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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Contracting Officer (90C) 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Sary Nhet sary.nhet@va.gov Email Only, Please

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

718 Smyth Road

Manchester NH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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The VA Medical Center, 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH has a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price contract for Project Number 608-22-114 Buildings #2-3-4-5-13 & 14 Demolition Construction. Several upcoming projects to improve patient care, as well as traversing our site, require the removal of several historic residential buildings on our campus. The scope of work (SOW) is for the complete demolition and removal of Buildings #2, 3, 4, 5, 13 & 14. Included in this demolition scope of work, but not limited to, is the removal of building structures, hazardous materials, site utilities, some pavement, foundations, and select landscaping items. There is also a Hazardous Waste Conex Box adjacent to building 2 that needs to be relocated to a different area on campus as well as upgrade electrical provisions provided to it.

1. SCOPE:

The scope of this project is the removal of the complete demolition and removal of Buildings #2, 3, 4, 5, 13 & 14 in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and attached SOW. The winning contractor will be required to provide all necessary personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, testing and infrastructure required to complete project in accordance with Statement of Work and contract.

The period of performance is 180 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the Contracting Officer.

The VA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this announcement.

This notice is not a solicitation and is intended only for market research purposes and to determine interest in the project by qualified SDVOSBs that have the experience directed at the requirements of the Statement of work.

As SDVOSB set-aside, the prime is required to perform at least 15% of the work.

The NAICS code is 238910 and the small business size standard is $19 million.

Firms must have valid registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Visit: beta.SAM.gov to register in this database. SDVOSB firms must be verified in VetCert under NAICS 238910. Visit: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

RESPONSE:

Interested SDVOSB firms must provide their qualifications to the Contracting Specialist no later than 4:00pm on 02/13/2023 via email to Sary.Nhet@va.gov.

1. A positive statement of your intention to submit a proposal in response to a solicitation for this project and include your firm’s UEI Number, Firms address and Contact information.

1. Evidence of your experience in construction of a project similar to this one at a Medical facility (please provide contract descriptions, contract dollar amounts and telephone numbers for points of contact – no photographs).

VA New England Healthcare System Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104

Buildings #2, 3, 4, 5, 13 & 14 Demolition Construction Project # 608-22-114 718 Smyth Road, Manchester NH 03103

1.0 INTRODUTION

Several upcoming projects to improve patient care, as well as traversing our site, require the removal of several historic residential buildings on our campus. This scope of work (SOW) specifies a Construction contract for the complete demolition and removal of Buildings #2, 3, 4, 5, 13 & 14. Included in this demolition scope of work, but not limited to, is the removal of building structures, hazardous materials, site utilities, some pavement, foundations, and select landscaping items. There is also a Hazardous Waste Conex Box adjacent to building 2 that needs to be relocated to a different area on campus as well as upgrade electrical provisions provided to it.

This project shall be executed per the drawings, specifications, and this scope of work (SOW). Work shall include (but not limited to) the following items; materials, equipment, labor and services.

Any questions that arise during the solicitation regarding this project shall be sent to the Contracting Officer (see section 2.0) in writing for a resolution.

During pre-construction bid walkthrough bidders shall submit any questions to Contracting Officer (CO) in writing through email; questions will not be answered during the pre-construction bid walkthrough. One and only one pre-construction bid walk through will be hosted for interested bidders. If any bidders are found walking the campus in preparation of bid submittal before pre-construction bid walkthrough, they shall be removed from the site immediately by VA Police. This also holds true for any currently mobilized Contractors and Sub-contractors.

West Point Engineers is the Engineer of record and all RFI’s and submittals shall be forwarded to them for resolution through the COR/CO.

After Contract Award the General Contractor (GC) is required to provide a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond and an Insurance certificate within 10 days. Once received and confirmed, the period of performance for the above-mentioned project will begin with a Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued at a Pre-Construction Meeting (Pre-Con). As part of this solicitation the GC shall submit a preliminary schedule using Microsoft Project, or similar, showing the methodology for accomplishing the project.

2.0 VA Project Staff

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

Casey Pridham 718 Smyth Road| BSB Suite 105| Manchester, NH 03104 Phone 781-687-3743 | Email Casey.Pridham@va.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICERS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

Franklin Briggs Healthcare Engineer 718 Smyth Road | Manchester, NH 03104 Phone 603.624.4366 x2539 | Email bryan.briggs@va.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICERS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE - ALTERNATE (COR):

Shawn Bolduc Healthcare Engineer Supervisor 718 Smyth Road | Manchester, NH 03104 Phone 603.624.4366 x2326 | Email shawn.bolduc@va.gov

3.0 Base Bid:

The GC is to bid project according to the drawings and specifications (as well as this SOW) without substitutes. The job shall be bid using 180 calendar days as the period of performance.

4.0 Phase II – Construction

General contractor shall enclose construction site including; dumpster, lay down areas and storage conex boxes with 6’ high (minimum) construction fence. Fence shall be secured at all times and locked outside or work hours. Proper construction signage shall be installed on fence by GC that says CONSTRUCTION SITE. Refer to specifications for required site construction signage. GC shall supply a padlock in which VA shall install the construction core. GC shall supply all hardware that shall be Best 6-pin compatible to allow for VA issued core to be installed. VA shall supply GC with key(s) (GC to request number of keys needed) and VA COR shall have key also.

As necessary- snow removal and grounds upkeep (mowing and weed whacking) is by GC. Grounds are to be neat and tidy during the entire duration of construction.

EXCAVATION OF GROUNDS

Prior to any excavation (including driving of fence posts) a VA issued excavation permit shall be filed and approved by the VA Safety manager through the COR. This excavation permit (as well as OSHA) requires ground penetrating radar survey (GPRS) to occur in which markings and flags are utilized. Dig Safe will not mobilize for a Federal facility and the GC is required to cover costs. These markings shall be maintained by the GC during the excavation/construction process.

All excavation shall occur behind construction fence for the safety of patients and employees.

Temporary environmental controls shall be in place and maintained during the excavation/construction process. If controls are not being maintained the CO has the right to stop construction (stop work order) until environmental controls are established.

DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS

The Engineers have noted the majority of items to be demolished on their plans.

GC owns the physical demolishing/removal of the existing components including the disposal.

It is anticipated the following equipment/components (but not limited to) shall be demolished as part of this contract:

Items noted as part of the Engineering drawings including concrete sidewalks, granite curbing, asphalt, and numerous landscape items such as shrubs and trees.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Construction period of performance for the above-mentioned base scope of work is 180 calendar days once NTP has been issued to start work.

6.0 CONTRACT MOFICATIONS

The CO is the only person authorized to modify the Contract. Any contract modifications shall be sent to the CO in writing including a justification of why the contract requires modification. Modification to contract shall be authorized by the CO prior to the start of additional work, or GC will be executing additional work at own risk.

7.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

All work is to be completed with minimal disturbance to the Medical Center and close coordination will be required with the VA COR.

All tools and equipment must always be kept in eye contact, when workers are taking breaks or leaving the site, tools must be removed and stored in a safe place when working inside Medical Center.

Normal work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays (and electrical shutdowns). If after hours work is needed, a formal request is to be sent to the COR of the project with at least 14 day notice.

It is not anticipated that off hours and weekend work will be required. Per this contract include any off-hours work in support of this contract.

All labor rates will comply with applicable Wage Rate Determinations by the Department of Labor.

All work shall be in accordance with the project specifications and drawings.

The contractor shall have the capability of producing electronic documents that shall be able to interface with the systems used by the VA, Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VAMC-Manchester. The contractor shall submit electronic copies of all drawings, documents and submittals via email whenever possible to the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

GC shall submit Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as part of Safety plan outlining any hazardous work that may occur and how the associated work will be handled.

· A blank AHA form is available at http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/Organization/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) must be submitted to the COR for approval for all hazardous materials before they are brought to the work site.

Work shall not begin until engineering has reviewed and approved all submittals for safety and product material/equipment.

All submittals shall be sent to the COR and the CO for review and signature approval.

GC shall provide copies of their subcontractors lock out/tag out policy and procedures for review by VA Engineering and Safety staff prior to the start of any work.

8.0 DELIVERABLES

As part of this contract the GC shall provide (but not limited to) the following services/support to allow for the turnover of a 100% complete project as part of this contract.

O&M material = GC shall prepare a detailed O&M manual that provides information for M&R staff to easily understand the maintenance required and at what intervals as well as a basic understanding of how the system works.

As-built documentation= GC/Engineer to provide as-built drawings documenting any installed/demo changes that defer from stamped engineering drawings

9.0 SAFETY

Prior to the start of the construction project all safety submittals (Lock out/tag out, OSHA Certificates, Designation of competent person, AHA’s for applicable tasks, etc.) must be reviewed and approved by the COR.

10.0 SUBMITTALS

The GC shall utilize a file sharing platform for the exchange of all project documentation like Procore. Most of the GC’s are currently using Procore and it seems to be the industry standard software platform for project management.

All project documentation is not approved until it has received electronic signature from both the COR and the CO. Procore keeps track of what document has outstanding signature before it becomes officially approved.

Email does not count as a file sharing platform because of the limit in the size of documents that can sent.

11.0 UTILITY SHUTDOWNS

Typically, the VA requires a 2 weeks’ notice for all utility shutdowns as required.

12.0 ATTACHMENTS *Will be provided with the issuance of the IFB 100 Bid Document 608-22-144 Manchester NH BLDG DEMO (5 Parts) Construction Bid Document Narrative_608-22-114_Manchester NH_Bldg Demo_100 100 SPECIFICATIONS 608-22-114 MANCHESTER NH Demo 2 Feb 2024 Attachment A- Campus Map Attachment B- Memorandum of Agreement Attachment C- Building 2-3-4-5-13-14 ACM Inspection Report Attachment D- Building 2-3-4-5-13-14 Lead Paint Report Attachment E- Narrative Attachment F- Drawings Attachment G- Specifications

13.0 WARRANTY

All work shall be warranted for a period of one year, as specified under Warranty of Construction FAR clause 52.246-21, to be free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

Contractor shall also, as specified under Warranty in FAR clause 52.246-21, obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government.

This contract shall be subject to all parts of FAR clause 52.246-21and it’s Alternate I.

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