36C24221B0072_1 Fire Department Renovation B. 19.pdf

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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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36C24221B0072 X

10-04-2021

620-22-1-2317-0001

620-20-206

36C242

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose NY 10548

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

Daniel Barone (914) 737-4400 x202046

This project is for the Renovation of the Fire Department at Building 19 at the Hudson Valley Healthcare System Montrose VAMC, 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, New York 10548.

The Contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supplies and supervision to renovate the fire department at building 19 in accordance with the statement of work, specifications and drawings attached hereto. COMPLETION TIME: 300 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed date.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work 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 Montrose Campus.

This is a Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business 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), Dun & Bradstreet (www.DNB.com) and are verified/visible/certifiedin VIP VetBiz (www.vetbiz.gov) at the time of offer submission and before award of this procurement. Offerors must submit their annual Vets4212 Report. Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 236220 Business Size is $39.5 Million.

A prebid site visit is scheduled for 10/14/2021 at 10:00am EDT. Prospective Bidders shall meet at the VA Montrose Campus, Building 16 Engineering Conference Room, 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, New York 10548.

NOTE: NO OTHER SITES 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, Contracting Officer via email at daniel.barone@va.gov.

Questions must be received no later than 10/20/2021 at 4:00PM EDT.

The bid opening will be held online via a Cisco Webex Teleconference due to COVID-19. Details will be sent via a solicitation amendment. ONLY EMAILED BIDS to DANIEL.BARONE@VA.GOV shall be accepted. The bids shall include copies of the original bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00am EDT.

Original Bids and bid bonds shall be sent to the contracting officer no later than two weeks after the bid opening.

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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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

Bid Item #1_________________________________________________

620-3620162-2317-854200-3223-23NRNR000

620-22-1-2317-0001

36C242

Department of Veterans Affairs Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 (10N2NCO) 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose NY 10548-1454

Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ /veterans-affairs

Daniel Barone Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

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

OR REPAIR)– BACK

STATEMENT OF WORK

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

2021)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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

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

2.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

2021) (DEVIATION)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

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

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

CERTIFICATION (FEB 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

SYSTEMS (JUN 2016)

4.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR

1984)

4.3 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)

4.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

4.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP

2021)

4.6 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

4.7 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

4.8 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.9 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.10 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

VAAR 852.219-10 - VA Notice of total service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside

4.11 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

4.12 852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction

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

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

4.14 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

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

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

2018)

4.17 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR

2019)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 2019)

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

4.20 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

4.22 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.23 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

4.24 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP

2019)

4.25 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008) 57

Fire Department Renovations in Bldg. 19 at

FDR, Montrose

PROJECT # 620-20-206

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background

The existing Montrose Campus Building 19 Fire Department Building requires renovations and upgrades due to the physical conditions observed during recent reviews of the site by representatives of the VA Montrose Fire Department and VA Montrose Facilities groups who have determined that physical staffing space layouts were inadequate and operational systems have reached the end of their performance life and requires upgrades and replacements to accommodate the VA Montrose Fire Department Staff and Services within Building 19.

Objectives

The new stair tower must also be designed to contain egress lighting and have an enclosure to shield the stair tower assembly from normal weather conditions but is not required to be heated or cooled.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for design shall be 300 days from award.

Place of Performance / Place of Delivery

The place of performance for this contract is VA FDR, Montrose.

Scope

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools equipment and supervision necessary to perform and complete the work for the Project #620-20-206, Building 19 Fire Department Building Renovation at the FDR Montrose Campus. The renovations will include but not be limited to the project phasing for the demolition and general interior alterations, Lead and Asbestos abatement, Roof System replacement, Mechanical and Plumbing system upgrades and all Electrical system upgrades in strict accordance with the contract drawings , specifications and any applicable codes at the Montrose, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, New York.

Work shall comply with VA Specifications and Regulations, specific regulations related to working at VA Hudson valley Health Care System, Montrose, New York as defined in the General Requirements Section of the contract, and all applicable Federal, State and Local codes. Contractor shall be responsible to complete the work within the contractual period of performance, and typically within the work hours as defined in the contract. The Contractor shall anticipate performing some of this work during non-peak hours, such as weekends or evenings to accommodate activities at this site. Contractor shall be responsible to plan and coordinate Construction Phasing with the Project Engineer/COR to ensure full access to the site at all times.

Asbestos and Lead abatement: Asbestos and Lead abatement within Building 19.

Project will involve but not be limited to trades such as asbestos abatement, lead paint abatement, disposal of abatement wastes. The period of performance for this project will include the following elements as noted below:

- Environmental Abatement of Building 19 Roofing Elements

- Environmental Abatement of Asbestos and LBP elements within Building 19

Roof System Replacement

Roof demolition and removal of existing building roof system down to the concrete roof deck including the areas at the base of perimeter masonry parapet walls and any mechanical roof curbs and roof/parapet penetrations and scuppers. Roofing demolition will require coordination with the mechanical and electrical system contractor(s) in the removal of any mechanical systems and services presently on the existing roof. This will allow for the installation of a new insulated EPDM roofing system. Additionally, the roof replacement portion of the project will entail the limited repairs and replacement of masonry wall sections, repointing of limited masonry wall areas and the removal and replacement of limited deteriorated parapet wall coping stones. Where masonry repointing is necessary and required, the GC will employ all necessary silica dust control procedures and protocols.

Interior Demotion and Renovation Construction

Interior Demolition: Removal of all interior drywall & ceiling systems as noted on the contract documents and specifications. All demolition work shall be coordinated with the appropriate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental abatement trades. Construction Phasing for this portion of the work will be coordinated with the project COR along with all Life Safety and Infection Controls procedures and protocols.

Interior Renovations: Construct new drywall partition systems and acoustical ceiling systems as noted on the contract drawings and specifications. All renovation work shall be coordinated with the appropriate mechanical, electrical, plumbing and environmental abatement trades. Construction Phasing for this portion of the work will be coordinated with the project COR along with all Life Safety and Infection Controls procedures and protocols.

Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing Systems, Life Safety (Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Modifications)

Electrical: Electrical demolition work on this project will include but not be limited to the removal of existing electrical wired devices, lighting fixtures, circuit panels, etc.; installation of existing and new power and lighting including all conduits, conductors, junction boxes, hangers, attachments, etc. as required for a complete and working system.

Mechanical: Mechanical construction work on this project including relocation of existing steam trench piping systems and accessories, removal and modifications to existing heating and ventilation duct systems.

Plumbing: The removal and capping or existing plumbing systems and the installation of all new plumbing system piping and components as indicated on the contract drawings and specifications.

Fire Alarm System and Sprinklers Modifications: Removal & relocation/upgrades of existing fire alarm system devices including conduits, conductors, devices, alarm interfaces, etc. as required for a complete and working fire alarm life safety system. This work will entail the testing, adjusting, reprogramming and recertification of the fire alarm system. Additionally, this portion of the project will entail the modification of the existing fire sprinkler system as noted in the contract documents and project specifications.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize construction duration and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of the Medical Center, other than utility ties-ins or work required in the COR’s opinion to be performed during off duty hours. Maintain all access to and egress from the building at all times for facility’s fire protection requirements and to meet the requirements of regulatory codes, laws, etc.

Temporary Quarters

A temporary trailer will be provided that will house 2 firemen for the duration of the project. Utility connections will be made that provide heat and air conditioning to the premises.

Bid Deduct Alternate (Item # 2) - The contractor is to perform all work in the Base Bid less the inclusion of new automatic transfer switch and new emergency distribution panel. Refer to electrical drawings ED 100 and EP 140

The period of performance for Bid Deduct Alternate Item # 2 construction will still be 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or

GFI)

No materials of this type are anticipated in this contract.

Security

The AE firm shall obtain day passes for any site visits from the police station. If personnel from the AE firm are expected to be on site more than five (5) days during the design, they shall file paperwork to obtain a permanent ID for the station. Necessary paperwork can be obtained from the COR.

The AE personnel who intend to take photos must inform the COR, at least 48 hours ahead to time, of such intend.

Safety Codes / Certification / Licensing

The AE firm shall comply with all codes as described above, as well as codes customarily applied in VA construction jobs such as NFPA fire code, OSHA, etc. Labs used by the AE firm for water testing shall be licensed as required by the governing agencies, and their certifications and licenses shall be included in the engineering reports.

Travel

No travel as a result of this project is anticipated.

Special Material Requirements

No special materials are anticipated for this contract.

Any Other Requirements unique to the solicitation.

• AE and CIH shall meet, review and comply to the Hazardous Evaluation Form (SOP 138-022) Section A and C and other SOP(s) of the facility

• Design will include that the Asbestos Abatement firm will provide notification to the NYS

DOL.

• The project is rated a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA.

Project Number 620-20-206

Fire Department Renovation B. 19 at the Montrose VAMC

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 (Item #1) General Construction - The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools equipment and supervision necessary to perform and complete the work for the Project #620-20-206, Building 19 Fire Department Building Renovation at the FDR Montrose Campus. The renovations will include but not be limited to the project phasing for the demolition and general interior alterations, Lead and Asbestos abatement, Roof System replacement, Mechanical and Plumbing system upgrades and all Electrical system upgrades in strict accordance with the contract drawings , specifications and any applicable codes at the Montrose, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, New York.

Work shall comply with VA Specifications and Regulations, specific regulations related to working at VA Hudson valley Health Care System, Montrose, New York as defined in the General Requirements Section of the contract, and all applicable Federal, State and Local codes. Contractor shall be responsible to complete the work within the contractual period of performance, and typically within the work hours as defined in the contract. The Contractor shall anticipate performing some of this work during non-peak hours, such as weekends or evenings to accommodate activities at this site. Contractor shall be responsible to plan and coordinate Construction Phasing with the Project Engineer/COR to ensure full access to the site at all times.

Asbestos and Lead abatement: Asbestos and Lead abatement within Building 19.

Project will involve but not be limited to trades such as asbestos abatement, lead paint abatement, disposal of abatement wastes. The period of performance for this project will include the following elements as noted below:

- Environmental Abatement of Building 19 Roofing Elements

- Environmental Abatement of Asbestos and LBP elements within Building 19

Roof System Replacement

Roof demolition and removal of existing building roof system down to the concrete roof deck including the areas at the base of perimeter masonry parapet walls and any mechanical roof curbs and roof/parapet penetrations and scuppers. Roofing demolition will require coordination with the mechanical and electrical system contractor(s) in the removal of any mechanical systems and services presently on the existing roof. This will allow for the installation of a new insulated EPDM roofing system. Additionally, the roof replacement portion of the project will entail the limited repairs and replacement of masonry wall sections, repointing of limited masonry wall areas and the removal and replacement of limited deteriorated parapet wall coping stones. Where masonry repointing is necessary and required, the GC will employ all necessary silica dust control procedures and protocols.

Interior Demotion and Renovation Construction

Interior Demolition: Removal of all interior drywall & ceiling systems as noted on the contract documents and specifications. All demolition work shall be coordinated with the appropriate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental abatement trades. Construction Phasing for this portion of the work will be coordinated with the project COR along with all Life Safety and Infection Controls procedures and protocols.

Interior Renovations: Construct new drywall partition systems and acoustical ceiling systems as noted on the contract drawings and specifications. All renovation work shall be coordinated with the appropriate mechanical, electrical, plumbing and environmental abatement trades. Construction Phasing for this portion of the work will be coordinated with the project COR along with all Life Safety and Infection Controls procedures and protocols.

Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing Systems, Life Safety (Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Modifications)

Electrical: Electrical demolition work on this project will include but not be limited to the removal of existing electrical wired devices, lighting fixtures, circuit panels, etc.; installation of existing and new power and lighting including all conduits, conductors, junction boxes, hangers, attachments, etc. as required for a complete and working system.

Mechanical: Mechanical construction work on this project including relocation of existing steam trench piping systems and accessories, removal and modifications to existing heating and ventilation duct systems.

Plumbing: The removal and capping or existing plumbing systems and the installation of all new plumbing system piping and components as indicated on the contract drawings and specifications.

Fire Alarm System and Sprinklers Modifications: Removal & relocation/upgrades of existing fire alarm system devices including conduits, conductors, devices, alarm interfaces, etc. as required for a complete and working fire alarm life safety system. This work will entail the testing, adjusting, reprogramming and recertification of the fire alarm system. Additionally, this portion of the project will entail the modification of the existing fire sprinkler system as noted in the contract documents and project specifications.

Temporary Quarters

A temporary trailer will be provided that will house 2 firemen for the duration of the project. Utility connections will be made that provide heat and air conditioning to the premises.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work to minimize construction duration and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of the Medical Center, other than utility ties-ins or work required in the COR’s opinion to be performed during off duty hours. Maintain all access to and egress from the building at all times for facility’s fire protection requirements and to meet the requirements of regulatory codes, laws, etc.

The period of performance for Base Bid (Item 1) construction will be 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

BASE BID $ ______________________

B. Bid Deduct Alternate (Item # 2) - The contractor is to perform all work in the Base Bid less the inclusion of new automatic transfer switch and new emergency distribution panel. Refer to electrical drawings ED 100 and EP 140

The period of performance for Bid Deduct Alternate Item # 2 construction will still be 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE - ITEM # 2

Base Bise – Bid Deduct Alternate (Item #2) $ _____________________

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.sam.gov in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24221B0072. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at http://www.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.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 materials, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish the work as described in the contract documents for Project 620-20-206 Fire Department Renovation Building 19 at VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose Campus, 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, New York, 10548.

Cost Range: $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 http://www.sam.gov/

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 52.225-10 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)

2.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

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 10548-1454 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 10548-1454

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

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

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be 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—

10/14/2021 at 10:00 AM EDT

(c) Participants will meet at—

VA Montrose Campus, Building 16 Engineering Conference Room

(End of Provision)

2.7 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)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS

DEC 2014

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

OCT 2018

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL AUG 1999

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS DEC 2016

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS APR 1984

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS DEC 2016

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS APR 1984

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS

NOV 1999

52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS—CONSTRUCTION APR 1984

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD—SEALED BIDDING—

CONSTRUCTION

AUG 1996

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE APR 1991

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY APR 1991

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR

CONSTRUCTION

FEB 1999

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE SEP 1996

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

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

(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration as to .

(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to: Department of Veterans Affairs

(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.

(End of Provision)

2.9 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420 Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

2.10 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.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) (SEP 2021)

(DEVIATION)

As prescribed in 4.1202(a), insert the following provision:

ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (SEP 2021)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 226220.

(2) The small business size standard is 39.5M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition—

(i)Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii)Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii)Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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;

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(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, CertificationRegarding 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 Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). 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.

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(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 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.

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

(xv) 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.

(xvi) 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.

(xvii) 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.

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

(xix) 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.)

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

(xxi) 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 $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxiv) 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.

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