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36C24419B0057 X 08-01-2019 693-19-4-594-0057

693-CSI-306

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Wilkes-Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Wilkes-Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 Scot Plank 5708243521x24051 The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA requires site preparation in conjunction with the installation of a new CT/SPECT system under the National Acquisitions Center (NAC) program for High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) acquisitions. The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to providing all professional architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting services and construction including all administration, supervision, project management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, reports and training for the building modifications required to install the CT/SPECT system. All work shall at minimum be designed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Codes as well as applicable standards, reference publications, and code requirements contained within the VA Master Specifications.

Project #693-CSI-0306 Install CT/SPECT System Rm 220 Magnitude of Construction: between $250,000 and $500,000 NAICS: 236220 – 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Size standard: Small Business $36.5M This is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOB) set-aside acquisition.

Bids must be submitted in whole dollars only.

All documents for this solicitation will be available on the FedBizOpps website: https://www.fbo.gov/ Contractor is responsible for checking fbo.gov website frequently for updates/amendments to solicitation.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit, which will be held IAW FAR 52.226-27 Site Visit (FEB 1995).

Solicitation may be canceled and all offers rejected before award but after solicitation date when it is clearly in the best interest of the Government.

The government intends to award a single contract to the offeror submitting a proposal that is determined to be the Lowest Bid Price in accordance with FAR 14.

Beginning October 1, 2019, Smoking will no longer be permitted on the VA campus for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors.

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Statement of Work Project #693-CSI-306 Install Scanning Systems:CT/SPECT in Room 220

A. Scope of Work:

1. This statement of work addresses the design and construction services required for a complete renovation of Room 220 and 221 in conjunction with the installation of a new CT/SPECT system under the National Acquisitions Center (NAC) program for High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) acquisitions. The contractor will be required to work closely with/coordinate with the imaging system vendor during design and construction to ensure all building system renovations are whole and complete for satisfactory operation of the new imaging system.

2. The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to providing all professional architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting services and construction including all administration, supervision, project management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, reports and training for the building modifications required to install a new CT/SPECT system under the National Acquisitions Center (NAC) program for High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) acquisitions. The work area will primarily include rooms 220 and 221 and source utility service closets located in other immediate areas of building 1. All work shall at minimum be designed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local Codes as well as applicable standards, reference publications, and code requirements contained within the VA Master Specifications. In the event of a discrepancy, the VA Specifications shall take precedence. The latest applicable VA Design Manuals and Specifications for this project shall be obtained at the VA Technical Information Website as per the below link and are incorporated within the work by reference:

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01

3. The contractor shall procure professional A/E services for investigation of existing site conditions, engineering structural analysis, calculations, design drawings and specifications for all building modifications required for the installation of the new system. The VA will provide all available design/record drawing information however the information provided will not alleviate the professionals from performing a full investigation of the existing conditions. The design drawings shall be developed in AutoCAD format. The contractor and the architectural/engineering consultant shall meet with the VA to review the drawings and specifications at the 50% and 90% progress stages. The A/E consultants shall incorporate any relevant VA review comments into the final design documents. The A/E who prepares the construction documents shall be professionally licensed in the state in which the design work is completed. All final construction documents shall bear the professional seal of the A/E services consultant. The A/E consultant shall also provide weekly field inspection of construction work, resolve constructability issues, provide site inspection reports, punch lists and electronic record drawings at the completion of the construction.

4. All construction work shall be provided in accordance with the drawings and specifications developed by the contractor’s architectural/engineering consultant. Prior to the start of work the contractor shall visit the site to familiarize themselves with the location and extent of the work. The construction work will primarily consist of major demolition, structural modifications for new radiology equipment, carpentry, finishes, casework replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection system, plumbing and electrical work. No work shall begin until the final drawings, specifications and shop drawing submittals are approved by the VA. The contractor shall be responsible to provide all testing and reports associated with the systems affected by the work. The contractor shall also provide all close-out documents as per the requirements in FAR 4.804 Closeout of Contract Files including as-built drawings, manuals and other documents as noted.

5. The contractor shall submit shop drawings of all proposed materials and equipment for review and approval by the VA within 7 days after VA approval of the plans and specifications. Submittals shall include product data and other applicable information required as described in the VA Master Specifications. The VA Master Specifications shall be utilized as the minimum basis of design for new replacement materials and equipment specified for this work unless noted otherwise. No work shall begin until submittals have been reviewed and approved by the VA.

6. Only new materials and equipment shall be installed in the work. All materials and equipment shall be of the current manufacturer’s products. No obsolete or discontinued materials and equipment shall be provided.

7. All work for this project will be performed in accordance with the VA Wilkes-Barre’s Infection Control Practices for Construction (Reference attachment: Infection Control Construction Project Compliance Policy 11IC-10-897). All materials, equipment and labor associated with the Infection Control Requirements required by the VA Infection Control Practitioner shall be provided by the contractor. The construction work is anticipated to require Class IV precautions. The contractor, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Infection Control Practitioner shall meet to discuss the work activities within the areas of work immediately prior to mobilization and the start of construction. Final classification of the infection control requirements will be at the sole discretion and direction of the Infection Control Practitioner.

8. Utility shutdowns will be coordinated and scheduled with the COR two weeks in advance of the work. VA Lock Out/Tag Out policy will be implemented.

9. The project superintendent shall have the 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety Course certification and all other construction personnel shall have the 10 hour OSHA Construction Safety Course certification. Submit training records of all employees for approval prior to the start of work. Construction personnel vehicles shall park in the designated VA’s contractor parking lot.

10. The contractor shall keep an updated set of redlined as-built drawings on site at all times during the work and make them available to the COR upon request.

11. All contractors shall have a company identification badges displayed at all times while on site with their name and company identified. All VA Police security requirements/site access shall be coordinated with the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative.

12. A design and construction schedule shall be submitted for approval prior to the start of work and within 10 days after the notice to proceed. All schedule items will show a start date and a completion date. The schedule will include specific tasks with dates for each step of the process.

13. The period of performance after the Notice to Proceed will be 180 days as follows:

a. Plans and specifications complete-approved – 46 days.

b. Shop drawing approvals – 14 days.

c. Mobilization/construction/testing/certifications – 90 days.

d. Record drawings and close out documents – 30 days.

14. The attached pdf titled “Project 693-CSI-306 Existing Room 220 Design-Record Drawing Info” is provided to the contractor for reference. These drawings provide design-record information from VA project files regarding the existing rooms. The VA does not guarantee their content, completeness or accuracy. All information show requires field verification.

15. The attached pdf titled “Project #693-CSI-306 Siemens Site Planning Info Room 220” provides the imaging vendor’s site planning information. The radiology vendor will provide additional site-specific information to the successful contractor at the start of the design phase.

16. Work will normally be performed during the hours of 4:30 PM and 1:00 AM, Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. Any utility shutdowns for tie-ins and crossovers to existing building systems or work affecting normal business operations may require early morning (before 7:00AM) or weekend work at the discretion of the VA.

17. The contractor shall follow good housekeeping practices and shall keep the work and surrounding areas clean and free of debris. Contractor shall thoroughly clean each area of work at the completion of each shift including all corridor areas affected by the work.

18. The contractor shall provide a full one-year parts and labor base warranty on the entire installation. Warranty date will be based on the final acceptance of the work by the VA. Guarantee Period Services are not included under this contract.

19. The work will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:

a. Division 0 - Special Sections:

1) All design-build services for NAC HTME imaging equipment installations.

b. Division 1: General Requirements:

1) All design and construction project management, administration, project superintendence, supervision and construction trades work.

c. Division 2 - Existing Conditions:

1) Provide construction safety protection, ICRA containments and waste disposal methods. Waste dumpsters will be provided by the contractor and will be located on VA property remote from the project site.

2) No asbestos abatement is required for this project.

3) Remove existing imaging system floor slab-embedded anchor bolts and base plates.

4) Remove the existing acoustical ceiling systems from both rooms.

5) Remove existing floor coverings from both rooms.

6) Remove existing sink and all associated piping in room 220 back to existing water and sanitary main riser piping for each system.

7) Remove existing casework in room 220.

8) Remove existing fire protection system sprinkler system piping and heads in both rooms, temporarily cap.

9) Remove existing surface mounted, exposed main source electrical disconnects, conduit, wiring, wire ways, floor duct for imaging system equipment back to source locations that are not being reused in room 220.

10) Remove existing general and dimmable procedure lighting fixtures and controls in room 220 and all general lighting fixtures and controls in room 221.

11) Remove existing smoke detectors in both rooms and replace with heat detectors.

12) Remove existing stretcher and kick plates from existing doors both rooms.

13) Remove existing supply and return air diffusers and branch flex in both rooms. Existing VAV’s and piping shall remain in place.

14) Remove existing wall between rooms 220 and 221. Room 221 will be reduced in size and will be named Control Room. Room 220 will be increased in size and will be named imaging room.

d. Division 3 - Concrete:

1) Sawcut, remove and replace existing concrete floors as required to install underfloor conduits for new imaging equipment, both rooms. Infill with 4,000 PSI concrete and dowel into existing concrete floors. Prep slabs for new flooring.

e. Division 5 - Metals:

1) Install floor mounted radiology equipment base plates to building floor structure. Base plate will be provided by imaging equipment vendor.

2) Provide cold-formed metal framing in walls for new radiology equipment wall stands and cabinets.

f. Division 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection:

1) Seal all existing abandoned holes in walls and new holes created by removals under Division 02. Seal perimeter of all new conduit, wireway and piping penetrations through imaging and control room walls. The existing walls are rated as smoke partitions. Contractor shall include an allowance of 16 man-hours for abandoned hole and penetration repairs separate from work required by new construction.

g. Division 8 – Door Frames, Hardware and Windows:

1) Provide a new lead lined 6’-0” wide x 4’-0” high x-ray glass window in new wall between rooms 220 and 221.

2) Provide new 3’-0” x 7’-0” lead lined door, frame and hardware in new wall between rooms 220 and 221.

3) Provide new door hardware for existing control room door and imaging room corridor door.

h. Division 9 - Finishes

1) Construct new floor slab to roof deck metal stud, lead drywall and drywall partition between rooms 221 and 220.

2) Provide new acoustical tile ceiling systems.

3) Prepare and level subfloor and provide new flooring (Basis of design-Mannington Biospec FB, heat welded seams, 4” integral base throughout.

4) Patch, prime and paint (2 coats) walls in both rooms including door and window frames. Paint existing and new exposed electrical cable ducting and conduit. Color selection by VA Interior Designer.

5) Caulk flooring around all door frames.

i. Division 10 – Specialties:

1) Provide black out film on existing control room corridor door side lite window.

2) Provide new stainless-steel stretcher and kick plates for all new and existing doors; A240/A240M Type 304, 0.050 inches thick, of the same size of the existing plates being removed.

j. Division 12- Furnishings:

1) Provide 96” long x 30” deep solid surface countertop in control room 221 with 4 cable openings and grommets.

2) Provide 36” wide manufactured laminate base and overhead cabinets at northeast corner of imaging room. The base cabinet will include a solid surface countertop with a 4” back splash and sink opening. Drawers shall have full extension heavy-duty slides and handles will be consistent with the existing facility hardware standards. Interior shelving shall be adjustable.

k. Division 13 – Special Construction:

1) Contractor shall include an allowance of $2,500.00 (labor and materials) for patching and repairs to lead lined walls. The VA is responsible for pre and post construction radiation shield testing performed by a physicist.

l. Division 21 – Fire Suppression:

1) Provide new sprinkler system piping and sprinkler heads, reconnect to the existing building sprinkler system.

m. Division 22- Plumbing:

1) Extend copper supply piping via new branch valves to location of a new undercounter mounted sink in imaging room. Extend sanitary drain piping to existing sanitary riser pipe location. Provide new supply connections, water stops and mixing valves. Faucet shall be goose neck type, hands free motion activated.

n. Division 23 – HVAC:

1) Provide new branch flex duct, supply and return air diffusers.

2) Relocate existing thermostats within both rooms.

3) Measure supply and return air flow rates at diffusers and grilles prior to the start of demolition. Provide report to VA COR.

4) Rebalance both rooms per load requirements of new imaging equipment.

o. Division 26 – Electrical:

1) Provide a new 100 Amp 480V- 3 phase bus duct circuit breaker at electrical source closet approximately 300 linear feet away from room 220. Provide new 100Amp feeder with 5 #1/0 Awg THHN-THWN copper wires in 2” IMC conduit from new bus duct circuit breaker to room 220. Provide a 100Amp- 480/277V-3 phase – 4 wire panel board with shunt trip main at imaging room. Panel shall have at minimum an 80 amp 3P and 25 amp 3P feeder breakers and 20 amp 1P breaker for UPS step down transformer. Coordinate other sub-feed breaker requirements with imaging system vendor.

2) Provide 5kVA single phase step down transformer for 208 volt single phase service to imaging system vendors UPS equipment. Provide all branch circuit wiring.

3) Existing small power branch circuits and wiring devices not affected by the installation of the new imaging systems in both rooms shall be left in place.

4) Interconnect new imaging equipment safety control circuits with new x-ray in use signs, door contacts and lighting.

5) Provide 100 Amp 480V- 3 phase bus duct circuit breaker to replace existing imaging system breaker at electrical source closet 300 linear feet away from room 220. Existing feeder shall be re-used in place and extended to location identified as per imaging vendor’s requirements.

6) Provide all new branch circuit wiring within room from imaging equipment main power disconnect as per imaging system vendor’s requirements. Provide wall and floor surface mounted wire ways and concealed conduits per imaging system vendor’s requirements. Provide new x-ray in use lights, EPO’s and control system components, wiring, conduit, etc. and interface with the imaging system equipment and lighting.

7) Replace all existing lighting switches and hospital grade convenience receptacles with new wiring devices, existing branch circuits to be reused in place. Provide all new stainless-steel wall plates.

8) Provide new general and dimmable procedure lighting and switching. General illumination lighting fixtures shall be 2’x2’, 3500 deg K color temperature. Required foot-candle design level range per VA design manual. Dimmable procedure lighting will be 6” diameter dimmable recessed LED downlights controlled by a local dimmer switch. Required foot-candle design level range is 40-50, 2700 deg. K color temperature LED’s.

9) Provide two new 120 volt- 20 amp branch circuits for 8 new recessed mounted 5-20R duplex hospital grade receptacles within both rooms from new 100 amp panel.

10) Provide temporary heat detection in both rooms during construction until the new sprinkler system heads are activated. Procure the services of the facilities fire alarm and notification system’s vendor for this work. Simplex Grinnell. Joseph Kelly. joskelly@simplexgrinnell.com 570-445-7509.

11) Provide 2 single gang recessed 4 port data/voice outlets in room 221 and 1 single gang recessed 4 port data/voice outlets in room 220. Cat 6 cables shall be run concealed overhead to source IT cabinet approximately 75 linear feet away from rooms 220/221. Each outlet will consist of 3 data and 1 voice jack.

20. The VA master specifications shall be utilized as the minimum basis of design for new replacement materials and equipment specified for this work. In addition, the following information is provided to further define facility specific standards and technical requirements for some of the material and equipment required for this work:

a. Switch and receptacle cover plates shall be brushed stainless steel, 302.

b. Wiring devices shall be hospital grade, rated 20Amp, ivory in color,

c. Air supply diffusers shall be fully recessed, aluminum, Titus #TDV-AA with opposed blade damper or equivalent.

d. Flooring shall be as manufactured by Mannington, Biospec FB or equivalent.

e. Ceiling tiles shall be as manufactured by Armstrong, Ultima series, square 2’x2’ lay-in or equivalent.

f. 2’x2’ lay-in lighting fixtures shall be as manufactured by Lithonia, 2BLT2 or equivalent.

g. Plumbing fixtures shall be as manufactured by Sloan or equivalent.

21. Existing medical gas system, nurse call, code blue systems shall remain as is.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be obtained by qualified General (Prime) Contractors interested in submitting bids direct to the Department of Veterans Affairs from www.FBO.GOV

(b) Subcontractors, material firms and others interested in preparing sub-bids may obtain a list of Prime Contractors from www.FBO.GOV via the Interested Vendors Section.

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to providing all professional architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting services and construction including all administration, supervision, project management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, reports and training for building modifications required to install a new CT/SPECT system under the National Acquisitions Center (NAC) program for High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) acquisitions. The contractor will be required to work closely with/coordinate with the imaging system vendor during design and construction to ensure all building system renovations are whole and complete for satisfactory operation of the new imaging system. Work will be performed at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. The Contractor agrees to be responsible for the correct classification of workers.

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

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY:

Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate “All Bidders/Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years.

All Bidders/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 bidder’s/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. Note: 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 OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above may result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the bidder/offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/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. “ Contractor shall be required to complete all contract work and schedule a final inspection within the specified contract performance period. Should the Contractor fail to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection), and it is determined by the Government to be a Contractor-caused delay, the Contractor shall be in default status. If the Government determines it to be in the best interest of the Government to allow the Contractor to continue to perform contract work, the Contractor shall provide equitable consideration in the form of Liquidated Damages from the first day of inexcusable delay through final acceptance by the Government. These damages are associated with the additional time granted for completion and acceptance of contract work. Such agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the Government’s right to terminate this contract in the event the Contractor fails to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection) on or before the completion date.

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, Wilkes-Barre, 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.

Privacy and Confidentiality: Contractors to the Department of Veteran 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 by this agreement or its attached documents 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 breeches of the privacy and confidential should be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the Facility Privacy Officer.

KEYS: All keys provided the Contractor or any subcontractor for use during the project shall be returned to the Contracting Officer's Representative (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.

Contractor Normal Work Hours: The contractor work hours are from Work will normally be performed during the hours of 4:30 PM and 1:00 AM, 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.

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BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEMS

This Invitation for Bids contains the provision 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999).

The term "brand name" includes identification of products by make and model.

(a) If items called for by this invitation for bids have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Bids offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bids and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the invitation.

(b) Unless the bidder clearly indicates in the bid that the bidder is offering an "equal" product, the bid shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in the invitation for bids.

(c)(1) If the bidder proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided in the invitation for bids, or such product shall be otherwise clearly identified in the bid. The evaluation of bids and the determination as to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the bidder or identified in his/her bid as well as other information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. CAUTION TO BIDDERS. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the bid and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Accordingly, to insure that sufficient information is available, the bidder must furnish as a part of his/her bid all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to:

(i) Determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirement of the Invitation for Bids, and

(ii) Establish exactly what the bidder proposes to furnish and what the Government would be binding itself to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or to information otherwise available to the purchasing activity.

(2) If the bidder proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the Invitation for Bids, he/she shall:

(i) Include in his/her bid a clear description of such proposed modifications, and

(ii) Clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications.

(3) Modifications proposed after bid opening to make a product conform to a brand name product referenced in the Invitation for Bids will not be considered.

(End of Clause)

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS

Bidders proposing to furnish an “equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal product.

Bidding On:

Manufacturers Name: ____________________________________________________________________________.

Brand: ____________________________________________________________________________.

No.: ______________________________________________________________________________.

Specification Section and Page Number: _________________________________________________.

THE FOLLOWING BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

The Salient Characteristics for these items are detailed in the statement of work as indicated.

a. Acoustical Ceilings Armstrong, Ultima Series

· Paragraph 20.e.

· Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design, and can be substituted for any approved equal. The basis of design establishes the finish scheme approved by the VA for color, pattern and material.

b. Resilient Tile Flooring Armstrong, Natural Creations

· Paragraph 20.d.

· Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design, and can be substituted for any approved equal. The basis of design establishes the installation requirements approved by the VA for the existing floor conditions.

c. Air Supply Diffusers Titus

· Paragraph 20.c.

· Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design, and can be substituted for any approved equal. The basis of design establishes the supply air flow characteristic requirements approved by the VA for the existing CT equipment cooling requirements.

d. Sinks Sloan

· Paragraph 20.g.

· Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design, and can be substituted for any approved equal. The basis of design establishes the finish scheme approved by the VA for material.

e. Lighting Fixtures Lithonia

· Paragraph 20.f.

· Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design, and can be substituted for any approved equal. The basis of design establishes the finish scheme approved by the VA for material.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or…