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36C24218B0564

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36C24218B0564 X 10-16-2018 561-19-1-5916-0001 561A4-13-108 Department of Affairs VA Medical Center 138 Albany Post Road (Rte 9A) Montrose

NY

10548-1454 Daniel Barone Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (Bldg. 29) 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose

NY

10548 Barone, Daniel

(914) 737-4400 x 2046 This project is for the Modernize Waste Water Treatment Plant at the New Jersey Healthcare System Lyons VAMC 151 Knollcroft Rd, Lyons, NJ 07939

The Contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supplies and supervision to modernize the waste water treatment plant in accordance with with the statement of work, specifications and drawings attached hereto.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize to short duration and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM eastern time except as noted in the general conditions and as approved by the CO. Work shall comply with VA Specifications and regulations, all applicable Federal, State and Local codes, including specific regulations related to working at the VA Medical Center at Montrose.

This is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside procurement and will be conducted in accordance with Public Law 109-461. All prospective bidders must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) under NAICS code 237110, Dun & Bradstreet (www.DNB.com) and are verified/visible/certified in VIP VetBiz (www.vetbiz.gov) at the time of offer submission and before award of this procurement. Offerors must submit their annual Vets-100 Report.

Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 237110- Business Size is $36.5 Million. Completion Time: 120 calendar days from the notice-to-proceed date.

A prebid site visit is scheduled for October 25, 2018 at 10:00AM EST. Prospective bidders shall meet in the Engineering Conference Room Bldg 1o Room 215C at the New Jersey Healthcare System, 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ 07939 NOTE: NO OTHER SITE VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED. INTERESTED BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all questions and request for information must be submitted in writing to Daniel Barone, Contract Specialist via email at Daniel.Barone@va.gov.

October 31, 2018 at 2:00PM EST.

The bid opening will be held at the Montrose VAMC 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548. If mailing bid, please address to: Daniel Barone, BID:36C24218B0564, Franklin Delano Roosevelt VAMC NCO2, 2094 Albany Post Road Bldg. 29 Rm 310 Montrose , NY 10548 or hand deliver to Building 29.

Email notification to daniel.barone@va.gov prior to drop off is required.

FAR Part 36.209 Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms. No contract for the construction of a project be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

NOTE: CONTRACTORS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE ALL SOLICIATION AMENDMENTS.

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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.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Bid Item #1_________________________________________________ 36C243 Department of Veterans Affairs Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose

NY

10548 Tungsten Network http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en /veterans-affairs

Christina Katz Contracting Officer

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Subj: Statement of Work Project # 561A4-13-108 Title: Modernize Waste Water Plant Fund Control: 5820

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Memorandum

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Statement of Work: Construction Services:

Provide all labor, equipment and material to renovate the existing waste water plant at the NJHCS, Lyons Campus. The work will include but not limited to the installation of a copper filtration system, the replacement of the UV system, the rebuild of the existing sand filters and related equipment in accordance with the drawings and specifications provided.

The work will also include the installation of two back flow preventers and their enclosures.

The work will also include the demolition of the existing 10,000 gallon water tank.

Project Number 561A4-13-108 Modernize Waste Water Treatment Plant at Lyons Campus

BID PRICING SHEET

Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due.

BASE BID: The Contractor shall furnish materials, equipment, personnel and supervision in order to accomplish the work as described in the contract documents for Project 561A4-13-108 Modernize Waste Water Treatment Plant at VA New Jersey Health Care System, Lyons Campus, 151 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ 07939.

Work shall comply with VA Specifications and regulations, all applicable Federal, State and Local codes including specific regulations related to working at the VA Medical Center at Lyons.

Contractor shall be responsible to complete the work within the contractual period of performance, and within the work hours as defined in the contract. Contractor shall be responsible to plan and develop activities, phasing and project scheduling.

The Bidding Contractors shall inspect the areas of work prior to bidding.

Scope of Work for the Base Bid includes the following description of work, as defined in the contract documents but not be limited to:

1. Provide all labor, equipment and material to renovate the existing waste water treatment plant at the New Jersey Health Care System, Lyons Campus. The work will include, but is not limited to the installation of a copper filtration system, the replacement of the UV system, the rebuild of the existing sand filters, and related equipment in accordance with the drawings and specifications provided.

2. Installation of two back flow preventers and their enclosures.

3. Demolition of the existing 10,000 gallon water tank.

The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) which includes 30 days for contractor closeout.

BASE BID $ ___________________________

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LIST OF BRAND NAME OR EQUAL EQUIPMENT

MAKE, MODEL AND SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

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REFERENCE: PAINTING

ITEM: Exterior Concrete Tank Surfaces

VENDOR: Carboline MODEL: Carboline Bitumastic 300M Coal Tar Epoxy

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to the schedule in Specification 09 91 00, Section 2.3 A. 1.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

MANUFACTURER

NAME:

BRAND:

NO.:

LIST OF BRAND NAME OR EQUAL EQUIPMENT

MAKE, MODEL AND SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

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ITEM: Exterior Concrete Tank Surfaces

VENDOR: Sherwin Williams MODEL: Sherwin Williams Targuard Coal Tar Epoxy

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to the schedule in Specification 09 91 00, Section 2.3 A. 1.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

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ITEM: Building Interior Concrete Floor Coatings

VENDOR: Carboline MODEL: Coating system: Carboline Carboguard 1340 WB first coat with Sanitile 555 second coat SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to the schedule in Specification 09 91 00, Section 2.3 A. 3.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

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ITEM: Building Interior Concrete Floor Coatings

VENDOR: Carboline or Sherwin Williams MODEL: Sherwin Williams GP3589 Smooth Epoxy Floor Coating

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to the schedule in Specification 09 91 00, Section 2.3 A. 3.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

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ITEM: Clarifier Refurbishing Wetted Metal Surfaces

VENDOR: TNEMEC Company

MODEL: 46H-413

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Drawing CW-210, Note “Protection against Corrosion”

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

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REFERENCE: IN-CHANNEL GRINDER

ITEM: In-Channel Grinder

VENDOR: JWC Environmental, LLC MODEL: Muffin Monster Grinder Model 30005, Wipes Ready and Motor Controller Model PC2200

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 33 00

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

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LIST OF BRAND NAME OR EQUAL EQUIPMENT

REFERENCE: FLOW METERS (MAGNETIC TYPE)

ITEM: Flow Metering Equipment

VENDOR: Endress and Hauser MODEL: ProLine Promag 53 Series SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 40 00.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

REFERENCE: CLARIFIER REFURBISHING

ITEM: Clarifier Equipment

VENDOR: Purestream, Inc.

MODEL: N/A

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 60 00 Clarifier Refurbishing

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

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REFERENCE: UV DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT

ITEM: UV Disinfection Equipment

VENDOR: Glassco UV MODEL: NONCONUV-5000-3-6x8

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 66 00 UV Disinfection Equipment

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

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REFERENCE: COPPER REMOVAL SYSTEM

ITEM: Copper Removal System Air Compressor

VENDOR: Gardner Denver, Inc.

MODEL: Gardner Denver Model HR5D-8

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 99 00, 2.2.6.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

REFERENCE: SPILL CONTAINMENT PALLET

ITEM: Spill Containment Pallet

VENDOR: New Pig Corporation

MODEL: PAK213-WD

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 99 01

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

REFERENCE: COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

ITEM: Mechanical Joint Restraints

VENDOR: EBBA Iron, Inc.

MODEL: Series 1100

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 22 05 11, 2.11.K.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

REFERENCE: SANITARY SEWERAGE PUMPS

ITEM: Automatic Backwash Pumps, Automatic Backwash Filter Pumps

VENDOR: Xylem, Inc.

MODEL: FLYGT FS 3085.092LT

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 22 13 29, 2.1.O.1 and 2.1.O.2

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

REFERENCE: SANITARY SEWERAGE PUMPS

ITEM: Copper Unit Feed Pumps

VENDOR: Xylem, Inc.

MODEL: NZ 3085 MT

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 22 13 29, 2.1.O.3

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

REFERENCE: CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS

ITEM: Intake Filter/Silencer

VENDOR: Universal Silencer

MODEL: CCS-8

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 51 00, 2.1.I.1

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

ITEM: Expansion Joints

VENDOR: General Rubber Corp.

MODEL: Style 1015

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 51 00, 2.1.I.2

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

ITEM: Check Valves

VENDOR: Control Devices, LLC

MODEL: 518-08

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 51 00, 2.1.I.3.

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

ITEM: Discharge Pressure Gauge

VENDOR: U.S. Gauge MODEL: not specified

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 51 00, Section 2.1.I.5

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

ITEM: Discharge Pressure Gauge

VENDOR: McDaniel Instruments MODEL: not specified

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 51 00, Section 2.1.I.5

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

REFERENCE: COPPER REMOVAL SYSTEM

ITEM: Copper Removal System by Reactive Filtration with Continuous Backwash Sand Filter

VENDOR: Nexom MODEL: Blue PRO Reactive Filtration continuous backwash sand filter

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Please refer to Specification 11 99 00, Copper Removal System, Dwg. CW-302, CW-303

All characteristics are for reference purposes only and the VA will consider similar substitutions provided the intent of this project is still met and no federal, state or VA standards are violated.

BIDDING ON:

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications and contract forms will be available on http://www.fedbizopps.gov in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24218B0564. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov as an “Interested Vendor” so that others will know of our interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder’s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to “Receive Notification”, you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of bids.

(b) If bid exceeds $150,000 a bid bond must be submitted. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), 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 as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

(d) If the bid is between $30,000 - $150,000. The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A or alternative payment protection which conforms to the requirements set forth in FAR Clause 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, as noted in the General Conditions of this Specification. Copies of the Standard Form of Payment Bond may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall furnish materials, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish the work as described in the contract documents for project number 561A4-13-108 Modernize Waste Water Treatment Plant at VA New Jersey Health Care System, Lyons Campus, 151 Knollcroft Road , Lyons, New Jersey 07920.

Cost Range: $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Submittal Log (Critical/Non- Critical) Contractor and subcontractors list including names and training records, Survey Report

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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 52.233-2 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:

Daniel Barone Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 2094 Albany Post Road, Bldg. 29-Rm 310 Montrose NY 10548 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 2094 Albany Post Road, Bldg. 29-Rm 310 Montrose NY 10548

(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)

2.4 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM EST.

(c) Participants will meet at— Lyons VAMC, Engineering conference room (End of Provision)

2.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

2.6 VAAR 852.214-70 CAUTION TO BIDDERS--BID ENVELOPES (JAN 2008)

It is the responsibility of each bidder to take all necessary precautions, including the use of proper mailing cover, to insure that the bid price cannot be ascertained by anyone prior to bid opening. If a bid envelope is furnished with this invitation, the bidder is requested to use this envelope in submitting the bid. The bidder may, however, use any suitable envelope, identified by the invitation number and bid opening time and date. If an Optional Form (OF) 17, Sealed Bid Label, is furnished with this invitation in lieu of a bid envelope, the bidder is advised to complete and affix the OF 17 to the lower left corner of the envelope used in submitting the bid.

(End of Provision)

2.7 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (JAN 2008)

The supplies or equipment required by this invitation for bid or request for proposal must conform to the standards of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Health Administration as to . The successful bidder or offeror will be required to submit proof that the item(s) he/she furnishes conforms to this requirement. This proof may be in the form of a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that they have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. Proof may also be furnished in the form of a certificate from one of the above listed organizations certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

(End of Provision)

2.8 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.9 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

2.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008)

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

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester's representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and contracting officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

As an alternative to filing a protest with the contracting officer, an interested party may file a protest with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Materiel Management, Acquisition Administration Team, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management, the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issues pending with the contracting officer.

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

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

2.12 VAAR 852.236-89 BUY AMERICAN ACT (JAN 2008)

(a) Reference is made to the clause entitled "Buy American Act--Construction Materials," FAR 52.225-9.

(b) Notwithstanding a bidder's right to offer identifiable foreign construction material in its bid pursuant to FAR 52.225-9, VA does not anticipate accepting an offer that includes foreign construction material.

(c) If a bidder chooses to submit a bid that includes foreign construction material, that bidder must provide a listing of the specific foreign construction material he/she intends to use and a price for said material. Bidders must include bid prices for comparable domestic construction material. If VA determines not to accept foreign construction material and no comparable domestic construction material is provided, the entire bid will be rejected.

(d) Any foreign construction material proposed after award will be rejected unless the bidder proves to VA's satisfaction: (1) it was impossible to request the exemption prior to award, and (2) said domestic construction material is no longer available, or (3) where the price has escalated so dramatically after the contract has been awarded that it would be unconscionable to require performance at that price. The determinations required by (1), (2), and (3) of this paragraph shall be made in accordance with Subpart 825.2 and FAR 25.2.

(e) By signing this bid, the bidder declares that all articles, materials and supplies for use on the project shall be domestic unless specifically set forth on the Bid Form or addendum thereto.

(End of Clause)

2.13 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110.

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X](i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X](ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[](iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[](iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[](v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

[](vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

[](vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

[](viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

3.2 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROLS TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (JUN 2018)

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

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

(1) The Offeror certifies that—

(i) It does not engage and has not engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state.