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36C10F25B0002 X 07-02-2025 925-008B 003C4B Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management 425 I Street NW Washington

DC

20001 Victoria Wayne, Contracting Officer victoria.wayne@va.gov

VICTORIA WAYNE

(224) 628-6358 National Cemetery of the Alleghanies (NCOTA) Phase 3B Development The Department of Veterans Affairs, Construction and Facilities Management has a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a Contractor to provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Equipment, Material, Supplies, etc., necessary and required to address critical safety elements related to the 3B development at the NCOTA National Cemetery.

All work will be done as defined and described in accordance with applicable Local, State and Federal laws, regulations and in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, of the Scope of Work, Specifications and Drawings herein.

This Invitations for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461).

Bidders must be SBA VetCert verified prior to submitting a bid in accordance with VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a).

Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is SBA VetCert verified for eligibility in the https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ - database.

In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database, https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

The magnitude of construction for this project is estimated to be between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

The Product / Service Code is Y1JZ- Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings The North American Industry Classification System code is 236220- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Please See FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit for detailed site visit information.

Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a Pre-Bid Site Visit.

See solicitation for full description and instructions to bidders.

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CLIN 0001 Base Bid–Gen Construction ______________________ 101F Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management 425 I Street NW Washington

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Table of Contents

Statement of Construction Work Planned National Cemetery of the Alleghanies Phase 3B Development Project Number 925-008B

BACKGROUND

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is one of three Administrations within the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that provide for the delivery of services and benefits to Veterans. NCA is responsible for providing cemetery services to Veterans and other eligible persons pursuant to the provisions of the National Cemeteries Act of 1973 and other statutory authority and regulations (38 U.S.C. 2306, 38 U.S.C. Chapter 24, 38 CFR Parts 38-39.) NCA’s responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of 134 national cemeteries, and the construction of new national cemeteries.

The NCA mission is to honor Veterans with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service to our Nation. The NCA provides burial space for eligible Veterans and family members; maintains the graves and their environs as national shrines in perpetuity; assists state and tribal organizations in providing burial benefits to Veterans through the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program; furnishes headstones and markers for graves in national, federally-administered state, tribal, and private cemeteries; marks Veterans' graves with a Government-furnished headstone, marker or medallion and provides Presidential Memorial Certificates in recognition of their service to a grateful nation; and administers grants for establishing or expanding state and tribal government veterans cemeteries.

PROJECT GOAL

The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies serves Veterans of the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, northwestern West Virginia, and southeastern Ohio for burial service to an estimated Veteran population of approximately 258,300. The purpose of this project is to enable the existing national cemetery to continue to provide burial services for eligible veterans in Washington County, Pennsylvania who has been served by this national cemetery since it opened in August 2005.

This proposed development will correct previously Identified Punch List corrections plans and specifications prepared by Integrity Federal Services, dated 03/28/2025.

This project will result in a firm fixed price contract.

SCOPE OF WORK:

This project will comprise of repairs to the existing cemetery in preparation for the next construction phase of cemetery development. The remainder of the site will be developed in future 15-year phased projects. Since this is an existing cemetery, only those facilities and infrastructure elements necessary to support the added maintenance, operations, and burial capacity for approximately 15 years will comprise this phase of construction.

1. Punch List Items:

1.1. Admin Building

1.1.1. Remove dent from storefront door.

1.1.2. Storefront door does not close properly due to uneven threshold. Repair door, threshold, and/or concrete as necessary to allow easy closure of the door.

1.2. Public Information Center (PIC) Building

1.2.1. Furnish and install new pendant lights in PIC volunteer office.

1.2.2. Replace light switch in PIC volunteer office. Ensure emergency backup for pendant lights in lobby are operable when switch is turned off. Emergency backup to turn on when power fails, not when switch turned off. Electrical Engineer analysis indicates missing UL 924 transfer device which allows the lighting fixture to be switchable when supplied with an emergency battery pack.

1.3. Complete install of security system

1.3.1. Connect PIC cameras to system in the Administrative building to allow PIC cameras to be viewable at the Administrative building

1.3.2. Tie the cameras back to the VAMC to allow all the cameras from the PIC and Admin areas to be viewable at VAMC. Coordination with the VA IT is necessary to tie into the VAMC system.

1.3.3. Coordinate with the VA IT to have access control system communicate with the VAMC system.

1.3.4. Complete the necessary programming for the access card readers

1.3.5. Ensure crash bar at Admin building front door is fully functionally once card readers are programmed.

1.3.6. Provide O&M manuals and training for the existing video surveillance and access systems. Contractor can reference Appendix B1 through Appendix B8 for initial assessment of fire alarm equipment in place. Although the government is providing these initial product submittals for reference, the Contractor is still expected to provide the government O&M Manuals that reflect the equipment that is in place.

[NOTE: Miller Information Systems was the initial installer of this security system. The Point of Contact is Shane Levdansky, 412-292-7075, slevdansky@millerinfosys.com]

1.4. Maintenance Building

1.4.1. Confirm the newly installed lighting fixtures are secured and appropriately supported to the structure of the building. Ensure the backbox holding the aircraft cables in the maintenance building is secured to the structure of the building and not supported from a different mounting structure. (See Appendix G – Electrical MR ref dwg.pdf)

1.4.2. Maintenance building has two electrical disconnects that don’t meet code (for clearance) and need to be adjusted one for the air compressor and one for the water heater (See Appendix G – Electrical MR ref dwg.pdf)

1.5. Temporary Committal Shelter

1.5.1. Install temporary committal shelter in maintenance yard, provide foundations and replace missing gutters and downspouts (see Appendix A1 – Temporary Shelter Relocation).

1.6. Fire Alarm Items

1.6.1. Test and commission fire alarm system.

1.6.2. Correct the install of the junction boxes serving the smoke detectors in the men’s and women’s restrooms to comply with the electrical code.

1.6.3. Replace four existing smoke detectors in the maintenance storage building. Detectors need to be capable of operating in cold temperatures.

1.6.4. Provide O&M Manuals for existing fire alarm system. Contractor can reference Appendix B1 through Appendix B8 for initial assessment of fire alarm equipment in place. Although the government is providing these initial product submittals for reference, the Contractor is still expected to provide the government O&M Manuals that reflect the equipment that is in place.

1.7. Bridge

1.7.1. Backfill, compact, and stabilize the slope beneath the bridge per the specifications to address the hole in the slope beneath the bridge area on the South side of Morgan Road. Support closure of the NPDES permit.

1.8. Flower Watering Stations (FWS)

1.8.1. Flower watering stations in existing cemetery need to be completed. Five need drainpipe connected. (See Appendix A - FWS & Storm Structures.pdf)

1.9. Signs

1.9.1. Install government provided visitor information sign at entrance.

1.9.2. Remove broken ‘STOP’ sign and replace with new sign at Section 14.

1.9.3. Remove broken ‘Deliveries’ sign and replace with new sign at Morgan Road/Administration building entrance.

1.9.4. Replace damaged ‘Administration’ (with left arrow) sign.

1.9.5. Replace one signs at CS 01, double sided ‘Stop’ on one side and ‘Do Not Enter’ on the other side.

1.10. Columbarium

1.10.1. Existing Columbarium A

1.10.1.1. Make corrections at the existing columbarium: remove and replace six sidewalk panels with concrete discoloring or poor quality broom finish/joints. (See Appendix B - Existing columbarium concrete sidewalk replacement.pdf) and replace irrigation heads and sod associated with sidewalk replacement.

1.10.2. Columbarium B & D

1.10.2.1. Replace joint sealant at areas having poor initial installation, areas where joint sealant is separating, and areas of missing joint sealant. (see See Appendix C - Sealant Replacement Locations.pdf)

1.10.2.2. The joints on either side of the Memorial Wall have gaps in veneer stone - mortar should be installed to provide adequate support for joint sealant; remove the existing joint sealant and add mortar where necessary, then reseal.

1.10.2.3. Remove approximately 250 LF of damaged or stained limestone columbarium caps; purchase and install approximately 250 LF of replacement limestone caps; install to include pinning, mortar blobs under caps as detailed. Niche unit anchors to be grouted and ground smooth to be flush and consistent with adjacent niche unit surfaces. As necessary, provide engraving on the replacement caps as shown on the drawings. (See Appendix – D Contract B- Caps to be Replaced (Revised).pdf)

1.10.2.4. Five caps were installed without being pinned. Install pins and patch inside of niches. (See Appendix D Contract B- Caps to be Replaced (Revised).pdf)

1.10.2.5. Gel coat finish below niches require rework. Patch coat and color coat applied along the exposed portion shall have a smooth and consistent finish; patch all spalls, chips, and/or similar deficiencies in the concrete; surface finish to result in a uniform textured surface with homogenous color. (See Appendix D1 – Columbarium Niche Foundation Finish & Vertical Joints.pdf)

1.10.2.6. There are numerous instances between the niche unit foundations and adjacent piers where a complete vertical sealant joint are required to be provided. The Contractor shall provide a complete vertical sealant joint. A build-up of surface patching material should be removed before new joint sealants installed. (See Appendix D1 – Columbarium Niche Foundation Finish & Vertical Joints.pdf)

1.10.2.7. Columbarium Handrail: remove all rust from all surface of installed handrails, remove hand rails on both ramps and reinstall; provide a method to insure the top of the rails at the overlook areas are plumb and eliminate excessive movement in the panels (see spec for tolerance); adjust the tension in all cables; smooth cut edges of the brackets on the rail portion on the ramps; adjust base plates so they are flush with concrete; adjust railing posts so they are flush with base plates.

1.10.2.8. Sidewalk has areas where there is spalling at the sawcut joints and at edges (attempted repairs that do not match the concrete), unacceptable joints and/or finish and inconsistent surface finishes, poor broom finish, small chips, or staining. Remove and reinstall the pieces of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalks as identified on the Appendix E Contract B- Sidewalk Sections to Be Replaced (Revised).pdf Direction of broom finish to match adjacent panel.

1.10.2.9. Remove and replace the 'Memorial Wall' identifier veneer stone at pier 17 and the 'B' identifier veneer stone at the columbarium B overlook wall. Provide the engraving as shown on the drawings to match the existing.

1.10.2.10. Remove and replace the mortar at locations where mortar joints are cracking and/or broken. (see Appendix F Cracked Mortar- Columbarium B.pdf and Appendix H Cracked Mortar- Columbarium D.pdf)

1.10.2.11. Repair the cracking at the memorial wall to include the removal of niche covers, removal of joint sealant, shot blasting to remove existing coating, repair cracked areas, reinstall in faux joints, provide finish coating and joint sealant, and reinstall niche covers. Repair cracking and joint sealant on backside of the memorial wall and apply finish coat to match adjacent areas.

1.10.2.12. Touch-up columbarium B & D niche coating and paint at areas where there is discoloration, rusting, etc. (see Appendix I Niche Touch-up Locations.pdf)

1.11. Cemetery Sections

1.11.1. Section IC8 – IC10 (see Appendix J Sect C8-C10 Grid Markers.pdf)

1.11.1.1. Set gravesite grid monument C8-8 at 1/2" above finish grade per detail 2/DT501 where grid markers are installed too low. Top of the monument to be ½” above finish grade.

1.11.1.2. Section C8: Install grid markers per detail 2/DT-501. Monument markers C8-3 & C8-5 not flush with surface of concrete (Detail 2/DT501).

1.11.1.3. Section C9: Install grid markers per detail 2/DT-501. Monument markers C9-2, C9-4, C9-5, C9-6, & C9-7 not flush with surface of concrete (Detail 2/DT501).

1.11.2. Section 9 (see Appendix K Section 9 Grid Markers.pdf)

1.11.2.1. Set gravesite grid monuments 9-1, 9-3, 9-4, 9-5, 9-10, 9-11, 9-13, & 9-17 at 1/2" above finish grade per detail 2/DT501.

1.11.2.2. Install grid markers per detail 2/DT-501. Monument marker 9-14 not flush with surface of concrete (Detail 2/DT501).

1.11.3. Section 11 (see Appendix L Section 11 Grid Markers.pdf)

1.11.3.1. Set gravesite grid monument 11-11 at 1/2" above finish grade per detail 2/DT501. Existing grid markers are too low.

1.11.3.2. Two grid markers have two 'X' cross hairs stamped on the survey hub. Replace with new and ensure only one ‘X’ cross hair per hub at grid markers 11-12 and 11-13 per detail 2/DT501.

1.11.4. Section 12 (see Appendix M Section 12 Grid Markers.pdf)

1.11.4.1. Set gravesite grid monuments 12-16 & 12-17 at 1/2" above finish grade per detail 2/DT501. Existing grid markers are too low.

1.11.4.2. Backfill section markers with soil backfill and remove sand.

1.11.5. Section 14: Two grid markers have two 'X' cross hairs stamped on the survey hub. Replace with new and ensure only one ‘X’ cross hair per hub at grid markers 14-1 and 14-2.(see Appendix N Section 14 Grid Markers.pdf)

1.11.6. Section 13: Replace the concrete collar and reinstall the clean out near crypt 1015. Note: The initial installer did not clean out correctly and the concrete collar was on top of the crypt. The concrete collar had to be broken to access the lid.

1.12. Additional Sitework (Table 1 Item B58 – B60)

1.12.1. Embankment to plunge pools (East Sec 8/9): fill slope on east side of loop road across from Burial Sections 8 & 9 was eroded to steeper than the 2:1 max slope prior to stabilization. Re-construct slopes to 2:1 max per grading plan CG103; soil on embankment under the erosion control blanket and vegetation has eroded in multiple locations throughout the length and width of the slope; remove the erosion control banket, install additional soil to build the embankment up, compact and revegetate the embankments in disturbed locations.

1.12.2. At the northern plunge pool, the downslope edge of the plunge pool appears to be undercut and eroded leaving the fabric and wire mesh hanging over the edge. In the detail below (Detail 2/ CG-501) the edge of the #57 stone in the wire basket is supposed to tie-in to the existing grade.

1.12.3. At the infiltration Berms, remove accumulated sediments and verify that grades are per plan (plan sheet CG102 & SI-006); verify upper infiltration berm top elevation at 1124 and stabilized overflow weir installed for 40' width at elevation 1123. (plan sheet CG102 and details 3 & 6/CG502; verify lower infiltration berm top elevation at 1120 and stabilized overflow weir installed for 45' width at elevation 1119. (plan sheet SI-006 and details 3 & 6/CG502; geocell in both stabilized overflow weirs are failing and needs to be properly reinstalled. (detail 6/CG502). Note: Replace soil or amend the soils in the infiltration areas. E&S drawings specify do not use heavy equipment compaction. (See Appendix N1 – Infiltration Berm).

1.13. Other items

1.13.1. Approximately 100 LF of Joint sealant overall along the curbs, committal shelter, and columbarium is missing or separated and needs to be reinstalled. Work will occur throughout cemetery. (See Appendix O - NCOTA PH3B Areas for Joint Sealant.pdf)

1.13.2. Check that conduits installed during Phase 3 construction effort are sealed at electrical duct bank hand holes. For conduits that have not been sealed, remove any water and seal the conduits. A sealant shall be used with technical characteristics that are equal to data sheet characteristics identified in Appendix P. (See Appendix P – Sealant Technical Data Sheet).

1.13.3. Remove all temporary E&S measures, to include silt fence and temporary ditch lines. Support closure of the NPDES permit.

Drawings and Specifications

All items shall adhere to the project plans and specifications as referenced below.

· Appendix A - FWS and Storm Structures.

· Appendix A1 - TEMPORARY SHELTER RELOCATION.

· Appendix B - Existing columbarium concrete sidewalk replacement.

· Appendix B1 - Video Surv. Product info.

· Appendix B2 - Video Surv. Product info.

· Appendix B3 - Video Surveillance Cable.

· Appendix B4 - Pre-Product Data.

· Appendix B5 - Pre-Product Data.

· Appendix B6 - MC Cable.

· Appendix B7 - Fire Detection and alarm Cable.

· Appendix B8 - Fire Detection and Alarm Submittal RE Response.

· Appendix C - Sealant Replacement Locations.

· Appendix D - Contract B- Caps to be Replaced Revised.

· Appendix D1 - Columbarium Niche Foundation Finish and Vertical Joints.

· Appendix E - Contract B- Sidewalk Sections to Be Replaced Revised.

· Appendix F - Cracked Mortar- Columbarium B.

· Appendix G - Electrical MR ref dwg.

· Appendix H - Cracked Mortar- Columbarium D.

· Appendix I - Niche Touch-up Locations.

· Appendix J - Sect C8-C10 Grid Markers.

· Appendix K - Section 9 Grid Markers.

· Appendix L - Section 11 Grid Markers.

· Appendix M - Section 12 Grid Markers.

· Appendix N - Section 14 Grid Markers.

· Appendix N1 - INFILTRATION BERM.

· Appendix O - NCOTA PH3B Areas for Joint Sealant.

· Appendix P - Sealant Technical Data Sheet.

· Appendix Q - NCOTA Phase 3B Development - Package A Excerpts.

· Appendix R - NCOTA Phase 3B Development - Package B Excerpts.

· Appendix S - NCOTA Phase 3B Development - Specifications Set 1.

· Appendix T – NCOTA Phase 3B Development – Specifications Set #2

PROJECT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

365 Calendar Days from NTP

SITE LOCATION

The site is located at 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017.

OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Each national cemetery is managed by VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) personnel in conformance with national and regional (Midwest District Office) policies, priorities, goals, and objectives. The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is operated and maintained by local NCA staff supervised by the cemetery director. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 BID MATERIAL:

Bid materials consisting of drawings, specifications, and contract forms are included and/or attached as part of this Invitation for Bid (IFB). The VA will not provide printed copies of drawings or specifications. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain the bid materials in a time and manner sufficient to respond to this solicitation by the specified due date. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at http://www.sam.gov as an “Interested Vendor” so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder’s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at http://www.sam.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to “Receive Notification”, you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers.

1.2 BID GUARANTEE:

A Bid Guarantee, Standard Form 24 (SF 24), is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for receipt of bids, may result in the rejection of the bid.

1.3 PAYMENT & PERFORMANCE BONDS:

The offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds. A Payment Bond shall be provided on Standard Form 25A (SF 25A) and a Performance Bond shall be provided on Standard Form 25 (SF 25). Both bonds shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction, which can be located under FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:

All solicitation related documents will be published to Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov.

2.2 INVITATION FOR BID:

This solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with FAR Part 14.

2.3 SDVOSB SET-ASIDE:

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered. All SDVOSBs must be listed as “certified” by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert). Bidders must be certified in the SBA VetCert database (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)) at TIME OF SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND TIME OF AWARD. Failure to be certified at the time of bid submission and time of award will result in the offeror’s bid being non-responsive.

2.4 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

Technical questions arising from review of bid documents, or the pre-bid site visit must be provided in writing by the prospective bidders to the Contracting Officer, Victoria Wayne. Questions must be submitted only via e-mail to: victoria.wayne@va.gov. The subject line must read: NCOTA – 3B Development- Technical Questions. Oral questions will not be accepted. Received questions will be answered via amendment posted at https://sam.gov. THE CUT-OFF DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS IS July 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern.

2.5 AMENDMENTS:

Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your bid being considered non-responsive.

2.6 PRE-BID SITE VISIT:

A formal site visit has been scheduled for this project. This will be the only opportunity for potential bidders to visit the site. See FAR Clause 52.236-27 of this solicitation for further information such as date, time, and location.

All potential bidders, subcontractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this site visit.

2.7 PREPARATION OF BIDS:

The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids.

2.8 BID SUBMISSION:

A. GENERAL:

Mail in / Hand Carry Submission:

(a) Bidders may submit their bids by the deadline via mail or hand carry to:

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Administration Building - Conference Room 318 1158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 ATTN: Victoria Wayne, Contracting Officer, CFM

(b) Bids must be in sealed envelopes and labeled to read:

“CFM -FOUO-SEALED BID PACKAGE–36C10F25B0002 NCOTA 3B Development– SEALED BID DOCUMENTS – COMPANY NAME”

(c) Bids that are to be hand delivered will only be accepted starting one (1) hour prior to the bid opening time stated in Block 13.a. (or as amended) on the SF 1442. Bidders have until the designated bid opening time to hand in their bids.

(d) Mail-in bid packages must be delivered/received on station prior to the designated bid opening time. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure timely delivery of their bid package. Please allow for shipping times and possible delays if utilizing public or private mail services.

(e) Failure to provide a properly completed and signed original offer could result in the bid being determined non-responsive and rejected. EMAILED, FAXED, OR DELIVERY BY ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS IS NOT AUTHORIZED AND WILL BE REJECTED.

B. BID PACKAGE CONTENTS:

(a) Standard Form (SF) 1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award:

Bidders must complete & sign the “OFFER” section of the SF 1442. Please include your company’s Unique Entity Identifier number associate with SAM.gov in Block 14. Electronic submissions may be electronic signature or signed and scanned “wet signature”.

(b) Acknowledgement of All Amendments:

Bidders must acknowledge all amendments by either 1.) Completing block 19 of the SF 1442, or 2.) Returning the signed amendment form(s) with the submission.

(c) Price Schedule:

Bidders must include the total lump sum price (for all work) in Block 17 on the SF 1442.

(d) Bid Guarantee:

Bidders must furnish a bid guarantee (see FAR 52.228-1). The bid guarantee must be provided on Standard Form 24.

(e) Safety:

The Bidder shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each Contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture and for the entity itself. EMR shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Violation(s):

Bidders shall provide Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, affirming that the Bidder has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violation(s) in the past 3 years.

1. Experience Modification Rate (EMR):

Bidders shall provide documentation (letter from insurance carrier) to show that the bidder has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0. If a Bidder’s EMR is above 1.0, Bidder must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the elevated EMR and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and Puerto Rico shall obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

If the NCCI cannot issue an EMR because the Bidder lacks insurance history, Bidder shall submit a letter indicating so from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead and include a letter from the NCCI indicating that it has assigned Bidder a Unity Rating of 1.0.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

(f) Representations & Certifications:

The offeror must provide their Representations and Certifications or their response to FAR 52.204-8 (2) (i) or (ii) Annual Representations and Certifications.

(g) Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment:

Offeror must provide their response to FAR 52.204-24 (d) Representation.

(h) Information Regarding Responsibility Matters:

Offeror must provide their response to FAR 52.209-7 (b) Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.

(i) Violation of Arms Controls Treaties or Agreements:

Offeror must provide their response to FAR 52.209-13 (b) (1) or (2) Violation of Arms Controls Treaties or Agreements.

(j) Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements:

Offeror must provide their response to FAR 52.229-11 (d)

(k) Post Award Small Business Program Representations:

Offeror must provide their response to FAR 52.219-28 (h), if applicable.

(l) Limitations on Subcontracting:

In accordance with VAAR 852.219-75, offeror must complete VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Construction and return with their bid submission. Completed form will become part of the official award documentation. Failure to submit the signed certification with the offeror’s bid will deem the bid non-responsive.

(m) Notice to SDVOSB Joint Venture/Mentor Protegee:

Any offeror submitting a bid as a joint venture must provide a certification from each SDVOSB joint partner, signed by an authorized official of each partner to the joint venture, stating that the parties to the joint venture (1) have entered into a joint venture agreement that fully complies with paragraph (c) of 13 CFR § 128.402 and (2) will perform the contract in compliance with the joint venture agreement. Failure to submit the certification with the offeror’s bid will deem the bid non-responsive.

C. BID OPENING:

Public Bid Opening:

(a) Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in person at the following location:

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Administration Building - Conference Room 318 1158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017

(b) Bids will be recorded on a Bid Abstract (SF 1409) and made available upon request.

2.9 DETERMINATION OF NON-RESPONSIVE:

Bids received pertaining to this solicitation will be reviewed for responsiveness. Bidders are responsible for ensuring and verifying their bid and all required bid documents are received by the date and time specified in block 13a of the SF 1442 solicitation (subject to amendment). Failure to provide documentation as outlined in the Bid Submission section of the solicitation, at the date and time set for bid opening may deem the bid non-responsive.

2.10 DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

A Determination of Responsibility will be conducted for the apparent “low bidder/awardee” prior to award of the project. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, as well as any other information the Contracting Officer has determined to be valid, will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the Bidder ineligible for award.

2.11 VETS 4212:

Title 38, USC Section 4212(d), codified at 41 CFR Section 61-300, requires that federal contractors report, at least annually, the number and category of veterans who are within their workforce. Submission of the VETS-4212 reporting information can be done electronically at: http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm. Award cannot be made unless the awardee has filed their VETS-4212 report. Therefore, all offerors are encouraged to file every year. The Contracting Officer may request a copy of the email confirmation of receipt notification, prior to awarding the project.

2.12 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Offerors are required to be registered in SAM from the time an offer is submitted through the time of award in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements (see FAR 52.204-7).

2.13 CONTRACT AWARD:

Award may only be made to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, considering only price (see FAR 52.214-19). The low price will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer prior to award to confirm that it is “a fair and reasonable price that is most advantageous to the Government.”

Award will be made based on the responsive bidder with the lowest price. The low price will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer prior to award to confirm that it is “a fair and reasonable price that is most advantageous to the Government.”

2.14 REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS):

As prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.1502(e), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates contractor past performance on all construction contracts that exceed $750,000 and shares those evaluations with other Federal Government contract specialists and procurement officials. The FAR requires that the contractor be provided an opportunity to comment on past performance evaluations prior to each report closing. To fulfill this requirement VA uses an online database, CPARS, which is maintained by the Naval Seal Logistics Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. CPARS is available to all Federal agencies and is the system used to collect and retrieve performance assessment reports used in source selection determinations. CPARS also includes access to the federal awardee performance and integrity information system (FAPIIS). FAPIIS is a web-enabled application accessed via CPARS for contractor responsibility determination information.

Each contractor whose contract award is estimated to exceed $750,000 is required to register with CPARS database at the following web address: http://www.cpars.gov/. Help in registering can be obtained by contacting Customer Support Desk @ cpars-helpdesk@us.navy.mil . Registration should occur no later than thirty days after contract award and must be kept current should there be any change to the contractor’s registered representative.

For contracts with a period of one year or less, the contracting officer will perform a single evaluation when the contract is complete. For contracts exceeding one year, the contracting officer will evaluate the contractor’s performance annually. Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the contract, when the final report will be completed. The report will be assigned in CPARS to the contractor’s designated representative for comment. The contractor representative will have thirty days to submit any comments and re-assign the report to the VA contracting officer.

Failure to have a current registration in the CPARS database, or to re-assign the report to the VA contracting officer within those thirty days, will result in the Government’s evaluation being placed on file in the database with a statement that the contractor failed to respond.

2.15 REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER OR PROJECT MANAGER:

Any reference contained within the solicitation/contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer,” “Resident Engineer,” or “Project Manager” or their abbreviations must be replaced with “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).”

A.3 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) A.4 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) A.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)

A.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…