for work that have not been performed within three (3) years of the issue month of the solicitation will not be evaluated. In addition, past performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror may be solicited and used in determining the overall past performance rating.

D. Completed Representations and Certifications.

E. SF30, acknowledgment of all Amendments, if issued.

F. Include Solicitation #36C10D23R0004 on all correspondences.

2.13 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS/QUOTERS

The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

Bidding materials are available in electronic format only and are available to prime contractors that meet the SBA size standards for a small business under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). Prime contractors may share bidding materials with subcontractors and suppliers as necessary. However, all questions shall be submitted through/by the prime contractors on behalf of their subcontractors and suppliers.

Bonding: A Performance Bond, Payment, & Bid guaranty are required.

Davis Bacon Wage Rates Apply: See attached Wage Rate Decision System for Award Management: Quoter must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) at the time of submission of quote and at the time of award).

Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside: This solicitation is set-aside exclusively for SDVOSB concerns. To be considered for award prospective Quoters must be a verified SDVOSB concern in https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the date and time set for receipt of offers. An Quoter who is not a verified SDVOSB concern at the date and time set for receipt of offers will have their quote rejected as non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Period for acceptance of quotes: The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

Oral Statements: No oral statements made by anyone other than the Contracting Officer, will take precedence over the written terms and conditions of the solicitation or resultant contract.

Prebid Conference and Site Visit: A scheduled site-visit is February 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST. Email jacalyn.hainey@va.gov with any questions.

Questions Regarding the Solicitation and Project: All questions shall be submitted in writing to Jacalyn Hainey, contracting officer, via e-mail only at jacalyn.hainey@va.gov . Questions will be accepted up to 4:00 PM (EST) on March 7, 2023. The Government will not answer any questions submitted after this date and time. Furthermore, all questions shall be submitted by the prime contractor(s) on behalf of their subcontractor(s) and supplier(s) to the contracting officer in word format only.

Due Date for Quotes: Quotes are to be submitted electronically only to jacalyn.hainey@va.gov no later than 4:00 P.M. (EST) on March 29, 2023. Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Quotes received after the designated time may not be considered if the Contracting Officer has begun the evaluation process. Please Note: Only 5MB documents are allowed. If you have files larger, you will need to break them into smaller files and label them accordingly. 1 of 3, 2 of 3 and 3 of 3, please add this into the subject line of the email along with the project name.

2.14 BASIS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

I. This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology. By submission of its offer, the Offeror accepts all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. All technically acceptable offerors, with satisfactory past performance, shall be treated equally except for their prices. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

II. The Government intends to select ONE contractor for award of this effort. Offerors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions fully and carefully, as the Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial offers received, without discussions of such offers.

III. For the purpose of award, the government shall evaluate offers based on the factors described below:

A. Cost/Price Evaluation

i. Proposals will initially be ranked according to price from lowest price to highest price.

ii. Rejection of Unrealistic Offers:

a While the Government intends to utilize a lowest price technically acceptable methodology to award, the Contracting Officer must make a determination that the pricing is fair and reasonable for the project effort. The Contracting Officer will review pricing to ensure that offers are not unrealistic in terms of project requirements, including contract terms and conditions, or unrealistically high in cost/price when compared to Government estimates, or are unbalanced, such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the project B. Past Performance:

i. A potential awardee must have an “Acceptable” past performance record. Offerors should submit three past performance references by utilizing the attached past performance questionnaire. This should detail construction and work similar to that detailed in the Statement of Work for projects of similar magnitude completed within the last three years.

ii. Past Performance will be considered on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis.

iii. The Government may seek relevant performance information on all responsive and otherwise Technically Acceptable Offerors through sources such as CPARS or other government data bases and other sources that are available. The government shall not be limited in its search for performance data.

C. Technical Acceptability:

i. Each Offeror’s technical proposal will be evaluated to determine if the Offeror provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirements of the Statement of Work and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those requirements.

ii. The ability of the Offeror’s plan to deliver a quality product and effectively manage the construction team and coordinate all work throughout the project shall be evaluated by relevant technical abilities in the following area:

iii. Work Schedule/Methods;

iv. The Technical Evaluation will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable per the definitions below:

a Acceptable - The proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

b Unacceptable - Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

D. The Agency will use the following criteria in evaluating proposals:

i. Work Schedule/Methods – The offeror’s proposed construction schedule will be evaluated relative to overall coordination of the construction phase, to include ability to identify all required activities of the specific project, identification of critical path work elements, identification of long lead time materials, and the offeror’s ability to schedule the activities in a logical sequence and within the time required in this solicitation.

E. An evaluation rating of Technically Acceptable / Unacceptable will be assigned upon completion of the technical proposals evaluation. If an Offeror receives a technical rating of “Unacceptable” they will not be considered for award.

IV. Source Selection Decision:

A. Proposals will initially be ranked according to price from lowest to highest. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated to determine the past performance rating. If that offeror receives an acceptable past performance rating, the proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If that offeror receives an acceptable technical rating, award will be made to that low price offeror. Should the low price offer receive a unacceptable rating for past performance or technical acceptability, evaluation of the offer will stop and the process will begin again with the next lowest-price offeror until the lowest-priced offer with technical and past performance acceptability is reached.

B. The Government shall select the source based upon an evaluation of the Offeror’s price, past performance acceptability, and technical acceptability. The Government shall choose the lowest realistically priced offer meeting non-price requirements.

2.15 PAST OR PRESENT PERFORMANCE SURVEY

See attached document: zS02 St Pete Flooring - PAST OR PRESENT PERFORMANCE SURVEY.

2.16 ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: S02 current list DH Unit Equipment list (1).

See attached document: P07 FL20230222 01.13.2023 02.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2022)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.

(2) The small business size standard is $16.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the…