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36C24224B0038

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany NY 12208-3410

POINT OF CONTACT*

Dayna Dickson-Miller Contracting Officer Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

151 Knollcroft Rd

Lyons NJ

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Invitation for bid #36C24224B0038 to provide hazardous waster storage shed and site prep.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7.

ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to pro ceed. 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 solicita tion 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 accepta nce after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C24224B0038 X 07-18-2024 561-24-3-5820-0028 561-24-300 Network Contracting Office - 2 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-9NCA) Albany NY 12208 Network Contracting Office - 2 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-9NCA) Albany NY 12208 Dickson-Miller, Dayna 518-626-6649 Project #561-24-300 is to replace the current hazardous waste storage shed with a new, add one smaller one and prep the area in which they will be sitting behind Building 11 at East Orange VA M edical Center located at 385 Tremont Ave East Orange, New Jersey 07018.

NAICS: 236220

Size Standard: $45 million Magnitude of Construction is between: $250,000 and $500,000 Period of Performance: 140 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed

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 certified in the Veterans Small Business (VetCert) program (https://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 fo r 7/25/24 at 11:00am Eastern Time. Prospective bidders are to meet at Building 5A, Room 113 This will be the only site visit for this project. No other site visits will be scheduled. All requests for information must be emailed to Dayna.Dickson-Mil ler@va.gov NLT 2PM Eastern Time on 7/31/2024.

ALL BIDS MUST BE EMAILED TO DAYNA.DICKSON-MILLER@VA.GOV AND RECEIVED BY 10:45am EASTERN TIME ON 8/19/24.

THE PUBLIC BID OPENING WILL BE AT 1

1:00 EASTERN TIME ON 8/19/24 VIA TELECONFERENCE. PLEASE SEE PAGE 15 FOR DIAL IN

INFORMATION. BIDS MUST BE TIMESTAMED NO LATER THAN 10:45am EASTERN TIME ON 8/19/24. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Per FAR 36.209, construction contracts with Architect-Engineerin g Firms; no contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

IAW VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitati ons on Subcontracting, Certificate of Compliance must be signed and submitted with your proposal.

IAW FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate, Certificate must be signed and submitted with your proposal.

Contractors must ackn owledge all solicitations amendments.

X 52.211-10 X 10:45

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08-19-2024 X Page 1 of

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLED

GMENT 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 c ontract 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 mea ns 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

36C528 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue (2-9NCA) Albany NY 12208 Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

1-877-489-6135 Dayna Dickson-Miller Contracting Officer

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Statement of work………………………………………………………………………………………..8

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS 16

Bid Pricing Sheet………………………………………………………………………………………..17 Dial In Information……………………………………………………………………………………….18

Attachements…………………………………………………………………………………………….65

385 Tremont Avenue | East Orange | NJ 07018 973-676-1000

Statement of Work Project #561-24-300 Replace Hazardous Waste Storage Shed

1. CONTRACT TITLE:

Furnish all labor, material, equipment, supplies, transportation, storage, delivery, and incidentals necessary to complete replacement of one existing hazardous waste storage shed and add one smaller shed, both, to be located behind Building 11 at East Orange VA Medical Center located at 385 Tremont Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018.

2. BACKGROUND:

The VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) at East Orange campus needs to replace its existing hazardous waste storage shed and add a smaller storage shed to store empty containers. The VANJHCS East Orange campus is a Small Quantity Generator (SQG). The purpose of the hazardous waste shed is to store hazardous and pharmaceutical wastes for up to 180-day accumulation.

The hazardous waste storage shed has been at the East Orange campus for at least 25 years. The existing shed is falling apart and rusting away. The shed’s seams have been damaged due to years of weathering. The ceiling in the inside has collapsed. Currently, it presents an unacceptable health and safety risk to the VA Safety staff. Additionally, new smaller shed is required to provide storage for empty containers for future reuse.

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 pertaining to existing hazmat shed and new storage shed shall include but not be limited to, disconnecting all existing utilities (electrical, phone and fire alarm), demolishing and removing current storage from site, removing hazardous material that’s inside the current shed, ordering two new sheds, cleaning and preparing surface, repairing existing concrete pad prior to placing new hazmat shed, creating one concrete pad at new location, installing two new sheds, connecting all existing utilities to new hazmat sheds as mentioned under Specific Task, testing and commissioning of all equipment. 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 existing waste storage shed, and purchasing, delivery & installation of new waste storage sheds at the VA NJHCS at East Orange, NJ.

· 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/hazardous waste.

· Using proper cleaning procedures, engineering controls, and apply best management practices to remove the hazardous waste storage shed.

· 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 Contracting Officer Representative (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 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.

· 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

· Ladder Safety

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

F. Contractor to correct any noncompliance work with no extra cost to VA East Orange Medical Center.

4. SPECIFIC TASK:

Below is the location at East Orange VA Facility and requirement of replacement of existing hazmat waste storage shed and installation of new storage shed:

Location: East Orange Medical Center, behind Building 11 (see attached location map for placement of 2 sheds) Requirement: The contractor must visit the site and do the survey of the site mentioned above. The contractor shall use barrier to separate work area. See below for specific tasks for each hazmat storage shed:

1. Hazmat Waste Storage Shed (8’4” H x 26’ W x 8’ D):

a. Purchase a new shed (basis of design Securall - Safety Storage Products) including, but not limited to below requirements:

viii. OP0001-LED-A - 3 each - 26W LED explosion proof light fixture extra light fixture class 1 division 2

xiii. OP0010-32-48 - ABC dry chemical fire suppression system

xiv. OP0010-A - Dry chemical fire suppression system alarm-bell only

xv. OP0022 - 48 Each - 14” W shelves with 2” lip sides

xvi. 3 16’ tiers back wall

xvii. OP Extension Bracket - 9 each – extension bracket for shelving

xviii. OP0041-IC - 6 each – Adjustable 18” W x 18” H vent with insulated cover

xix. BR80-P - 10.75” H x 52” W x72” L perforated steel ramp with skid-resistant finish

2. Storage Shed for Empty Containers (8’4” H x 7’ W x 7’ D):

a. Purchase a new shed (basis of design Securall - Safety Storage Products) including, but not limited to below requirements:

i. B900FR4 (BGray) Chemical storage locker without explosion relief panel

ii. One single door 42” W x 80” H

iii. Sump capacity: 154 gallons

iv. Weight: 6,171 lbs

v. 4 Hour fire rated: Fire rated walls are Intertek tested and FM approved for 4 hours and fire rated roof is Intertek tested and FM approved for 3 hours.

vi. OP0022 - 42 each – 14” W shelves with 2” lip sides

vii. 3 6’ tiers back wall

viii. 3 4’ tiers left wall

ix. 3 4’ tiers right wall

b. Clear the surface at the location shown on attached location map for concrete pad.

c. Prepare 10’ L x 10’ W X 6” D concrete pad.

d. Deliver, unload, and set up new shed on new concrete pad

e. Dispose any debris and clean the site.

f. Reseed any damaged natural areas.

g. Fix any damaged existing curb or any other area.

The task will require a coordination among COR, GEMS, Safety, Campus Police, and Contractor. Night work needs to be approved. Dust and noise must be controlled. The work shall not create any disruption to daily functionality of EO VAMC.

Contractor should refer to the participating VA Healthcare System’s preferred disposal facility when determining disposition of waste or provide with a list of disposal facilities with company name, address and contact information consisting of recycling, fuel blending/energy recovery, incineration, or naturalization/stabilization and/or landfill.

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 work, which includes the removal of one existing hazmat waste storage shed and installation of new hazmat shed and new storage shed. 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 shall clean the staging areas, and for the removal of all related equipment at the completion of the project.

C. 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:

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

i. 01 00 00

ii. 01 32 16.15

iii. 01 33 23

iv. 01 35 26

v. 01 45 00

vi. 01 42 19

vii. 01 74 19

2. VA CFM PG 18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, Division 02 – Existing Requirements

i. 02 41 00

3. VA CFM PG 18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, Division 26 – Electrical

i. 26 05 11

4. VA CFM PG 18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, Division 32 – Exterior Improvements

i. 32 05 23

FINAL CLEARANCE VISUAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING

A. Contractor shall be responsible for proper functionality and operations of both sheds. Testing will have to be completed in presence of COR, GEMS and Safety.

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

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

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

As shown on attached location map, behind Building 11 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 immediately after receiving the Notice To Proceed. Estimated completion time 140 Calendar Days. Contractor must provide equipment delivery schedule at the time of their proposal.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications, and contract forms will be available on https://beta.sam.gov/ in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24224B0038. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at https://beta.sam.gov/ as an “Interested Vendor” so that others will know of our interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder’s mailing list WILL NOT BE prepared by the Contract Specialist. SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at SAM.gov/. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to “Receive Notification”, you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of bids.

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

(c) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: : The Contractor shall furnish all necessary professional Construction services to provide complete scope of work for project 561-24-300 replace hazardous storage shed and site prep in accordance with the project drawings and specifications for the VA NJ Health Care System, East Orange, NJ.

Magnitude of Construction: $250,000 to $500,000

Project Number 561-24-300 Replace Hazardous Storage Shed and Site Prep

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: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as required by the contract drawings and specifications.

The work shall be performed, as shown for Project Number 561-24-300 Replace Hazardous Storage shed and site prep. 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 140 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

BASE BID $ ___________________________

SOLICITATION 36C24224B0038 PROJECT 561-24-300 Replace Hazardous Storage Shed and Site Prep at East Orange VA Medical Center.

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 Dayna Dickson-Miller Contracting Officer, at Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov prior to the bid opening time. The bids shall include copies of a bid bond. The bid opening shall take place on August 19, 2024, 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 731 861 949#

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 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or , whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(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:

Dayna Dickson-Miller Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue Albany NY 12208 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue Albany NY 12208

(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—

(c) Participants will meet at—

(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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

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

(End of Clause)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.11 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established VA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (formerly Electronic and Information (EIT)) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 852.239–75, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit appropriate VA Section 508 Checklists, in accordance with the checklist completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists is to assist VA acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, or information, documentation and services conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The checklists allow offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(c) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45 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…