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36C24225B0042

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

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

36C24225B0042 X 08-14-2025 561-25-101 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Robinson, Lateisha 917-943-8289 Project# 561-25-101 is to completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing flooring, and furnish labor and materials to perform work as required by drawings and specifications at the VANJ Health VANJ Health Care System, East Orange, NJ campus

NAICS: 238220

Size Standard: 19 Million Magnitude of Construction: $250,000 and $500,000 Period of Performance: 150 after NTP

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 for 8/22/2025 at 7:30am 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 Lateisha.Robinson@va.gov NLT 2PM Eastern Time on Wednesday 8/27/2025.

ALL BIDS MUST BE EMAILED TO LATEISHA.ROBINSON@VA.GOV AND RECEIVED BY 10:45am EASTERN TIME ON 9/16/2025.

THE PUBLIC BID OPENING WILL BE AT 11:00 EASTERN TIME ON 9/16/2025 VIA TELECONFERENCE. PLEASE SEE PAGE 15 FOR DIAL IN INFORMATION. BIDS MUST BE TIMESTAMPED NO LATER THAN 10:45am EASTERN TIME ON 9/16

/2025. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Per FAR 36.209, construction contracts with Architect-Engineering 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 Limitations 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 acknowledge all solicitations amendments.

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

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Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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(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.)

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36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 Tungsten Network https://www.tungsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

1877-489-6135 Lateisha Robinson Contract Officer

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of Invitation for Bids, drawings, specifications and contract forms will be available in the Contract Opportunities section on sam.gov in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24225B0022. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at 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. Copies of signed amendment cover pages must be submitted with the 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 (on Standard Form (SF) 24) 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. Affidavit of Individual Sureties shall be submitted on SF 28.

(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.

(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.

Reference Federal Acquisition (FAR) 28.106-1 for a list of Bond and Bond Related Forms. Copies of the Standard Forms referenced above may be obtained in the Standard Form section at https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms#.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing flooring, and furnish labor and materials to perform work for VA Project 561-25-101 Replace Flooring, Building 1, 4th Floor wings 4B and 4C as required by drawings and specifications.

Cost Range: $250,000 and $500,000

1.2 BID PRICING SHEET

Project Number 561-25-101 Replace Flooring, Building 1, 4th Floor

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 bidders are due.

The work shall be performed in compliance with the specifications, drawings, as well as the contract terms and conditions. The place of performance is Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange Campus, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, New Jersey 07018.

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials to perform work for VA Project Number 561-25-101 Replace Flooring, Building 1, 4th Floor as required and defined by the Architecture and Engineering (AE) drawings and the specifications.

ITEM I, Replace Flooring, building 1, 4th floor project: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as required by the contract drawings and specifications

ITEM I TOTAL: ______________________

Construction Timeframe: Contractor shall commence work immediately of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Period of Performance is 150 days from the receipt of Notice to Proceed.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Project # 561-25-101 Replace Flooring, Building 1, 4th Floor

1. Contract Title.

Furnish professional construction services for project 561-25-101 to Replace Flooring in Building 1, 4th Floor at the VANJ Health Care System, East Orange, NJ.

2. Background.

The existing flooring system is old and inadequate, and do not meet the requirements for clinical spaces in healthcare facility and this project is to replace the carpet floors with a more durable and hygienic friendly material.

3. Scope.

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing flooring, and furnish labor and materials to perform work for VA Project 561-25-101 Replace Flooring, Building 1, 4th Floor wings 4B and 4C as required by drawings and specifications.

The flooring in rooms, corridors and areas to be replaced with Medical Grade seamless surface of new luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) with a continuous 6” base cove height at wall and built-in cabinets, with an approximate square footage of average 5,500 square feet as per the attached drawings.

Work shall be completed in multiple phases around clinical schedule as necessary, and only after hours and weekends (including holidays), in order to allow the service to continue to function at normal hours with little to no interruptions of patient service and access during project.

Contractor shall field verify before bid the requirements to install flooring under and around the existing modular wall system (DIRTT System). The contractor is responsible for the removal and reinstallation of the DIRTT wall partitions if necessary.

4. Specific Tasks.

The contractor shall provide a complete construction service, including but not limited to, all labor, material, equipment, supervision, inspections, submittals and as built drawings to perform all work as shown in the drawings and specifications.

The scope of work shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. The rooms, corridors and areas in the attached drawings will require the complete removal of all existing flooring materials including but not limited to carpet, vinyl sheets, vinyl tiles and existing base in the same areas as the removed flooring. Condition of substrate is unknown until once the original floor materials are removed, cannot be established at this time. The contractor shall use care to ensure that substrate remains intact and that proper floor preparation can be completed per manufacturer’s specifications, general accepted industry practices, and all applicable VA specifications.

2. The contractor shall submit a work schedule including phasing, location and time period, coordination for work locations will take place between contractor, COR, the services and the VA moving committee in consideration of constraints.

3. After the contractor finishes new flooring installation, the contractor shall move all furniture back to the workspace with VA supervision, while the VA shall be responsible for reconnecting IT equipment.

4. Floor transition strips are required when transitioning between different flooring types and /or heights to prevent tripping hazards.

5. Floor preparation shall include the following activities:

a) The Contractor shall remove existing flooring, and wall bases down to the floor concrete slab unless noted. The Contractor shall repair wall if damaged during removal of floor bases and flooring.

b) The Contractor shall be responsible for asbestos abatement and air monitoring, the Contractor will retain and provide (VPIH/CIH) Monitoring services for all abatements that will take place during construction period services. Have subcontracted firm supply state mandated/required sample readings as well as a certified final report. The Subcontractor shall perform all requirements as specified on VA specification sections (02 82 13.19, 2.3.B SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE VPIH/CIH CONSULTANT).

c) Walls, ceilings, ductwork and any fixtures that remain in the work areas shall be properly protected from damage and dust particles during and throughout the new flooring installation.

d) The Contractor shall clean the floor surface free of all dust, dirt or built-up grime, solvents, varnish, paint, wax, oil, grease, sealers, curing compounds, residual adhesive, adhesive removers and any other foreign materials that might affect the adhesion of resilient flooring to the substrate or cause a discoloration of the flooring from below.

e) The Contractor shall inspect floors for deficiencies and prepare all floors according to the new floor manufacturer recommendations and the VA specifications.

f) The preparation of the floors will include but not limited to priming floors and the use of Self-Leveling Underlayment to have clean smooth, dry surface free of deficiencies and ready for the new floor installation.

g) Primers shall be specifically manufactured to work with the specifically approved flooring materials approved by the VA and shall be applied over the entire substrate, shall be uniformly applied, and shall be free from pores and pinholes.

h) If an alternate product is recommended by the Contractor, all comparative data shall be presented to the VA as a submission. VA may reject alternate products recommended by the Contractor if, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer and COR, said product is inferior.

i) Allow the recommended drying time by manufacturer before the installation of the new floors.

j) New flooring to be installed as per the manufacturer recommendations and the VA Specifications. Where the pattern finish is selected, align for seaming. Only use adhesive, seam sealer, and heat weld seaming materials expressly approved by the manufacturer, as specified in the manufacturer’s technical documents.

k) The contractor shall provide a per square foot price (for each finish) for any additional square footage that needs to be added to the approximate square footage that is indicated in the contract.

4.1 Asbestos Abatement 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, performing abatement of asbestos-containing materials and transporting all waste generated by the abatement to a suitable disposal facility. The contractor shall ensure that all applicable Local, State and Federal Law and codes for abatement activities are met or exceeded.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the following general requirements:

1. Furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, supplies, and transportation for the removal, transportation and disposal of asbestos, from the VAMC, East Orange, NJ. The Contractor, when required by the contract, shall move and return to the original position following asbestos abatement, furniture, furnishings, storage racks, file cabinets, desks, chairs, and other applicable items as identified at the discretion of the COR.

2. Meeting or exceeding all State, Federal, OSHA and EPA standards in abating and disposing of asbestos contaminated building material as well as the training of personnel in the handling and disposing of the waste.

3. Hiring a Contractor’s Professional Industrial Hygienist (CPIH) (Refer to section 2.3 of the Master Specifications 02 82 13.19) and ensuring that all personnel meet or exceed all training and professional licensing requirements for removing, handling and disposing of asbestos contaminated waste.

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

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

6. Close-out documentation of all abatement activities.

7. Submitting any additional quantities to the Contracting Officer and receiving approval before moving forward with additional abatement.

4.1.1 Asbestos Abatement Work:

All asbestos abatement work shall be performed in full compliance with all applicable regulations and codes. The requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. The contractor shall be a New Jersey State Department of Labor licensed asbestos abatement contractor with documented capability to successfully and safely perform asbestos abatement work and qualified Competent Person(s) as defined by OSHA in the Construction Standards and the Asbestos Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2).

B. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations related to any and all aspects of the asbestos abatement project. The Contractor is responsible for the safety of their employees including providing and maintaining training, accreditations, medical exams, medical records, personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirator fit testing, as required by applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

C. Complete pre-abatement activities including pre-abatement meeting, regulatory notifications (if applicable), submittals of worker training/licensing and submittals of other items as required such as an abatement work plan, project schedule and sketch of decontamination enclosures.

D. Provide the following general services: setup HEPA-filtered negative pressure containment and decontamination enclosures; remove asbestos-containing materials designated in accordance with New Jersey State Department of Labor Industrial Code and other applicable State and Federal regulations; perform final cleaning; break down and remove containment after the work area is rendered suitable for re-occupancy, as determined via sampling by the CPIH/VPIH.

E. The Contractor is responsible for installation and connection of all temporary utilities required to complete the abatement. VA personnel will show the contractor where to connect water and power. The contractor shall provide and install temporary GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) panels for electrical service.

F. Where applicable, remove asbestos-containing tile mastic to the extent feasible using hand scraping methods. Do not use chlorinated solvents.

G. The Contractor will be given an opportunity to view and inspect the work area prior to the issuance of contract.

H. In some instances, the Contractor may be responsible for salvaging items from the work area (i.e., a non-asbestos suspended acoustical tile ceiling which requires removal to access asbestos for abatement).

I. The contractor shall follow all direction of the VA and the VA’s Professional Industrial Hygienist (VPIH) and shall clean and reclean work areas as required to meet state and federal air clearance requirements. Additional cleanings which may be required to meet the clearance standard are the responsibility of the contractor and shall be performed at no additional cost to the VA.

J. The contractor is responsible for reviewing and complying with all the required federal and state codes & regulations and all the specifications & requirements mentioned in this SOW and attached Master Specifications.

4.1.2 Asbestos Abatement Project Coordination

A. The COR will coordinate pre-abatement meeting(s) with Contractor including Contractor’s Competent Person, VA Professional Industrial Hygienist/Certified Industrial Hygienist (VPIH/CIH) and Contractor’s Professional Industrial Hygienist/Certified Industrial Hygienist (CPIH/CIH), provide reasonable and timely notice to occupants impacted by asbestos abatement activities including those adjacent to regulated areas of project dates and requirements for relocation (if needed), coordinate any background air samples, dust samples (as needed), and final clearance air sampling performed by the VPIH and CPIH, and ensure that any patients, staff or visitors who are sensitive to epoxy- or urethane-based encapsulants are provided reasonable and timely notice so they can be relocated for a suitable period of time, and the facility Safety Manager/Officer will determine re-entry times in consultation with Employee Occupational Health. (Refer to the section 2.3 of the Master Specifications 02 82 13.19) B. The contractor shall always ensure that there is a continuous and uninterrupted electrical power supply for each HEPA-filtered negative air machine used to maintain the regulated work area at the negative pressure differential required by the applicable VA asbestos abatement specifications. All internal combustion portable electric generators used indoors must be approved in writing by the COR and Safety Officer/Manager.

4.1.3 Infection Prevention Measure:

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 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 abatement scope, the following preventive measures (at a minimum) shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust.

1. 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.

2. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. The 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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. The freight elevators shall be used to transport materials, provide all required transporting measures have been adhered to.

6. 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.

7. 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.

4.1.4 Specific Tasks:

Below is the area at East Orange VA Facility requiring asbestos abatement which also includes proper removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACMs):

Building 1 – Wing 4C The contractor shall have the access to remove the asbestos containing flooring, approximately 3000 square feet. The abatement will be performed using full containment and negative air. If any other material or surrounding area is visibly contaminated, it will be disposed of as asbestos containing material. If the concrete is clean, it will be considered construction debris and disposed of as such. Upon abating the asbestos containing materials, all areas will be HEPA vacuumed, wet wiped, and encapsulated white. All work will be performed under EPA and OSHA guidelines and regulations.

4.1.5 Requirements

A. The Contractor is 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.

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

C. Other specifications and requirements not specifically identified in this section may be found elsewhere within this document, or in documents incorporated by reference.

D. Contractor shall prepare the waste disposal manifest with appropriate qualified signature to include DOT training for the waste hauler driver and EPA training for waste generator. Please contact VANJHCS Safety Office for our VA EPA number.

E. Contractor shall submit a copy of the fully executed waste manifest to VANJHCS Safety office prior the waste is removed from the VA facility. The completed waste manifest with signature for waste site facility will be mailed to VANJHCS Safety Office.

4.1.6 Performance of Work

A. The Contractor shall perform all tasks required to deliver a satisfactory finished product, which includes the abatement of asbestos or suspected ACM. The contractor shall be properly licensed by the State of New Jersey to perform such abatement activities. All abatement 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 including OSHA Asbestos General Industry Standard (29CFR 1910.1001), Construction standard (29CFR 1926.1101) and EPA standards as applicable.

B. The Contractor shall clean abatement equipment 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.

D. Contractor shall provide a safety plan including all SDS (Safety Data Sheets), in writing, which identified the following:

a. Solvents (e.g., mastic removers) or products containing solvents (e.g., encapsulants) designated by the U.S. EPA as Class I ozone depleting substances, such as but not limited to, carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane); or other chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent degreasers such as, but not limited to, dichloromethane (methylene chloride), chloroform, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), are not to be used for this contract.

b. Solvents or products containing solvents will not become a Federal or State-EPA regulated hazardous wastes when spent (e.g., no solvents that will generate “D-listed” or “F-listed” wastes).

c. Encapsulants do not contain any of the 8 RCRA metals – Arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, selenium and silver in sufficient concentration to require disposal as RCRA hazardous waste when removed and disposed.

d. Asbestos: Replacement materials (e.g., insulation) shall not contain asbestos in any amount as defined by the U.S. EPA and OSHA. For purposes of this contract, vermiculite insulation is presumptively ACM, and products containing Zonolite™ brand vermiculite insulation from the former vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana shall not be used in any replacement product.

e. Silica: Materials shall not contain free crystalline silica.

f. High acute toxicity. Materials shall not contain any ingredient in a concentration of 1.0 percent or greater that meets the GHS toxicity Category 1, 2 or 3.

g. Human Carcinogens: Materials shall not contain any ingredient in a concentration of 0.1 percent or greater that is a GHS Category 1A or 1B human carcinogen, or is listed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) as a Category A1-Confirmed human carcinogen or Category A2 - Suspected human carcinogen.

h. Mutagens. Material shall not contain any ingredient greater than 0.1% that is a GHS Category 1A or 1B mutagen, or greater than 1.0% of a Category 2 mutagen.

1. Allergens/sensitizers – Materials shall not contain any ingredient in a concentration greater than one percent (1%) that is an allergen, respiratory and/or skin sensitizer.

i. Flammables and corrosives. Materials shall not be flammable or meet the GHS definition of a Category 1, 2 or 3 corrosives.

4.1.7 Applicable Standards and Specifications for Asbestos Abatement Projects at VA Facilities

The following standards shall also apply to this project:

1. Master Specifications: Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) Technical Information Library (TIL) available at: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ (including, as necessary and applicable, but not limited to):

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 http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#02

c) VA CFM Asbestos Abatement Design Manual http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmASBhosp.pdf

d) VA CFM Asbestos Abatement Design Alerts

e) 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

f) 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

2. These specifications and guidance documents are incorporated by reference as if set forth in full herein. If there are any conflicting provisions between these specifications, the SOW and applicable regulatory requirements, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

3. In addition, all VA asbestos abatement projects shall be conducted in full compliance with the most current version of the following Veteran Health Administration (VHA) Directives which are incorporated by reference as if set forth in full herein:

a) VHA Directive 7714 Asbestos Management Program

b) VHA Directive 7715 Safety and Health during Construction Activities

4.1.8 Final Clearance Visual Inspections, Sampling and Testing

A. All final clearance visual inspections, sampling and testing shall be performed in accordance with Specifications.

B. 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, final clearance air sampling and laboratory testing.

4.1.9 Project Submittals

A. The Contractor shall provide the following submittals for approval by the COR for their personnel and any subcontractor personnel performing under this contract. These submittals are required for Contractor and any subcontractor personnel performing under this contract, including the CPIH/CIH:

1. Regulatory notifications (e.g., Federal EPA, State EPA, State OSHA, State and/or local Department of Environmental Protection as required for asbestos abatement.

2. Emergency Action Plan that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 (a) and (b); and contact numbers for Federal and State OSHA, Federal and State EPA, and local regulatory authorities (e.g., DPH).

3. Asbestos training certificates for initial and most recent annual refresher training for Asbestos Worker from an EPA-accredited training school and Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor/Competent Person training certificate.

4. State license for the asbestos abatement firm, and each asbestos abatement supervisor and worker performing under this contract.

5. Documentary evidence that each asbestos abatement worker and supervisor is enrolled in a medical surveillance program meeting the requirements of 29CFR1026.1101(m), 29CFR1926.1101(h)(2)(ii), and has been medically cleared to wear the class of respirator that will be used on the project as required by 29CFR1910.134(e), e.g., half-face or full-facepiece elastomeric air-purifying respirator; powered, air-purifying respirator (PAPR); supplied-air (“airline”) respirator. NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS OR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI; pulmonary function test data, clinical notes) AS THIS REPRESENTS A VIOLATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT of 1996 (HIPPA) regulations. WARNING! HIPPA regulations provide for both civil and criminal penalties (including imprisonment) for unauthorized disclosures of PHI. Medical approval for respirator use only needs to state: Approved for unrestricted respirator use, approved for restricted respirator use (and stating restrictions), or disapproved for respirator use).

6. Documentary evidence that each asbestos abatement worker and supervisor has been satisfactorily fit tested in the same make and model of tight-fitting respirator as will be used on the project, as required by 29CFR1910.134 (f).

7. For each asbestos worker and supervisor, signed copy of Attachment #2 – Certificate of Worker’s Acknowledgment from the 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Abatement specifications.

8. Complete the Summary of Asbestos Workers and Supervisors Qualifications Excel spreadsheet.

9. For each asbestos worker and supervisor, Attachment #3 - AFFIDAVIT OF MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND TRAINING/ACCREDITATION from the 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Abatement specifications.

PROJECT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor and all subcontractors performing under this contract shall observe all required Federal and State OSHA regulations for occupational safety and health, VA CFM PG-18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, Division 01 – General Requirements, 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, VA Medical Center Construction Safety Program requirements, and any special requirements in this contract, and includes the following guidance:

1. Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Atmospheres. Use of dry ice or liquid nitrogen to remove vinyl asbestos tile and associated mastic could produce an oxygen deficient IDLH atmosphere within the regulated area containment if the ventilation fails (e.g., due to electrical power failure). Use of dry ice or liquid nitrogen methods requires the Contractor and any subcontractors to provide properly calibrated and fully functional portable, real-time oxygen sensors equipped with audible and visible alarms, and prior written approval of the VA Contracting Officer or COR after approval by the VA Safety Manager or Safety Officer. NOTE: This approval may be contingent upon providing individual emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBA) if the work is being performed in a confined space where immediate escape is not possible.

2. Electrical Safety. Electrical hazards include electric shock, electrocution (fatal electric shock), arc flash and arc blast. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are required in regulated areas at all times. When electrical work is required (e.g., de-energizing electrical circuits, providing temporary power), Contractor shall provide an electrically qualified (for the type of electrical equipment being worked on) licensed electrician or Master Electrician who has received training in NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2015 or most current edition) with appropriate voltage-rated and arc-rated personal protective clothing and equipment ensemble appropriate for the calculated incident energy, appropriate voltage-rated gloves and voltage-rated tools. Note that the verification of the absence of voltage following lockout/tagout (LOTO) is considered live work under NFPA 70E. Contractor shall not allow any of its employees other than electrically qualified (for the type of electrical equipment being worked on) licensed electricians or master electricians to work on energized electrical circuits and components, or to verify the absence of voltage as part of lockout/tagout procedures.

4. Performance Monitoring (if applicable).

5. Work shall be coordinated with facility thru the Contracting Office Representative (COR). COR will monitor the contractor work performance on daily/weekly basis and the contractor is required to submit daily progress reports to the COR

6. 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.

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

Not Applicable

8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

Refer to the contract drawings and specifications for more specific information The COR is responsible for certifying that the work done under the contract is performed to time and standard.

9. Risk Control Contractor shall take all measures for safety and 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.

Refer to the drawings and specifications for more specific information

10. Place of Performance.

VANJHCS Building 1, 4th floor B and C Wings.

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 NTP, estimate completion time is 150 calendar days, including 60 days for submittals.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase ‘‘FASCSA order’’ in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 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)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers.