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2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

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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

36C10E21R0009 X 10-07-2021 2018-000001 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G St NW Washington

DC

20006 Tiffany Garfield 813-614-6129

Project Title: VBA Hines Finance Center Renovations

Project Location: Hines, IL Contracting Officer: Tiffany Garfield at tiffany.garfield@va.gov Program Manager: Peter Burrowes at peter.burrowes@va.gov Description: This project is to renovate approximately 7,052 square feet of existing office space and 600 square feet of an existing shared break room. The office space is leased by the Hines Finance Center and located at 200X on Level 2 of Building 215 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center Campus in Hines, IL.

The applicable NAICS code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business Size Standard is $36.5 Million

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program :

This acquisition is Set-Aside under the SDVOSB program. The prospective contractor is cautioned that any proposal submitted to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified by 38 CFR Part 74. Any person, persons or business entity suspected of misrepresenting itself for the purpose of securing a government contract may be criminally investigated and prosecuted for fraud against the United States of America. Parties found misrepresenting their status also risk debarment from government procurements.

VAAR 819-70 38 CFR 74

Failure to be both verified by CVE and visible on VetBiz at the time of bid submission will result in the contractor's proposal being deemed non-responsive

The Construction Magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000

All Request for Information (RFI) are due no later than October 19, 2021 by 12:00pm EST. Please email all RFIs to tiffany.garfield@va.gov

A Site Visit will be scheduled through a solicitation Amendment.

Please reference the attached documents for further proposal submission information and project specifics.

X X 52.211-10 X Email 1 Copy

12:00PM

EST

11-08-2021 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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

ITEM

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 N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 All invoices must be emailed to:

Table of Contents

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Renovate VBAFC Office Renovation. This includes approximately 7,052 square feet of existing office space, and 600 square feet of an existing shared break room.

PRICE PROPOSAL

1. The following cost elements shall be addressed:

1. Labor (Direct & Indirect),

1. Materials, Material Markups, Materials overhead,

1. Equipment

1. Subcontractor Cost

1. Other Direct Costs

1. Overhead expenses

1. Indirect Cost

1. General & Administrative (G&A) expenses,

1. Profit

1. ***Estimate to include a detailed line-item breakdown of all G&A expenses inclusive of all Project Staff and General Requirements OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR and shall be indicative of the 15% of contract performance that will be incurred for SDVOSB personnel in accordance with FAR 52.219-27 – Limitations on Subcontracting. ***

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STATEMENT OF WORK FOR VBA HINES FINANCE CENTER RENOVATAIONS

The Veteran's Benefits Administration is proposing a project that would renovate approximately 7,651 square feet of scope area. This includes 7,052 square feet of existing office space, and 600 square feet of an existing shared break room. The office space is leased by the Hines Finance Center and located in Suite 200X on Level 2 of Building 215 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center Campus in Hines, Illinois.

The renovation will include demolition of all non-load bearing interior walls within the office space. The existing ceilings, along with all associated ceiling-mounted mechanical and electrical equipment will be reconfigured in entirety. The existing access flooring system is reaching the end of its useful life and is slated to be demolished and replaced with a new access flooring system.

Directly adjacent to the office space is Break Room 200Q. The extent of the renovation for this 600 square foot room does not include any alternation to the existing access flooring. New floor finishes, wall finishes, and casework are to be provided as indicated in drawings and specifications. All associated plumbing and accessories to accommodate for an ice maker and a double compartment sink in this space are to be provided.

The designs outlined in the provided documents display various elements of renovation design intent that have been coordinated directly with user-groups occupying the Hines Finance Center. The Basis of Design used as reference for furniture and workstation configurations is Herman Miller.

All new mechanical and electrical fixtures and equipment will be designed in accordance with Chicago Construction Code, VA Guidelines, and all Building Facility Standard requirements.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Gypsum board walls are utilized where acoustic privacy is needed between offices while walls between offices and corridor will feature a sliding glass door. This area of glass will allow light from exterior windows to flow into the corridor and open office area of the project. Ceilings in the project will be primarily suspended acoustic ceiling tile with gypsum soffits used strategically throughout for wayfinding and aesthetic accent. Acoustic ceiling tile will be selected with great attention to acoustic properties to control overall office noise and privacy in private offices. Commercial carpet tile will be used throughout the private offices and open office area. Carpet tile will allow for functionality of the access flooring system below while also helping to absorb office noise and general sound from the surrounding environment. Luxury vinyl tile will be incorporated in the break room areas to provide a more cleanable flooring.

Tones of blue and gray will be used in this project to create a light, airy, and open feel throughout the space.

MECHANICAL

The scope of this project is the renovation of the Hines VBA Finance Center located on the second floor of building 215. The work will include redesigned office spaces, meeting and conference rooms, and open-air office space.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

The AHU provides 3560 CFM of outdoor air to the heat pumps throughout the space. It is located in the equipment room on the second floor. A roof-mounted condensing unit provides refrigerant to the air handling unit for cooling and medium-pressure steam is provided from a mechanical room on the floor below to the steam heating coil within the air handling unit. There is a steam humidifier that is connected to the main supply duct before it leaves the mechanical room. The hydronic system includes loop water that is provided to the heat pumps and with condensate from the heat pumps piped to either floor drains or a mop sink. The loop water is heated by a heat exchanger located in a mechanical room on the floor below.

There are fifteen (15) heat pumps located within the area of scope. Each heat pump serves one to two diffusers. The heat pumps are Johnson Controls RG series, with a R-41OA refrigerant internal heat exchanger that is fed via the water loop. The heat pumps have all been replaced within the last two years. The heat pumps are controlled by Alerton Controls, and each has its own thermostat placed in the area they serve. These controls are outdated and are currently being replaced with a new controls system from Johnson Controls. There is one roof-mounted exhaust fan that serves the area.

DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK

The renovated area is expected to have the same number of employees and equipment as before. The new layout will have several enclosed offices along the exterior with a large and small break room. The interior area will include a conference room, but the majority of the layout will be open-air office space. No additional load is anticipated for the area of scope, allowing the reuse of the AHU and heat pumps.

All existing diffusers are to be demolished. Existing ductwork will be demolished back to the main ducts. The majority of the heat pumps are to be disconnected and prepared for possible relocation. The water loop piping is to be demolished back to the main piping when its heat pump is relocated and the condensate drain piping to be removed. The air handling unit, exhaust fans, and other associated equipment are to be reused.

New diffusers will be installed, including linear diffusers that will be installed near the windows. New ductwork will tie from the new diffusers to the existing heat pumps. The existing heat pumps will be relocated as necessary throughout the area to better match the new building layout. The relocated heat pumps will be reconnected to the main duct and piping. New exhaust grilles that serve the two exhaust fans will also be provided.

ELECTRICAL DESIGN

All power and data for the project scope areas are sourced from Electrical Room 200K and Intermediate Distribution Frame Room 200L off Corridor 201. No emergency power distribution exists within the building. Existing branch panels in Electrical Room 200K are all aged and of brands that are no longer in production. Existing 208/120V 30 225A 2-section 78-circuit "2XPA", 480/277V 30 400A 42-circuit "2XDP" and 480/277V 30 100A 24-circuit "2XL" are all obsolete Westinghouse Panels and are recommended to be replaced in place. The panels serve loads over the entire 2nd floor and will cause downtime in out of scope areas.

The building uses a VOiP system and has termination switches for phone and data located in Intermediate Distribution Frame Closet 200L. Security Systems include a monitored intrusion detection system, a single camera to the stairwell exit door, and a PACS system. No existing security control stations are located in the area of scope. The security camera feeds back to the building CCTV system for monitoring. The Fire Alarm system is a Simplex 41DOES and is located on the first floor in the Security Office.

POWER

I Existing

Panel I New

Replacement

Panel Panel Bus

AmpsNoltage Sections/

Poles Bus

AmpsNoltage Sections/Poles Comments

2XPA

225A

208Y/120V 2-section, poles 1225A, 208Y/120V 2-section, poles Panel poles increase from

78 to

2XDA

400A

480Y /277V 1-section, poles 1400A, 480Y/277V 1-section, poles

2XL

100A

480Y /277V 1-section, poles 100A, 480Y /277V 1-section, poles Panel poles increase from to

)As part of this project, existing panels 2XPA, 2XDP and 2XL will be replaced with new. The table below identifies the existing panels and their replacements.

I I

Existing electrical loads on the 2nd floor outside project scope area will need to be disconnected and reconnected during this project. Associated downtime during disconnection and reconnection of electrical loads outside the project area will be coordinated to take place over weekends and evenings to minimize disruption. Existing circuits feeding areas outside of the scope area will disconnect and reconnect in place. A 75kVA step-down transformer serving the

2-section panel "2XPA" is in good condition and sized appropriately and will remain. All wall plates for new and existing devices shall be white in color. All conductors will be copper and routed within raceways with a copper ground conductor. Receptacles will be NEMA 5-20R grounding type and white in color. Mechanical heat pump power feeds will require disconnection and reconnection in a new location.

LIGHTING

All existing light fixtures will be removed and returned to owner's stock. All lighting will be new energy efficient LED direct/indirect troffers, cans, undercabinet, and cove strip light fixtures and compatible with the recently installed Lutron lighting control system. All new lighting control devices provided for all new area layouts will also be compatible with the existing Lutron controls system. Lighting layout plans will be submitted to the local Lutron representative for device layout and commissioning during construction. Dual level dimmable LED fixtures and controls will be provided in the new conference room.

LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS

Security Systems within the new scope include a monitored intrusion detection system, a single camera to the stairwell exit door, and a PACS system. Existing motion detectors on walls and ceiling will be disconnected and preserved for reinstallation in new work. Termination panels for the existing intrusion detection system are located in IDF Closet 200L and appear to have sufficient capacity to serve the renovated project area. Existing fire alarm devices will be removed and reused in work and new devices will be added to adjust to the new layout. All new and existing devices will terminate at the existing Simplex 4100 ES Fire Alarm Control Panel located in the first floor Security Office off the Lobby Area.

TECHNOLOGY

All existing data cable runs and patch cables terminating in the IDF Closet 200L shall be replaced with new Plenum-rated Category 6A cables. Existing switches and patch panels within the IDF closet are compatible with current and future needs up to 5-10 years. Contractor is responsible for all data drops, cable connections and necessary devices to provide a complete and working system. Contractor will install new Plenum-Rated CAT-6A cabling to each new and existing drop for both phone and data within and routing from IDF Room 200L. All VOiP phone drop will route to the termination switches located in Intermediate Distribution Frame Closet 200L. Existing white noise system speakers will be removed and preserved for the duration of construction and reinstalled in the new work area. All remaining unused cable, devices, raceway, and boxes will be removed by the contractor.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this project is 180 days after Notice To Proceed (NTP).

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

36C10E21R0009

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Evaluation Factors The proposals will be evaluated under three evaluation factors: Factor 1 (Technical Approach), Factor 2 (Management and Staffing Approach), and Factor 3 (Past Performance).

Factor 1 – Technical Approach Factor 2 – Management and Staffing Approach Factor 3: Past Performance The Technical Approach evaluation provides an assessment of the Offeror’s capability to meet or exceed the Government’s minimum requirements. The evaluation will focus on the strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies of the Offeror's proposal. Assessment criteria includes adequacy of approach; feasibility of approach; completeness; and understanding of the requirement.

Factor #1 – Technical Approach Each offeror shall submit a technical approach narrative which demonstrates how the offeror intends to accomplish the requirements as stated in the Statement of Work.

Understanding – Interpretation of scope Feasibility - Access to material and industry standards, teaming partners/subcontractors, subject-matter experts, consultants, and/or specialized trades.

Adequacy - Systems and Processes to be used, Provide Offeror’s total bonding capacity, current available bonding capacity and expected available capacity in 2022.

Completeness – Quality Assessment/Quality Control, Communication structure/flow, KP time on site, Disclose any and all negative licensing information and any pending litigation involving any of the proposed firms that will be either Prime or Sub contractors on this project.

Rating Scheme - The technical approach standard will receive one of the ratings defined below. These ratings will be used to determine an overall rating for the project approach factor. A rating of unacceptable for either standard will equate to an unacceptable rating for the project approach factor and the proposal will not be further evaluated.

Adjectival Rating Standards

Factor #2 – Management and Staffing Approach.

Each offeror shall submit a Management and Staffing approach which demonstrates how the offeror intends to manage Key personnel, (time committed to project), schedule (6 months)

Submit Project Key Personnel information including Key Personnel qualification/certification, and location;

Project Manager – has at least 3 years’ experience working on similar projects

Field Superintendent – has at least 3 years’ experience working on similar projects

Subcontractors:

· Key trades to be subcontracted

· Proposed subcontractors, if firms already determined

· Similar projects worked on

Describe the working relationship between the prime and its teaming partners/subcontractors, to include performance monitoring and timely resolution of any issues that may arise.

Rating Scheme - The Management and Staffing approach standard will receive one of the ratings defined below. These ratings will be used to determine an overall rating for the project approach factor. A rating of unacceptable for either standard will equate to an unacceptable rating for the project approach factor and the proposal will not be further evaluated.

Adjectival Rating Standards

Evaluation Factor #3 - Past Performance (Similar projects).

1. A minimum of two (2) past performance projects completed by the Prime Contractor shall be submitted to the Government.

Each past performance shall contain the following:

a. Brief project description.

b. List of subcontractors.

c. Relevance to project stated in RFP.

d. Initial/Final award amount.

e. State any change orders if occurred during the project performance.

f. Pictures of completed work.

The projects shall be recent (completion date to be within 5 years of the solicitation release date), relevant, and meet or exceed the proposed magnitude and scope of the proposed Project The Past Performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with an Offeror’s likelihood of success in performing the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by that Offeror’s record of past performance. Performance risk is assessed at the factor level after evaluating aspects of the Offeror’s recent past performance and focusing on performance that is relevant to the services being procured under this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned that in conducting the performance risk assessment, the Government may use data provided in the Offeror’s proposal and data obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems and State Department Watch Lists.

• Business Relations

• Quality of Service

• Schedule

• Customer Satisfaction Past Performance Rating Overview. The Government will determine an overall past performance rating of the Offeror’s past performance. The overall past performance rating represents the evaluation of an Offeror's past work record to assess the Government's confidence in the Offeror's probability of successfully performing as proposed. The past performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an Offeror's recent and relevant past performance, focusing on and targeting performance which is relevant to the effort as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation and as defined as relevant. The past performance data shall be evaluated based on the demonstration of a successful history of past contract performance based on following:

(a) Recency Assessment. An assessment of the past performance information will be made to determine if it is recent. To be recent, the effort must be ongoing or must have been performed during the past three years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Past performance information that fails this condition will not be evaluated.

(b) Relevancy Assessment. To be relevant, the effort must be similar in nature of work, size and complexity. The Government has defined relevance as experience in construction within the last three years with an estimated total project value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. The Government will conduct an in-depth evaluation of all recent performance information obtained to determine if it is the same or similar in nature, size and complexity to the project being procured under this solicitation. With respect to relevancy, more relevant past performance is a stronger predictor of future success and will have more influence on the overall past performance assessment than past performance of lesser relevance.

Offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “neutral.” If a rating of unacceptable for the past performance factor is assessed, the entire proposal will be determined unacceptable, and will not be further evaluated.

Past Performance Ratings

Price. Price will not be scored or rated. The techniques and procedures described under FAR Part 15.404-1 will be the primary means of assessing price to determine the proposed price to be reasonable and complete. Through these techniques, the Government will determine whether an Acceptable Offeror’s overall price is reasonable in accordance with FAR 15.404. Unbalanced Pricing may be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(g), as applicable, to assess potential performance risk which could result in unreasonably high prices.

1. The following cost elements shall be addressed:

1. Labor (Direct & Indirect),

1. Materials, Material Markups, Materials overhead,

1. Equipment

1. Subcontractor Cost

1. Other Direct Costs

1. Overhead expenses

1. Indirect Cost

1. General & Administrative (G&A) expenses,

1. Profit

1. ***Estimate to include a detailed line-item breakdown of all G&A expenses inclusive of all Project Staff and General Requirements OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR and shall be indicative of the 15% of contract performance that will be incurred for SDVOSB personnel in accordance with FAR 52.219-27 – Limitations on Subcontracting. ***

Definitions:

Completeness/Accuracy: The Offeror’s proposal is in compliance with the instructions in the RFP.

Reasonableness: A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Unbalanced: Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques.

2.1 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (OCT 1997)

(a) Definition. "Facsimile proposal," as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals.

(c) The telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment is: N/A email to tiffany.garfield@va.gov.

(d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document—

(1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal;

(2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and

(3) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 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)

2.4 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

(End of Provision)

2.5 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)

2.6 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 20% 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)

2.7 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)

2.8 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:

N/A email to tiffany.garfield@va.gov

Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G. Street N.W.

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)

2.9 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—

TBD

(c) Participants will meet at—

TBD

(End of Provision)

2.10 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/

(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 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) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program…