36C24424R0001 12-8-23.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to 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.

36C24424R0001

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11-23-2023

503-19-112

00244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

See attached delivery schedule

Elijah McIntosh 412-427-7565

This solicitation is to provide all demolition, general construction and alternations necessary to replace the steam system project # 503-19-112 as indicated in the drawings and specifications

Wage Determination PA PA20230077 dated 09-22-2023 applies to this solicitation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct title of classification of workers and compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.

This project is being solicited under full and open competition utilizing a tiered evaluation method. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 and the Small Business Size is $45 million.

VAAR Clause 852.219-75 must be signed and returned with the proposal.

All proposals must be received by ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS (email) only.

10 720

X X 52.211-10

X

1500 EST

01-24-2024

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this 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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

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

Base Peoposal

00244

Network Contracting Office 4

Austin Payment Center

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429

Elijah McIntosh

CLIN 0001

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

2.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

2.3 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDES TABLE FOR

SEPARATE PARTS OR STAGES) (SEPT 2000)

2.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(MAR 2023)

2.6 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.7 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

2.8 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.9 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (JUN 2009)

2.10 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.11 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.12 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.13 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB

1995)

2.14 52.246-26 REPORTING NONCONFORMING ITEMS (NOV 2021)

2.15 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

2.16 852.228-73 INDEMNIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR—HAZARDOUS RESEARCH

PROJECTS (MAR 2018)

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

2.18 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) ..37

3.2 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

3.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.4 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (DEC 2022) ALTERNATE I (DEC 2022)

3.5 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.6 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

3.7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.8 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.2 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

4.3 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.4 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

4.5 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

4.6 VAAR 852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

4.7 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

4.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.10 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.11 VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR

2019)

4.12 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

4.13 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

4.14 VAAR 852.236-90 RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL

PRODUCTS (APR 2019)

4.15 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.16 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..68

4.17 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.18 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

Price/Cost Schedule

CLIN DESCRIPTION OF

ITEMS/ SERVICES

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

Project 503-19-112

Base Price shall include all work per drawings and specifications included but not limited to general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items required to replace the steam system.

1.00

JB

Alternate

Base Price Net cost deduct to delete select steam and condensate.

piping replacement (piping and accessories only, do not delete insulation of said piping) in the plan north (i.e., 1984) wing as detailed.

on the contract documents. Per spec select steam traps (reuse existing) as detailed on the contract documents.

s steam and condensate.

replacement piping in plan east basement wing detailed on contract.

documents.

Optional

Additional steam traps

Qty NTE 100 for bldg. 3,32 and basement of PTOT.

Base Price shall include all work per drawings and specifications included but not limited to general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items

Optional

Steam trap monitoring system pricing to include install

Qty NTE 100 for bldg. 3,32 and basement of PTOT

Base Price shall include all work per drawings and specifications included but not limited to general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items

GRAND TOTAL

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ACRN APPROPRIATION

REQUISITION

NUMBER AMOUNT

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

001 Replace Steam System 1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION

CRITERIA

1. Overview.

1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to select one contractor to provide professional construction services in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications, etc. for the “Replace Steam System” (503-19-112)

1.2 The Government intends to use the “Best Value” trade off process source selection approach in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements and represents best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest-priced offeror or other than the most-highly rated offeror.

1.3 The Contract Opportunities notice will include “TIERED EVALUATIONS” and evaluate all offers initially, but then award offers in the following order:

1.4 Determine if any offers submitted by SDVOSB concerns would result in an award. If no offers were submitted by SDVOSB concerns, or if none of the offers would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States, withdraw the SDVOSB set-aside, document the basis for not making an award within this tier and proceed to the set-aside for other VOSB concerns.

1.5 Determine if any offers submitted by VOSB concerns would result in an award. If no offers were submitted by VOSB concerns, or if none of the offers would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States, withdraw the VOSB set-aside, document the basis for not making an award within this tier and proceed to the set-aside for other SB concerns.

1.6 Determine if any offers submitted by SB concerns would result in an award. If no offers were submitted by other SB concerns, or if none of the offers would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States, withdraw the SB set-aside, document the basis for not making an award within this tier and proceed to the set-aside for other small business concerns.

1.7 Determine if any offers submitted by other than SB concerns would result in an award.

Evaluate the offers, if any, submitted by other than small business concerns.

2. Submittal of Proposals.

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project must limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's Technical Ability(Experience, Personal and Organization, Work Methods, Schedule, and Quality Control) , Past Performance, and Price, to successfully complete the project. Innovative, creative, or cost-saving proposals that meet or exceed the requirements should be clearly noted and justified in the proposal.

2.2 Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal. Proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions may be rejected.

The Offeror must complete and submit Offer on Standard Form 1442. The Offeror must submit a price based on the line items. Note: If discussions or negotiations occur, the Government may require additional cost information.

1. Discounts: Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in the evaluation of offers.

2. In the event a minor clerical error has occurred, the Offeror may be given an opportunity to correct the minor error within the constraints of the “clarifications” process or the Contracting Officer determines discussions are required.

2.3 All proposal materials must be submitted in the format and sequence described below:

Volume I Technical Proposal (PDF format)

▪ Cover Page

▪ Table of Contents

▪ Section 1: General Company/Team Narrative

▪ Section 2: Technical Ability

2.1 Experience Narrative

2.2 Personnel and Organization

2.3 Work Method

2.4 Schedule

2.5 Quality Control

▪ Section 3: Past Performance

3.1 Narrative

▪ Section 4: Exhibits, including:

4.1 Exhibit A – Statement of Prior Experience

4.2 Exhibit B – Subcontractor Information and Consent Form

4.3 Exhibit C – Calculation of Self-Performed Work

4.4 Exhibit D – Sample Transmittal Letter and Past Performance Evaluation

Questionnaire

4.5 Exhibit E - Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs)

▪ Section 5: Attachments, including the following required items:

5.1 Offeror Organizational Chart

5.2 Project Organizational Chart

5.3 Resumes / Statements of Qualifications for Prime and Sub Contractor

Personnel in Key Roles

5.4 Tentative Project Schedule

5.5 Contractor Pre-Award OSHA Evaluation Form

5.6 OSHA/EPA Certification Letter

5.7 Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Rating

Volume II Price Proposal Separate PDF from Volume 1

▪ Cover Page

▪ Table of Contents

▪ Standard Form 1442, Proposal Pricing Page, and any additional submissions such as

Certs and Reps and Bonding

2.4 Proposal materials must meet the following submission requirements:

Volume I, Sections 1 – 5:

1. Contents of the proposal and responses on forms must be typed using 12-point Times New Roman font. Packages that are handwritten or are scanned/produced with low resolution such that text is illegible will not be evaluated. Past Performance Questionnaires and other references from third parties are permitted to include handwritten content. In all cases, clear and legible content is greatly preferred and is more effectively evaluated.

2. All pages of Proposal shall be 8.5”x11” Portrait orientation, except as permitted herein.

3. Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab or in the correct location or format may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

4. Company advertising literature must not be included.

5. All pages in Volume I after the Cover Sheet shall be sequentially numbered in the lower right corner beginning with “1”, including all Attachments and Exhibits.

6. The combination of Table of Contents, Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3 in Volume I shall have a strict page limit of 25 pages. Any pages between the Cover Sheet and the Table of Contents in Volume I will not be reviewed nor evaluated. Any pages prior to Section 4 in Volume I beyond the specified 25-pages limit will not be reviewed nor evaluated.

7. Cover Pages shall include signatures of (an) Authorized Representative(s) of your firm.

8. Tables of Contents shall be comprehensive, listing all Sections, Subsections, Figures, Attachments, and Exhibits in that Volume, with starting page numbers or page ranges indicated.

9. Section 1 – General Company/Team Narrative

a. One (1) page maximum

10. Section 2 – Technical Ability:

a. An Experience subsection shall be provided.

i. A narrative shall be included summarizing the experience held by the team assigned to the project being solicited.

ii. Reference Exhibit A and any other Exhibits or Attachments associated with the Experience summary narrative that you wish to direct the SSEB members for reference.

b. Personnel and Organization subsection shall be provided.

i. A narrative shall be included summarizing the capability of the team assigned to the project being solicited.

ii. For individuals being assigned key roles on the project being solicited, with either the Prime or named Sub Contractor, other prior and projected professional commitments that will overlap in time with the Project Performance Period shall be identified.

iii. Reference Exhibits and Attachments as appropriate.

c. A Work Methods subsection shall be provided.

i. A narrative describing your company’s Quality Control Program shall be included, with some development of a Quality Control Plan specific to this project indicated in a synopsis.

ii. A narrative describing your company’s Construction Safety Program shall be included, with some development of a Safety Plan specific to this project indicated in a synopsis.

iii. A narrative describing your company’s Infection Control Program shall be included, with some development of an Infection Control Plan specific to this project indicated in a synopsis.

d. A schedule subsection shall be provided.

i. A narrative describing your companies schedule to ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to end

ii. A narrative of the critical path, all major milestones, and starting and completion dates.

e. A Quality Control subsection shall be provided.

i. Compliance with quality control-related proposal submission requirements indicated in Instructions to Offerors, Part 2, Submittal of Proposals, above.

ii. ▪ How quality of the work by Prime and Sub Contractors/Teaming Partners will be maintained in accordance with this project’s contract requirements and industry standards: 1.) across multiple shifts daily; 2.)

considering potential turnover of employees and trades personnel; and 3.) through the duration of the project.

iii. ▪ How quality will be demonstrated to the VA before, during, and after physical work occurs.

iv. ▪ Elements of the Quality Control Program incorporated into your Product Submittal/Shop Drawing process.

v. ▪ Considerations in the Quality Control Program associated with potentially disrupted supply chains.

vi. ▪ Coordination processes that will be used to facilitate work between trades.

vii. ▪ Your procedures for testing, inspection, and associated reporting as well as the names of testing and inspection agencies to be utilized.

viii. ▪ Your approach for ensuring all project, contract, and facility requirements are met.

ix. ▪ Your procedures for punch list work and contract closeout.

x. ▪ Unique or proactive elements of your Quality Control Program.

xi. ▪ Development toward a preliminary Quality Control Plan specifically for the project being solicited.

11. Section 3 – Past Performance:

a. Provide a clear and concise narrative to summarize Past Performance including elements indicated immediately below, in a sequence you choose.

b. Highlight the currency and relevance of the prior project information submitted under Exhibit A, Part 1 – Relevant Prior Project Experience for Prime and Sub Contractors. Reference Exhibit A.

c. Briefly summarize the cited project references in the PPQs and in the Exhibit B written reference attachments. Reference Exhibits E and B.

d. Reference attachment of Contractor Pre-Award OSHA Evaluation Form and associated attached forms.

e. Reference attachment of OSHA/EPA Certification Letter.

f. Reference attachment of Offeror’s current Experience Modification Rate

(EMR) Rating.

g. For the prior projects submitted 1.) under Exhibit A, with associated PPQs submitted in Exhibit E, or 2.) under Exhibit B with associated written references attached in Exhibit B, describe the prior project participation by individuals being assigned to key roles for the project being solicited.

h. Provide information regarding the assessment of liquidated damages on any contracts within the last five years upon Prime Contractor or a named Sub Contractor (include frequency, circumstances, severity of problem, project name and type, etc.). If none, indicate none have occurred.

i. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the corrective action taken, if desired.

j. Offeror may include additional Past Performance considerations to the degree that they meet the limitations and requirements of this RFP.

i. Information provided shall be limited to the period starting 5 years prior to the solicitation release date.

ii. You may note Professional/Industry awards (Identify award type, date of award and optionally attach copy of certificate if applicable), including Letters of appreciation, recognition or commendations.

12. Section 4 – Exhibits:

a. All Exhibits shall be submitted in Section 4, in sequence by designated letter.

b. Reference Exhibits in narrative text and where otherwise deemed appropriate.

Each reference to an Exhibit in narratives shall indicate the Exhibit’s resultant page number in Volume 1, e.g., Refer to Exhibit B, page 35.

c. Exhibit A – Statement of Prior Experience

i. Submit up to four (4) Exhibit A, Part 1 forms

ii. Submit one (1) Exhibit A, Part 2 form

d. Exhibit B – Subcontractor Consent and Reference Form

i. Submit one (1) Exhibit B form from each Subcontractor / Teaming

Partner named in Exhibit A, Part 2.

ii. Associated written references may be attached directly to each instance of Exhibit B.

e. Exhibit C – Calculation of Self-Performed Work

f. Exhibit D – Sample Transmittal Letter and Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire

g. Exhibit E – Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs)

i. PPQs submitted must be directly associated with Prior Experience Projects for Prime / Sub Contractors submitted on Exhibit A, Part 1 forms.

ii. Confidence information from References in the form of PPQs must be submitted for this procurement using Exhibit E, Past Performance Questionnaire, transmitted via Exhibit D, Sample Transmittal Letter and Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire.

13. Section 5 – Attachments

a. All Attachments shall be submitted in Section 5, in sequence as determined by

Offeror.

b. All Attachments shall be labeled with a numerical indicator, e.g. Attachment 1.

c. Reference Attachments in narrative text or where otherwise deemed appropriate. Each reference to an Attachment in narratives shall indicate the Attachment’s resultant page number in Volume 1, e.g., Refer to Attachment 2, page 57.

d. Required Attachments are indicated under Part 2 of Instructions to Offerors above, Submittal of Proposals.

e. The Offeror Organizational Chart, one (1) page maximum, shall indicate the Offeror’s key organizational roles and the individuals in those roles.

f. The Project Organizational Chart, one (1) page maximum, shall identify key roles from the Prime and Sub Contractors for the project being solicited and the individuals being assigned to those roles.

g. Resumes / Statements of Qualifications for Prime and Sub Contractor

Personnel in Key Roles shall present data only for individuals in key roles as designated in the Project Organizational Chart.

h. Tentative Project Schedule in Volume I binders shall be in fold-out 11”x17”

Landscape orientation for legibility.

i. Contractor Pre-Award OSHA Evaluation Form from this RFP shall be completed and submitted, including attachment of OSHA 300/300a Forms.

j. OSHA/EPA Certification Letter may be certified by an authorized representative. Certify that the 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. Provide a detailed explanation if the number exceeds the criteria listed.

k. Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Rating must be completed by the

Insurance Provider. State Offeror’s current EMR rating and their ratings over at least the previous three years. Current EMR rating should be less than or equal to 1.0. Provide a detailed explanation if the number exceeds the criteria listed.

l. Optional Attachments are as follows:

i. Subcontractor Organizational Chart - one (1) page maximum for each named Subcontractor.

14. Information not indicated above to be included in the Proposal as an Exhibit or an Attachment shall be placed in the most appropriate narrative and fit with the specified page limitations.

Volume II:

1. Each document submitted in the Volume II PDF shall be separated by a tabbed divider labeled with a unique identifier keyed to the Table of Contents.

2.5 All proposals must be submitted electronically to:

Contracting Officer | Division 2 | Regional Procurement Office East| Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

3. Proposal Evaluation Process.

3.1 A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the

Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the proposals. SSEB may also include Architect and Engineering firm non-voting members. The identities of the SSEB personnel are confidential, and any attempt by the offerors to contact these individuals is prohibited. The evaluation will be based on the content of the submitted proposal and any subsequent discussions initiated by the Government, as well as information obtained from other sources, e.g., past performance information. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence in that technical ability and past performance information submitted will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. During deliberation, the number and identities of offerors will not be revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors.

3.2 Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation Factors identified below.

Technical Ability and Past Performance are of equal importance, and when combined, are more important than Price.

Evaluation Factor 1 – Technical Ability Evaluation Factor 2 – Past Performance Evaluation Factor 3 – Price

3.3 Offerors will be evaluated in terms of the Offeror’s ability to meet or exceed the project’s requirements as identified in the SOW. Proposals demonstrating an ability to exceed specified requirements may be rated higher in those areas than proposals demonstrating only the ability to meet requirements. Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in negotiation discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer.

An offeror must at least meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation to be considered for award. In accordance with FAR 15.306(a)(2), if award will be made without conducting discussions, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their proposals, e.g., the relevance of an offeror's Past Performance information and adverse Past Performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond, or to resolve minor clerical errors. The Government intends to make award to a responsible Offeror submitting a conforming proposal without discussions, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

4. Evaluation Factors

4.1 Evaluation Factor 1 – Technical Ability

The sub-factors, listed under Evaluation Factor 1 are of equal importance. An overall rating will be assigned at the Evaluation Factor Level based on all reviewers’ ratings. Proposals will be evaluated considering completeness, thoroughness, appropriateness, and functionality for evaluation as indicated in the sub-factors. Evaluation Criteria are indicated below for each sub-factor.

a) Sub-Factor 1 - Experience:

The Government will evaluate the proposal, including but not limited to the Experience narrative and information submitted under Exhibit A, to assess the Offeror’s team’s prior construction project experience and knowledge gained performing work on construction projects of similar size, dollar value, complexity, conditions, and scope as the requirements for the project described in this solicitation. Aspects to be evaluated include:

• Construction experience and knowledge gained performing invasive MEP, structural, or infrastructure systems replacement work requiring utility shutdowns while working within an occupied and active diverse-use building.

• Construction experience and knowledge gained coordinating and implementing detailed project phasing requirements while facilitating related ICRA requirements, ICRA barrier transitions, circulation-path impacts, and life-safety considerations for projects involving phased partial or full unit/program area closures.

• Construction experience and knowledge gained mobilizing and managing prime and subcontractor crews across multiple shifts per day to meet a compact schedule of delivery.

• Construction experience and knowledge gained working within and adjacent to active clinical areas of a healthcare facility without negatively impacting ongoing clinical operations.

• Construction experience and knowledge of or relevant to replacement of steam and condensate piping systems, hvac equipment, duct work and piping systems for building 1. Work includes low, medium and high pressure steam and condensate pipe removal and replacement, heat exchanger replacement and additions, new hot water pump installations, balancing valve installation, new condensate return pumps, new steam pressure reducing stations, new steam trap installations, steam pressure relief valve vent piping, radiant ceiling panel installation, lineal slot diffuser installation, ductwork and duct insulation installation and insulation for all new pipes or existing pipes identified on the drawing.

• Construction experience and knowledge gained in the past five years in the aspects outlined above will be evaluated for strength and for value to the project being solicited for the Prime Contractor, for the Subcontractors/Teaming Partners, and for individuals in key roles - separately and as a team.

Submitted joint experience between the Prime Contractor and the Subcontractors / Teaming Partners over the past five years will be evaluated for strength of working relationship, shared knowledge gained, and the degree to which the common experience includes scopes of work similar to that on the project being solicited.

The overall industry experience shown for individuals indicated to be in key roles from the Prime Contractor and Subcontractors / Teaming Partners will be evaluated for duration, effectiveness, and breadth, as well as for depth with projects in the past five years similar to the one being solicited.

Offeror’s team’s insights noted in the proposal drawn from experience and knowledge gained will be evaluated for strength and applicability of perceived benefits to the project being solicited, and for compatibility specifically with Altoona VAMC

Subfactor 1B: Personnel and Organization

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s submitted information concerning the provided names, duties, employment (firm or union hall), and levels of responsibility of key personnel to include the Owner, Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager, Infection Control Manager, and Sub-Contractors The provided Organizational Chart showing the above graphically, indicating the lines of authority and hierarchy. Discuss the education, training, and experience in managing construction projects of these key personnel. (Resumés may be submitted if it provides this information).

Provide a list of major subcontractors and their trades (at a minimum: Foundation, Superstructure, Exterior Closure, Roofing, Interior Construction, Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical) that you intend to use on this project. (There must be an Exhibit B, “Subcontractor Information and Consent Form” in the proposal for the named subcontractors or they will not be considered.) For each sub-contractor, tell us if you have worked together in the past. If yes, provide the name and customer contact information for example jobs. Multiple subcontractors may be named for the same discipline but are limited to a maximum of three (3) subcontractors per discipline.

Subfactor 1C: Work Methods

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s information and attachments concerning proposed portion of the construction work the offeror will perform with their own forces.

Evaluate the offeror’s list of the in-house trades that are employed, the number of these employees and if they are full-time, part- time, union hall, etc. In addition, the list of the specific trade(s) for each individual listed. Note: An offeror who has the capability to perform both as a General Contractor and self-perform a major element of construction, (I.E., electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) may be afforded additional consideration in the evaluation.

If a partnership (prime-sub team relationship) rather than formal teaming arrangement (joint venture), evaluate the structure of the partnership or teaming arrangement, who the partners/team members are, and how the partnership works. Evaluate how decisions are made and how financial and contractual authority is distributed.

Determine if the offeror’s plan to overcome the distance if they are farther away than a one-hour drive from the Altoona VA Medical Center is acceptable. Determine if the offeror is less than one-hour drive how they would respond to short response times is acceptable.

Determine if the offeror’s quality control and safety oversight on this construction project and how this shall be reported to Government officials.

Determine if the offeror’s Safety Program in general is acceptable based on the provided minimum; details on training, documentation, the offeror’s plan to ensure adherence to OSHA Standard, the steps the offeror took to promote safety during construction during the past five(5) years.

Subfactor 1D: Schedule

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s scheduling processes to ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to the end of the project. Evaluate the plan to coordinate a multi-disciplined team to meet the offeror’s scheduled milestones and any identified unusual efficiencies in the offeror’s schedule. Included should be a critical path, all major milestones and starting and completion dates. Evaluate what actions you will take if the offeror falls behind the provided schedule.

Subfactor 1E: Quality Control

Your Quality Control Program description will be evaluated for completeness and suitability, including compatibility with existing operations and procedures at Altoona’s VAMC and how quality-related concerns and issues are proposed to be managed on the specific project being solicited.

4.2 Evaluation Factor 2 – Past Performance

Past Performance is one indicator of an Offeror’s ability to perform the contract successfully. The currency and relevance of the information, sources of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Prime Contractor’s performance will be considered in the evaluation. The evaluation will also take into account past performance information regarding individuals in key roles and named Subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the project being solicited. The Past Performance information will be reviewed to determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to a performance confidence assessment. Evaluation Criteria are indicated below for Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2). Recency and Relevancy and Confidence will be equally weighted.

a) Recency and Relevancy:

The SSEB will determine the relevance of similar Past Performance information submitted. The SSEB will evaluate the prior project information identified in Exhibit A and Exhibit B for relevance to the project being solicited. Relevancy of Past Performance will be determined based on the size, dollar value, complexity, conditions, and scope of the projects described in Exhibits A and B.

b) Confidence:

The SSEB will evaluate the degree of successful completion of the recent and relevant Past Performance identified in the proposal in response to submission requirements expressed in Volume I, Section 3, Past Performance, in Part 2 of the Instructions to Offerors, for the Prime Contractor and for the named Subcontractors/Teaming Partners.

The SSEB will determine confidence based on how well the Past Performance work was performed. Information from the cited project references in the PPQs and Exhibit B written references will be utilized in the evaluation.

Documentation of satisfactory performance of projects similar in size, dollar value, complexity, conditions, and scope will be considered to have met the minimum requirements of the RFP. Projects that are not determined to be similar in size, dollar value, complexity, conditions, and scope may not be considered.

The Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information and to assess owner satisfaction as to quality, schedule, cost, and management. The Government may also use other tools including but not limited to CPARS, Vet Biz, Dunn & Bradstreet, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and Source Selection Evaluator personal knowledge of the contractor to gather documentation on past performance. The Government also reserves the right to use personal experience or knowledge when conducting evaluations.

Offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and shall receive a neutral rating for Past Performance.

Information provided on problems encountered on the projects identified in Exhibits A and B and the corrective action taken shall be rated based on the confidence portrayed by references for each of the projects identified.

Data presented in the OSHA/EPA information and in the EMR certification, as well as liquidated damages assessments and other Past Performance considerations submitted will be considered in the confidence evaluation.

4.3 Evaluation Factor 3 - Price

The price will be evaluated by the Government for being fair and reasonable, in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(a).

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-5 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OTHER THAN SMALL

BUSINESS)

OCT 2014

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL AUG 1999

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION

NOV 2021

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION OCT 1997

2.1 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall update the information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) on a semi-annual basis, throughout the life of the contract, by posting the required information in the System for Award Management via https://www.sam.gov.

(b) As required by section 3010 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111- 212), all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available. FAPIIS consists of two segments—

(1) The non-public segment, into which Government officials and the Contractor post information, which can only be viewed by—

(i) Government personnel and authorized users performing business on behalf of the Government; or

(ii) The Contractor, when viewing data on itself; and

(2) The publicly-available segment, to which all data in the non-public segment of FAPIS is automatically transferred after a waiting period of 14 calendar days, except for—

(i) Past performance reviews required by subpart 42.15;

(ii) Information that was entered prior to April 15, 2011; or

(iii) Information that is withdrawn during the 14-calendar-day waiting period by the Government official who posted it in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(c) The Contractor will receive notification when the Government posts new information to the Contractor's record.

(1) If the Contractor asserts in writing within 7 calendar days, to the Government official who posted the information, that some of the information posted to the nonpublic segment of FAPIIS https://www.sam.gov/ is covered by a disclosure exemption under the Freedom of Information Act, the Government official who posted the information must within 7 calendar days remove the posting from FAPIIS and resolve the issue in accordance with agency Freedom of Information procedures, prior to reposting the releasable information. The contractor must cite 52.209-9 and request removal within 7 calendar days of the posting to FAPIIS.

(2) The Contractor will also have an opportunity to post comments regarding information that has been posted by the Government. The comments will be retained as long as the associated information is retained, i.e., for a total period of 6 years. Contractor comments will remain a part of the record unless the Contractor revises them.

(3) As required by section 3010 of Pub. L. 111-212, all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available.

(d) Public requests for system information posted prior to April 15, 2011, will be handled under Freedom of Information Act procedures, including, where appropriate, procedures promulgated under E.O. 12600.

(End of Clause)

2.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 720 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by . The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of Clause)

2.3 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDES

TABLE FOR SEPARATE PARTS OR STAGES) (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete each separate part or stage of the work within the time specified in the contract for that part or stage, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay to the Government as liquidated damages the following amounts:

PART OR STAGE OF THE WORK LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR EACH DAY

OF DELAY

$524.20

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of Clause)

2.4 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)

2.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (MAR 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

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 (d) of this clause.

(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.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, when the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract.

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was 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.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) and (c) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph

(c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required…