36C24118R0319-001.docx

36C24118R0319

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES

NO

a.

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

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

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

d.

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

36C24118R0319 X 05-16-2018 650-13-105 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road, BST Suite 105 Manchester

NH

03104 Network Contracting Office 1 Manchester VA Medical Center ATTN: Richard Coutermarsh 718 Smyth Road, BST 105 Manchester

NH

03104-7007 Richard Coutermarsh 603-626-6525 This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) Project Title: Relocate Inpatient Pharmacy Project Number: 650-13-105 Project Location: Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908-4734 Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, disposal and supervision necessary to complete construction as described here-in anddefined by this Request for Proposal (RFP), in accordance with the terms and conditions, drawings & specifications attached. Applicable wage rates as incorporated herein.

Technical Representative is Lois Brady, Contracting Officer is Richard Coutermarsh

The NAICS code is 236220 - Small Business size standard is $36.5 Million.

Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated value is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses in accordance with Public Law 109-461 38 USC 8127 and 8128. To be eligible for award of a contract, the SDVOSB must be listed as verified by the Center for Veteran Enterprise (CVE) at the time of proposal submission and at time of award.

Formal site visit has been scheduled for this project. Sitevisit will take place on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM Interested vendors will meet with VA personnel at the Providence VAMC in Building T-38 Conference Room

Only hard copy proposals will be accepted. No electronic copies will be accepted. Only one (1) original proposal shall b submitted along with 2 copies and a CD with all files included.

X 52.211-10 X two (2)

12:00 PM EST

06-18-2018 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

See Price/Cost Schudule Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road, BST Suite 105 Manchester

NH

03104-7007 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 Richard Coutermarsh

VA-VHA-SAOE-2017-CF25A48E

Table of Contents

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.2 CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK

SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO RFP VA241-17-R-0505 Emergency Rebuild 1st Floor B and C Wing, VA Boston Jamaica Plain Campus.

Use a format similar to the following to identify and calculate cost of the work to be self-performed. Refer to the definitions pertaining to “Self-performance of work”, “On the Site” and “Total amount of work to be performed under the contract”.

(Includes mobilization and utilization of owned or rented plant and equipment to be operated by the prime contractor’s own employees; only those materials which will be both purchased and installed by the prime’s own forces; labor associated with those aforementioned materials or equipment; only those supplies to directly support work performed by the contractor’s own employees; and the contractor’s own job overhead costs.)

Clearly describe the work to be self-performed:

Show Calculation of Self-Performed work: __________________________________

B.1) Total Offer Price: $_________________

B.2) If applying for consideration as a General Contractor (multi-discipline projects) work must be self-performed $_________________

B.3) Subtract G&A, home office overhead, prime contractor’s markups for profit, bond, state use tax, etc. $_________________

B.4) Remainder is “Total amount of work to be performed under the Contract” = $_________________

B.5) “Work to be self-performed”: = $_________________ Amount shown on this line should match the amount shown for “Show Calculation of Self-Performed work”?

B.6) 15 % Self-performed Work = Line B.5 / B.4 X 100% = ________________________%

A.3 ITEMIZED COST BREAKDOWN FOR BASE ITEM

Line 0001 - Base Item - Cost Breakdown

Date:

Offerer Company Name and Address:

Item Description

Labor Cost

Material Cost

Total Cost

Division 1 - General Requirements

Division 2 - Existing Conditions

Division 3 - Concrete

Division 4 - Masonry

Division 5 - Metals

Division 6 - Wood and Plastic

Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

Division 8 - Doors and Windows

Division 9 - Finishes

Division 10 - Specialties

Division 11 - Equipment

Division 12 - Furnishings

Division 13 - Special Construction

Division 14 - Conveying Equipment

Division 21 - Fire Suppression

Division 22 - Plumbing

Division 23 - Heat, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

Division 26 - Electrical

Division 27 - Communications

Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security

Division 31 - Earthwork

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

Division 33 - Utilities

Division 34 - Transportation

Subtotal

Overhead (xx %)

Profit (xx %)

Bond (xx %)

Total Base Offer Cost

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

RENOVATE SPACE FOR THE RELOCATION OF INPATIENT PHARMACY

The project is located in Wing C of the 2nd floor of the main hospital, Building 1, on the campus of the Providence VA Medical Center located at 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI. Building 1 is a nine story concrete framed structure constructed in 1948 and opened to patients in 1949. The hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient services to military veterans that live in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

DESCRIPTION:

The new pharmacy will be located in the existing Clinical Engineering area on the second floor of Wing C, Building 1. The purpose of the project is to relocate the existing Inpatient Pharmacy to an area that meets current codes, with a layout that reflects current pharmacy workflow and the needs of the hospital. The new space will meet new United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 800 regulations, meet VA and industry healthcare standards and meet VA security requirements.

Work involves selective demolition of the existing Clinical Engineering area with remediation of hazardous materials. The demolition work will entail removing interior partitions, doors and frames, flooring and ceilings. The new design provides quieter work areas for pharmacists, a better equipment layout for pharmacy technicians, appropriate storage needs and sterile and hazardous preparation rooms within the pharmacy suite. The project accommodates an equipment layout in the pharmacy work area provided by TCGRx, the vendor for specialized equipment to be purchased by the VA. Work includes, but is not limited to asbestos abatement, demolition, removal of existing structures, furnishing of labor and materials, supervision, equipment, walls, ceiling, rough and finish carpentry, flooring, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC including dedicated exhaust systems, Electrical, and other items of work.

BASE OFFER - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures/equipment, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Pharmacy Renovations Building 1, VAMC 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI.

B. Work includes necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material and infrastructure required to complete work, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items, asbestos abatement, demolition, removal of existing structures, general construction, alterations, construction of walls, pharmacy vault, ceiling, rough and finish carpentry, casework, flooring and other interior finishes, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Security, and other items of work.

C. Notice to proceed through Construction phase duration is not to exceed 210 calendar days.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The entire scope of work ready for use, including final cleanup of the premises and submission of close out documents, shall be completed not later than 210 calendar days after contractor receipt of Notice to Proceed from the Contracting Officer. Period of Performance includes 90 calendar days for submittals. All submittals shall be complete and submitted within 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

PROPRIETARY ITEMS: Notwithstanding any other provision of the contract, no other material, equipment, testing, installation or product of the following proprietary items will be acceptable for use as a substitution:

1) Fire Alarm System – Notifier System by FSI Justification: No substitutions. Sole Source documentation to be submitted separately as needed.

2) Direct Digital HVAC Building Management Control System (Metasys) and Security System Pegasys – by JCI (Johnson Controls, Inc.). Justification: No substitutions. Sole Source documentation to be submitted separately as needed.

3) Keying, Door Locks and latches - PVAMC Sargent Keso Grand Master Key System. Justification: Cylinders for all locksets shall be keyed into existing PVAMC Sargent Keso and have removable core to match existing VAMC Providence core system. Items are the facilities standards. The Providence campus has all locks and keying under this Master System for the purpose of ensuring security of the site , ease of access for authorized key holders, and ease of maintenance of the keying/lock system by our locksmith wo has an inventory of appropriate door locks and spare parts; it would be uneconomical for VA locksmith to create additional inventories of other manufacturer’s door locks. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable; no substitutions.

PHASING:

Standard Contract specification phasing language applies. No specific phases were identified.

See attached document: Providence VAMC-Relocate Pharmacy-specs.

See attached document: Providence VAMC-Relocate Pharmacy-plans_Part1.

See attached document: Providence VAMC-Relocate Pharmacy-plans_Part2.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:

All solicitation related documents will be published to http://www.fedbizopps.gov.

SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS VERIFICATION: This requirement is 100% set-aside for verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The award of this requirement shall not be delayed due to loss of SDVOSB verification. Proposals submitted by nonverified SDVOSB’s will be excluded from evaluation and award consideration.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by the prospective offerors to Richard Coutermarsh. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to: richard.coutermarsh@va.gov . The subject line must read: CLC Privacy and Safety Improvements – Technical Questions. Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. THE CUT-OFF DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS IS (June 11, 2018 at 3:00 PM (EST).

AMENDMENTS:

Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your bid being considered nonresponsive.

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. All references and questions about a site visit are to be directed to the Administrative Contracting Officer at richard.Coutermarsh@va.gov not the Medical Center Engineering Officer. All potential bidders, subcontractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this site visit.

CONTRACTOR NORMAL WORK HOURS:

The majority of work is expected to complete during normal working hours, Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 5:00PM. Contractor personnel are subject to all rules and regulations of the VA Medical Center.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND SPECIAL AGREEMENT CHECKS: All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work is: Low Risk. This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access.

DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY: A Determination of Responsibility will be conducted for the apparent awardee prior to award of the project. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above may result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the Offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the Offeror ineligible for award.

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. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their bid

CONTRACT AWARD: Award may only be made with the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, considering technical, past performance and price factors announced in the solicitation (see FAR 52.214-19).

PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL: Government will not pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of offers.

BASIS FOR AWARD LPTA:

The Government intends to award a contract to one offeror without discussions based on:

· Contractor Responsibility

· Past performance on earlier orders under the contract including;

· Quality

· Timeliness

· Cost Control

· Similar projects

· Potential impact to ongoing performance of other orders placed with the contractor

· Minimum order requirements.

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: A technical proposal is required in addition to the items outlined above.

EVALUATION OVERVIEW: 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 subfactors identified in this section. Sub-factors 1-3 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 Three (3) sub-factors identified below:

a. Ability to adhere to a construction schedule for project completion within 439 calendars 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 understand scheduling processes that ensure timely completion and control of the project. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a sample schedule that demonstrates an understanding of and ability to appropriately utilize CPM form requirements. If the offeror plans to use a fast-track approach to permit early mobilization and construction, this approach shall be described. Based on the information provided in response to the RFP, the Government will evaluate the schedule and make an acceptability determination as to the offeror’s ability to meet the contract completion time.

b. Management Approach Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to successfully manage the project. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a narrative that addresses the items listed below:

1. identify key personnel proposed for the project and their documented experience on successful completion of other projects;

2. discuss sequence of work to be performed in a realistic fashion; i.e. coordination with subcontractors;

3. identify cost control successes (if any) for other completed projects.

c. Technical expertise in building renovation and expansion projects Evaluation Process for Technical

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s technical expertise in building renovation and expansion projects of comparable size. To be evaluated as acceptable the offeror must provide a narrative that identifies one or more prior projects that are directly related in scope, complexity, magnitude, and cost to this requirement completed within the past five (5) years including:

1. adequately describe the projects that are relevant to this requirement that were performed directly by the General Contractor;

2. address any equipment to be utilized (owned or rented).

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings at Factor Level

Past Performance

Each offeror’s past performance will be evaluated based on the elements detailed below:

a. Quality of Product or Service – compliance with contract requirements – technical excellence and know-how – successful web site designs and layouts from previous clients – responsiveness and accuracy of communication – assignment of qualified and appropriate personnel – proactive in suggesting designs, tools, or layout to improve look and accessibility of a site – creative strategies and plans for web site development and maintenance.

b. Timeliness of Performance – meets milestones and deadlines – quick turnaround time on requests – promptly communicates issues– reliable – stays on schedule – responsive to technical direction – completes tasks on time.

c. Problem Resolution – anticipates, avoids, or mitigates problems – proactive in monitoring web site for content freshness – satisfactorily overcomes or resolves problems – prompt notification of problems – recommends viable solutions

d. Cost Control – consistently within task budgets – current, accurate, and complete billings – costs properly allocated – unallowable costs not billed – relationship of negotiated costs to actual costs – cost efficiencies.

e. Business Relations – effective management – accountability for employee performance – business-like concern for customer’s interests – effective use of web technology – effective supervision of staff – reasonable/cooperative behavior –flexible – maintains high employee morale.

f. Customer Service – prompt responses and communication – understands and embraces service and program goals – team approach with the customer – satisfaction with the contractor’s services – positive customer feedback –– courteous interactions – initiative.

g. Experience Modification Rate: Per VHA Directive 2011-036 Safety and Health During Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Violations: For an offeror to be eligible for an award, the offeror shall have no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat, or one (1) willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past three (3) years and have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0. All offerors shall submit information with their bid supporting that their current EMR is equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. If an offeror’s current EMR number is greater than 1.0 then the offeror is ineligible for a contract award.

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 PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

Evaluation Process for Past Performance

Past performance evaluation will be based on information from www.cpars.gov, information from other customers known to the Government, and any other sources of useful and relevant information.

Offerors shall be given an opportunity to discuss adverse past performance information, if the offeror has not had a previous opportunity to comment on the information. The contracting officer may review recent contracts to ensure that corrective measures raised in discussions have been implemented. If no relevant information on past performance is available for an offeror, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, meaning neutral or acceptable.

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.

Overall Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

GENERAL:

(a) Proposals shall be based on the documents issued in the Solicitation.

(b) Proposals shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Block 13.a of the SF 1442.

(c) Offerors shall submit their proposals via mail to:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 ATTN: Richard Coutermarsh 718 Smyth Road, BST Suite 105 Manchester, NH 03104

If hand-carried deliver to:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 ATTN: Richard Coutermarsh 1750 Elm Street, BST Suite 105 Manchester, NH 03104

(d) Only hard copy proposals will be accepted. No electronic copies will be accepted.

(e) Only one (1) original bid shall be submitted along with 2 copies and a CD with all files included.

B. PROPOSAL PACKAGE CONTENTS:

Important Note: Respond to all requirements of the solicitation. Failure to provide the information required will render the offer unacceptable. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation without holding discussion, therefore, offerors shall ensure that their initial proposal provides the best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

Offerors shall submit proposals, in response to this solicitation, in two separate volumes as follows:

VOLUME I – Technical and Past Performance

TECHNICAL:

· MANAGEMENT APPROACH: Include all information required for evaluation, excluding any reference to price. Address all required evaluation criteria in above paragraphs.

· REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSAL CONTENT: The proposal shall concisely describe the offeror's response to the requirements of the solicitation. Additionally, the use of general or vague statements such as "standard procedures will be used' or "good business practices will be employed” are not acceptable.

PAST PERFORMANCE:

· Include all information required for evaluation, excluding any reference to price. Address all required evaluation criteria in above paragraphs VOLUME II – Price

· Include all information required for evaluation as well as the required completed solicitation sections and the Self-Performance Calculation Worksheet. Address all required evaluation criteria, as specified.

· Price Proposal Requirements: The price proposal shall consist of the following: The offeror shall complete the proposal and pricing schedule and submit to the Contracting Office prior to or on the date specified for receipt of proposals. The offeror shall also submit, with the above documentation an itemized price breakdown with their proposal in sufficient detail to permit a complete analysis of labor burden, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, disposal costs and overhead and profit and shall cover all work involved in the contract. Additionally, the offeror shall submit the Representations and Certification incorporated in FAR 52.204-8 and the Self-Work Calculation Worksheet.

· Price will be evaluated on the basis of its price reasonableness to the Government.

2.2 CONTRACTOR RELEVANT PAST EXPERIENCE

1. Project name and location (City, State, County):

2. Project owners name and address: (Government Agency, commercial firm or other organization):

3. Project owners point of contact information: (name, phone, e- mail address):

4a. Were you the prime contractor? Yes No

4b. Percentage of work that was self- performed? %

10. Provide a brief description of construction scope of work:

* Attached Photo(s) on blank sheet

2.3 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.8 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Richard Coutermarsh Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 VAMC Manchester 1750 Elm Street, Suite 105 Manchester NH 03104 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road, BST Suite 105 Manchester NH 03104-7007

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

(End of Provision)

2.9 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— May 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST

(c) Participants will meet at— Engineering Trailer T38 Conference Room (End of Provision)

2.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

(End of Clause)

2.12 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall:

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester's representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and contracting officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.13 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

As an alternative to filing a protest with the contracting officer, an interested party may file a protest with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Materiel Management, Acquisition Administration Team, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management, the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issues pending with the contracting officer.

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

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

2.14 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5 Million.

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

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

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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