36C24223B0022_1.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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36C24223B0022 X

04-04-2023

561-23-2-5820-0022

561-23-900

36C242

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office - 2 Canandaigua VAMC 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office - 2 Canandaigua VAMC 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424

CLARK, VICTORIA 585-364-9156

This project is to Replace Patient Care Units at the VANJ Healthcare System's East Orange Campus, 385 Tremont Ave. East Orange, NJ 07018. The contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision to accomplish project number 561-23-900 Replace Patient Care Units IAW the Statement of Work, Specifications, Drawings and installation instructions attached hereto. The contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 8AM and 4:30PM except as noted in the general conditions and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

NAICS: 238220

Size Standard: $16.5 Million Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000 Period of Performant is 210 calendar days from NTP. This includes estimated lead time for order and delivery of units.

This requirement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Potential contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and are verified/visible/certified as an SDVOSB on veterans.certify.sba.gov at the time of bid submission and prior to award of this procurement. Bidders must submit their annual Vets-4212 Report.

A site visit is scheduled for 04/17/2023 at 10AM EST. Prospective bidders are to meet at BLDG 5A of the East Orange VA Campus. This will be the only site visit for this project, no other site visits will be scheduled. All requests for information (RFI) must be emailed to victoria.clark6@va.gov NLT 4PM on 04/19/2023.

IAW 852.219-74 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontracting, the attached Certificate of Compliance must be signed and submitted with your bid.

IAW 52.225-2 Buy American Act, the attached Buy American Certificate bus be signed and submitted with your bid.

ALL BIDS MUST BE EMAILED TO VICTORIA.CLARK6@VA.GOV AND BE TIMESTAMPED NLT 10:45AM EST ON 05/09/2023. THE PUBLIC BID OPENING WILL BE HELD ON 05/09/2023 AT 11:00AM EST VIA TEAMS. PLEASE SEE PAGE 12 FOR DIAL IN INFORMATION. BIDS

TIMESTAMPED AFTER 10:45AM EST WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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X 10 calendar days

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05-09-2023

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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

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424

Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

Victoria Clark 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)

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

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

STATEMENT OF WORK………………………………………………………………………………..5

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19……………..………11

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 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

2.5 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.7 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) .. 18

3.2 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

4.2 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(MAR 2023)

4.3 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.5 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.6 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

4.7 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.8 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

(FEB 2023)

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

4.10 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

4.11 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING--

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

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

4.13 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

2018)

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

4.16 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

4.19 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.20 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 59

4.21 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

Statement of Work Project #561-23-900

Replace Patient Care Units - ICU

1. CONTRACT TITLE:

Furnish all labor, material, equipment, supplies, transportation, storage, delivery and incidentals necessary to complete removal of existing and installation of new Patient Care Units in ICU at VA New Jersey Health Care System at 385 Tremont Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018.

2. BACKGROUND:

It has been determined that all the existing Patient Care Units are damaged partially or fully and do not function properly in each ICU patient room of VA New Jersey Healthcare System at 385 Tremont Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018 creating discomfort to the patients & staff and hence requiring replacement of the units.

3. SCOPE:

The contractor shall perform a walk-through & verify and evaluate the existing conditions and provide a price proposal to VA for approval.

A. The work shall include but not be limited to, removing existing Patient Care Units from ICU Patient Rooms, cleaning and preparing surface, taking appropriate measurements, ordering new units (see attached data sheets and specs), storing those units and installing new Patient Care Units in ICU Patient Rooms as mentioned under Specific Task. Contractor shall ensure that all applicable Local, State and Federal Law and codes for abatement activities are met or exceeded.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for the following general requirements:

Furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, supplies, storage, delivery and transportation for the removal & disposal of old Patient Care Units and storage & installation of new Patient Care Units at the VA NJHCS at East Orange, NJ. The Contractor, when required by the SOW, shall move, and return to the original position following removal of old and installation of new Swivel Toilet Units, furniture, patient beds, furnishings, storage racks, file cabinets, desks, chairs, wall decor, and other applicable items as identified at the discretion of the COR.

Meeting or exceeding all State, Federal, OSHA and EPA standards in construction and renovation work.

Ensuring that all personnel meet or exceed all training and professional licensing requirements for removing, handling, and disposing of any waste.

Using proper cleaning procedures, engineering controls, and apply best management practices to remove the units. Damp wipe and HEPA vacuum all surfaces, at a minimum.

Being responsible for the actions and work product of the workforce under his control, and for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and VA-specific rules, specifications, and regulations identified either by reference or incorporated herein.

Providing copies of waste manifests documenting proper disposal in accordance with all applicable regulations to the COR in a timely manner.

Ensuring that the required services are conducted in a manner that protects human health, the environment and VA facilities and structures.

Being responsible for the correction of all non-conforming work, or delays resulting from failure to comply with stated requirements and scope.

Submitting close-out documentation for all required activities.

Making sure to review other specifications and requirements not specifically identified in this section may be found elsewhere within this document, or in documents incorporated by reference.

INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES:

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team.

ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements.

C. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

D. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

E. If not already performed under the designated scope, the following preventive measures (at a minimum) shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust if applicable.

Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents or building openings.

Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area.

Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to be occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration.

The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

There shall be no standing water in the work areas during construction. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 1 hour. Remove and dispose of any porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

A. Right after receiving the Notice to Proceed letter, contractor to submit a written safety plan covering all the facets of the project.

B. Any accidents on site will be reported to the COR by contractor immediately.

C. All involved personnel in construction or renovation work are required to wear Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE).

D. Contractor is required to consider aspects (including but not limited to) as mentioned below and as applicable:

Fall Protection Hand and Power tool Safety Scaffolding Safety Ladder Safety

E. Contractor to meet or exceed all State, Federal, OSHA and EPA standards in construction and renovation work.

PRIVACY TRAINING:

A. All contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to VA information and VA information systems shall complete the following before being granted access to VA information and its systems:

(1) Sign and acknowledge (either manually or electronically) understanding of and responsibilities for compliance with the Contractor Rules of Behavior, Appendix E relating to access to VA information and information systems;

(2) Successfully complete the VA Cyber Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior training and annually complete required security training;

(3) Successfully complete the appropriate VA privacy training and annually complete required privacy training; and

(4) Successfully complete any additional cyber security or privacy training, as required for VA personnel with equivalent information system access.

The contractor shall provide to the contracting officer and/or the COR a copy of the training certificates and certification of signing the Contractor Rules of Behavior for each applicable employee within 1 week of the initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required.

Failure to complete the mandatory annual training and sign the Rules of Behavior annually, within the timeframe required, is grounds for suspension or termination of all physical or electronic access privileges and removal from work on the contract until such time as the training and documents are complete.

4. SPECIFIC TASK:

Below is the area at East Orange VA Facility requiring removal of existing and installation of new Patient Care Units:

East Orange, Building 1, 2nd Floor, ICU:

Rooms: 9 Units with Right Sink: 2-411, 2-412, 2-413, 2-417, 2-418, 2-

424, 2-428, 2-429, 2-430 7 Units with Left Sink: 2-414, 2-415, 2-416, 2-426, 2-427, 2-431, 2-432 The contractor must visit the site and do the survey of the ICU rooms mentioned above. The contractor shall use plastic sheeting to separate work area. Install HEPA negative air filtration unit prior to work. Remove existing Patient Care Units as per VA specifications and guidelines.

Dispose debris and waste as per DEP regulations. The entire area shall be HEPA vacuumed and cleaned with products approved by EPA.

Place an order for 16 new WH1750 Patient Care Units, 9 with Right side Sink and 7 with Left side Sink, from the vendor/supplier as suggested by Willoughby Industries, which has lead time of approximately 14 weeks.

Product Data Sheets, Installation Manual, ICU Floor Layout, Specific Unit Requirements & Pictures of Existing Patient Care Units are attached.

Prepare the surface for the installation of new unit in each room, if applicable. The contractor must make sure that the surface is ready for reinstallation of new Patient Care Units.

Once the task is done, before moving to the next room, each room should be cleaned and everything should be returned in similar position as it was before the work started.

The task will require a great coordination among ICU staff, plumbing shop, COR and Contractor. The scheduled work can be done in phases.

3 Week Look Ahead Schedule needs to be provided. The ICU prefers the contractor to work in one room at a time. More rooms may become available based on the amount of patient flow. Night work will not be allowed. Dust and noise are major concerns. The room will have to be sealed in to lock in the dust that may be generated while removing/installing the units. The work must be done keeping patient and staff’s safety in mind and by making sure of no disruption of daily functionality of ICU.

All work will be performed under EPA, OSHA, VA and Federal guidelines and regulations.

PERFORMANCE OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall perform all tasks required to deliver a satisfactory finished product, which includes the removal of existing and installation of new Patient Care Units. All activities shall comply with applicable law, including applicable VA-specific guidelines found in the VA Technical Information Library (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/), and Construction standard (29CFR 1926.1101) and EPA standards as applicable.

B. The Contractor is required to move furniture, patient beds, furnishings, storage racks, file cabinets, desks, chairs, wall decor, and other applicable items as identified by the COR as may be required for the completion of the work. Contractor is further required to move these items back to their original place at the conclusion of his work, if applicable. If for any reason, the furniture, furnishings, storage racks, file cabinets, desk, chairs and other applicable items can’t be moved then those should be covered with poly bags to protect them from getting dirty/damaged.

C. The Contractor shall clean the staging areas, and for the removal of all related equipment at the completion of the project.

D. The Contractor’s supervisor/foreperson/competent person shall remain on site at all times during all activities, regulated/controlled construction and staging areas shall be accessible at all times to designated VA personnel when necessary to protect the safety and health of VA patients, employees, visitors, and Contractor’s employees, and for compliance inspections required at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer and COR.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECTS AT VA

FACILITIES

A. The following standards shall also apply to this project:

a. The latest specifications and guidance documents from the VA Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) Technical Information Library (TIL) available at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ including:

a) VA CFM PG-18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, Division 01 – General Requirements

b) VA PG-18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, Division 02 – Existing Conditions

PROJECT SUBMITTALS

A. RECORD KEEPING – A Daily Project Log shall form a permanent record of the project. The Daily Project Log shall be used each day of the project to document the following information:

a. Date.

b. Name of Supervisor.

c. Number of workers on site.

d. Equipment utilized.

e. Brief description of daily work activities.

f. Listing of any non-compliance noted, emergencies, stop work orders (with detailed explanation), and descriptions of any other significant events.

FINAL CLEARANCE VISUAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING

A. Once the work is completed, it will be visually inspected and tested for proper functionality of each and every Patient Care Units.

B. All final clearance visual inspections, and testing shall be performed by the ICU service staff and plumbing shop department.

C. The final report shall be submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer in a timely manner verbally and as soon as practicable in writing following the final visual inspection.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate security badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer except as specifically required by the scope of the work. VA reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

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

The contractor shall obtain PIV cards for all personnel who will be on site. This should be established when contract award takes place.

6. GOVERNMENT -FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)/GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED

INFORMATION (GFI)

N/A

7. 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

8. RISK CONTROL

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

Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction 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 construction period.

9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Building 1, 2nd floor, ICU, Patient Rooms (as mentioned under Specific Tasks) at VA New Jersey Health Care System at 385 Tremont Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018.

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

10. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor to start within 10 days after receiving the Notice To Proceed. Completion time is 210 Calendar Days which includes estimated lead time for order and delivery of units.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

Project Number 561-23-900

Replace Patient Care Units

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: ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Furnish all labor, material, equipment, supplies, transportation, storage, delivery and incidentals necessary to complete removal of existing and installation of new Patient Care Units in ICU. The work involves the following areas:

East Orange, Building 1, 2nd Floor, ICU:

Rooms: 9 Units with Right Sink: 2-411, 2-412, 2-413, 2-417, 2-418, 2- 424, 2-428, 2-429, 2-430

7 Units with Left Sink: 2-414, 2-415, 2-416, 2-426, 2-427, 2-431, 2-432

The work shall be performed, as shown for Project Number 561-23-900 Replace Patient Care Units. It is located at Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey VA Healthcare System’s East Orange Campus, 385 Tremont Ave. East Orange, NJ 07018 in accordance with contract documents.

The contract completion time is 210 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

BASE BID $ ___________________________

SOLICITATION 36C24223B0022 PROJECT 561-23-900 Replace Patient Care Units at the East Orange VAMC

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 Officer, 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 May 09, 2023 at 11:00am EST.

No hand-carried or mailed bids will be accepted.

2. The bid opening will take place via a Microsoft Teams conference call. To access the conference, please access:

To join by phone please dial 1-347-566-4838

The meeting access code is 397 615 661#

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 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

17.3 % 6.9 %

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 210 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by tbd. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of Clause)

2.5 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)

2.6 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:

Hand-Carried Address:

400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424 Mailing Address:

400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424

(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)

2.7 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—

04/17/2023 at 10AM

(c) Participants will meet at—

BLDG 5A, East Orange Campus

(End of Provision)

2.8 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/

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

52.214-3 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

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE SEP 1996

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

FAR

Number

Title Date

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR

2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.

(2) The small business size standard is $16.5 Million.

(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, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, 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;

(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 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 is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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.

(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 is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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 products or commercial services.

(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 II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

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

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