36C24118R0279-100.docx

36C24118R0279

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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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.

36C24118R0279 X 01-31-2019

TO BE DETERMINED

608-314 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104 Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Jacalyn Hainey Contracting Department 718 Smyth Road BSB Suite 105 Manchester NH 03104 Hainey, Jacalyn 603-626-6507 Project Title: Construct Clinical Services Building (Minor) Project Number: 608-314 Project Location: VA Medical Center, 718 Smyth Rd, Manchester NH 03104 Contracting Officer: Alfred Barrie 203-932-5711 alfred.barrie@va.gov Administered by: Jacalyn Hainey 603-626-6507 jacalyn.hainey@va.gov Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Peter Vose 603-624-4366 x6926 peter.vose@va.gov

Brief Description: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures or debris, and furnish labor and materials, qualified supervision, transportation and perform work for VAMC Manchester, Clinical Services Building as required by drawings and specifications.

The Government shall award a Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract to the Offeror whose proposal offers the Best Value to the Government. Due to funding constraints the Government may award any Deduct Alternate or combination of the Deduct Alternate line Items or none of the Deduct Alternate Line Items. The Government intends to award a contract to one offeror without discussions.

This solicitation is Full & Open Competition See Site Visit Information on page # 13 Total Period of Performance: Work shall be completed in 682 calendar days.

Magnitude of Construction between: $5,000.000.00 - $10,000,000.00 and the NAICS: 236220 - Size: $36.5M

* NOTE: Ensure all correspondence is to be emailed to jacalyn.hainey@va.gov No hard-copy proposals will be accepted. (Below in Block 13a. "Sealed offers in orignal and" is deleted).

All proposals and accompanying information must be submitted electronically.

All offerors are responsible for monitoring and downloading any amendments from FedBizOpps Https://www/fbo.gov.

** NOTE: All offerors are notified that the SF24 (Bid Bond)SF25 (Performance Bond) and SF25A (Payment Bond) were recently changed - (8/16) is the correct version. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115982 (Bid Bond) http://www/gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115986 (Payment Bond) http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116006 (Performance Bond)

General Decision Number: NH190021 1.25.2019 NH21

X X 52.211-10 X email 1 copy 4:00pm EST 03-04-2019 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

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

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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:

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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

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

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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

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

VA New England Healthcare System Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104

Construct New Clinical Services Building (CSB) Project # 608-314 718 Smyth Road, Manchester NH 03104

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This scope of work is for the construction of a new 16,000 sf Clinical Services Building (CSB) that will be attached to the Main Medical Center (Building #1). Included in the construction of the new CSB shall be the demolition of the following structures; Buildings 3, 4, 13 and 14. This project shall be executed per the drawings, specifications and this scope of work (SOW). Work shall include (but not limited to) the following items; materials, equipment, labor and services.

Any questions that arise during the solicitation regarding this project shall be sent to the Contracting Officer (see section 2.0) in writing for a resolution.

Specifications attached reference “bid” and “bidders”. For the purpose of this solicitation, “bid” and “bidders” terminology will be considered the same as “offer” and “offerors”.

During pre-construction Site Visit offerors shall submit any questions to Contracting Officer (CO) in writing through email; questions will not be answered during the pre-construction Site Visit. One and only one pre-construction Site Visit will be hosted for interested offerors. If any offerors are found walking the campus in preparation of offer submittal before pre-construction Site Visit, they shall be removed from the site immediately by VA Police. This also holds true for any currently mobilized Contractors and Sub-contractors.

WBRC is the Architect of record and all RFI’s and submittals will be sent to them for resolution through the COR/CO.

After Contract Award the General Contractor (GC) is required to provide a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond and an Insurance certificate within 10 days of award. Once received and confirmed, the period of performance for the above-mentioned project will begin with a Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued at a Pre-Construction Meeting (Pre-Con). As part of this solicitation the GC shall submit a preliminary schedule using Microsoft Project showing the methodology for accomplishing the project.

The Construction period of performance for the above mentioned base scope of work is 682 calendar days (see sheet GI-003 note 1).

The overall Period of Performance for the job will be 682 calendar days which will begin at issuance of signed Notice to Proceed at the Pre-Construction meeting.

The schedule shall show project being executed over the 682 calendar days, early completion of schedule shall not be shown at this time.

If GC feels the period of performance for the project is not accurate, they shall submit an adjusted schedule showing their time line(s) as well as a summary of why the period of performance needs adjusting.

2.0 VA PROJECT STAFF

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

Jacalyn Hainey 718 Smyth Road| BSB Suite 105| Manchester, NH 03104 Phone 603.626.6507 | Email jacalyn.hainey@va.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

Peter Vose Construction Project Manager 718 Smyth Road | Manchester, NH 03104 Phone 603.624.4366 x6926 | Email peter.vose@va.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE - ALTERNATE (COR):

Catherine Tiedemann Supervisory Engineer 718 Smyth Road | Manchester, NH 03104 Phone 603.624.4366 x6544 | Email catherine.tiedemann@va.gov

3.0 REQUIRED BRAND NAMES

The following brand names (and their system) are required because new devices shall be installed into existing systems (with a seamless integration) to support the new building:

· Fire Alarm – Simplex (Johnson Controls)

· All programming and graphics shall be done through Simplex (Johnson Controls) who own the program for the fire alarm.

· Building Management System (BMS) – Johnson Controls Metasys

· All programming and graphics shall be done through Johnson Controls who own the program for the BMS.

· Physical Access Card Security (PACS) – HID (PIV class) card readers with Linel hardware/software

· A certified Linel technician authorized to work on the software shall do all required programming/integration.

· Security Cameras – American Dynamics cameras operated by Victor software/server.

· A certified Vicotr software technician authorized to work on the software shall do all required programming/integration of new security system into the existing.

All Subcontractors installing the above branded systems shall be authorized by each vender to install their product. GC shall include all required programming and associated graphics with each system above. Graphics shall be updated to show new building with new systems installed where applicable.

4.0 OFFER PRICING

BASE OFFER

The GC is to submit offer for project according to the drawings and specifications (as well as this SOW) without substitutes. This job shall be bid using 682 calendar days as the period of performance.

DEDUCT ALTERNATES

The GC shall submit offer for the following ten (10) Deduct alternates individually. An approved dollar amount must be adhered by VA for this construction project. If the base bid comes in over budget, some or all of these deduct alternates shall be implemented. It is anticipated that incorporation of any Deduct alternates shall not have an effect on the overall period of performance:

Deduct Alternate #1 – Remove Metal Roof Screen Description: Removed metal roof screen around mechanical system at roof level, including structural support steel.

Deduct Alternate #2 – Exposed Fastener Corrugated Metal Panel ILO Vert. & Hor. Metal Panel Description: Replace vertical and horizontal box ribbed metal panel systems with exposed fastener corrugated metal panel; maintain panel orientation and 6” trim detail.

Deduct Alternate #3 – 4’-0” High Ceramic Wall Tile ILO 8’-0” High at Bathroom Walls Description: Stop ceramic wall tile at 4’-0” AFF. Provide Painted GWB above tile. Coordinate location of wall mounted equipment and furniture including, but not limited to; mirrors, soap/hand wash dispensers, and paper towel dispensers. Properly prepare a flat and smooth surface for item installation.

Deduct Alternate #4 – Systems Furniture ILO Built-in Casework at Nurse’s Stations Description: Replace all casework at Nurse / Communication Station (012) and Reception / Check-in (003) with system furniture provided by Owner.

Deduct Alternate #5 – Deduct Roof Access Structure Description: Stair A (S101) to end at First Floor landing and provide roof access hatch within stair well. Along with roof hatch, provide metal ships ladder that spans from stair landing at First Floor to roof hatch.

Deduct Alternate #6 – Remove Spray Insulation Description: Replace 1” spray insulation in wall cavity with fiberglass batt insulation throughout.

Deduct Alternate #7 – Traditional Form CIP Concrete ILO Horizontal Wood Mold Form Liners Description: Remove horizontal wood mold form liners from cast-in-place concrete forms along column lines ‘1’ and ‘D’ and cast concrete into traditional forms.

Deduct Alternate #8 – Remove Luminous Sky-Image Ceilings Description: Remove luminous sky-image ceiling panels in Basement Level and associated soffits. Replace with typical acoustical ceiling tile and alternative lighting layout.

Deduct Alternate #9 – Deduct Exterior Path Bollard Lighting Description: - do not provide any lighting for exterior path

Deduct Alternate #10 – Lower End Ceiling Tile ILO Spec’d Ceilings Description: Provide a less costly acoustical ceiling tile that meets specifications performance.

5.0 FUTURE LAVATORY FIXTURES

Due to clinical needs changing continuously, VA is required to think of future needs. All domestic cold and hot water piping in the following locations on sheet PL100 shall have a straight tee with a capped ball valve installed in lieu of a 90 elbow: EXAM rooms 025, 026, 027, 029, 031 and including MED AREA 028 AND TOILET 023.

GC shall core holes to accept 2 inch future sanitary piping as shown by “X” symbol on sheet PL101 (6 locations). These cores shall be properly fire stopped within wall cavity and exact location shown on as-built drawings for future referencing.

GC shall core holes to accept insulated 3/4” future domestic hot and cold piping adjacent to “X” on sheet PL101 (12 locations). These cores shall be properly fire stopped within wall cavity and exact location shown on as-built drawings for future referencing.

Adequate blocking shall be installed to accept future lavatories.

All above tasks shall be coordinated with COR in field prior to installation of GWB.

6.0 COORDINATION OF TRADES

The A/E (WBRC) has been contracted to attend six (6) coordination meetings to assist the GC with the coordination of all trades (M/E/P and Fire protection).

The A/E will “share” the building model (REVIT) with GC (sub-contractors) to use for the coordination of trades during the construction phase of the project. The A/E will manage the model and allow all applicable trades to have access to the building model for their use in the coordination of their trade.

A/E will set guidelines (and enforce) and the order of trade coordination using the building model.

The A/E will provide resolutions to any coordination’s issues. The “Coordination” (in REVIT) option shall be utilized to show all “hits” that may occur in the model.

All the GC’s sub-contractors for each trade shall have the ability to utilize REVIT to assist in the overlay process. If the subcontractor does not have REVIT capability’s the GC shall include in their costs the REVIT services required for successful coordination of all trades.

No trade shall start installation until coordination drawings have been signed off by the project manager/foreman of each trade. If installation requires removal due to poor coordination of that trade, the VA shall not reimburse for any type of, labor, removal, installation or refabricating of material required to make the installation fit.

7.0 PHASE 1 - BUILDING DEMOLISHING

DEMOLISHING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS #’s 3, 4, 13 & 14:

General Contractor (GC) shall demolish Buildings #’s 3, 4, 13 and 14 (see sheet CD100) as part of Phase 1 of this construction project. Included in the demolishing of the buildings (but not limited) are the following tasks; preconstruction demolition survey, hazardous material abatement (see Hazmat Inspection report), removal (cut and cap) and discontinuation of all existing utility’s (see CD100), hauling of demolition debris, filling of void, and loam and seed as required per drawings and specifications.

GC shall maintain and water newly seeded areas until the 3rd mowing.

All hazardous material abatements shall be monitored by a VHA 3rd party Industrial Hygienist (IH). All work shall be closely coordinated to allow for proper notification of IH to mobilize for monitoring.

GC shall close the lots as required and re-direct traffic per requirements of MUTCD-FHWA to ensure the safety of patients and staff adjacent to the area being demolished. Temporary fencing shall be installed at the locations of structures being demolished.

SALAVAGE OF VA PROPERTY

FIRE ALARM: GC shall salvage fire alarm panels (4010-9102) located in building #3 and# 4. Panels shall be carefully removed from structure and packaged. Panels are to be turned over to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

During removal of two existing fire alarm panels from buildings 3 and 4, the main fire alarm panel shall not have any troubles for more than 8 hours. Leaving the fire alarm in trouble over night or over the weekend is not permitted. These fire alarm panels (NODES 3 and 4) will need to be deleted from the program in order to eliminate troubles after removal.

SEURITY CAMERAS: Building #3 and# 4 have American Dynamics exterior security cameras mounted to the fascia board/soffit, these cameras shall be removed and packaged and turned over to the COR. Building #3 has a fluid MESH receiver used for video monitoring of power pole mounted cameras. This MESH receiver shall be relocated to North/West corner Building #1 located approximately 20’ above grade. GC shall also provide a CAT6 connection from server room to the camera including 120V power for the MESH. VA shall commission the installation and get the equipment back up and running.

PHASE 2 - EXCAVATION

EXCAVATION OF GROUNDS

Prior to any excavation (including driving of fence posts) a VA issued excavation permit shall be filed and approved by the VA Safety manager through the COR. This excavation permit (as well as OSHA) requires ground penetrating radar survey (GPRS) to occur in which markings and flags are utilized. Dig Safe will not mobilize for a Federal facility and the GC is required to cover costs. These markings shall be maintained by the GC during the excavation/construction process.

All excavation shall occur behind construction fence for the safety of patients and employees.

Temporary environmental controls shall be in place and maintained during the excavation/construction process. If controls are not being maintained the CO has the right to stop construction (stop work order) until environmental controls are established.

Demolishing of the existing ramp/pad located in clouds (CD101) may affect the quality of CT imaging. If work does affect imaging quality work will have to be done around CT imaging of patients (off hours). As part of this bid, include off hours for this demolition work to ensure imaging will not be affected.

BEDROCK

Bedrock removal shall be required as part of this contract. Reference Geotechnical report developed by S.W. COLE for information relating to bedrock removal as well as location of borings that were taken. It is likely that much of the bedrock removal can occur using a mechanical or hydraulic hoe ram, the Geotechnical engineer recommends planning for blasting. All ledge removal shall be planned accordingly to minimize disturbance to the Medical Center as well as to adjacent residential properties.

The MRI unit is adjacent to where bedrock removal/excavation will occur. Schedule shall be submitted and maintained so the COR can keep the Radiology Dept. updated on when the work shall occur. This type of work may affect that quality of MRI images. GC shall schedule any bedrock removal that may affect MRI imaging during off hours.

ELECTRICAL TIE-IN

The GC shall prioritize the installation of the new electric main(s) due to the location and egress that it will affect. All electrical main work shall be completed within 7 calendar days of start; GC shall closely work with COR to ensure schedule is met. If GC cannot complete work in 7 days they shall submit a schedule for COR approval prior to start of work.

Location of electrical feed(s) is adjacent to the Radiologists office, and work shall not be done while Radiologists are reading images. Work in the clouded areas (shown on sheet CU101) shall be planned for off hours/coordinated with Radiology staff.

The main feed for the Clinical Services Building (CSB) ties into the existing Building #20 structure that houses the electrical distribution for the campus. Refer to sheets CD101, CU101 & ES101 grid location 6-7, A for the location of new electrical main. For this main to be installed the existing concrete walk way will require demolishing and excavation below to house the 6 (6) runs of new underground conduit (refer to sheet E-501).

A future upgraded campus electrical switchgear will be installed to feed the campus. Under this project a portion of these future (empty) conduits shall be installed per drawing CU101. Four (4) spare 4” conduits for future work shall be installed under this contract. The length of each conduit is approximately 126’-0” and shall be installed with a pull string, coordinate exact location with the COR.

This work shall be carefully coordinated with COR to allow for proper ILSM documentation due to a stair egress discharging to finish grade being closed during installation. COR shall coordinate all internal ILSM’s with Medical Center staff. GC shall provide proper signage, barricades, and fencing required during the shutdown of this egress.

COR shall work with VA Infection Control to develop and ICRA and document an action plan to deal with fumes that will be generated by equipment during the excavation area. Whatever requirements are established in the ICRA (cover fresh air intake louvers, closing and labeling of windows, etc.) the GC shall implement.

As soon as new electrical main(s) have been installed the affected area shall be turned over with a new concrete walk way, no temporary walking path is allowed.

CLOSING OF RADIOLOGY EGRESS

Prior to start of excavation for the CSB, the egress door leading from the Radiology Suite to the exterior grounds shall be demolished (see sheet AD101 –C5). In its place a 2-hour fire rated construction barrier shall be installed with a 90-minute door per NFPA101. This fire wall shall be full height (finished floor to underside of floor above). Door shall have hardware with a VA supplied construction core, GC shall supply all hardware that shall be Best 6-pin compatible to allow for VA issued core to be installed. VA shall supply GC with key(s) (GC to request number of keys needed) and VA COR shall have key also. This door SHALL NOT be used as a convenience door for accessing the cafeterias and restrooms inside of main building. Door shall be locked at all times and shall be used for emergency purposes only and as access for VA COR to enter to construction for inspections/meetings.

GC and their Subcontractors are welcome to use the canteen/cafeteria; they must access it through the main building, not through Radiology.

VA COR will issue ILSM for closure of egress as well as the creating of a 50’ dead end per NFPA101. Part of this ILSM will be the 2-hour separation as well as proper signage on the door letting building occupants know NO EXIT.

8.0 PHASE 3 - CONSTRUCT CSB

General contractor shall enclose construction site including; dumpster, lay down areas and storage Conex boxes with 6’ high (minimum) construction fence. Fence shall be secured at all times and locked outside or work hours. Proper construction signage shall be installed on fence by GC that says CONSTRUCTION SITE. Refer to specifications for required site construction signage. GC shall supply a padlock in which VA shall install the construction core. GC shall supply all hardware that shall be Best 6-pin compatible to allow for VA issued core to be installed. VA shall supply GC with key(s) (GC to request number of keys needed) and VA COR shall have key also.

Snow removal and grounds upkeep (mowing and weed whacking) is by GC. Grounds are to be neat and tidy during the entire duration of construction.

EXISTING UTILITYS & EQUIPMENT

EXTERIOR OF EXISITNG BUILDING: As part of the Site Removals Plan CD101 (but not shown) includes relocation of all; utility, equipment or conduits that will interfere with the construction of the new building. The GC is to take notes of the area of where the new building will connect to the existing building. Some of the items that will need removal or relocation but are not shown are the following; two (2) condensers for AC will require relocation, temporary power and panels associated with the concrete pad, fire alarm strobes, exterior lighting, and lighting protection.

FIRE ALARM: A new run of fiber including an audio loop shall be run from existing NODE1 to the new node being installed in Vestibule 001 of the CSB.

MEDICAL GAS: The existing medical gas located in the corridor of Radiology (sheet PL121) (medical air, vacuum and oxygen) will feed the new medical gas in the Urgent Care. Medical gas in Radiology will be affected during the tie-in. Radiology medical gas shall be re-activated the same day that the tie-in occurs. GC shall have certification completed on the existing medical gas the same day the tie-in occurs.

There is currently a main oxygen alarm panel located in Urgent Care that monitors the main oxygen level in the tank outside of the building; this tank feeds Urgent Care and the CLC. This panel will need to be relocated from its existing location to Reception/Check-In 003.

Med gas piping shown on drawings is to show intent only, GC to field verify exact location in field prior to installation. The ceilings are extremely congested and chances are slim that med gas will have a straight uninterrupted run.

NATURAL GAS: GC must coordinate installation of new gas line with Liberty Utilities who own the natural gas piping. Liberty will most likely want to install gas piping up to the gas meter. All piping after the gas meter will be by the GC. Point of contact for Liberty Utilities is:

Andrew.Morgan@libertyutilities.com Manager III-Gas, Business and Community Development P: 603-782-2321 | C: 603-327-5357

FIRST FLOOR TIE-IN

The first floor of the CSB (Outpatient Mental Health) will tie into the first floor of the existing main building (Phlebotomy lab). The portion of the wall that is to be removed is located within the waiting room of the Phlebotomy lab. The demolishing of wall to create the opening will have to occur during off hours due to the noise of the saw used to cut the masonry wall.

9.0 OWNER SUPPLIED - GC INSTALLED FIXTURES

All fixtures (paper towel, soap, toilet paper, etc.) are supplied by the VA and are to be installed by the GC. GC shall coordinate in field with COR of where blocking shall be installed in preparation of fixture installations. Fixtures also include wall mounted sharps containers.

10.0 OWNER SUPPLIED - OWNER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT

All equipment/carts, ceiling lifts, etc., (including televisions and phones) shall be supplied by owner and installed by owner. GC shall coordinate in field with COR of where blocking shall be installed in preparation of installation of wall mounted equipment. GC shall provide required utilities (cable and power for televisions, connection for phone, etc.) to support all owner supplied and installed equipment.

GC shall leave adequate room for required bracing and attachment of ceiling mounted lifts to structure above. Coordinate trades with COR to ensure installation of ceiling lifts can occur.

11.0 GC SUPPLIED – GC INSTALLED

GC shall supply and install exam room case work including the furniture system that houses; sink, linen cabinet, glove dispenser, and lockable patient storage. Refer to sheet AS403 elevation C8.

GC shall supply and install head board that encompasses all required utilities to support exam room functions. Refer to sheet AS403 elevation B8.

GC shall supply and install all casework, refer to sheet AS205 & 206 for details.

GC shall supply/build custom casework (unless deduct is executed) located at the NURSE STATION 012, refer to sheet AS205 & 510 for details.

12.0 FURNISHINGS

All furniture is owner provided and owner installed. This furniture includes urgent care beds, cubicles, tables, chairs, lockers, etc.

13.0 IT EQUIPMENT

All IT equipment (switches, servers, and patch panels) is owner supplied and owner installed. GC is responsible for all cabling and fiber required to support the owner supplied IT equipment. Owner shall supply IT equipment and GC to tie into equipment. GC shall make all proper required terminations and shall tie into switches/patch panels and provide adequately length patch cables.

14.0 COMMISSIONING

VA owns official commissioning of the building through their 3rd party contract. It is strongly encouraged that the GC refers to the Commissioning Specification 01-91-00 to ensure project will meet the commissioning requirements set forth by the specification. It is also strongly urged that the BMS programmer (Johnson Controls) verify that programing and trends meet the commissioning requirements as well as the specification.

GC may hire their own commissioning agent if they wish to verify functioning of systems prior to the VA conducting their own 3rd party commissioning.

15.0 AS-BUILTS

The A/E will manage any deviations from what was designed and what was actually built (Architectural only). They shall update the model from site visits and keep track of all drawing deviations. This updated model will be used as the Architectural as-builts.

Each M/E/P subcontractor shall update their trade using the building model (REVIT) to accurately modify/revise drawings to reflect what was installed in the field. Two paper copies shall be provided to the VA during close out along with O&M materials.

16.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

All work is to be completed with minimal disturbance to the Medical Center and close coordination will be required with the VA COR.

Any work that is occurring in roadways shall leave a clear path for emergency vehicles.

All tools must be kept in eye contact at all times, when workers are taking breaks or leaving the site, tools must be removed and stored in a safe place when working inside Medical Center.

All work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays. If after hours work is needed, a formal request is to be sent to the COR of the project with at least a 2-week notice, in which the VA shall approve or deny.

All labor rates will comply with applicable Wage Rate Determinations by the Department of Labor.

All work shall be in accordance with the project specifications and drawings.

The contractor shall have the capability of producing electronic documents that shall be able to interface with the systems used by the VA, Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VAMC-Manchester. The contractor shall submit electronic copies of all drawings, documents and submittals via email whenever possible to the Contracting Officer (CO) as well as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

GC shall submit Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as part of Safety plan outlining any hazardous work that may occur and how the associated work will be handled.

· A blank AHA form is available at http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/Organization/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx Updated schedule for completion of work to be submitted with each invoice broken down by schedule of values. An invoice not accompanied by a revised schedule may not be approved for payment. If the schedule has not changed since the last invoice the GC shall note that when sending invoice in for approval. All invoices shall be approved by both the CO and the COR, invoices uploaded to OB10 not containing dual signatures will be rejected for payment. This rejection will add additional time to the payment process and VA shall not be held liable for late/interest payments.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) must be submitted to the COR for approval for all hazardous materials before they are brought to the work site.

Work shall not begin until engineering has reviewed and approved all submittals for safety and product material/equipment. Refer to section 01 35 26 for additional safety requirements.

All submittals shall be sent to the COR and the CO for review and signature approval.

All tools must be kept in eye contact at all times, when workers are taking breaks or leaving the site, tools must be removed and stored in a safe place.

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SITE VISIT:

An organized site is scheduled for, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 12:30 PM ET. Only one site visit will be conducted. Participants are to Meet at: VAMC Manchester NH , 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104-7007. Building 15 BASEMENT-D33, Solarium Conference Room. (Map included in attachments)

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted by the prime contractor, via e-mail (electronic submission) to the Point of Contact, Jacalyn Hainey at jacalyn.hainey@va.gov . No telephone RFIs will be accepted. The cutoff for RFI submission is Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 1:00PM ET. Responses will be provided in a written Question & Answer format to all interested parties on FBO.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation using the evaluation method “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.” This method is appropriate when best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated reasonable price. Offers will be evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using the non-price factors. Evaluation factors and significant sub factors that establish the requirements of acceptability are set forth below. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated reasonable price of proposals meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors (FAR 15.101-2). The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price, management approach and past performance. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. If a minor clerical error has occurred, then the offeror may be given an opportunity to correct the minor error within the constraints of the "clarifications" process. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offerors on a lowest reasonable price, technically acceptable in accordance with FAR 15.101-2:

This solicitation is for a firm, fixed price construction contract. Award shall be made to the technically acceptable offer that provides the lowest reasonable price as referenced in the Statement of Items; however due to funding constraints the Government may award any deduct alternate or combination of deduct alternates in accordance with the notes on the Statement of Items. The Government intends to award a contract to one offeror deemed responsible in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 9.1).

Offerors are required to submit technical proposals addressing the Evaluation Factors A-E identified in Management Approach. The procurement is being conducted utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Proposal will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked, using the non-price evaluation factors. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated reasonable price of proposals meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors. There shall be no trade-offs. Offers evaluated as not Technically Acceptable will not be eligible for award, regardless of price.

OFFERORS SHALL COMPLETE THE ATTACHED CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK AND SUBMIT THE COMPLETED FORM WITH THEIR PROPOSAL.

The proposal must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by the solicitation. The Government will rely on such information for the award of the contract. By submission of the offer, the Offeror agrees that all items proposed (if applicable e.g. key personnel, subcontractors, safety plan, etc.) will be utilized for the duration of the contract and any substitutions will require prior Contracting Officer's approval.

The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in the proposal, including the information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the facts and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected.

1. Price:

The purpose of the Price evaluation is to provide an assessment of the reasonableness of the proposed price in relation to the solicitation requirements. Reasonableness of an offeror's proposal is evaluated through price analysis techniques as described in FAR Subpart 15.305(a) (1) and (4). For Price to be reasonable, it must represent a Price that provides best value to the Government when consideration is given to prices in the market, (market conditions may be evidenced by other competitive proposals), technical and functional capabilities of the offeror.

After Completion of Technical and Past Performance have been determined, the intention of the Government is to award the base lump sum item contingent upon funding limitations. Should all proposals for the base lump sum, item 1 exceed the funding limitations for this project, the Government will evaluate deduct alternate items as follows.

Deduct alternates 1- through 10 will be evaluated in the following order:

Base minus deduct alternate 1: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 and 2: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 3: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 4: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 5: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 6: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 7: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 8: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 9: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then…

Base minus deduct alternates 1 through 10: Within funding limitations will be awarded. If it exceeds funding limitations then the solicitation will be canceled.

1. Management Approach - Technical Qualifications:

The Government will rate an offeror's Technical proposal, at the factor level, using an acceptable or unacceptable rating that combines technical merit and proposal risk that most accurately defines the offeror's performance risk considering all sub factors identified in this section. Sub-factors A-E will be evaluated as “Acceptable or Non-Acceptable”. The Government intends to make a single award to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. To receive an overall acceptable rating and be eligible for award, the offeror must be technically acceptable in each of the Five (5) sub-factors identified below.

A. Ability to adhere to construction schedule for completion within 668 days from Notice to Proceed as specified in the solicitation.

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offerors’ scheduling methodology to determine if they have scheduling processes that ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to end. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a sample schedule that demonstrates an understanding of the limitations of the schedule as well as an understanding that an appropriate schedule will result in successful completion of the project for this evaluation factor. Offeror shall provide example of 1-3 completed projects of similar size and complexity including owner references that schedule adherence was successful. Similar size and complexity shall be any of the following: Urgent Care, Emergency Departments, ICU, Operating Rooms, Patient Care area. If the offeror plans to use a fast-track approach to permit early mobilization and construction, this approach shall be described. Proposals describe capability to meet CPM form requirements and demonstrate, with a sample schedule, the ability to appropriately utilize this method of scheduling. Based on the information provided in response to the RFP, evaluate the schedule and make an acceptability determination as to the offeror’s ability to meet the contract completion time. Offeror shall provide example of 1-3 completed projects of similar size and complexity including owner references that schedule adherence was successful. Similar size and complexity shall be any of the following: Urgent Care, Emergency Departments, ICU, Operating Rooms, and Patient Care areas

B. Technical Approach

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to successfully perform the requirements of the project. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a narrative that addresses the functions, responsibilities, authorities, and duties of proposed technical staff to determine if the offeror has the ability to manage and perform the project without significant difficulty for this evaluation and sub-factors. Specific details should also be addressed in the proposal to demonstrate sequence of work to be performed in a realistic fashion; i.e. coordination with subcontractors, etc. The narrative should also identify key personnel proposed for the project and their documented experience on successful completion of contracts of similar size and scope. Cost control successes should be documented for other completed contracts. Proposal addresses ability to work cooperatively with other contractors working in adjacent spaces and also addresses the ability to work in occupied spaces, including flexibility with scheduling in order for the VA to continue to provide services required for our patients.

C. Expertise in building Clinical Service Buildings

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to perform work required under this project with relation to expertise in building Clinical Service space of comparable size. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a narrative that addresses prior projects that are directly related in scope, complexity, magnitude, and cost to this requirement completed within the past five (5) years. The proposal narrative should adequately describe key personnel experience; address equipment to be utilized (owned or rented); and any other documentation relative to this project to demonstrate expertise in building Clinical service buildings. Offeror shall provide example of 1-3 completed projects of similar size and complexity including owner references that project was successful. Similar size and complexity shall be any of the following: Urgent Care, Emergency Departments, ICU, Operating Rooms, and Patient Care areas.

D. Effective Construction Safety Plan and demonstrated satisfactory record of safety performance on past projects

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to submit and comply with an effective construction safety plan that meets the requirements of the Construction Safety Plan in the solicitation. The offeror shall develop a proposed plan in response to this evaluation sub-factor. Additionally, the proposal shall include documentation regarding the successful training of personnel in accordance with OSHA requirements (i.e., 30-hour or 10-hour completed OSHA training.) The narrative demonstrates familiarity with and/or plans to adhere to OSHA requirements and other safety requirements incorporated in the solicitation. Additionally, the proposal shall contain relevant information regarding any safety accidents or violations and corrective action taken or demonstrates no documented violations. Offeror shall demonstrate that the company has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past three years and has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0. Simply having an EMR greater than 1.0 does not eliminate a contractor from selection. The Offeror will be allowed to submit an offer with additional information explaining the EMR; and the CO will need to make a responsibility determination based upon all the usual factors. Further, if the offeror is deemed non-responsible, but otherwise eligible for award; the matter will be referred to the SBA for a Certificate of Competency. Training and other related documentation is provided for key personnel proposed to work on this project. Offeror shall complete the attached Pre-Award Contractor Evaluation Form for Safety and submit it with your narrative response to this sub-factor. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must submit a proposed plan in response to this evaluation factor addressing the requirements of the safety and training requirements. The offeror shall also complete the attached Pre-Award Contractor Evaluation Form for Safety and submit it with your narrative response for this evaluation factor.

E. Compliance with Infection Control Procedures

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s demonstrated ability to comply with the requirements of the Infection Control Procedures at the VAMC Manchester, NH. The proposal addresses supervision, responsible parties, employee responsibilities, work practices; training, materials, equipment, and risk assessment methods. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must submit a narrative that addresses supervision, responsible parties, employee responsibilities, work practices; training, materials, equipment, and risk assessment methods for this factor.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings at Factor Level

1. Past Performance

Previous experience will be evaluated as “Acceptable or Non-Acceptable”. To be acceptable, offerors must provide information demonstrating they have successfully performed as prime contractor within the last five (5) years* on a least Two (2) construction projects of equal or greater size and complexity within the same or similar scope of work as work is identified in the project as described by the drawings and specifications of this solicitation in the price range of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.00 (or larger). This information shall be submitted on the “Past Performance Information Form” that is attached. (Note: A separate form shall be submitted for each contract). The past performance information forms provided with the proposal will be used for this evaluation factor. Additionally, past performance information shall be obtained by the Contract Specialist from any other sources available to the Government to include, but not limited to, PPIRS or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and/or Contracting Officer Representatives.

*The (5) five years shall be calculated from the solicitation issue date.

**Note: In the case of an offeror 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 (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance.