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36C24418B0580

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

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

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

DOCUMENTS (

Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES

NO

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

b An offer guarantee is is not required.

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

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

of 96 36C24418B0580 X 07- -2018 542-18-4-5306-0036 542-17-102 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 See attached delivery schedule

Elizabeth Morin 610-383-0202

SPS SATELLITE STORAGE ROOMS, PROJECT NO. 542-17-102

The scope of work entails the modification of existing and provision of new mechanical HVAC systems to control space temperature and humidity in the SPS storage areas. The storage areas are primarily small closets.

Areas also include the central SPS storage room(s), Laboratory, and warehouse. Work involves the provision of 4-pipe fan coil units, constant Variable Air Volume (VAV) air terminal boxes with hot water reheat, room direct electrode steam humidifiers, the addition of one steam pressure reducing station , and commissioning of the existing central station air handlers. Air handler commissioning is provided to verify systems are operating within parameters, identify faulty equipment, and report to the medical center of results of and deficiencies in system operation. The site DDC system will be modified to accommodate HVAC changes and additions and must be compatible with any VA directives for function and security. Supplemental work includes: the provision of domestic cold-water filtration, and distribution;

RO water distribution; ceiling removal and replacement; floor tile removal and replacement; window replacement ; asbestos abatement if encountered; and electrical system and lighting modification to support HVAC work.

The project includes all the necessary demolition and new construction of walls, doors / frames, windows, electrical requirements, architectural finishes and new HVAC system requirements requirements in order to satisfy the requirements in VHA Directive 1116.

The small business size standard is $36.5 million. North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 236220.

Prior to commencement of work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified "competent person' (CP) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

This project is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns. Bidders must be verified as SDVOSB per the Center for Veterans Enterprises (CVE) www.vetbiz.gov website.

The magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements: All contractor personnel may be subject to fingerprinting and background security checks. Background security checks may be required prior to start of this project.

In accordance with FAR 52.228-5 Insurance, Work on Government Installation, proof of liability insurance is required within ten (10) days after award of the contract for this project in the form of a c This solicitation is issued under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127 Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside

Site Visit: See GP.10, FAR 52.236-27, Site Visit Construction (FEB 1995 X X X 10:00

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

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OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

**SEE COST/PRICE SCHEDULE** PAGE 5

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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Table of Contents

GP.5 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK

GP.12 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008)………………………………………………………………………………………..23

GP.13 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURES (JAN 1998)…………….23

GC.30 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BAR CHART SCHEDULE………………….50

ATTACHMENTS………………………………………………………………………

GENERAL DECISION PA6 AND PA107

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS

COST/PRICE SCHEDULE

**NOTE** Indicate the total price for deduct alternates without including the base price amount. Deducts alternates are listed in descending order of importance.

A. BASE BID: Scope of Work description, page 8.

ITEM I, BASE BID: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The scope of work entails the modification of existing and provision of new mechanical HVAC systems to control space temperature and humidity in the SPS storage areas. The storage areas are primarily small closets. Areas also include the central SPS storage room(s), Laboratory, and warehouse. Work involves the provision of 4-pipe fan coil units, constant Variable Air Volume (VAV) air terminal boxes with hot water reheat, room direct electrode steam humidifiers, the addition of one steam pressure reducing station, and commissioning of the existing central station air handlers. Air handler commissioning is provided to verify systems are operating within parameters, identify faulty equipment, and report to the medical center of results of and deficiencies in system operation. The site DDC system will be modified to accommodate HVAC changes and additions and must be compatible with any VA directives for function and security. Supplemental work includes: the provision of domestic cold-water filtration, and distribution; RO water distribution; ceiling removal and replacement; floor tile removal and replacement; window replacement; asbestos abatement if encountered; and electrical system and lighting modification to support HVAC work. The project includes all the necessary demolition and new construction of walls, doors / frames, windows, electrical requirements, architectural finishes and new HVAC system requirements in order to satisfy the requirements in VHA Directive 1116. Design a complete and functional user friendly environment in accordance with VHA Directive 1116 and all National Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Codes, ADA Requirements, Fire / Life / Safety and Security Codes, Joint Commission Compliance and VA Handbook 7176 Criteria, VA HVAC Design Manual. This work will entail 40 storage spaces with CFM requirements varying from 25 CFM to 3200 CFM, but mostly under 100 CFM. Refer to attached drawings. Vendor shall remove from site and recycle all materials and provide proof of recycling and weight of recycled material. Work includes general construction, alterations, insulation, window replacement, asbestos abatement, ceiling work, painting, patching, necessary removal of existing equipment and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including plumbing and HVAC.

LUMP SUM BASE BID: $ _____________________________

Write bid amount in words

B. DEDUCT ALTERNATE:

DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1: All work described in the Base Bid except deduct:

All work associated with Building 4, Room B05A.

LUMP SUM DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1: $ __________________________

Write bid amount in words

C. DEDUCT ALTERNATE:

DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2: All work described in the Base Bid except deduct:

All work associated with Building 4, Room B07H.

LUMP SUM DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2: $ __________________________

D. DEDUCT ALTERNATE:

1. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3: All work described in the Base Bid except deduct:

All work associated with Building 58, Room 105F.

LUMP SUM DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3: $ __________________________

E. DEDUCT ALTERNATE:

1. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #4: All work described in the Base Bid except deduct:

All work associated with Building 58, Room 105G.

LUMP SUM DEDUCT ALTERNATE #4: $ __________________________

Write bid amount in words

F. DEDUCT ALTERNATE:

1. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #5: All work described in the Base Bid except deduct:

All work associated with Building 38.

LUMP SUM DEDUCT ALTERNATE #5: $ __________________________

STATEMENT OF WORK:

The scope of work entails the modification of existing and provision of new mechanical HVAC systems to control space temperature and humidity in the SPS storage areas. The storage areas are primarily small closets. Areas also include the central SPS storage room(s), Laboratory, and warehouse. Work involves the provision of 4-pipe fan coil units, constant Variable Air Volume (VAV) air terminal boxes with hot water reheat, room direct electrode steam humidifiers, the addition of one steam pressure reducing station, and commissioning of the existing central station air handlers. Air handler commissioning is provided to verify systems are operating within parameters, identify faulty equipment, and report to the medical center of results of and deficiencies in system operation. The site DDC system will be modified to accommodate HVAC changes and additions and must be compatible with any VA directives for function and security.

Supplemental work includes: the provision of domestic cold-water filtration, and distribution; RO water distribution; ceiling removal and replacement; floor tile removal and replacement; window replacement; asbestos abatement if encountered; and electrical system and lighting modification to support HVAC work.

Refer to the Contract Drawings and Specifications for more detailed information included in this work.

The project includes all the necessary demolition and new construction of walls, doors / frames, windows, electrical requirements, architectural finishes and new HVAC system requirements in order to satisfy the requirements in VHA Directive 1116.

Design a complete and functional user friendly environment in accordance with VHA Directive 1116 and all National Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Codes, ADA Requirements, Fire / Life / Safety and Security Codes, Joint Commission Compliance and VA Handbook 7176 Criteria, VA HVAC Design Manual.

This work will entail 40 storage spaces with CFM requirements varying from 25 CFM to 3200 CFM, but mostly under 100 CFM. Refer to attached drawings.

Vendor shall remove from site and recycle all materials and provide proof of recycling and weight of recycled material.

In order to minimize patient safety and inconvenience, and maximize a minimal down-time these are critical points to be adhered to:

1. No power will be disconnected unless approved by the COR in order to ensure that life safety and functionality to patient wards is considered the highest priority. Some after-hours work must be conducted and must be highly coordinated with the COR, the Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC, and the CVAMC medical staff.

2. The CVAMC is an open campus with 450 live-in patients and extensive out-patients. The contractor will be thoroughly briefed and responsible about the need for patient safety with respect to the use of tools.

3. Contractors will need to remain highly flexible to rearrange scheduling when necessary. An extensive partnership and coordination must be designed between the contractor, the Contracting Officer, the CVAMC engineering staff, and the CVAMC medical staff.

4. Contractors will pay very specific attention to removing power to life support systems and critical safety devices.

5. Contractors will warranty that all circuits are properly marked and tested.

6. ALL work will comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70E Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, and NFPA 99, and Health Care Facility Codes.

7. All circuits affected will be annotated on blueprints to include as-builts. Three (3) hard copies and three (3) CD’s will be provided prior to completion of project.

8. The contractor must provide their own storage. The CVAMC has a small field where a construction trailer can be placed only for the duration of the project. Parking shall occur only in approved places so the need to shuttle men and materials may be necessary. Work to be performed between the hours of 7am thru 5pm Monday through Friday. Any disruption of power to the facility must be coordinated through the aforementioned management. It is understood that there will be the need for after-hours work which must be extensively coordinated.

9. All exterior work will require a 6’ chain link fence around the perimeter.

10. The contractor shall obtain all environmental and other necessary permits that would be required prior to construction commencing.

11. All works are to be in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC), Joint Commission and the National Fire Prevention Administration (NFPA) codes.

12. Drawings containing sensitive areas and/or critical infrastructure such as security systems, IT server room, telecomm/data closets, etc., must be encrypted (FIPS 140-2 standard) during transmissions and at rest when outside of VA owned or managed facilities. Paper copies should not be left unattended and secured at all times when not in use (e.g., locked drawers and offices).

13. Contractor will be required to comply with physical security requirements to include checking in with the VA Police or VA sponsor/COR each time they come on site to perform services and obtaining a VA compliant ID badge which must be worn at all times while on VA property.

14. Contractor must be escorted by authorized VA personnel at all times while performing work in sensitive IT areas (i.e., telecommunications/data closets and server room).

15. When installing ceiling cassette-type air handlers and an existing acoustic ceiling is not present, then a new acoustic ceiling in that space shall be installed flush with the air handler per the manufacturers specifications.

16. Contractor will have 270 days from award of contract to complete the project.

17. Workdays consist of Monday to Friday 7 to 5 and off on all federal holidays. Any after-hours work may be required with appropriate approval with the COR.

18. Questions are to be directed to the Contracting Officer, Elizabeth.Morin3@VA.gov.

STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S):

ITEM I, REMOVE UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS, Work includes all labor and materials for the removal of eight (8) underground diesel fuel storage tanks and related appurtenances including fuel lines routed above and belowground between each tank and its respective electrical room, excavation, shoring, backfill, landscape and sod, compaction, testing, grounds remediation and disposal. All work shall be done in accordance with Pennsylvania DEP technical document 263-4500-601 “Closure Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Systems”.

ITEM II, Electrical: Work includes all labor and materials for the removal of conduits routed above and belowground between each tank and its respective electrical room, removal of transfer switch, Veeder-Root (V-R) tank monitoring system and associated annunciators and power circuit, rewiring in each electrical room, excavation, shoring, backfill, landscape and sod, compaction, testing, grounds remediation and disposal. Work also includes removal of one (1) inactive diesel generator with supporting appurtenances and electrical equipment, and rewiring. Generator and some supporting appurtenances to be retained by the VA.

ITEM III, ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT: Work includes all labor and materials for the removal and construction of new asphalt pavement in accordance with these contract documents including, but not limited to, the following: traffic control, asphalt, subgrade, compaction, saw cutting, pavement markings, demolition, testing, disposal, security, and appurtenances.

ITEM IV, CONCRETE SITE WORK: Work includes all labor and materials for the removal and construction of concrete site work in accordance with these contract documents including, but not limited to, the following: traffic control, concrete, form work, reinforcing, subgrade, compaction, saw cutting, demolition, testing, disposal, security, and appurtenances.

ITEM V, CONTAMINATED SOILS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL: Work includes all labor and materials for the removal and disposal of contaminated soils as outlined in Section 0262500 of these Specifications and in accordance with Pennsylvania DEP technical document 263-4500-601 and applicable State Agency requirements. Contractor shall provide a per-cubic yard (or per-55-gallon drum) price (line item) in his bid for this service.

A. TRAINING:

Effective July 31, 2005, all employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. The General Contractor’s competent person shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. Documentation of training shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to any work being performed. Failure to present the proper training documentation will result in the individual being removed from the job; the individual may only return after the proper documentation has been provided. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide TB training annually and a PPD test annually for any employees providing services at the VA Medical Center, Coatesville, PA. The government reserves the right to review the contractor’s records. Failure to present the proper training documentation upon the Contracting Officer’s request will result in the individual being removed from the job; the individual may only return after the proper documentation has been provided. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

B. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

Contractors to the Department of Veterans Affairs may be unintentionally exposed to sensitive information. Information maybe overheard, seen on documents or electronic devices, or observed that could potentially violate the privacy and confidentiality of our veterans, employees, volunteers, and their families. Regulations such as, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974 have been enacted to protect sensitive information from being improperly disclosed. Information should not be divulged or released to anyone unless specifically authorized in accordance with the contracted services. Failure to comply with applicable statutes and regulation can result in the termination of this contract and civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. All suspected or actual breaches of the privacy and confidential should be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, COR or the Facility Privacy Officer.

C. KEYS:

All keys provided the Contractor or any subcontractor for use during the project shall be returned to the COR at completion of the work or upon request. No keys shall be reproduced by the Contractor or any subcontractor. There shall be a charge for each key that is lost or not returned to the COR.

D. CONTRACTOR NORMAL WORK HOURS:

The contractor work hours are from 7:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Federal holidays that fall on a non-work day –Saturday or Sunday—the holiday usually is observed on Monday if the holiday is on Sunday or on Friday if the holiday is on Saturday. The contractor may request authorization from the Contracting Officer to work an alternative schedule or on holidays. However, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to deny or authorize the contractor’s request at his or her discretion considering the best interests of the Government. All federal holidays are observed as non work days. Federal holidays can be found on the following web site: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays. These days will be identified during the pre-construction meeting. This contract may require work to be performed off-hours, and any increased costs related to this work will be the responsibility of the contractor.

E. SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE

All offerors shall submit information pertaining to their past safety and environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violation(s) in the past three years. All offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

A determination of responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), Vendor Information Pages (VETBIZ), Experian Credit Risk Score and Financial Stability Risk Score (Experian) and/or DUN and Bradstreet, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) accessed through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Inspector General-Health and Human Services (OIG-HHS), OSHA, Veterans’ Employment & Training Services (VETS 4214) reporting database, and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the offeror ineligible for award. This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

As required by the statutory requirement pertaining to the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. 657f) and in accordance with FAR 6.206, this procurement will be set-aside for Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns. Only VOSB concerns who are verified in the Vendor Information Page (VETBIZ) and registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) will be eligible to submit proposals.

F. LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:

Contractor cannot rely on available VA as-built drawings to identify all existing underground utilities. Prior to any excavating, contractor shall be required to make sure that the location of all underground utilities in excavation sites is accurately designated. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to identification of underground utilities. Contractor shall provide a comprehensive report on all underground utilities, which must include survey ground marks laid out and an illustration of job-site showing underground utilities. The Utility Location & Coordination Uniform Color Code shall be used for the ground marks and illustrations. Damage to underground utilities as a result of contractor’s excavation activity shall be repaired at contractor’s expense.

It may be necessary for contractor to employ the services of a Subsurface Utility Engineering firm to conduct surveys to locate all underground utilities in areas to be excavated. Such surveys might utilize geophysical prospecting techniques and electromagnetics. In some circumstances these conventional methods do not precisely locate the utilities, in which case the following additional means may be utilized: TV video pipe inspection, ground penetrating radar (for non-metallics), and vacuum excavation.

G. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

(In accordance with VAAR 1.604 and 1.602-2) the COR assists in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract. Limited authority is given in writing by the Contracting Officer’s letter of designation describing the COR’s duties and responsibilities. The COR has no authority to make any commitments or changes that affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract (or provisions of the solicitation). The COR’s authority is limited to contract administration functions delegated in writing by the Contracting Officer. In this solicitation and in the specifications, COR may be used interchangeably with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), Resident Engineer, Project Engineer and Engineer/Engineering.

H. POINT OF CONTACT:

All questions are to be directed to the Contracting Officer at the CVAMC. Do not contact any A/E firm that may be identified herein. The A/E firm does not have the authority to share information with others or bind the government.

I. WAGE AND HOUR LAWS:

The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct title classification of workers and compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSAL MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1. Proposal materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be obtained by qualified General (Prime) Contractors interested in submitting proposals directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. A Bid Guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposal price. Failure to furnish the required Bid Guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time and date proposals are due, will require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. (Refer to GP-9, FAR 52.228-1)

1. The offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

GP.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2016)

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

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(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 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, 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) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 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.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 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.

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

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xv) 52.222-57, Representation Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673). This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $50 million which are issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017, and solicitations expected to exceed $500,000, which are issued after April 24, 2017.

Note to paragraph (c)(1)(xv): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-57 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Gre Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

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

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

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

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

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

GP.2 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

GP.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of Provision)

GP.4 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) GP.5 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) GP.6 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work…