36C24120R0142 Solicitation.docx

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)

1. 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.

36C24120R0142 X 07-17-2020 405-13-104 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Providence 623 Atwells Ave Providence RI 02909 Karla Rotondo, Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Karla.Rotondo@va.gov 623 Atwells Ave Providence RI 02909 Karla Rotondo Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, supervision, transportation, disposal and equipment necessary for the Inpatient Unit Renovation, project number 405-13-104, in accordance with the statement of work, specifications, drawings, wage rates and terms and conditions incorporated herein.

Proposals shall be electronically delivered to Karla Rotondo, Contract Specialist, at Karla.Rotondo@va.

gov No hard copy proposals will be accepted.

Magnitude of Construction between $10,000,000 and $15,000,000 Project Number: 405-13-104 Project Location: White River Junction VA Medical Center

See site visit information on page 8. Two site visits will be co nducted for this project. Contractors are strongly encouraged to attend both site visits.

All RFIs are due by September 3, 2020 via email to Karla.Rotondo@va.gov All offerors are responsible for monitoring and downloading any amendments from Contractor Opportunity website.

X X 52.211-10 X 1 electronic 12:00pm 09-15-2020 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

$0.00 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Providence Chalkstone Avenue Providence RI 02908 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Table of Contents

SCOPE OF WORK

Renovate Inpatient Ward Project: 405-13-104 November 2019, REV 5 Construction Duration: 600 Calendar Days

1. GENERAL

This project is located at White River Junction VA Medical Center, VT Building 31 Main hospital. The intent of the project is a complete renovation of approximately 20,000 square feet of the inpatient unit, located on the 1st floor in building 31 as well as 7500 Square Feet of the ground floor. This is a multiphase construction project including substantial renovations to the ground floor of Building 31 in preparation for service as temporary inpatient space during phased construction. The existing and new finished space is a medical and surgical inpatient unit. Work shall include architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, hazardous material abatement, communications, patient call, medical gasses, HVAC, and all such systems and components as may be necessary to completely renovate this inpatient unit.

2. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

A. Provide all the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, testing, site surveying and infrastructure required to complete work for Inpatient Ward Renovation, Project No. 405-13-104, White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont in accordance with the Contract Documents, including Technical Specifications and Drawings. Technical Specifications and Drawings were prepared by e4HArchitecture MorrisSwitzer Environments for Health and are titled;

· 405-13-104 InpatienWardRenovation_BiddingandConstructionDrawings_05012019

· 405-13-104 Bidding and Construction Specifications May1 2019 Vol1

· 405-13-104 Bidding and Construction Specifications May1 2019 Vol2

B. Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, selective demolition, alterations, ceilings, casework, carpentry, partitions, doors, windows, louvers, finishes, miscellaneous specialties, exterior cladding, metals, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, Medical gasses, fire protection, structural steel, spray fireproofing, concrete placement, masonry, telephone and data cabling, security systems, equipment, site utilities, HVAC, Building Automation System, hazardous material abatement, patient telemetry, patient lift, Nurse call, phasing, and certain other items. The project will entirely renovate the inpatient ward of Building 31 at VA White River Junction. The floors above and below the Inpatient Ward will be impacted.

C. The project includes sustainable building practices with the incorporation of a high-performance building envelope, energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems, low VOC material choices, building upon the VA design guidelines and Space Planning Criteria.

D. The project requires substantial attention to multi-phase construction and coordination of work to maintain the operation of critical hospital function. Plans call for a first phase renovation of space outside the ward to serve as temporary patient space prior to executing multi-phase construction of the inpatient ward itself. Portions of the project will require night and weekend work to minimize disruption to the hospital and operating suite. Otherwise normal working hours are 7:00AM -4:30PM Monday through Friday.

E. All work, materials, and workmanship shall be in strict compliance and conform with all federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations, to the published specifications and recommended practices of the manufacturers including the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new work shall be constructed in form and function consistent with those set forth in VA design guides and VA Space Planning Criteria. Contractor shall verify all dimensions and existing conditions. Contractor shall minimize disruption to VA Medical Center operations and provide protection and safety measures in and around the job-site including all labor, materials, and equipment required to execute these measures

F. VA shall make available all existing building construction and utility drawings and historical inspection and testing reports.

G. All the work shall be performed to industry standard, or better, by qualified personnel and in conformance with VA standards and Vermont requirements.

H. Personnel shall be fully licensed or certified for the trades being performed where these trades are licensed by the Vermont or by the governing association for that trade or specialty. Submit documentation on licenses or certifications on request.

I. The Period of Performance for completion of this contract is 600 days from notice to proceed.

J. Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (October 2006) 1 The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification (PIV) 2 This PIV process typically requires all workers to complete forms in advance of entering the VA Medical Center, to present two official forms of identification, to submit fingerprints and background checks, etc. depending on the nature of the project and the length of construction. The approval process typically requires five business days before access can be approved.

K. Complete General Requirements are detailed in Section 01 00 00 of the project specifications.

3. DEDUCT ALTERNATES

Base Offer Period of Performance; The total duration of construction is 600 days from NTP.

Deduct Alternate No. 1: Delete Carpet CPT-1 & CPT-2 and Replace with 12”x12”x1/8” Standard Vinyl Composition Tile. See project drawings for distribution of CPT-1 & CPT-2. Assume standard vinyl composition tile equivalent to Armstrong Standard Exelon Imperial Texture with one (1) field color (approximately 70 percent of the total area) and three (3) accent colors (approximately 10 percent of the total area for each accent color). VCT distribution and patterns to be determined.

Period of Performance Reduction from Base Offer is 0 calendar days

Deduct Alternate No. 2: Delete Patient Room Headwall Decorative Plastic Laminate Panels & Trim and Replace with Accent Paint Colors. Eliminate plastic laminate panels and divider trim at all patient room head wall locations. In lieu of plastic laminate panels in these locations assume the application of two (2) accent paint colors in a straight-sided rectangular pattern (TBD).

Reference the following elevations in the project drawings, but note that this deductive alternate is applicable to all headwall locations whether shown on the elevations or not shown:

6 / 31-AS-405; 5 & 14 / 31-AS-406; 5 / 31-AS-407; 3 & 12 / 31-AS-408; 9 / 31-AS-410;

6 & 11 / 31-AS-411; 1 & 2 / 31-AS-416; 1 & 2 / 31-ID-103

Period of Performance Reduction from Base Offer is 0 calendar days

Deduct Alternate No. 3: Delete Pass-through Supply Storage Units. Every patient bedroom room as proposed, except Patient Room 116, incorporates a “pass-through” assembly that includes back-to-back supply cabinets installed above short swing doors. Delete the pass-through assembly, associated framed soffit and wing walls in their entirety and replace with standard framed wall construction as a continuation of the adjacent wall type in the same plane. Refer to First Floor Renovation Plan 31-AS-109 for general locations, Detail 6 / 31-AS-902, and the various enlarged room plans and interior elevations.

Period of Performance Reduction from Base Offer is 0 calendar days

Deduct Alternate No. 4: Delete Replacement of Exterior Windows. See project drawings for information relevant to the Base Scope of Work. Refer to (but not necessarily limited to) First Floor Demolition Plan 31-AS-106, First Floor Renovation Plan 31-AS-109 and details 5 & 8 / 31-AS-201 and 11 / 31-AS-601. Note that installation of the spray foam insulation remains in the Base Scope of Work. As a result, all window head and jamb returns will need to be patched and repaired and all windowsills will need to be replaced to accommodate the deeper returns caused by the deeper wall section. The existing storm windows shall be removed by the contractor, saved for re-use and re-installed by the contractor at the new wall plane. The contractor shall set the storm window sashes in the closed position upon reinstallation and shall secure them closed in a neat manner acceptable to the VAMC.

Associated MEP Scope – Revise Radiant Ceiling Panel sizes for type RP-3 and RP-4 to be 24” wide nominal, 4 tube by 4’-0” long, rated for 1,556 BTUH at 170 AWT. See drawing 31-M-505-DA5. Refer to plan drawings for locations. Shift locations of proposed exhaust grilles in Toilet Rooms 128A and 137A to accommodate longer panel size.

Period of Performance Reduction from Base Offer is 0 calendar days

4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide submittals as indicated in the “Schedule of Contractor’s Submittals” listed at the end of this section.

Contractor must submit a proposed Hazardous Materials Abatement Plan for VA approval. VA to review all applications, documents and drawings, make comments and approve before submission of application(s) to Federal/State regulators.

Contractor to submit a schedule identifying planned days of work, identifying which area and activities will commence; additionally, the contractors schedule shall verify that the construction completion date does not exceed the contracted work period.

Schedule of Contractor’s Submittals:

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. The Contractor shall comply with project Specification Section 01 35 26.

B. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

C. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

D. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially with regard to exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication or fire safety for occupants.

E. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center.

F. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241. Contractor shall keep certification on site at all times of extinguisher inspections.

G. The Contractor shall receive from the COR a permit for all cutting, welding, and soldering 24 hours in advance. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construction.

H. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

I. The Contractor shall comply with an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) which will be developed with the COR and the Infection Control Practitioner assigned to the project at the Preconstruction Conference. Multiple ICRA’s may be necessary to address specific risks at various stages of the project and must be approved prior to proceeding on each phase.

6. HAZARDOUS MATERUAL REPORTING

A. The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR’s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at the project completion. The amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration, and for the calendar year (ending 31 December).

B. Hazardous Materials Inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets and material quantities used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (extension 5138) as well as the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 761.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. In order to provide for abatement and control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demolition and/or construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and abatement and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers’ Manual EM 385-1-1, “General Safety Requirements” as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

B. Contract is responsible for daily cleanup of all areas affected by construction. Construction areas in use or affected shall be returned to condition in which they were turned over or initially found. VA Housekeeping shall not be dispatched for cleaning associated with contractor construction.

C. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving flooring, finishes, equipment, and furniture in areas of construction. Contractor shall repair or replace any damage incurred during construction at their expense.

D. Contractor shall use freight elevators for transmission of materials and personnel. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving the elevators, including the hoist way and lobby doors, interior finishes, and shall conduct all good practices in observing lifting and motor components tolerances. Any damage incurred to any elevator component due to negligence will be repaired at expense of the contractor, within the workday of incurred damage.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Provide all manpower, materials and supervision, and other resources necessary to accomplish renovations to the inpatient ward project of Building 31/Granite building in accordance with project drawings and specifications.

*See Statement of work for more specific drawings and references

Deduct Alternate No. 1 : Delete Carpet CPT-1 & CPT-2 and Replace with 12”x12”x1/8” Standard Vinyl Composition Tile. See project drawings for distribution of CPT-1 & CPT-2. Assume standard vinyl composition tile equivalent to Armstrong Standard Exelon Imperial Texture with one (1) field color (approximately 70 percent of the total area) and three (3) accent colors (approximately 10 percent of the total area for each accent color). VCT distribution and patterns to be determined.

Period of Performance Reduction from Base Offer is 0 calendar days

Deduct Alternate No. 2 : Delete Patient Room Headwall Decorative Plastic Laminate Panels & Trim and Replace with Accent Paint Colors. Eliminate plastic laminate panels and divider trim at all patient room head wall locations. In lieu of plastic laminate panels in these locations assume the application of two (2) accent paint colors in a straight-sided rectangular pattern (TBD).

Reference the following elevations in the project drawings, but note that this deductive alternate is applicable to all headwall locations whether shown on the elevations or not shown:

6 / 31-AS-405; 5 & 14 / 31-AS-406; 5 / 31-AS-407; 3 & 12 / 31-AS-408; 9 / 31-AS-410;

6 & 11 / 31-AS-411; 1 & 2 / 31-AS-416; 1 & 2 / 31-ID-103

Deduct Alternate No. 3 : Delete Replacement of Exterior Windows. See project drawings for information relevant to the Base Scope of Work. Refer to (but not necessarily limited to) First Floor Demolition Plan 31-AS-106, First Floor Renovation Plan 31-AS-109 and details 5 & 8 / 31-AS-201 and 11 / 31-AS-601. Note that installation of the spray foam insulation remains in the Base Scope of Work. As a result, all window head and jamb returns will need to be patched and repaired and all window sills will need to be replaced to accommodate the deeper returns caused by the deeper wall section. The existing storm windows shall be removed by the contractor, saved for re-use and re-installed by the contractor at the new wall plane. The contractor shall set the storm window sashes in the closed position upon reinstallation and shall secure them closed in a neat manner acceptable to the VAMC.

Associated MEP Scope – Revise Radiant Ceiling Panel sizes for type RP-3 and RP-4 to be 24” wide nominal, 4 tube by 4’-0” long, rated for 1,556 BTUH at 170 AWT. See drawing 31-M-505-DA5. Refer to plan drawings for locations. Shift locations of proposed exhaust grilles in Toilet Rooms 128A and 137A to accommodate longer panel size.

Deduct Alternate No. 4 : Delete Pass-through Supply Storage Units. Every patient bedroom room as proposed, except Patient Room 116, incorporates a “pass-through” assembly that includes back-to-back supply cabinets installed above short swing doors. Delete the pass-through assembly, associated framed soffit and wing walls in their entirety and replace with standard framed wall construction as a continuation of the adjacent wall type in the same plane. Refer to First Floor Renovation Plan 31-AS-109 for general locations, Detail 6 / 31-AS-902, and the various enlarged room plans and interior elevations.

Deduct Alternate No. 5 : Delete Proposed Renovation Work in the Southwest Corner of the Project Area. (aka: Desk-80). See drawing 31-AS-109DA-5, Deductive Alternate DA-5 Southwest Corner Scope Removal (aka: Desk-80), for identification of the general area included in this deductive alternate. The scope reduction shall include elimination of all general demolition and construction work within the affected area including, but not limited to, General Conditions, Overhead, Profit, general and targeted demolition, all work in the ceiling space below the affected area, and reconstruction of the space pursuant to the corresponding construction drawings. Some of the specific trades affected include hazardous materials abatement, finishes and construction material removal, exterior window replacement, exterior wall insulation, acoustical insulation, metal framing, wallboard, doors, door frames, door hardware, finish materials, finished ceilings, casework & trim, and wall protection.

The scope modifications for the mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, electrical & special systems trades shall be as follows and the general contractor shall be responsible for related construction access and restorative activities (e.g.: existing ceiling limited removal and replacement):

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 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 Million, 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)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) The Offeror shall not complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it “will” provide covered telecommunications equipment or services, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer—

(1) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROLS TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (JUN 2018)

(a) This provision does not apply to acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold or to acquisitions of commercial items as defined at FAR 2.101.

(b) Certification. [Offeror shall check either (1) or (2).]

(1) The Offeror certifies that—

(i) It does not engage and has not engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available via the internet at https://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/;and

(ii) No entity owned or controlled by the Offeror has engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available via the internet at https://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/; or

(2) The Offeror is providing separate information with its offer in accordance with paragraph (d)(2) of this provision.

(c) Procedures for reviewing the annual unclassified report (see paragraph (b)(1) of this provision). For clarity, references to the report in this section refer to the entirety of the annual unclassified report, including any separate reports that are incorporated by reference into the annual unclassified report.

(1) Check the table of contents of the annual unclassified report and the country section headings of the reports incorporated by reference to identify the foreign countries listed there. Determine whether the Offeror or any person owned or controlled by the Offeror may have engaged in any activity related to one or more of such foreign countries.

(2) If there may have been such activity, review all findings in the report associated with those foreign countries to determine whether or not each such foreign country was determined to be in violation of its obligations undertaken in an arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or to be not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. For clarity, in the annual report an explicit certification of noncompliance is equivalent to a determination of violation. However, the following statements in the annual report are not equivalent to a determination of violation:

(i) An inability to certify compliance.

(ii) An inability to conclude compliance.

(iii) A statement about compliance concerns.

(3) If so, determine whether the Offeror or any person owned or controlled by the Offeror has engaged in any activity that contributed to or is a significant factor in the determination in the report that one or more of these foreign countries is in violation of its obligations undertaken in an arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. Review the narrative for any such findings reflecting a determination of violation or non-adherence related to those foreign countries in the report, including the finding itself, and to the extent necessary, the conduct giving rise to the compliance or adherence concerns, the analysis of compliance or adherence concerns, and efforts to resolve compliance or adherence concerns.

(4) The Offeror may submit any questions with regard to this report by email to NDAA1290Cert@state.gov. To the extent feasible, the Department of State will respond to such email inquiries within 3 business days.

(d) Do not submit an offer unless—

(1) A certification is provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision and submitted with the offer; or

(2) In accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this provision, the Offeror provides with its offer information that the President of the United States has—

(i) Waived application under U.S.C. 2593e(d) or (e); or

(ii) Determined under 22 U.S.C. 2593e(g)(2) that the entity has ceased all activities for which measures were imposed under 22 U.S.C.2593e(b).

(e) Remedies. The certification in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly submitted a false certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, such as suspension or debarment, the Contracting Officer may terminate any contract resulting from the false certification.

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2.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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2.5 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.

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2.6 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "designated country 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 Under Trade Agreements" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 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 materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(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 construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country 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.

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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:

Karla Rotondo Contract Specialist Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Providence Uncas Building, 3rd Floor 623 Atwells Ave Providence RI 02909 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Providence Contracting Department 623 Atwells Ave Providence RI 02909

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

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2.8 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— July 23, 2020 - 9:00am & August 19, 2020 at 9:00am

(c) Participants will meet at— Bldg 37, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT 05001 (End of Provision)

2.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 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.

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2.10 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

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

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

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

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

2.11 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/

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