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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.)

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

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(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.

36C24121R0163 X 08-29-2022 523A5-19-305 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1 Contracting Office (90C) 950 Campbell Ave West Haven

CT

06516 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1 Contracting Office (90C) 623 Atwells Avenue Providence

RI

02909 Drury Duval drury.duval@va.gov This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) Project Title: Mental Health Outpatient Renovation Building 5 Project Number: 523A5-19-305 Project Location: Building 5, VAMC Brockton, 40 Belmont Ave, Brockton, MA 02301-5596

Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, disposal, and supervision necessary to complete construction as described here-in and defined by this Request for Proposal (RFP), in accordance with the terms and conditions, SOW, drawings volumes 1 & 2, specifications, applicable wage rates, and Technical Requirements per all Federal, State & Local codes are attached as incorporated herein.

The NAICS code is 236220 - General building contractors have a size standard on $39.5 Million in average annual receipts Magnitude of Construction Project: The estimated value is between $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.

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. Site visit will take place on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at 9:00 am Interested vendors will meet with VA personnel at the Brockton VAMC at Building 5 in the Lobby on the First Floor.

Electronic copies only will be accepted for this proposal.

All proposals shall be submitted by the prime contractor through Email to drury.duval@va.gov

NO HARD COPY PROPOSALS OR FACSIMILES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All proposals are due 8/09/2022 by 1:00 PM ET

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

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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.

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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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

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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

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1 Contracting Office (90C) 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence

RI

02908 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp P.O. Box 149971 Austin

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78714-9971 X Karla Rotondo Contracting Officer

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

BASE OFFER: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: VAMC BROCKTON “Building 5 Outpatient Mental Health Renovation”: Work includes general construction, alterations, selective demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, and certain other items. 840 Calendar from Issuance of Notice to Proceed.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

Deduct Alternate No.1: Exclude provision for Temporary Building(s) as identified in the following Deduct Alternative 1 items:

a. Base Temporary Building. Note: Alternate bids on base building size that meet program requirements will be considered based on cost and schedule requirements.

1) SF cost and total cost for installation based on a base building size of 11,000 square feet (SF).

2) SF cost for per month rental with rental terms to be provided in (3) month increments with a base time frame of a minimum of (24) months.

3) A fixed fee for removal of the structure.

b. Additional Temporary Building Space - A SF cost of any added building program by a SF cost basis, based on 3,000 SF for phase B2 and 1,500 SF for phase C2 to accommodate large gathering spaces.

1) A SF cost and total cost for installation.

2) A fixed fee for site changes.

3) A monthly rental fee to be provided based on SF

4) A fixed fee for removal.

c. A fixed fee for the installation of temporary services.

d. A fixed fee for the removal of temporary services.

e. A fixed fee for temporary site improvements.

f. A fixed fee for temporary site improvement removal.

Deduct Alternate 1 reduces completion time from 840 to 810 calendar days.

Deduct Alternate No.2: Eliminate all work associated with replacing the roof.

Deduct Alternate 2 reduces completion time from 840 to 810 calendar days.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

Statement Of Work 523A5-19-305 Mental Health Outpatient Renovation B5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Project Number #523A5-19-305; Building 5 Outpatient Mental Health Renovation.

Work includes but is not limited to general construction, alterations, selective demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, and certain other items.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The contractor shall provide all of the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, testing, and infrastructure required to complete work for project #523A5-19-305 Building 5 Outpatient Mental Health Renovation, at the Boston Healthcare System Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brockton, Massachusetts in accordance with the Contract Documents, Scope of Work, Drawings, Specifications, Wage Determination, and Technical Requirements per all Federal, State & Local codes.

Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, renovations, hazardous material abatement, safety, infection control measures, environmental protection, testing laboratory services, temporary signage, waste management, commissioning, demolition, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, metal fabrications, carpentry, roofing, solid surfaces, firestopping, joint sealants, doors and frames, door hardware, glass and glazing, finishes, painting, signage, toilet compartments, fire extinguishers, fire suppression system, plumbing, HVAC, hydronic piping and pumps, Direct-Digital Controls, electrical, lighting and controls, panelboards, communications, security systems including physical access, intrusion detection and video surveillance, fire detection and alarm, water distribution, sanitary sewerage, earthwork, schedule management and quality control. See drawings and specifications for more information.

PHASING

The Contractor shall develop and present to, VHA BHS Engineering, for review and approval, a written Construction Phasing Plan (CPP) that identifies all required information to accomplish the intended work of each phase within Building 5. The Construction Phasing is provided in Specification 01 00 00 1.13(I). The CPP shall indicate phasing sequence, length of intended phases and shutdowns and clearly define all systems and spaces that are affected. The contractor shall not be permitted to commence construction activities until all submittals identified within the drawings and specifications have been submitted and are approved by the Government. Only after all submittals are approved by Phase may the Contractor then submit an official written request to start construction activities at a minimum of 30 days in advance of the requested start date, to allow the Government time to move staff, furniture and equipment. This is contingent upon the Government accepting the CPP and all required submittals.

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PARTITIONS

See specifications for partition fire/smoke requirements. The temporary construction partitions shall be constructed to add soundproofing qualities. Sound isolation is extremely important for medical center operations within Building 5. Outpatient functions will remain operational within the Offices. The contractor shall be responsible for blocking sound transmission throughout the construction process to prevent noise from the construction space infiltrating the occupied space. The temporary construction partitions shall utilize specialized soundproofing products for, but not limited to, gypsum board, insulation, and sealants. The contractor shall utilize sound proofing, acoustics, and noise & vibration reduction/control measures. The temporary construction partitions must achieve Sound Transmission Rating and Impact Insulation Class ratings such that the occupied spaces directly adjacent the temporary construction partitions do not exceed 65dB (decibel) levels at any given time, whether during demolition or construction, otherwise, the contractor’s work must be performed during other-than-normal times as to not impact Building 5 operations/schedules.

PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS

The following Brand Name Only Sole Source products are required for Project #523A5-19-305; no substitutions are allowed. The Contractor shall bear the cost to employ and/or furnish and install the proprietary brand name only and/or subcontractors, vendors and/or manufacturers for VA Boston Healthcare System Brockton campus. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining pricing from such contractors/vendors/manufacturers prior to providing the VA with a proposal to complete all necessary work in the contract documents and must include those quotes in the solicitation proposal from but not limited to Schlage Door Locks, Door Lock Cylinders with Removable cores BEST 7-Pin from Stanley Security Solutions, Siemens for Direct Digital Control Building Management System, Signet Electronic Systems Inc. for General Electric/EST-3 Fire Alarm System, Hirsch Electronics for Electronic Safety & Security and either Red Hawk Fire and Security Company (ADT) and/or Signet Electronic Systems, Inc. for the authorized installers, ExacqVision Management System, Axis Communication Cameras for Video Monitoring Systems, Leonard Water Temperature Control Mixing Valves, and Communication Wiring. The below list may not be all inclusive. Please reference the drawings and specifications for a complete list.

A. Door Locks: Schlage Door Locks. Schlage is the existing VA Brockton Engineering building standard for door locks that is installed and operating campus wide at the Brockton VAMC. Schlage products are compatible with the best keying system used on the Brockton VAMC campus. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

B. Door Lock Cylinders with Removable Cores: BEST 7-Pin Door Lock Cylinders with Removable Cores from Stanley Security Solutions is the existing VA Brockton Engineering building standard for door lock cylinders that is installed and operating for the keyed security system campus wide at the Brockton VAMC. Other manufacturers cannot make the Best lock cylinder and would not be compatible with the existing keyed security system. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

C. Door Closers: Norton 1603BC Tri-Style Aluminum Storefront Closer. Aluminum Finish 689 where applicable is the existing VA Brockton Engineering building standard for door closers. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

D. Direct Digital Control HVAC Building Management System: including components- Siemens Building Technology Direct Digital Control HVAC Building Management. This system is VA Brockton Engineering’s Building Standard for the Direct Digital Control HVAC Building Management System and is the existing building management control system installed and operating campus wide at the Brockton VAMC. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

E. Carpet: Shaw Carpet tiles is the existing VA Brockton Engineering building standard for carpet tiles that are installed campus wide at the Brockton VAMC. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

F. Resilient Base: Johnsonite/Tarkett is the specified resilient base as part of an overall wayfinding program at VA Brockton. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

G. Terrazzo Tile: Nurazzo Tile is the specified tile as part of an overall wayfinding program at VA Brockton. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

H. Case Work: Herman Miller Clinical Compass cabinetry is the VISN 1 standard for all of its hospitals. The standard is needed for continuity of design, ease of use, safety, infection prevention and standardization of cleaning and repair. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

I. Fire Alarm System including components: General Electric/EST-3 Fire Alarm System as assembled and bench tested by the manufacturer of record, Signet Electronic Systems, Inc. This system is VA Brockton Engineering’s Building Standard for the Fire Alarm System and is the existing fire alarm system installed and operating campus wide at the Brockton VAMC. To maintain VA code certification, the fire alarm system to be installed must be the same product and manufacturer of the existing system. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Building Code, Life Safety Code and VA Standard require Fire Alarm systems to be the product of one manufacturer to maintain UL listing, NFPA compliance testing and hospital certification. Therefore, only this manufacturer’s products are acceptable, no substitutions.

J. Security Systems including components: Hirsch Electronics for Electronic Safety & Security is the sole manufacturer and only either Red Hawk Fire and Security Company (ADT) and/or Signet Electronic Systems, Inc. are the authorized installers. ExacqVision Management System and Axis Communication Cameras for Video Monitoring Systems. Therefore, only these manufacturers products are acceptable, no substitutions.

K. Mechanical Mixing Valves - VA Brockton Engineering’s Building Standard for mixing valves are Leonard Water Temperature Control Mixing Valves. Mixing valve per Bulletin G-170370 dated December 30, 2016, Leonard Water Temperature Control; Be guided by the size of the line specified for the fixture. Install new mechanical mixing valve on all sinks and showers. Therefore, only these manufacturers products are acceptable, no substitutions. Preferred settings for hot water systems for Legionella and Scald Protection are as follows:

a. Domestic Hot Water Boiler/Generator/Tank setting:

126-130°F (adjust to maintain HW Return between 124-126°F)

b. Domestic Hot Water Return:

124-126°F (>124°F Legionella kill zone)

c. Domestic Hot Water mixing valve (sink or shower):

105-110°F (>110°F unacceptable scald risk, <105°F cold water complaints)

L. Communication Wiring including components - All communications cabling shall be certified Augmented CAT-6A only. Provide communication wiring as required for the devices being installed as manufactured by Berk–Tek LANmark 2000. Telephone/Data wiring shall be Augmented Category 6A Plenum rated voice/data quality 4 pair 23 AWG unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables. Each 4 pair conductor shall be color coded … Jack A – Yellow; Jack B – Blue; Jack C – White, Jack D – Green. Therefore, only these manufacturers products are acceptable, no substitutions.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The entire scope of work, including but not limited to the required approval of submittals before construction commences, submission of written phasing request durations, testing and inspections, commissioning, final inspection and acceptance, final cleanup, and submission of close out documents, shall be completed for the base offer not later than 840 calendar days after contractor receipt of Notice to Proceed from the Contracting Officer.

“VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

1. Documentation requirements:

1. If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination

1. If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

1. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

1. Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

1. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the following website: COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates.

1. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

1. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.”

36C24121R0163

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal under FAR Part 15.101-1 and is for a firm-fixed-price SDVOSB set-aside construction contract. The Government intends to award a contract to one offeror deemed responsible in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) whose proposal conforms to the RFP's requirements and are judged to represent the Best Value to the Government. The Best Value is the most advantageous offer, price and other factors considered, and consistent with the Government's stated importance of evaluation criteria.

To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Contracting Officer will integrate the evaluation of the Technical Evaluation Factor, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance, which are of equal weight, but when combined are significantly more important than Price.

While the Government and the Contracting Officer will strive for maximum objectivity, the evaluation process, by its nature, is subjective and therefore professional judgment is implicit through the entire evaluation process.

The source selection process will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.3, source selection procedures. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria listed in "Evaluation Factors and Basis for Award."

The Contracting Officer will conduct proposal compliance review after closing for determination of basic proposal adequacy prior to providing the proposals to the evaluation board. Failure to provide a complete proposal consisting of all required documentation will result in the proposal being removed from further consideration for award.

Noncompliance with the RFP requirements may raise serious questions regarding an offeror's technical or cost performance. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will facilitate the Government's understanding and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

The Source Selection Evaluation Board will evaluate the proposals based upon a best value evaluation of proposals submitted for project 523A5-19-305. See Addendum for additional information and attachments.

Offerors must ensure that no pricing information for this solicitation is displayed with the technical evaluation documentation of Technical and Past Performance.

Although the assessment of Past Performance as a specific evaluation factor is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR Part 9, Past Performance information obtained herein will be used during the Government's responsibility determination. The Government also reserves the right to obtain additional information solely for the purpose of making a responsibility determination from all offerors after receipt of proposals. Requests for responsibility information do not constitute discussions.

The contract resulting from this solicitation is not intended for management firms.

The 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.

The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions; reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award if such action is in the Government's best interest; negotiate with all offerors; award a contract to other than the offeror submitting the lowest prices or highest technically rated; and award a contract to the offeror submitting a proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government.

EVALUATION FACTORS AND BASIS FOR AWARD

Evaluation factors of Technical Evaluation Factor and Past Performance, which are of equal weight, but when combined are significantly more important than the Price Evaluation Factor. The evaluation process is as follows:

The Government will evaluate and rate an offeror's Technical proposal using a color rating.

1. The evaluation of each Technical Proposal will evaluate and measure the ability of the offeror to effectively manage the work. The Government will determine, based on the information provided, if the offeror has demonstrated the ability to successfully perform if awarded a contract. The evaluation will be divided into three (3) subfactors and listed in descending order of importance.

1.1 Medical Facility Construction and/or Renovation Specialized Expertise as the General Contractor

1.2 Project Execution/Construction Schedule Management

1.3 Technical Approach

1.) Relevant expertise in the construction and renovation of Medical Facilities or similar highly complex, large-scale projects including demolition, alterations, removal of existing structures, site safeties, elevator assemblies, major mechanical and electrical upgrades, and project phasing in the past 5 years, including complete renovations of the space.

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s specialized knowledge and understanding of the work required under this project with relation to large-scale renovation and construction or equivalent complexity of comparable size. The offer shall provide a narrative that addresses projects that are directly related in scope, complexity, and magnitude to this requirement completed within the past five (5) years. The projects identified in the proposal shall relate to Medical Facility Construction/Renovations and/or other highly technical healthcare renovations including but is not limited to, general construction, alterations, selective demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, renovations, hazardous material abatement, safety, infection control measures, environmental protection, testing laboratory services, temporary signage, waste management, commissioning, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, metal fabrications, carpentry, roofing, solid surfaces, firestopping, joint sealants, doors and frames, door hardware, glass and glazing, finishes, painting, signage, toilet compartments, fire extinguishers, fire suppression system, plumbing, HVAC, hydronic piping and pumps, Direct-Digital Controls, electrical, lighting and controls, panelboards, communications, security systems including physical access, intrusion detection and video surveillance, fire detection and alarm, water distribution, sanitary sewerage, earthwork, schedule management and quality control, and phasing. The proposal submission shall adequately describe the projects that are relevant to this requirement that were performed by the Offeror as the General Contractor.

2.) Project Execution

Prepare and submit a practicable construction schedule showing all necessary work elements to complete the project identified under this solicitation. The schedule must be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the performance period. The submitted schedule must be developed using project scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera, or any other comparable form.

Each Offeror’s construction schedule shall address the following:

The proposed schedule must include the activities which are consistent with those described within the project specifications and drawings and must not exceed the Government's maximum allowable performance period of 840 calendar days, as noted in Block 11 of the SF 1442. The project will start at the issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed. For scheduling purposes, assume the Notice to Proceed will be issued October 2022.

*The schedule submitted with the offer should not be construed as the agreed upon schedule as per FAR 52.236-15, the contractor shall, within five (5) days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, submit a revised schedule which will supersede the proposed schedule. The revised schedule will be subject to VA approval and must show the project being accomplished within the time frame specified on the SF 1442.

3.) Technical Approach

Using the information submitted in response to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to successfully perform the requirements of the project. The narrative shall address the functions, responsibilities, authorities, and duties of proposed technical staff to determine if the offeror has the ability to manage and perform the project without significant difficulty. Specific details shall also be addressed in the proposal to demonstrate sequence of work to be performed in a realistic fashion, i.e., coordination with subcontractors, etc. The proposal shall also identify key personnel proposed for the project and their documented experience on successful completion of construction and renovation projects to include a number of projects similar to the scope and complexity of this Medical Facility Renovation. The proposal shall address the ability to work cooperatively with other contractors working in adjacent spaces and the ability to work in occupied spaces, including flexibility with scheduling in order for the VA to continue to provide services required for our patients.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE PROVIDED DURING SOLICITATION:

Safety tech factors:

1. Submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

1. Submit qualifications for site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO);

1. Submit qualification for Contractor’s Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) that will perform the required monthly safety inspections for this specific Brockton project.

1. Provide EMR rating

Quality Control tech factors:

1. Submit a Contactor Quality Control (CQC) Plan

1. Submit qualifications Construction Quality Management (CQM) certificate for CQC System Manager

Schedule tech factors:

1. Submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project Schedule);

1. Submit authorized representative responsible for the Project Schedule and CPM plan administration;

1. Submit qualifications for scheduling contractor or authorized responsible representative who will be administering scheduling plan

1. Submit past performance for three projects of similar size, similar scope and complexity.

The Government will rate an offeror's Technical proposal, at the factor level, using a color rating that combines technical merit and proposal risk that most accurately defines the offeror's performance risk considering all subfactors identified in this section.

1. PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

The Government will evaluate and rate an offeror’s Past Performance using a risk rating that most accurately defines the offeror's performance risk considering each sub-factor identified in this section.

A Past Performance questionnaire is attached. Offerors should distribute the questionnaire to former clients, who will in turn complete the questionnaire and forward it directly to the Contract Specialist prior to the due date of offers.

The Past Performance proposal evaluation will consider such things as an offeror's business practices, customer relationship, and ability to successfully perform as proposed and other considerations considering currency, relevancy, and sources. Past Performance includes current on-going (present) performance.

Definitions:

Complexity – similar level of effort as project identified within this solicitation Currency – (recent) performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. Within this period, performance occurring later in the period may have greater significance than work occurring earlier in the period.

Magnitude – similar physical characteristics and estimated price range Recent – (currency) performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. Within this period, performance occurring later in the period may have greater significance than work occurring earlier in the period Relevant – magnitude of effort similar to the requirements of this solicitation Scope – pervious work is similar and comparable to the requirements of this project The Government will conduct a performance risk assessment based upon the Past Performance of the offeror as it relates to the probability of successful accomplishment of the work required by the solicitation.

The Government will rate an offeror's Past Performance at the factor level using descriptive adjectives that most accurately define the offeror's performance risk considering all potential evaluation criteria identified in this section. Relevance will be considered in the overall Past Performance rating. Ratings will consider the offeror's Past Performance considering currency, relevancy, and sources. The Past Performance evaluation will include, but is not limited, to the following:

· Quality- Management and Workmanship

· Timeliness and adherence to schedule

· Specification compliance

· Offeror’s business practices

· Customer relationship

· Infection Control

· Ability to successfully perform

· Overall customer satisfaction

· EMR Form- Utilizing your OSHA 300 Forms

To conduct the performance risk assessment, the Government may use data provided by the offeror, and data obtained from other sources. The Government may: evaluate present and past performance information through the use of questionnaires completed by the offeror's references; use data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources, including, but not limited to Government databases; and/or rely upon personal business experience with the offeror.

The evaluation will also consider information provided relative to corrective actions taken to resolve problems on past or existing contracts and trends in performance.

The evaluation may take into account Past Performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this acquisition. If multiple subcontractors are provided for the same discipline the government will use the lowest rated subcontractor in the evaluation.

Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror may also be evaluated. The Government may contact references and contact parties other than those identified by the offeror, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. While the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, providing current, accurate, and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror. The Government reserves the rights to obtain and evaluate Past Performance information from any source it deems appropriate.

An offeror with no Past Performance may receive a rating based on the evaluation of its predecessor companies, key personnel, and/or subcontractors. These ratings may have the same weight as the ratings of the proposing company. If such information is not applicable (i.e., the offeror does not have a predecessor company, key personnel, or subcontractors with relevant experience), the offeror shall be evaluated as "Neutral”.

Currency, Relevancy, Trends: The Government will consider the currency, relevancy and trends of the performance information while conducting its performance evaluation.

For the purpose of this solicitation, currency is performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. Within this period, performance occurring later in the period may have greater significance than work occurring earlier in the period. For example, performance information for work occurring during 2018 may have greater importance than performance information for work occurring during 2010.

The Government may consider an offeror’s previous contracts in the aggregate in determining relevancy, should the offeror’s present and past performance lend itself to this approach. For example, an offeror’s work experience on three contracts may, by definition, represent only a semi-relevant effort when each contract is considered as a stand-alone effort. However, when these contracts are performed concurrently (in part or in whole) and are assessed in the aggregate, the work may more accurately reflect a very relevant effort.

The following weightings apply to relevancy considering all the elements listed above:

VERY RELEVANT - Past/present performance efforts involve the magnitude of effort and complexities which are essentially what this solicitation requires.

RELEVANT - Past/present performance efforts involved less magnitude of effort and/or complexities, including some of what this solicitation requires.

SEMI-RELEVANT - Past/present performance efforts involved much less magnitude of effort and/or complexities, including some of what this solicitation requires.

NOT RELEVANT - Past/present performance efforts involved none or significantly less magnitude of effort and complexities, of what this solicitation requires.

In accordance with FAR 15.306(a)(2), if award will be made without conducting discussions, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their proposals, e.g., the relevance of an offeror's Past Performance information and adverse Past Performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond, or to resolve minor clerical errors.

2. PRICE EVALUATION - The purpose of the Price evaluation is to provide an assessment of the reasonableness of the proposed price in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposals will be evaluated in the following manner.

The Source Selection Authority (SSA) will conduct a Price evaluation of each offeror's Price proposal to determine whether or not each proposal complies with the stated criteria: "Reasonableness".

Those proposals evaluated as not satisfying all of the price criteria may be eliminated from consideration for award unless the Contracting Officer determines a minor clerical error has occurred, then the offeror may be given an opportunity to correct the minor error within the constraints of the "clarifications" process or the Contracting Officer determines discussions are required.

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

3. 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 non-verified SDVOSB’s will be excluded from evaluation and award consideration.

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 – TECHNICAL and PAST PERFORMANCE. Include all information required for evaluation, excluding any reference to price. Offerors shall provide their proposal via email to: drury.duval@va.gov

VOLUME I: 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. Volume I shall not exceed 50 pages. Tab each section and number each page in each section. Provide a table of contents.

Address all required evaluation criteria as identified above.

VOLUME II – PRICE: Include all information required for evaluation as well as itemized price breakdown, the required completed solicitation sections, the Self-Performance Calculation Worksheet, and subcontractor quotes. Note: The following clause shall be completed in its entirety and submitted with the proposal.

VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION) Offerors shall provide their proposal via email to: drury.duval@va.gov

VOLUME III: 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. Additionally, the offeror shall submit the Self-Work Calculation Worksheet.

Address all required evaluation criteria, as specified above.

Instructions to Offeror for sending Reference Questionnaire Forms: Prepare and send a reference questionnaire package for each project identified within your proposal. You are encouraged to send a questionnaire to other clients of contracts. For Government contracts, send to Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative. For commercial references send to personnel with duties similar to those for Government contracts. It is your responsibility to follow-up and to encourage your references to send in their questionnaire. If you have multiple references at one location, send one cover letter and questionnaire for each contract you want a reference for. Your questionnaire package should contain the following.

Cover Letter (See SAMPLE) Respondent Info Rating Sheets (the next 4 pages) Offeror should put name in spaces indicated and ensure it is on every page for identification purposes Suggested – Email to: drury.duval@va.gov Offeror should place their name on the top of each questionnaire page and delete these instructions before sending out questionnaires.

SAMPLE TRANSMITTAL LETTER AND PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Your Company Letterhead

Date: _________________

To: _____________________________________

We have listed your firm as a reference for the work we have performed for you as listed below. Our firm has submitted a proposal under a project advertised by the Department of Veterans Affairs- Network Contracting Office 1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), they will evaluate our firm's past performance. Your candid response to the attached questionnaire will assist the evaluation team in this process. We understand that you have a busy schedule and your participation in this evaluation is greatly appreciated.