36C24119R0029-001.docx

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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)

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

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

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

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

36C24119R0029 X 02-14-2019

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631-17-004 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC West Haven 950 Campbell Avenue Building 11 West Haven CT 06516 Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC CWM

421 North Main Street Building 7, Room 110 Leeds MA 01053 Alfred Barrie 203-932-5711 x3154 Project Title: Renovate Building 20 for Call Center Project Number: 631-17-004 Project Location: Northampton VA Medical Center, 421 N Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053-9764 Contracting Officer (CO): Alfred Barrie, 203-932-5711 x3154. Alfred.Barrie@va.gov Administered by: Heather Libiszewski-Gallien, 413-584-4040 x6386, Heather.Libiszewski-Gallien@va.gov Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Josee Goldin 413-584-4040 X2199, Josee.Goldin@va.gov

Brief Description: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials, qualified supervision, transportation and perform work for VAMC Northampton, Renovate Building 20 for Call Center 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.

The Government intends to award a contract to one offeror without discussions.

This solicitation is a 100% Set Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small (SDVOSB) Businesses in accordance with Public Law 109-461 38 USC 8127 and 8128 to be eligible for award of a Contract, the SDVOSB firm shall be verified by the Center for Veteran Enterprise (CVE) at the time of proposal submission and at time of award.

VOSB's may provide a proposal but no preference will be given.

Site Visit will be held on 3/1/2019 at 1:00PM EST. Participants are to meet at 421 N. Main St., Building 20, Leeds, MA Requests for Information (RFI's) are due by 10:00AM EST on 3/8/2019 Total Period of Performance: Work shall be completed in 730 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

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 Heather.Libiszewski-Gallien@va.gov No hard-copy proposals will be accepted.

All proposals and accompanying information must be submitted electronically.

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

** NOTE: All bidders 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)

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

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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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DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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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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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 Offer Schedule Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC CWM

421 North Main Street Building 7, Room 110 Leeds MA 01053 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 Alfred Barrie

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: VA Medical Center Leeds, MA has a requirement to construct Renovate Building 20 Call Center 631-17-004 that will generally consist of renovation for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing equipment, furnish labor and materials, and perform work for the building modifications and upgrades. It will also consist of specialized tasks such as the installation of a multi-level hydraulic passenger elevator built within a masonry building, an emergency 13.8kV generator engine with back-up power for the entire building, and a natural gas boiler connected to the natural gas line.

The work includes the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, required to complete the project in accordance with the Contract Documents, including Technical Specifications and Drawings. Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, roofing, general construction, alterations, and necessary removal of existing walls and ceilings, excavation, trenching, backfill, concrete slabs, pavement patching, protective bollards, and surface restoration including pavement, lawn and sidewalks, project hazardous materials remediation; selective demolition; wall and floor construction; new finishes including flooring, ceilings, and tile; handrails, doors, door reuse and replacement, hardware, electric operators and card readers; plumbing demolition and upgrades/modifications, HVAC upgrades, including new ductwork, HVAC units, chilled water system piping, steam, hot water system improvements; scheduling utility service outages; electrical demolition and making safe electrical equipment prior to removal, modifications to existing equipment, removing all existing interior and exterior lighting fixtures, new panelboards, lighting, wire and conduit, communication systems, devices, and related equipment; as well as all miscellaneous work as indicated on the drawings and in the specifications.

COMPLETION TIME FOR ITEMS:

Total contract duration will be 730 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

SCOPE OF WORK

VA Medical Center Leeds, MA Renovation Building 20 Call Center & Admin, VACWM, Leeds, MA Project # 631-17-004

1. GENERAL

The VA Central Western Mass requires general contractor to Renovate Building 20 to house the VISN Call Center and Administrative Services. This includes the entire building and the surrounding site. All work must meet VHA, OSHA, EPA, and Mass DEP standards.

2. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

The general contractor is to complete the construction work laid out in the drawing and specifications provided by the Architect and Engineer firm hired by the VA to renovate the building to include site, exterior and interior components. This includes the following tasks:

a) Meet with VA Facilities staff, review existing drawings and estimates, and perform field work necessary to determine required materials and equipment.

b) See included drawings and specifications from the A/E firm. For any conflicts within documents, Specifications are considered first, then drawings, and then the SOW.

c) Disposal plan included in specifications. Coordinate with VA CWM HCS GEMS coordinator Rob Michalik at 413-584-4040 x 2330 for the signing of the waste manifests.

d) Work will be in accordance with applicable VHA, OSHA, EPA, and Mass DEP standards and regulations.

e) As required during construction, the A/E firm will provide an independent monitor to conduct environmental testing during asbestos abatement.

f) All field work shall be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance with VA Facilities Management.

g) The abatement contractor must use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators, and facilitate their salvage and recycle in accordance with Specification Section 01 74 19.

h) The site shall be left clean of all construction debris and hazardous materials.

i) Design and installation to meet latest edition of the NEC, NFPA, and all applicable building codes.

j) All work shall be performed in accordance with VA Construction Safety Code and OSHA codes.

3. The performance period for this work is 730 Calendar Days after receipt of order.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS_ CONDITIONS_ AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

NOTE: General Wage Decision Number MA190003 02012019 is hereby incorporated into this solicitation, however it is the responsibility of the contractor prior to the due date of the proposal to regularly check the wage decision so as to include the most current prevailing wage in their proposal. Contractors can view prevailing wages at www.gpo.gov/davisbacon/ma.html

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 730 calendar days after receipt of written Notice to Proceed performed in concurrent or sequential phases as indicated or required.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Submit all requests for information from the prime contractor electronically VIA EMAIL to Heather.Libiszewski-Gallien@va.gov. The deadline to submit electronic Requests for Information by the prime contractor is due by 10:00AM EST on3/8/2019. All Requests for Information will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

Forward Bid Bonds to the attention of Heather Libiszewski-Gallien at:

VAMC CWM

421 North Main Street Building 7, Room 110 Leeds, MA 01053

Performance and Payment Bonds Will Be Required After Contract Award in the Amount of 100% of the Contract Price.

Failure to provide the documents will render the proposal noncompliant with solicitation requirements and the proposal will be eliminated from consideration.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This solicitation is for a firm, fixed price construction contract. Award will be made under FAR 15.101-1 on a Best Value Continuum. Non-price evaluation factors will include management approach (i.e. ability to adhere to construction schedules, effective construction safety plan, and infection control procedures), and past performance (i.e. specialized experience in renovating masonry buildings and experience installing multi-level hydraulic passenger elevators, 13.8kV engine generators, and natural gas boilers). Once acceptability of the non-price factors has been determined, the Source Selection Board will evaluate the pricing to determine the overall best value. The Government intends to award without discussions. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The non-price factors of management approach and past performance are of equal importance and, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

Offerors are required to submit proposals addressing Evaluation Sub-Factors A-C identified in Management Approach; and Sub-Factors A-D in Past Performance.

The proposal will be evaluated for acceptability and ranked using the non-price evaluation factors. Award will be made on a best value continuum and trade-offs are permitted.

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. Management Approach

The Government will rate an offeror's 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-C will be evaluated as “Acceptable or Unacceptable”. The Government intends to make a single award to the offeror that presents the best value to the Government. To receive an overall acceptable rating and be eligible for award, the offeror must be acceptable in each of the Three (3) Sub-Factors identified below.

A. Ability to adhere to construction schedule for completion within 730 calendar days from issuance of 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. If the offeror plans to use a fast-track approach to permit early mobilization and construction, this approach shall be described.

B. 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 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.

C. 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 Leeds, MA. 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.

Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings at Factor Level

2. Past Performance

The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to assess the degree of confidence the Government has in the offeror’s ability to meet the solicitation requirements based on the offeror’s demonstrated record of performance. The assessment process will result in an offeror’s overall performance confidence assessment rating of Substantial Confidence, Satisfactory Confidence, Neutral Confidence, Limited Confidence, or No Confidence. Offerors with no recent past or present performance history or the offeror’s performance record is so limited that no confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned will receive the rating “Neutral Confidence,” meaning the offeror is treated neither favorably nor unfavorably (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). As a result of the relevancy assessments, offerors will receive an integrated past performance confidence assessment rating that combines technical merit and proposal risk that most accurately defines the offeror's performance risk considering all sub-factors (A-D) identified in this section.

Note: In evaluating past performance, the government reserves the right to give greater consideration to information on those contracts deemed most relevant to the effort described in this solicitation.

Recency, as it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the time that has elapsed since the past performance reference occurred. Recency is generally expressed as a time period during which past performance references are considered relevant.

Offerors must provide information demonstrating they have successfully performed as prime contractor within the last five (5) years* on at 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.

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

Aspects of Past Performance Evaluation: The past performance evaluation results are an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the minimum past performance solicitation requirements. This assessment is based on the offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to the requirement outlined in the solicitation. There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation. The first is to evaluate the offeror’s past performance to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the offeror is to the effort to be acquired through the source selection. The criteria to establish what is recent and relevant are listed above. Consideration should be given to those aspects of an offeror’s contract history that would give the greatest ability to measure whether the offeror will satisfy the current procurement. Common aspects of relevancy include similarity of service/support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract/teaming.

Relevancy, as it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the extent of similarity between the service/support effort, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and subcontract/teaming or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the source solicitation requirements; and a measure of the likelihood that the past performance is an indicator of future performance.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to determine how well the contractor performed on the contracts. The past performance evaluation performed in support of a current source selection does not establish, create, or change the existing record and history of the offeror’s past performance on past contracts; rather, the past performance evaluation process gathers information from customers on how well the offeror performed those past contracts.

Sources of Past Performance Information for Evaluation are as follows:

• Past performance information shall be provided by the offeror, as solicited.

• Past performance information shall be obtained from questionnaires tailored to the circumstances of the acquisition.

• Past performance information shall be obtained from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Contracting Officer Representatives. The Past Performance Evaluation Team will review this past performance information and determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to overall performance.

A. Expertise in renovating Masonry 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 renovating masonry buildings. 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 renovating masonry buildings.

B. Experience Installing Multi-Level Hydraulic Passenger Elevators

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 installing multi-level hydraulic passenger elevators. 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 experience in installing multi-level hydraulic passenger elevators.

C. Experience Installing 13.8kV Engine Generators

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 installing 13.8Kv engine generators. 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 experience in installing 13.8Kv engine generators.

D. Experience Installing Natural Gas Boilers

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 installing natural gas boilers. 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 experience in installing natural gas boilers.

Once relevancy and overall performance have been reviewed, an overall rating will be assigned to each offeror based on the below definitions.

Overall Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

3. 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), and functional capabilities of the offeror.

Once acceptability of the non-price factors has been determined, the Source Selection Board will evaluate the pricing to determine the overall best value. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

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 – MANAGEMENT APPROACH and PAST PERFORMANCE: Include all information required for evaluation, excluding any reference to price. Offerors shall provide 1 electronic copy of Volume I. 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. Offerors shall provide 1 electronic copy of Volume II. Address all required evaluation criteria, as specified below.

VOLUME I: Requirements for Proposal Content:

The proposal shall concisely describe the offeror's response to the requirements of the solicitation. Elaborate artwork, expensive paper or bindings, and expensive visual or other aids are not necessary. 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. Tab each section and number each page in each section. Provide a table of contents.

VOLUME II: Price Proposal Requirements The price proposal shall consist of the following: The offeror shall complete the SF1442 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, overhead and profit, and subcontractor quotes 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.

Proposal Volumes and the electronic copy are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442. The due date for receipt of Past Performance Questionnaires from your references is the same as the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF1442. Completed Performance Questionnaire shall be submitted to the Contracting Office no later than the closing date for receipt of proposal shown on the SF1442.

Email is preferred to Heather.Libiszewski-Gallien@va.gov. The subject line shall state 36C24119R0029 Past Performance for (Name of Company.)

NOTE: Offeror or subcontractor must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They must be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer.

Offerors should follow-up and encourage references to get the questionnaires to the Contracting Officer in a timely manner. Do not include copies of the letters or questionnaires in the proposal.

In the event the proposal file size exceeds 20MB, break it down into multiple files and submit via email.

**NO FACSIMILE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED**

2.1 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)

2.2 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (AUG 1998)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to— GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.233-2 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:

Mary Kay Chapman

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Rd BSB Suite 105 Manchester NH 03104 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Rd BSB Suite 105 Manchester NH 03104

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

(End of Provision)

2.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SEP 2018)

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

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email 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)

2.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (SEP 2018)

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

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

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

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

2.10 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—

3/1/2019, 1:00PM EST

(c) Participants will meet at— 421 N Main St., Building 20, Leeds, MA 01053 (End of Provision)

2.11 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 (OCT 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…