S02 36C24122R0084 Solicitation.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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36C24122R0084 X

05-26-2022

650-19-100

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Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Providence Acquisitions-90 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence RI 02908

Only Electronic Submission to Kimberly.gomez@va.gov

Kimberly Gomez 303-917-6425

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to perform all work required for Project Number 650-19-100, Replace Boilers in Building 10 in accordance with the terms and conditions, drawings, specifications, and all applicable attachments.

This project is located at the VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 The magnitude of construction is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 237130 and the Small Business size standard is $39.5 Million.

In accordance with P.L. 109-461, this acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses concerns. See VAAR 852.219-10, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside of this solicitation for information in regard to requirements in order to be considered. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) at time of submission of bid and at time of award. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE in VetBiz prior to contract award will result in the offeror being ineligible for award.

In accordance with FAR. 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), prospective contractors shall be registered in the SAM database.

A site visit will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022, 10am EST. Participants are encouraged to attend and please meet at the VA Medical Center, Building 10 outside, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908.

Adherence to current Providence VA COVID 19 requirements are mandatory.

Request for Information of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by the prospective offeror only by email to Kimberly.Gomez@va.gov. Oral questions are not acceptable. The subject line must read:

650-19-100 Replace Boiler in Building 10 Questions. Questions shall be received by Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 11:00AM EST

NOTE: Offers and pricing shall be valid for a time period from the date of the proposal submission through November 1, 2022. Offers that provide pricing less than the time period covering the proposal submission date to November 1, 2022 will not be considered for Government acceptance and will be rejected.

Offerors shall submit their proposals via email to Kimberly.Gomez on Monday, July 11, 2022, by 1:00pm EST.

Only electronic proposals will be accepted, Zip files are not allowed.

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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

ALL ITEMS (Lump Sum) $_________________

00241

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Contracting Officer (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp See VAAR 852.232-72 Austin TX 78714-9971

Contracting Officer

36C24122R0084

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.8 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

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

2.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (NOV 2021)

4.2 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.3 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER

COVERED ENTITIES (NOV 2021)

4.4 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.5 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.6 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(SEP 2021)

4.7 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.8 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

4.9 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP 2013)

4.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.12 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

4.13 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION)

4.14 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

4.15 VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021)

(DEVIATION)

4.16 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.17 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

4.19 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

4.20 VAAR 852.236-90 RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL

PRODUCTS (APR 2019)

4.21 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.22 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.23 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN

2008)

4.24 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.25 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

4.26 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

4.27 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 55

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

ITEM I - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, building additions and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. Electrical work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including the addition of new generator and switchgear necessary to have a fully functioning boiler house and all other electrical work as defined in the specifications and drawings. Mechanical work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including installation of new boilers and associated appurtenances including but not limited to deaerators, surge tanks and pumps and all other mechanical work as defined in the specifications and drawings.

Offers and pricing shall be valid for a time period from the date of the proposal submission through November 1, 2022. Offers that provide less pricing than the time period covering the proposal submission date to November 1, 2022, will not be considered for Government acceptance and will be rejected.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1NB - Construction of Heating and Cooling Plants

GRAND TOTAL __________________

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

a. A Bid Guarantee, SF 24, is required. The amount shall be adequate to protect the Government from loss should the successful bidder fail to execute further contractual documents and bonds as required. The bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4. Copies of the SF 24 may be obtained from http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP.

b. The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum of 100 percent of the original contract price. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained from http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select one contractor to provide professional construction services for Project Number 650-19-100, Replace Boilers in Building 10, 36C24122R0084 in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications. The period of performance is 428 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

1.2 The Government intends to use the “Best Value” tradeoff process source selection approach in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. A firm fixed price award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, results in the best value to the Government, all factors considered. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. Setting aside for an SDVOSB firm complies with regulations to meet our goals and fulfill the VA’s mission to meet socioeconomic goals.

1.3 Government intends to make award to a responsible Offeror submitting a conforming proposal without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

2. INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals, so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's technical expertise, and past performance capabilities to successfully complete the project. Requirements stated in this RFP are minimums. Innovative, creative, or cost-saving proposals that meet or exceed the requirements should be clearly noted and justified in the proposal.

2.2 Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal; proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

2.3 These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. In order for proposals to receive full consideration for award, offerors should ensure that the information furnished in support of the proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

2.4 All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance FAR Clause 52.215- 1(b). Acknowledgement of All Amendments: The Offeror shall acknowledge all amendments by either 1.) Completing block 19 of the SF 1442, or 2.) Returning the signed amendment form(s) with the submission.

2.5 Prospective offerors shall submit the proposal in two (2) separate Volumes.

2.5.1 VOLUME I – Technical Evaluation of Expertise and Past Performance Proposal Requirements: Volume I: Factor 1, Subfactors A-C, and Factor 2 - Offerors shall provide 1 (one) electronic copy of Volume I to the Contracting Officer containing all information required for all evaluation criteria, excluding any reference to price. All pages must be typed, packages that are handwritten will not be evaluated.

2.5.2 VOLUME II – Price Proposal Requirements: Volume II: Offerors shall provide one (1) electronic copy of Volume II included in the proposal package as an original only.

2.6 Proposal Volumes are due by the date and time set for the receipt of proposals shown in Block 13 of the SF 1442 and e-mailed to Kimberly.Gomez@va.gov. 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 SF 1442.

Offerors shall submit separate prices for all items (if Applicable) indicated in Block 17 of the SF 1442 and shall complete the pricing schedule in the solicitation.

NOTE: Offers and pricing shall be valid for a time period from 125 days after the closing date of the solicitation. Offers that provide pricing less than the time period covering the proposal submission date to November 1, 2022, will not be considered for Government acceptance and will be rejected.

In the event the proposal file size exceeds 20MB, break it down into multiple files and submit via email. Zip Files are not allowed.

**ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY; NO HARD COPY OR

FACSIMILE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED**

2.7 These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP shall be considered unacceptable.

Offerors are reminded of their responsibility to submit a proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented that will enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

2.8 Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation board to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract.

The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

2.9 Proposal Volume 1 Factors 1 and 2 shall not exceed the stated page limits. Page limit for Factor 1, Technical Expertise is fifty (50) pages. Page limit for Factor 2, Past Performance, is twenty-six (26) pages. If the page limit is exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit may be unread. A sheet printed on both sides counts as two (2) pages; a sheet printed on a single side counts as (1) one page.

2.9.1 Page Limit Includes: All appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, etc., except as noted in the instructions. EXHIBIT B, Sub-Contractor Information and Consent Form, pages do not count towards the page limit for Volume 1 Factors 1 and 2.

2.9.2 Written proposals shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper (charts may be landscaped but must be on 8.5 x 11-inch paper), text lines shall be single-spaced, and shall have a font size no smaller than Microsoft Word Times New Roman 11-point font. Type that is smaller will be considered illegible. Schedules may be landscaped on 11 x 17-inch paper. For the schedule required in sub-factor C of Volume 1, Factor 1, each side of a sheet of 11 x 17-inch paper shall count as a single page. All pages of each proposal shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the RFP number. For ease of reference, consecutive page numbering with tabs is required.

2.9.3 Indexing: Each Volume shall contain a “Table of Contents” for that volume. The “Table of Contents” shall identify major areas, paragraphs and subparagraphs by number and title as well as by page number and volume locations. Tab indexing shall be used to identify Factors as appropriate. Table of Contents and Tab indexes do not count toward page limitation.

3. VOLUME 1 – Factor 1, Technical Expertise to include Subfactors A-C

3.1 The Technical proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions and format given in this factor. Failure to provide a technical proposal in accordance with this factor and the solicitation may render an offeror’s proposal incomplete and ineligible for award. Offerors are strongly cautioned to follow the format in preparing their proposals. Include the question before each narrative. This will allow for ease of evaluation. Technical Proposals shall not include price or pricing information.

3.2 General Instructions: Volume 1, Factor 1, Subfactors A-C question narratives and required attachments should include necessary information regarding the offeror’s ability to perform complete required construction services. Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the evaluation information as they complete their Volume 1. The Technical proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the instruction contained herein.

3.3 In order for the Government to evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements, offerors are required to discuss their technical and administrative capabilities in a manner that demonstrates these are adequate to meet contract requirements.

3.4 Each question should be covered in sufficient detail to clearly address all required information. Answer questions in order presented. In the event you reference another document or part of the proposal you must be clear as to where the information can be found to answer the particular question(s). Such statements as see Company profile or see Schedule are not acceptable. You must indicate on what page of the proposal the answer can be found in the referenced document. Failure to do so may make your proposal non-compliant.

3.5 VOLUME I - Factor 1, Technical Expertise to include Subfactors A-C

3.5.1 Subfactor A. Expertise

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s expertise and understanding of the work required for this project with relation to Boiler Replacement projects equivalent in complexity and comparable size. Submit up to three (3) boiler replacement construction projects and a narrative that best demonstrates your expertise on projects that are similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the RFP.

Projects submitted shall be completed within the past five (5) years of the date of issuance of this RFP for construction/boiler replacement. A project is defined as a construction project performed under a single task order or contract.

(For each project provide a completed EXHIBIT A, PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET FOR CONTRACTORS. Please submit narratives on separate pages).

• Provide a narrative description of how you managed the following items:

RFI management.

Development and adherence of a submittal register.

Timely identification of long lead items and what actions you will take if you fall behind your schedule.

Timely submission of closing documents.

3.5.2 Subfactor B. Personnel and Organization

Contractors will be evaluated according to the technical expertise and specialized experience of their Key Personnel and Organization demonstrating proficiency in accomplishing a project of this scope and magnitude. Include the names, duties, employee or subcontractor, levels of responsibility, education, training, and experience in managing construction projects of the following Key Personnel on the contractor’s team. (Resumés are acceptable ways of providing this information).

Key Personnel Owner Project Manager Site Superintendent(s) Quality Control Manager Infection Control Manager Safety Manager

Provide, as an attachment, an Organizational Chart (a Functional Top-Down style is preferred) showing the Organizational Hierarchy below graphically for each of the (9) nine categories referenced, indicating the lines of authority and hierarchy. Include in the organizational chart the overarching JV and the members of the JV if applicable.

Organizational Hierarchy

1. Hazardous Materials Remediation

2. Site/Civil

3. Structural

4. Architectural

5. Fire Protection

6. Plumbing

7. Mechanical

8. Electrical

9. Security Electronics

Provide a list of major subcontractors and their trades that you intend to use on this project with Subcontractor Information in the proposal to include the named subcontractors. For each sub-contractor, describe your experience working together in the past to include the name and customer contact information for example jobs. (There must be an EXHIBIT B “Subcontractor Information and Consent Form” in the proposal for the named subcontractors or they will not be considered). Multiple subcontractors may be named for the same discipline but are limited to a maximum of three (3) subcontractors per discipline.

3.5.3 Subfactor C. Schedule

Contractor’s will be evaluated based on their ability to provide and administer a project schedule that demonstrates the project requirements. Adequate scheduling processes are necessary to ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to the end of the project.

Include the following:

Submit a schedule for this project and proposed sub-contractors. Include a critical path, all major milestones and starting and completion dates.

Describe your scheduling capabilities utilizing scheduling software programs and how your staff addresses scheduling.

Demonstrate your plan to coordinate a multi-disciplined team to meet your schedule’s milestones and identify any unusual efficiencies in your schedule.

3.6 VOLUME I - Factor 2, Past Performance

3.6.1 The Government will rate an offeror's Past Performance utilizing a Performance Risk Rating. The Government will rate an offeror's Past Performance for projects identified in their Offer under Factor 1, Technical Expertise and other related experience the Government obtains. Past Performance will be evaluated utilizing a Performance Risk Rating considering all potential evaluation criteria identified in this section.

3.6.2 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 data obtained from other Government or commercial sources, including Government databases.

3.6.3 The Government will conduct an overall 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.

3.6.4 Past Performance References – REQUIRED – Offerors shall prepare and submit to prior client(s) of up to the three (3) past performance references on your EXHIBIT C package.

3.6.5 Completed Performance Questionnaire may be emailed to the Contracting Specialist.

Email: Kimberly.Gomez@va.gov Subject Line: PPQ Replace Boilers in Building 10

All past performance questionnaires shall arrive no later than the closing date and time for receipt of proposal shown in Block 13 on the SF 1442. 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 Specialist.

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

3.6.7 Offerors lacking relevant Past Performance experience may submit information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement if such information is relevant to this acquisition. Such information shall, as a minimum, include Name(s) of Predecessor Company/Subcontractor and/or Key Personnel and include Complete Address and Point of Contact; Telephone, Fax Number and email address; and a brief synopsis of the experience (a resume may be submitted for "Key Personnel") and relevancy to this project.

3.6.8 Other Optional Past Performance Considerations: Offerors are encouraged to include in Volume I, Factor 2, Past Performance other relevant information that the Government may take into consideration in the evaluation process. The information, if provided, shall be limited to the period starting five (5) years prior to the solicitation release date.

3.6.9. To conduct the overall performance risk assessment, the Government may evaluate present and past performance including but not limited to, information using questionnaires completed by the offeror's references; use of Government-wide databases, in part on information from CPARS, data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources, personal business experience with the offeror, and any performance related information available regardless of relevancy in the development of performance confidence assessments. The evaluation may also consider information provided relative to corrective actions taken to resolve problems on past or existing contracts and trends in performance. The Government may contact references provided by the offeror, as well as any other source it identifies, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. The burden of providing current, accurate and complete Past Performance information rests with the offeror. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, may also be evaluated. Offerors shall be given an opportunity to discuss adverse past performance information if the offeror has not had a previous opportunity to comment on the information. The contracting officer may review recent contracts to ensure that corrective measures raised in discussions have been implemented. If no relevant information on past performance is available for an offeror, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

The Government reserves the rights to obtain and evaluate Past Performance information from any source it deems appropriate.

3.7 VOLUME II – PRICE INFORMATION

3.7.1 Offerors shall provide all price information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price for the project. The Government is not and does not intend to request certified pricing data. Offerors may be required, during the evaluation process to provide sufficient price information that will enable the Government to perform an accurate evaluation.

3.7.2 Offerors shall complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF 1442 is required to have an original signature.

3.7.3 Offerors shall complete EXHIBIT D, Calculation of Self Performed Work, in Volume II.

(EXHIBIT D shall be submitted in conjunction with the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction).

3.7.4 Offer – Complete in its entirety the Price/Cost Schedule for Items.

3.7.5 Discounts: Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in the evaluation of offers.

3.7.6 In the event 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.

4. PROPOSAL EVALUATION:

4.1 To arrive at a Best Value decision, the Source Selection Authority, using the SSEB documentation will integrate the evaluation of Technical Expertise, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Expertise and Past Performance are of equal weight, and when combined, are significantly more important than Price. While the Government and the SSA will strive for maximum objectivity, the evaluation process, by its nature, is subjective and therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire evaluation process.

4.1.1 Offeror may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their proposals. Requests for such clarification information do not constitute discussions.

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

4.2 The Government will determine, based on the information provided, if the offeror has demonstrated the ability to perform complete project management of construction projects at the dollar levels indicated in the solicitation.

4.2.1 The evaluation will be divided into three (3) factors. Technical and past performance are equal, and when combined, are significantly more important than price.

4.3 VOLUME 1 – Factor 1, Technical Expertise to include Subfactors A-C

The technical factor is comprised of the three (3) subfactors below. All subfactors are equal.

4.4.3.1 Subfactor A. Expertise: The Government will evaluate the offeror’s narrative and answers concerning their expertise on projects similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s and their team’s experience with relevant projects.

Significant consideration will be given to projects where team members served in the same role (i.e. Prime, subcontractor) as they will be fulfilling in the current project. Contractors that do not, have relevant experience to meet the solicitation’s minimum requirements may be eliminated from consideration.

4.4.3.2 Subfactor B. Personnel and Organization:

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed team to ensure the primes and/or subs are capable of performing the work. Contractor’s will be evaluated according to the technical expertise and specialized experience of their Key Personnel and Organization to demonstrate proficiency in accomplishing a project of this scope and magnitude. This will include each firm’s overall organization as well as individual’s qualifications to perform the work. Contractors and their staff that demonstrate successful prior experience working together with their proposed subcontractors will be rated more favorably than contractors that are unable to demonstrate prior experience working with their proposed subcontractors.

4.4.3.3 Subfactor C. Schedule:

The Government will evaluate the offeror concerning their capability to schedule this construction project. This will include each firm’s and individual qualifications to generate a schedule and a proposed schedule, to include critical path and float, and proposed outcomes.

4.5 VOLUME I - Factor 2, Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the offeror's past performance to determine the level of confidence that the contractor will successfully perform the current requirement. As part of this evaluation, VA will consider the recency and relevancy of the projects submitted, to include the size and scope. Common aspects of relevancy include similarity of service/support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract/teaming. The Government may evaluate present and past performance information by using data independently obtained from other Government or commercial sources, including, but not limited to: Government databases;

personal business experience with the offeror; and information provided in the Project Information Sheet for Contractors, (EXHIBIT A); Subcontractor Information and Consent Form (EXHIBIT B); Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaires, (EXHIBIT C) completed by the offeror’s references. Past Performance information on contracts not listed by the offeror, or that of planned subcontractors, 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. 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. The Government reserves the right to obtain and evaluate Past Performance information from any source it deems appropriate.

For the purpose of this solicitation, recency is performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. VA may consider information obtained independently that is defined as not recent, although recent is more significant.

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.

4.6 PRICE EVALUATION: Price – Is NOT the only factor for this requirement. Price will be evaluated on the basis of its fair and reasonableness to the Government. “Best Value” means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.

The Government will evaluate the total price identified in the Price Schedule for Line ITEM 0001.

4.6.1 Prices will be evaluated for reasonableness utilizing one or more of the price analysis techniques set forth in FAR 15.305 (a) (1) and (a) (4).

4.6.2 Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in the evaluation of offers.

5. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS:

Drawings, specifications, and contract forms are included and/or attached as part of this Request for Proposal. The VA will not provide printed copies of drawings or specifications. It is the responsibility of the offeror to obtain the required documents in a time and manner sufficient to respond to this solicitation by the specified due date.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION:

Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Wage Rate Requirement (formerly Davis Bacon Act). The current determination is General Decision RI20220001 05/06/2022. Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the contract award is the determination that will apply for the project. It is the responsibility of the contractor prior to the due date of the proposal to regularly check the wage decision as to include the most current prevailing wage in their proposal. Current determinations are always available at:

https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations.

7. AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:

All solicitation related documents will be published to Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities.

8. INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL:

This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15.101-1.

9. SDVOSB SET-ASIDE:

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. Proposals received from other than Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns will not be considered. All Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses must be listed as “verified” by the VA’s Center for Veterans Enterprises (CVE) (https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/). Offerors must be verified by CVE and visible in the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) database at TIME OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL AND TIME OF AWARD. Failure to be BOTH visible and verified at the time of submission will result in the offeror’s proposal ineligible for award.

10. JOINT VENTURE AND MENTOR PROTÉGÉ INFORMATION:

Instructions to Offerors (Joint Ventures and Mentor Protégé Offerors Only)

This paragraph applies to offerors under the JV-Mentor Protégé Program

Fundamental requirements:

A Joint Venture (JV) may be considered an eligible offeror if the JV offeror meets the specific requirements at VAAR 819.7003(c)(1) through (4) the at the time of submission of the offer and throughout the period of performance.

The JV itself must be VA-certified in VetBiz at time of submission of the offer. The JV itself and the members of the JV must be registered in SAM.gov at time of submission of the offer.

The SBA Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program applies to this solicitation and contract.

The Department of Veterans Affairs MP Program is not active. VAAR 852.219-71 and VAAR 852.219-72 are not applicable to this solicitation. (87 FR 13606, Mar 9, 2022).

A large business (LB) member of the JV must be a participant of the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program (SBA MPP) at the time of submission of the offer. 13 CFR 125.9.

(https://www.sba.gov/mpp)

Specific Instructions for JV MPP offerors:

Offerors will identify in their offer the UEI of the JV and the UEI of all of the members of the JV.

Offerors will identify in their offer the UEI of both the protégé and mentor.

The signatures and authority of the members of the JV to bind the JV will conform with FAR 4.102(d).

The Bid Bond shall be submitted for this solicitation and in the name of the Joint Venture as Principal.

The performance and payment bonds and insurance certificates shall be submitted within ten

(10) days after award notice in the name of the Joint Venture as Principal.

Threshold (JV MPP):

Assessment of JV status and MP status is a threshold assessment at time of receipt of the offer.

Any JV SBA MPP offeror whose registration is not active in SAM, VetBiz, and with SBA MPP at the time of proposal submission will be excluded from the process and their proposals will not be evaluated.

The VA reserves the right to review the actual JV Agreement to determine its basis and compliance with applicable laws including, but not limited to, the power of each participant of the JV to bind the JV to any ensuing contract and to bind the JV to any representations and certifications.

SBA Mentor-Protégé status and JV status will again be re-validated prior to contract award and throughout the period of performance.

11. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by the prospective offerors to Kimberly Gomez. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to:

Kimberly.Gomez@va.gov. The subject line must read: 650-19-100 Replace Boilers in Building 10 - Technical Questions. Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. THE CUT-OFF DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS IS June 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM (EST).

12. AMENDMENTS:

Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered non-compliant.

13. SITE VISIT:

A formal site visit has been scheduled for this project. This will be the only opportunity for potential offerors to visit the site. See FAR Clause 52.236-27 of this solicitation for further information for date/time/location and instructions. All potential offerors, subcontractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this site visit.

14. PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS:

The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of proposals.

15. PROPOSAL PACKAGE CONTENTS:

Standard Form (SF) 1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award:

16. VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING:

The Offeror shall complete the Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (EXHIBIT E VAAR Clause 852.219-77 Certificate of Compliance).

17. ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS:

Attachment S02 VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19 is included in this solicitation.

18. SUBMISSION OF EXHIBIT FORMS:

Offerors will include all EXHIBIT Forms identified in the solicitation to include:

S02 EXHIBIT A Project Information Sheet for Contractors S02 EXHIBIT B Subcontractor Information and Consent Form S02 EXHIBIT C Past Performance Questionnaire S02 EXHIBIT D Calculation of Self Performed Work S02 EXHIBIT E VAAR Clause 852.219-77 Certificate of Compliance

2.1 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)

2.2 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)

2.3 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.5 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: David.Gabrysiak@va.gov

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Providence Acquisitions-90C, Uncas Building, 3rd Fl 623 Atwells Avenue Providence RI 02909

Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Providence Acquisitions-90C, Uncas Building, 3rd Fl 623 Atwells Avenue 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.

(End of Provision)

2.6 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…