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36C24221B0057

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424

POINT OF CONTACT*

Victoria Clark Contract Specialist Victoria.clark6@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Lyons, NJ 07939

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Invitation for Bid for Correct Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies at the Lyons, VAMC

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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.

of 36C24221B0057 X 07-29-2021 561-21-3-5820-0015 561A4-21-102 36C561 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office - 2 Canandaigua VA Medical Center 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424 Canandaigua VA Medical Center Attn: Victoria Clark, Contracting Network Contracting Office 2 400 Fort Hill Ave, Bldg 34 First Floor Canandaigua NY 14424

CLARK, VICTORIA

Victoria.clark6@va.gov This project is to Correct Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lyons Campus, 151 Knollcroft Rd. Lyons, NJ 07939.

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish project number 561A4-21-102 Correct Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies IAW the statement of work (SOW) attached. Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work, and shall be expected to plan work typically during the duty hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM eastern time except as noted in the general conditions and as approved by the Contracting Officer

NAICS: 237110

Size standard: $39.5 million Magnitude of construction is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00

Pursuant to 38 U.S.C.8137(D), this requirement is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov), Dun & Bradstreet (www.dnb.com) and are verified/visible/ certified as an SDVOSB in www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov at the time of offer submission and before award of this procurement.

A site visit date is scheduled for August 9, 2021. Please confirm attendance at the site visit by emailing Victoria.clark6@va.gov . Site visits will be held at 9:00AM and 11:00AM. When you confirm, please include what time you’ll Be attending and who will be attending (limit 2 per company). All attendees must present a negative COVID-19 test taken Within 72hrs. All attendees must check in at BLDG 3 prior to meeting in the Engineering Department in Building 10.

ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10:45 AM EST ON AUGUST 30, 2021. THE PUBLIC BID OPENING WILL BE HELD AUGUST 30, 2021 AT

11:00AM EST VIA TELECONFERENCE. PLEASE SEE PAGE

FOR DIAL IN INFORMATION. ALL BIDS MUST BE TIMESTAMPED NO LATER THAN

10:45AM AUGUST 30, 2021. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO VICTORIA.CLARK6@VA.GOV

The Period of Performance is 180 calendar days from the date of the notice to proceed.

All Requests for Information (RFI's), must be e-mailed to Victoria Clark at victoria.clark6@va.gov NLT 2:00PM EST on AUGUST 12, 2021. NO BID EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED DUE TO LATE RFI SUBMISSIONS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT RFI

SUBMITTED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL BE ANSWERED.

Bidders must submit their annual Vets-4212 Report

THIS IS A 100% SDVOSB SET ASIDE.

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10:45AM

08-30-2021 X Page 1 of

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

36C561 Victoria Clark Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424 Tungsten Network http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en /veterans-affairs

Victoria Clark Contracting Officer

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Project # 561A4-21-102 Correct Life and Fire Safety Deficiencies 6/28/2021

1. Contract Title.

Furnish professional services to Correct Life and Fire Safety Deficiencies at the VA NJ Health Care System, Lyons, NJ, 07939.

2. Background.

Fire and safety deficiencies require correction and a because of the extent of the correction a contract will be required.

3. Scope.

Project will correct deficiencies that have been identified throughout the facility that effects the fire and safety systems.

4. Specific Tasks.

1. The vendor is to provide all necessary equipment, labor, and material to perform the following fire protection repairs/services:

2. Prior to any work that is done on any component of the sprinkler system, the vendor will need to coordinate with the COR and the VA Fire Department prior to any interruption of service.

3. The VA will perform the required draining and any fire watch requirments before any work can commence, and then would be responsible for re-filling and bringing back the system into service.

4. The vendor shall provide a daily progress report to the COR of the project as well as to the persons identified by the VA Fire Department during the pre-construction meeting.

5. Provide materials, labor, and supervision for the modifications to the automatic fire sprinkler system on the items referenced below. Modify the existing system components. The work shall include:

Building 1:

a. Replace 25-ft. of 4-inch corroded sprinkler piping that serves the existing exterior siamese connection. All new and existing non-galvanized sprinkler piping in this room to be painted red, after pressure test is completed.

b. Replace existing 6-inch OS&Y sprinkler control valve and associated temper switch.

c. Replace existing dry system 1-inch drain cup and associated 1-inch corroded piping.

d. Remove and replace the defective Tyco accelerator. Work to include all associated trim and piping.

e. All sprinklers gauges in stairwells and basement sprinkler room are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

f. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

g. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the (1) wet and (1) dry fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

h. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition. PLEASE NOTE: This test will need to be completed during warmer temperatures.

i. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the main Fire Department Connections located in front of building 1. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 2:

a. Replace all sprinkler heads throughout building 2. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

b. Install missing dry-pipe pendent sidewall sprinkler head on loading dock. Patch existing wall as needed once work is completed.

c. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

d. All sprinklers gauges in stairwells and basement sprinkler room are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

e. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

f. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

g. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 3:

a. Replace all sprinkler heads throughout building 3. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

b. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

c. Replace 3 sprinkler gauges in basement sprinkler room are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

d. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the (1) wet fire sprinkler system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

e. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 4:

a. Replace existing Post Indicator Valve (PIV) in front of building 4 (main city water connection). PIV is seized in the open position. New work to include new PIV tamper switch.

b. Replace failed water flow switches in West stairwell on 1st and 2nd floor.

c. Replace all sprinkler heads throughout building 4. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

d. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

e. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

f. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the (2) Fire Department Connections. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 5:

Replace all standard sprinkler heads in stage area and elevator machine room building 5. Sprinklers in the stage area are approximately 15-ft. above the floor. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

a. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

b. 2 sprinklers gauges on sprinkler system are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

c. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

d. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 6:

a. Replace approximately 20-ft. of 6-inch Reliable galvanized dry system sprinkler piping that is corroded in Room 10. All new and existing non-galvanized sprinkler piping in this room to be painted red, after pressure test is completed.

b. Replace all quick response sprinkler heads throughout building 6. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

c. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

d. Provide addiotional sprinkler coverage for the following areas to meet NFP 13 requirements (2016 edition):

i. Changing rooms in retail store

ii. Underneath duct work in kitchen area

iii. Hallway behind beverage counter

e. Replace all sprinklers gauges (3 water, 2 air) in basement sprinkler room are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

f. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

g. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

h. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 7:

a. Replace existing corroded 6-inch Mueller OS&Y valve located in basement sprinkler room. Reuse existing tamper switch. All new and existing sprinkler piping in this room to be painted red.

b. Replace 6-inch existing sprinkler piping associated with the water flow and drain assembly located in the basement sprinkler room. Existing water flow switch is permitted to be reused. New piping to include drain control valve. Re-install existing hydraulic plate once sprinkler work is completed.

c. Replace existing defective 3-inch Butterfly sprinkler Valve in the attic.

d. All sprinklers gauges on sprinkler system are to be replaced and dated. Total of 11. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

e. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

f. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

g. Perform a required 5 hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 9:

a. Supply and install new PIV wrench for the Mueller PIV.

b. Replace existing failed tamper switch and fire alarm monitor module for exterior PIV. Provide new programming of fire alarm system to accept new monitor module.

c. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

d. Ensure that dry pipe Inspection test valve ports are clear of any debris or blockage.

e. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

f. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

g. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 10:

a. Replace approximately 8-ft. of 2-inch pipe and elbow on main drain after drain valve. Piping located in basement sprinkler room. All new and existing non-galvanized sprinkler piping in this room to be painted red, after pressure test is completed.

b. Replace existing failed tamper switch and fire alarm monitor module for basement sprinkler control valve. Provide new programming of fire alarm system to accept new monitor module.

c. Replace existing failed waterflow switch and fire alarm monitor module for basement main sprinkler. Provide new programming of fire alarm system to accept new monitor module.

d. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

e. All sprinklers gauges on sprinkler system are to be replaced and dated. (2) water and (1) air. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

f. Replace all sprinkler heads throughout building 10. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

g. Ensure that dry pipe Inspection test valve ports are clear of any debris or blockage.

h. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

i. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

j. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

k. Remove and replace the 1st check and 2nd check valves on the (2) 6-inch Ames fireline backflows in buildings 10. Replace a short nipple downstream of the main drain valve in building 10.

Building 11:

a. Remove and replace the 1st check and 2nd check valves on the (2) 6-inch Ames fireline backflows in buildings 11.

b. Ensure that dry pipe Inspection test valve ports are clear of any debris or blockage.

c. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

d. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

e. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

f. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 15:

a. Repair leak located at back of the 8-inch Grimes motor water gong.

b. Replace all sprinkler heads throughout building 15 basement area and shops. Provide cages for all pendant sprinklers. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

c. Replace existing upright sprinkler heads with new pendant heads in carpenter shop storage area and break area. Extend new sprinklers into existing lay-in ceiling to comply with NFPA 13 (2016 edition).

d. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

e. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

f. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

Building 16:

a. Replace the existing 4-inch Dry-pipe Valve assembly (Viking Model F1). Modify adjacent piping and valves as needed to accept new assembly.

b. All sprinklers gauges in basement sprinkler room are to be replaced and dated. (2) water and (1) air. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

c. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

d. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

e. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

f. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

Building 53:

a. Supply and install a new PIV wrench for the Mueller PIV.

b. Replace main city side 6-inch Kennedy OS&Y valve that is leaking and corroded.

c. All sprinklers gauges in sprinkler rooms are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

d. Replace all sprinkler heads throughout building 53. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

e. Provide new spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches.

f. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

g. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on the fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

h. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 54:

a. Replace (25) Central A1 dry pendent sprinkler heads in cooler box. Provide 2 spare (See installation detail below).

b. Replace (12) pendent sprinkler heads in dishwasher area that are oxidized and in danger of failing.

c. Sprinkler head in closet adjacent to sprinkler riser needs to be raised in compliance with NFPA 25.

d. Replace corroded 1 ¼-inch inspector test drain valve in Basement Mechanical Riser room.

e. Replace 2 sprinkler gauges in basement sprinkler room. Gauges are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

f. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

g. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on your fire sprinkler system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

h. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 57:

a. Replace existing 2 ½-inch butterfly sprinkler valve in basement South stairwell servicing basement center. Provide new fire alarm monitor module for the new butterfly sprinkler valve. Provide new programming of fire alarm system to accept new monitor module.

b. Remove two existing dry pendent sprinkler heads in basement mechanical room air handler.

c. All sprinklers gauges in basement sprinkler room are to be replaced and dated. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

d. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room

e. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on your fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

f. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the Fire Department Connection. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 135:

a. Provide new electrical conduit and wire to monitor existing exterior post indicator valve tamper switch outside building 135. Provide new fire alarm monitor module, surge protector, and programming to properly monitor the PIV.

b. Replace existing motor water gong that is currently not functioning.

c. Replace approximately 20-ft of 6-inch sprinkler pipe in room 1-A-107 that currently has a patch covering a leak. All new and existing sprinkler piping in this room to be painted red, after pressure test is completed.

d. Replace existing sprinkler air compressor at the second floor loading dock. New air compressor to be wall-mounted. Coordinate location with COR and the Fire Departement. Provide all piping and electrical connections as needed.

e. All sprinklers gauges in the first floor sprinkler room are to be replaced and dated. (3) water and (1) air. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

f. Replace (4) dry pendent sprinkler heads on loading dock.

g. Replace all sprinkler heads throughout building 135. New sprinkler heads to be quick response (FM approved).

h. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room

i. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on your (1) wet and (1) dry fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

j. Perform a required 3 year air leak and full trip test on the dry system. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

k. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the (2) Fire Department Connections. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

Building 143:

a. Replace existing 6-inch sprinkler pipe in southwest mechanical room W-105. New pipe must be provided from existing OS&Y to offset double elbow in floor.

b. Replace fire pump packing and associated corroded bolts.

c. Complete annual full fire pump flow test after pump packing replacement.

d. Replace all sprinklers gauges on sprinkler system. This must include all straiwell and main mechanical room sprinkler. Turn over old gauges to the VA.

e. Provice 50 sprinkler escutcheons to match existing sprinkler heads for future use.

f. Perform a required 5 year internal pipe and valve inspection on your (1) wet fire sprinkler systems. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

g. Perform a required 5 year hydrostatic test on the (3) Fire Department Connections. This requirement is in NFPA 25 the 2014 edition.

h. Remove and replace the leaking section of 6-inch pipe in W-105 mechanical room.

i. Provide new spare sprinkler cabinets, spare sprinkler heads and associated wrenches. Mount cabinets in basement mechanical room.

j. Remove and replace the 1st check and 2nd check valves on the 6-inch Ames fireline backflow.

k. Retest the backflow and verify normal leak-free operations upon completion of repairs

6. When sprinkler valves are replaced, contractor shall include remounting of existing tamper switch/flow switch unless otherwise directed.

7. Sprinkler system cannot be impaired for more than 12 hours for each component.

8. Provide 2-hour session on proper shutdown and resetting dry pipe sprinkler system. Include fire department and plumbing shop.

5. Performance Monitoring (if applicable).

The designated COR will monitor the contract performance and make sure the vendor adheres to VA standards and designated project milestones as well as provide all necessary support required to complete the project.

6. Security Requirements.

The vendor employees shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. The vendor employees shall require intermittent access only and will be escorted by VA employees while at VA Facilities. No background investigation is required

7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

N/A

8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

Not Used

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI).

Not Used

c. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

The COR is responsible for certifying that the work done under the contract is performed to time and standard. The COR is also responsible to assure the inspection and acceptance of products provided incidental to services.

9. Risk Control Vendor shall take all measures for safety & infection control and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of installation against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered.

Vendor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other installation areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the installation period.

10. Place of Performance.

Minimize interference of installation activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of installation materials, debris and standing installation equipment and vehicles.

11. Period of Performance.

Vendor to start immediately after receiving the NTP, estimate completion time is 180 calendar days.

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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.beta.sam.gov in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24221B0057. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at http://www.beta.sam.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.beta.sam.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 all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish project number 561A4-21-102 Correct Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies in accordance with the statement of work (SOW), specifications and drawings attached hereto at the New Jersey VA Healthcare System’s East Orange.

Cost Range: $100,000.00 to $250,000.00.

SOLICITATION 36C24221B0057 PROJECT 561A4-21-102 Correct Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies at the Lyons, NJ VA Campus

1. In accordance with FAR 14.202-8, the government is authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ALL bids shall be emailed to Victoria Clark, Contracting Specialist, at Victoria.Clark6@va.gov prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on, August 30, 2021 at 11:00am EST. No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted.

2. Original copies of bids to include original bid bonds with wet signatures as well as other non-pricing related information shall be mailed to Victoria Clark, Contracting Specialist at the address provided in section 8 of the solicitation as soon as practicably possible but no later than 14 days from bid opening. Failure to provide hard copies may result in rejection of bid.

3. The bid opening will take place on a Microsoft Teams conference call.

To join by phone please dial 1-347-566-4838 and use access code 834 325 588#

Project Number 561A4-21-102 Correct Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies

BID PRICING SHEET

Bids providing less than 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 bids are due.

BASE BID: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform general construction, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and plumbing work associated with Correcting Fire and Life Safety Deficiencies as described in the statement of work.

The work shall be performed, as shown for Project Number 561A4-21-102. It is located at Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey VA Healthcare System’s Lyons Campus, 151 Knollcroft Rd Lyons, NJ 07939 in accordance with the Statement of Work and contract documents.

The contract completion time is 180 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

BASE BID $ ___________________________

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 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)

2.2 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— AUGUST 09, 2021 at 10:00AM EST

(c) Participants will meet at— Building 10, Engineering, Lyons Campus (End of Provision)

2.3 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 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:

Christina Katz

Hand-Carried Address:

Network Contracting Office - 2 VA HVHCS FDR Campus 2094 Albany Post Rd, Bldg. 29, Rm 311

Montrose NY 10548 Mailing Address:

Christina Katz VA HVHCS FDR Campus 2094 Albany Post Rd, Bldg. 29 Rm 311, Box 29-2 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)

2.6 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)

2.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

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

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5 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, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), 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) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed…