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36C24226B0049

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

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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.)

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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.

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

36C24226B00 X 8/10/2026 526-26-1-5051-0001 526- 4-115 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 Patricia Cordero 718 584-9000 The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision for Project 526- 14-115 CLC Recreation and Dining Renovation in accordance with the drawings and specifications at the James J. Peters VAMC Bronx, New York.

Completion Time:

0 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside procurement.

In order to be eligible for award, Contractor must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) with a Unique Entity Identifier and are verified/visible/certified as SDVOSB in the Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ at the time Bid/offer submission and before award of this procurement. Offerors must submit their annual Vets4212 Report. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 236220- Business Size is $45 .0 Million.

Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule work and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM eastern time except as noted in the general conditions and as approved by the CO. Work shall comply with VA Specifications and regulations, all applicable Federal, State and Local codes, including specific regulations related to working at the VA Bronx Campus.

A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Monday

/2026 at 10:00am. Prospective bidders shall meet at James J. Peters VAMC, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468 building 100 and room number GC-100.

NOTE: NO OTHER SITE VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED. INTERESTED BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all questions and request for information must be submitted in writing to Patricia.Cordero@va.gov. RFI's must be received no later than /2026 at 2:

PM EST

The bid opening will be held

IN-PERSON

on /2026 at 2PM EST.

NO EMAILED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bids can be hand-delivered to room GC-106 or mailed directly to the CO, Patricia Cordero at 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, GC-125, Bronx, NY 10468. An ORIGINAL bid bond must be submitted with bid. No copies will be accepted.

VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate is a separate requirement Attached FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate is a separate requirement attached in the solicitation. The signed certificates must be received with the bid.

Refer to attached Spec 01 3200 in Construction documentation.

FAR Part 36.209 Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms. No contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to Paradigm Engineers or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

NOTE: CONTRACTORS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE ALL SOLICIATION 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.)

(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.)

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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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 http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en /veterans-affairs

Patricia Cordero Contracting Officer

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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://sam.gov/ in electronic format only by searching for solicitation number 36C24226B0049. All interested parties (subs & primes) should register at https://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 https://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 # 526-14-115 CLC Recreation and Dining Renovation in accordance to the project Statement of Work and specifications for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York.

Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

1.1 BID PRICING SHEET

IFB No.: 36C24226B0049 Project No.: 526-14-115 CLC Recreation and Dining Renovation

Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due.

BASE BID

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, and material necessary for the CLC Recreation and Dining renovation at James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468.

The Contract period of performance for Base Bid construction shall be 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Base Bid $ ___________________________

Offers shall provide a complete package to include the completed bid sheet along with the following to be determined responsive, responsible, and considered for award:

o Bid Bond and associated documents on correct forms;

o Acknowledgement of all amendments;

o Completed 52.225-2 Buy America Certificate o Completed 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations in Subcontractors Compliance Certificate o Verified//certified on the Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ and registered in www.SAM.gov o Proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting.

1.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Renovate CLC Recreation and Dining Area – Scope of Work Statement of Work:

This is a construction contract for the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468 to furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, and material necessary to renovate the CLC Recreation and Dining Area in accordance with the plans and specifications. All work shall be completed in accordance with all published applicable local/state/federal/national codes, ordinances, and regulations, along with all related VA directives, design guides and manuals, and standards plus all VA requirements (federal or local) that are project specific to the documented scope of work on this site. Contractor must visit site and meet with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to bidding.

Scope of Work:

Construction services will include but are not limited to Architectural, HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinkler and Communication (telephone and data), as well as other considerations, to renovate the dining area and recreation space on 1st Floor of Building 106 Community Living Center (CLC). Install new flooring, ceiling, lighting, wall finish. Furnish existing bathrooms with new fixtures and finishes. Create a storage space for recreation materials. Install new HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinkler and Communication (telephone and data) to support the new design. Include repairs to the atrium area as listed below;

1. Modify sliding door operators so they don’t open with unintended motion.

1. Reseal all glass.

1. Design flashing at the connection to the building to prevent leaks.

1. Design for benches resistant to burns.

1. Replace shade rollers.

1. Replace heating and cooling system; provide direct digital control system integrated with existing.

1. Replace lighting.

1. Provide electrical receptacles as appropriate.

1. Install a nurse call system.

1. Repair windows.

1. Replace metal panels throughout.

1. Address drainage issues at the doorways to eliminate flooding.

1. Replace quarry tile.

1. Clean all brickwork.

All work must be compliant with VA specs and design guides located in the VA TILL (Technical Information Library: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/).

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

PROJECT TASKS:

Architectural

1. Sunroom

a) Remove existing sunroom assembly – replace with aluminum storefront window unit units with insulated glazing and new vestibule with automatic entrance doors at opening in the former covered arcade wall openings.

b) Install new standing seam metal roof, with gutter and downspout.

c) Remove existing tile flooring and wood benches.

d) Install new partition wall assembly over exposed masonry work – perimeter walls to be insulated.

e) Install new floor and suspended acoustical ceiling system.

f) Install exterior trench drawing at location of new vestibule entrance – connect to existing storm system.

g) Remove the sunroom low-height wall and slab.

2. Restrooms

a) Replace existing toilets and urinals with ADA fixtures with motion sensor flush valve.

b) Replace existing wall mounted sinks with countertop mounted sinks with motion sensor faucet and mixing valves.

c) Add new toilet stall grab bars (per ADA requirements), toilets and urinal screens.

d) Add motion sensor hand dryers

e) Replace existing base board heater with more efficient unit

f) Floor and wall tile to remain, walls to be repainted – option to replace tile work pending project cost estimates.

g) Replace urinal flush valves with motion sensor fixtures.

3. CLC Room

a) Remove existing aluminum storefront window separation sunroom and CLC space.

b) Removal of the following: existing casework, VCT flooring, glass block wall assembly, suspended ceiling assembly, lighting all existing wall finish décor.

c) Existing housekeeping, recreational therapy office, operable partition wall and dietitian room to be removed. Existing electrical room to remain

d) Install electric door hold openers for CLC entrance door (to be coordinate with existing fire alarm system) – revise existing egress hardware as required.

e) Fish tank – relocated to 2nd floor

4. Kitchen/Dining Provide full-size refrigerator, storage for trash collection and food warming cart(s).

5. Creative Arts Eliminate proposed wall adjacent to existing electrical closet to maintain access to Corridor 1A7.

6. Library/Study Computer Stations

a) Modify computer station to incorporate concealed (lockable) storage for the CPU units.

b) Provide countertop space for printer/copier equipment

c) Provide a PAC computer workstation adjacent to the general storage room.

7. Salon Area Provide vanity sink at casework.

8. Entertainment Area

a. Maintain TV/ entertainment zone, propose designs to also allow the area to serve a performance area

b. Moveable platform stage (part of VA’s FEE package)

c. Relocate A/V equipment to proposed “Sound Studio area”

d. Provide ceiling mounted projector and wall mounted projection screen

9. Staff Office & Large General Storage

a. Re-configure staff office and adjacent general storage area to provide workstations for 4-6 people.

b. Provide refrigerator in general storage for staff.

c. Provide fixed (built-in) and open (VA furnished) shelving.

10. Sound Studio

a. Replace proposed “lounge area” with audio sound studio.

b. Relocate A/V equipment to proposed “Sound Studio area”

Electrical Demolition:

The existing electrical devices indicated on the electrical demolition plan shall be removed back to source, refer to electrical demolition plan for further information.

Lighting Plan:

Remove existing fluorescent lighting – replace with a “multi-layered” lighting scheme (combination emergency, task and decorative lighting). All lighting to be on dimmers (except EM lighting)

Lighting includes energy efficient LED light fixtures throughout the space, new light fixtures shall be dimmed via dimmer panel located within the space, light fixtures located in: storage rooms, bathrooms and offices shall be controlled via occupancy sensors located within the space, refer to lighting plan for further information.

Power Plan:

New receptacles throughout the space, refer to power drawing for further information. Use existing panel boards to power the new lighting system and receptacles, re-use existing spare circuit breakers that were made available because of the demolition work performed.

Low voltage Systems:

Include a junction box with ¾” empty conduit routed up into the accessible ceiling space with bush conduit end and pull strings within the empty conduit system, at each low voltage device. The low voltage contractor shall provide finish cover plate at each device; pull wiring from device to existing equipment. The low voltage contractor to provide fully engineered shop drawings signed by licensed RCDD prior to beginning work.

Mechanical/Plumbing Narrative Plumbing Demolition:

- Demolish all existing plumbing fixtures branch piping for domestic hot and cold water, sanitary and vent piping back to mains. Demolish any abandoned piping or equipment to make way for new systems.

New Work:

- All plumbing tie-ins shall be to where plumbing mains riser are located, in shafts.

- Install new floor mounted, rear discharge toilets, lavatories and urinals per plans.

- Install new hot water, hot water return and cold domestic water, sanitary and vent piping per plans, and make new connections to existing main risers.

HVAC

Demolition:

- Demolish all existing air grilles registers and diffusers, branch ductwork, hot water branch piping, and terminal units serving the area of work.

New Work:

- Install new terminal units, grilles, registers and diffusers, terminal units, branch piping and thermostats. Connect to existing supply and exhaust mains in area. Supply shall be approximately 55 degree air to the new terminal units with reheat. Reheat coils will be generously sized to prevent over cooling of patient areas.

- A new Return air fan and riser will be installed to increase the amount of return air back to the AHU as the existing system accommodates a large amount of exhaust air that is no longer required.

- A ducted return system will be provided with balancing dampers.

- Exhaust shall be via existing exhaust connections. Exhaust requirements will be minimal and for new toilets.

Fire Protection Existing sprinklers and associated piping shall be added/relocated as necessary to accommodate the new floor plan and ceiling layouts. Piping shall be relocated as necessary to coordinate with other trades. Sprinkler zones shall match smoke compartment boundaries. Sprinkler systems shall remain in service at all times. Outages shall be coordinated with the VA with 48 hour notice.

Phasing All work shall be coordinated with the VA COR. Required shutdowns shall be coordinated with the station at a minimum of 4 weeks prior to requested time unless otherwise directed by the VA COR. Scheduling shall be completed to ensure minimal disruption to operations. All equipment connections shall be verified prior to the start of work or any scheduled disruptions to service. Some periods of performance may need to be completed during off hours (night and weekend) as required by the VA COR.

REQUIREMENTS:

Safety/Site Control

1. Contractor must install ICRA hard barriers for each phase of work for dust and/or infection control prior to start of construction.

2. Furnish and install temporary construction barrier walls with secure 45-minute rated construction access door and hardware. Construction barrier walls shall be 1-hour rated, extend to underside of deck above and all penetrations are fire stopped.

3. Supply, install and maintain walk-off tacky mats. Shall replace tacky mats in timely fashion when they are soiled.

4. Maintain negative pressure machine in the project site.

5. Contractor to abide with all in house policies such as safety, ID badges, security, etc.

6. Alternate entrance is always secured and never to be left open while contractor is off site.

Quality Control/Assurance

1. Quality Control and Schedules must be in accordance with VA specifications.

2. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for inspecting and installing new equipment and fixtures.

3. Provide submittal log of all material and applicable equipment, procedures, and certifications to the COR for approval, prior to starting construction.

4. Any drawings provided may not be up to date and must be field verified by contractor for accuracy.

5. Provide a critical spare parts list with pricing and warranty information for all installed fixtures.

Coordination and Housekeeping Plan

1. If any utilities need to be shut off for demolition or installation, a coordination plan shall be provided to the COR for approval, at least four weeks prior to work being performed.

2. The contractor shall maintain a clean work environment, keeping surfaces in the area free of dust and debris. Dry sweeping or compressed air for cleanup is not authorized.

3. At the end of each work period (not longer than 8 hours), the contractor shall use a HEPA vacuum to ensure all dust and debris have been properly collected and contained for disposal.

4. If the COR and/or designated representative finds the area unacceptable, the contractor, at his/her own cost, shall re-clean until acceptance is gained. The contractor is to perform the necessary corrective action immediately without exception.

5. The contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup and removal of all trash and debris from VA property after the Government’s final acceptance of work.

6. The contractor shall comply with local/state/federal/national, OSHA, EPA, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations governing the proper handling, disposal, and removal of all waste and debris.

Deliverables Project deliverables include the following:

1. MS project schedule within 45 days of NTP. Include procurement of materials and critical path activities.

2. Testing and Acceptance

3. All equipment shall be tested prior to the Government’s final acceptance. All testing reports and specification documents must be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative, if applicable.

General

1. All work is to be coordinated with the VA COR to allow for minimum disruption to the building occupants.

2. All rigging, hoisting, lifting and moving of materials and equipment necessary to perform the work is to be provided by the Contractor.

3. Damage to any existing surfaces caused by the contractor is to be repaired to the original condition and at the contractor’s expense.

4. All materials, installation practices, debris disposal, and work performed as part of these specifications are to meet all applicable codes including but not limited to, USEPA and OSHA.

5. At the completion of the project, all rubbish, tools and surplus materials are to be removed, and the work area left completely clean.

6. Any work, material or supplies which have not been specifically mentioned but are reasonably implied and is necessary for the safe and satisfactory completion of the entire project are to be included and installed by the Contractor.

7. All materials are to be installed and completed in a first-class workman like manner and in accordance with the best industry standards. Any materials installed which are not in an orderly and neat workman like appearance are to be removed and replaced when so directed by the VA COR at the contractor’s expense.

8. All workers and staff of the Contractor working on site shall be required to have VA issued identification badges for all of his/her personnel working on VA property. Anyone observed without VA identification will be asked to leave VA property. No VA identification, no work, no exception. 13. No work or the ordering of materials outside of the scope of work is to be done without an approved change order.

Site Conditions

1. All work is to be coordinated with VA COR.

2. This is an occupied facility.

3. A material and equipment staging area is to be coordinated and confirmed with the VA COR. The staging area is to be considered unsecure.

4. The contractor is to leave no area unsafe at the end of the working day.

5. It is the contractor’s responsibility to field verify all existing conditions and dimensions prior to submitting bid.

6. It is the contractor’s responsibility to address unforeseen conditions and dimensions.

Submittals

1. Submit, for review and approval to the VA COR, the manufacturers / supplier’s spec sheets, shop drawings (if requested), and any other requested information for all materials to be used as part of this project.

2. Submit only materials which are known to be fully compatible with the actual installation conditions.

Cost Liability The James J. Peters VA Medical Center does not assume responsibility and does not bear any liability for cost incurred by a bidder in the preparation and submittal of a bid proposal in response to this request for proposals.

The contractor shall be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work for the VA under this contract. If damages arise for work performed by contractor provided personnel, the contractor shall be responsible for all the necessary resources to remedy the incident.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all provided personnel are properly licensed to operate a motor vehicle if operating a motor vehicle on VA property is required.

Protection of Work and Property The contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all his work from damage and shall protect the James J. Peters VA Medical Center property from injury or loss arising out of this contract. The contractor shall make good any such damage, injury, or loss, except such as may be directly caused by agents or employees of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.

The contractor will erect barricades and railings, give warnings, display lights, screens or signs and exercise precautions as may be reasonably necessary to prevent injury or damage.

Additional Work Should additional work be required, which is beyond the scope of this request for proposal but is related to the overall contract, the vendor will be requested to submit a written proposal and upon approval, a purchase order will be issued to authorize the work.

Warranty The contractor shall guarantee that all work performed will be free from all defects in workmanship and materials and that all installation will provide the capacities and characteristics specified. The contract further guarantees that if, during a period of one year from the date of the certificate of completion and acceptance of the work, any such defects will be repaired by the contractor at his own cost.

Final inspection is to be done by the Contractor, VA COR, Using Agency, and end users onsite.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor shall ensure the Project Duration: 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Additional Requirements for Autodesk Build Construction management platform:

Construction contractors and A/E design firms, selected by award to perform work at VISN 2 VA facilities, are required to utilize VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform, also called Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Access to the platform and training portal will be provided by VISN 2 through project Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at no cost for the duration of the project. Autodesk Build is the management and collaborative environment that VISN 2 uses for all its Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Minor Program projects, Feasibility Studies, Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning contracts. There is no user, license, or subscription fee to the contractor for using this cloud-based platform.

1. The contractor shall accomplish and complete the following tasks upon award of contract:

1. Request access to ACC platform and ProductivityNOW eLearning Site to project VA COR NLT 14 days from contract award.

1. Only staff that shall utilize the platform to be granted access. Examples: Project manager, sub-contractors POC, Site manager, Safety officer, etc.

1. The access request shall be in writing and include a list of staff. The list shall include the following information:

· Full Name

· Company Name

· Email Address

· Role/Position on the project (i.e., Project manager, site super)

1. Upon granting access, staff shall complete the required ACC training through ProductivityNOW platform within 12 Calendar days.

1. Upon successful completion of the training, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion to COR NLT 2 business days.

1. Access to ProductivityNOW eLearning will expire after 12 Calendar days after online access is granted. The contractor shall complete ACC training within that period.

1. Additional Staff and Subcontractors can be added at any time with a request submission to the project COR as described above.

1. The contractor shall only use the ACC platform for contract required submissions, official project correspondence to be acknowledged, reviewed, and actioned by the responsible party. No additional time shall be added to the contract, nor an increase in the contract amount provided for the contractor’s failure to utilize the ACC platform as the project’s official communication and collaboration system. Any correspondence out of platform shall not be the governing authority contradicting direction and will be at the contractor’s expense. Official project correspondence and collaboration includes but not limited to: RFIs, submittals, schedules, shutdown requests, actionable tasks, reports, testing, safety inspections, photos, and site surveys.

1. The contractor must inform the COR of any staff changes NLT 2 business days from the change. Staff changes pertain to staff who were granted access to the ACC platform. The contractor shall request termination of access, replacement of personnel and/or any other action that might impact the contractor’s ability to maintain the required utilization of the platform.

1. Contractor submission requirements cannot be accepted for work to begin without meeting all ACC Platform requirements outlined herein, including completing required ACC platform training.

Applicable NAICS Code: 236220.

Estimated Completion Time: 300 Calendar Days from receipt of NTP.

Award will depend on availability of funds at time of award.

SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. Construction contractors and A/E design firms, selected by award to perform work at VISN 2 VA facilities, are required to utilize VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform, also called Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Access to the platform and training portal will be provided by VISN 2 through project Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at no cost for the duration of the project. Autodesk Build is the management and collaborative environment that VISN 2 uses for all its Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Minor Program projects, Feasibility Studies, Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning contracts. There is no user, license, or subscription fee to the contractor for using this cloud-based platform.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS:

3. The access request shall be in writing and include a list of staff. The list shall include the following information:

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 BID OPENING INFORMATION

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held IN-PERSON on September 14, 2026, at 2PM EST. The government is NOT authorizing electronic bids on this solicitation; therefore, NO emailed bids will be accepted. All bids must be either hand delivered or mailed to the contracting officer, Patricia Cordero, at the address given below, prior to the time of bid opening. The bid opening will take place at:

James J. Peters DVA Medical Center 130 W. Kingsbridge Road Bronx, NY 10468 ATTN: Patricia Cordero, Room GC-125

2.2 SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING FAR 52.229-3: FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES:

Offerors are hereby notified that under New York Consolidated Laws, Chapter 60 - Tax, Article 28 - Sales and Compensating Use Taxes, Part 3 – 1116 (2), the United States of America, any of its agencies and instrumentalities, is immune from taxation when it is the purchaser, user, or consumer, or when it sells services or property of a kind not ordinarily sold by private persons.

Pursuant to Chapter 60, Article 28, Part 3-1115(17), a contractor’s purchase of such building and construction materials within New York to be incorporated into the real property belonging to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is subject to the exemption from the New York State sales and compensating use taxes. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete ST-120.1 “Contractor Exempt Purchase Certificate” when it purchases construction materials for this contract and keep on file as required by the state of New York tax laws.

Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect this tax exemption, and therefore should not include the New York’s state sales and compensating use taxes on sales of materials for incorporation into VA real estate under this contract.

2.3 FAR DEVIATION FEB 2025 Instructions:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

2.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

The Government contemplates award of a firm -fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS REPRESENTATIONS (FEB 2024)

a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern- (1)

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran or;

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern-

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern-

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220___ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is _$45.0 Million___ [insert size standard].

(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 (i.e., nonmanufacturer), 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.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) it □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) SDVOSB concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not an SDVOSB concern.

(8) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a SDVOSB concern in paragraph (c)(7) of this provision]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(9) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that—

(i) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C.