36C24425R0093_1.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.

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36C24425R0093

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06-16-2025

562-21-708

00244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

See attached delivery schedule

Amy Demarest 412-654-4627

This solicitation is to for Construction Services related to Correct Electrical Deficiencies EEPG at the Erie VAMC Project 562-21-708 Correct Power Deficiencies - EEPG III (CON) as indicated in the drawings and specifications.

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.

Wage Determination PA PA20250088 dated 03/28/2025 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.

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

PROPOSALS: Proposals are due no later than 10am EST on 17 July 2025.

All proposals must be received by ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS only via email to Amy.Demarest@va.gov and Jeffrey.Pruett@va.gov.

Magnitude: The Disclosure of Magnitude for this project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Timeline: The awarded contractor will have 365 calendar days to complete the construction portion of the project.

Calendar days start upon the issuance of the Notices to Proceed (NTP).

10 365

X X 52.211-10

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10:00 am EDT

07-17-2025

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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 Proposal

00244

Network Contracting Office 4

Austin Payment Center

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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

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

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

2.1 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.3 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.4 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (NOV 2023)

2.5 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.6 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.7 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.8 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.9 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.10 52.246-26 REPORTING NONCONFORMING ITEMS (AUG 2024)

2.11 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

2.12 VAAR 852.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OCT 2020) 27

2.13 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

3.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.5 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED

ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

4.3 52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

4.4 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.5 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

4.6 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(JAN 2025)

4.7 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (MAY 2024)

4.8 52.223-21 FOAMS (MAY 2024)

4.9 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.11 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

4.12 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB

1997) ALTERNATE II (APR 1984)

4.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.14 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

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

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

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

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

4.18 VAAR 852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.20 VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION)(APR 2025)

4.21 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

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

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

4.23 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

2018)

4.25 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

2019)

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

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

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

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

PRODUCTS (APR 2019)

4.30 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.31 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..77

4.32 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.33 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

4.34 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

Attachment A - Proposal Schedule

Proposal Schedule, Continuation of Block 17 of SF-1442

Notice to Offerors: The Veterans Administration intends to award a single contract to the offeror whose proposal is in conformance with this solicitation. A single award will be made on Proposal Item #1- Base Proposal, but in the event the offer exceeds the funds available, the Government will evaluate, and a single award will be issued on Proposal Item #1 plus any and all deduct alternate proposal item(s) as determined by the Government. Offerors must quote a total deduct price on each proposal item listed. Note: Proposal Items #2 shall list Deduct Price Only.

Proposal Item #1 Base Proposal: Correct Power Deficiencies - General Construction:

Work includes general construction, demolition, alterations walks, grading, drainage, structural, electrical work and the necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as required by the drawings and specifications attached to this solicitation.

Base Proposal: 1 JOB Total Price $______________________

Proposal Item #2: Deduct Alternate #1: Base proposal except delete removal of section of electrical bus duct as shown on Drawing E-411.

Deduct Alternate #1: 1 JOB Deduct Price $___________________

Offerors Summary Breakdown of Construction proposal Offerors must complete the following pricing breakdown for Only Proposal Offer Item #1 above for each of the Divisions listed below:

Division 1 General Conditions Total $_____________________

Division 2 Existing Conditions Total $_____________________

Division 3 Concrete Total $_____________________

Division 4 Masonry Total $_____________________

Division 5 Metals Total $_____________________

Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection System Total $_____________________

Division 9 Finishes Total $_____________________

Division 26 Electrical Total $_____________________

Division 31 Earthwork Total $_____________________

Division 32 Exterior Improvements Total $_____________________

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0.00 JB _______________

562-21-708 Correct Power Deficiencies - EEPG The repair project work scope includes all testing, inspection, demolition, saw-cutting, concrete construction, concrete embedments, bonding agents, reinforcing steel, epoxy concrete crack repair, sealants and surface treatments, insulation and waterproofing, protection and restoration as needed of snow-melt system, expansion joint replacement, relocation of MEP systems as required to facilitate construction, painting, safety and protection, barricades, temporary traffic signage and control, temporary structural support as required, and compliance with all VA requirements for the performance of work.

Contract Period: Base PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S112 - Utilities - Electric

0.00 JB _______________

DEDUCT ALTERNATIVE: LEAVE SECTION OF BUS DUCT

IN PLACE, PER E-411

Contract Period: Base PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S112 - Utilities - Electric

GRAND TOTAL _______________

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 562-21-708 Correct Power Deficiencies - EEPG 0.00

Deduct Alternative 0.00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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 Project 562-21-708 “Correct Power Deficiencies - EEPG III”.

1.2 The Government intends to use the “Best Value” tradeoff process source selection approach in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror whose offer in conformance with this solicitation, results in the best value to the Government, price plus other factors considered. A single award shall be generated for the project. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer or to reject all offers. Setting aside for an VOSB firm is in compliance with regulations to meet our goals and fulfill the VA’s mission to meet socioeconomic goals.

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

a. 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.

b. 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.

2. Submittal of offers.

2.1 Offerors submitting proposals for this project should 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 in Phase I to clearly describe the offeror's technical approach, technical qualifications and past performance to successfully complete the project. Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in the Request For Proposal (RFP). Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror's disqualification from award. Requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

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 for the format and content of the proposal may be considered non-responsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

2.3 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.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL – OPEN TO ALL OFFERORS

2.3 All proposals shall be submitted in binders with a table of contents and tabbed with section dividers. The Phase I proposal shall address the evaluation factors listed below:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability Factor 2 – Past Performance Factor 3 – Price

Proposals will only be accepted electronically. Proposals must not exceed 20 MB, and offerors must confirm delivery to the contract specialist before the submission date/time.

Failure to place the required submission information under the appropriate tab (factor or subfactor) may result in a lower rating if the evaluators cannot readily find the appropriate information.

Price must be submitted as a separate electronic file.

2.4 Proposals shall be received by July 17, 2025 by 10:00 am Local Time. Proposals that are received after this time shall be late and may not be considered. There will be no public opening of the proposals.

2.5 All proposals shall be submitted via email to: amy.demarest@va.gov and jeffrey.pruettt@va.gov

2.6. Proposal Evaluation Process .

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

Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the proposals. 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 proposal and any subsequent discussions, if necessary, as well as information obtained from other sources, e.g. past performance information. Offerors are advised that the evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. During deliberation, the number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described below.

2.6.2 The evaluation process consists of two (2) non-priced Factors and one (1) priced

Factor: Technical Capability and Past Performance. Proposals will be evaluated these factor and criteria identified below.

2.6.2.1 The Technical Capability and Past Performance factors are all equal.

2.6.2.2 As demonstrated in their proposals, Offerors shall be evaluated in terms of the

Offeror’s ability to meet or exceed the project’s requirements as identified in the SOW, and those proposals demonstrating an ability to exceed specified requirements may be rated higher in those areas than proposals demonstrating only the ability to meet requirements.

2.6.2.3 Provide a clear and concise narrative for each of the factors below. The narrative shall address the information stated in the factors and subfactors. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s answers for information and completeness, and offerors not submitting required information may not be considered for evaluation.

2.6.3 Volume #1 Evaluation Factors

2.6.3.1 Evaluation Factor 1 – Technical Capability:

Provide a clear and concise narrative not to exceed 25 pages (front and back side use of a single page will count as 2 pages). This page limit excludes the Organizational Chart (with brief relevant details of individuals’ experiences/qualifications), Tentative Schedule, Quality Control Plan synopsis, Safety Plan synopsis, and Infection Control Plan synopsis. Company advertising literature shall not be included. The narrative shall address the following three (3) sub-factors. The sub-factors, listed under Evaluation Factor 1, are of equal importance. An overall rating will be assigned at the Factor Level only based on all reviewers’ ratings. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s answers for information and completeness, and offerors not submitting required information may not be considered for evaluation or award.

2.6.3.1A Subfactor – Capability:

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s information concerning overall organization, organizational chart with brief relevant details of individual experiences/qualifications, as well as number of personnel and the duties of proposed technical staff to determine if offeror has the ability to manage multi-discipline projects within the areas of consideration chosen without significant difficulty. Offeror shall provide, as an attachment, an Organizational Chart listing company personnel and their roles. Provide names, duties and levels of responsibility of key personnel to include the Project Manager, Site Superintendent(s), Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager and Infection Control Manager. Indicate to whom the Quality Control, Safety and Infection Control Managers report. In addition, contractor shall provide a list of the in-house trades that contractor employs. Provide the number (not names) of these employees and if they are full-time, part-time etc.

Offeror should detail its capability in managing projects for the similar size and scope and disciplines needed to accomplish this project, specifically the offeror should detail their capability as the main contractor self-performing the majority of the work of similar size and scope. The specific criteria proposed (skill levels and background) for personnel, if adequate, is an indicator of an acceptable organization. Offeror needs to detail how it plans to respond to potentially short notice site visits/proposal meetings (normally within two calendar days but potentially as short as two hours). How will contractor ensure compliance with these requirements?

The proposed subcontractors, applicable for multi-discipline consideration, are verifiable, and information provided indicates a good professional relationship, electricians, carpenters, concrete, structural steel, etc.

Subcontractors shall have completed Exhibit B– Subcontractor Information and Consent form. In addition, Exhibit C, calculations of self-performed work, must be completed and submitted, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, limitations on subcontracting.

The offeror shall submit information concerning scheduling methodology, to determine if they have scheduling processes that ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to the end of the project. Adequate scheduling processes are necessary to ensure completion and control of the project from beginning to the end. Offeror must provide an organizational chart and tentative schedule, including a timeline for major features of work.

In addition, please identify the person responsible for ensuring the schedule is met (ex. Project Manager).

Also note any improvements exceeding the RFP requirements or betterments provided, including an explanation of proposed systems, as outlined in SOW.

A detailed Statement of Work is provided within the Specification and Drawing package.

2.6.3.1B Subfactor – Experience:

Using the information on the projects/contracts discussed and listed in Exhibit A, Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire, the Government will evaluate the quality and extent of related experience to determine if the offeror has the experience to manage construction projects, which are comparable to the work requirements of this solicitation. Offeror needs to detail experience in managing construction projects of similar size and scope, to detail the quality and extent of related experience, to show the offeror has the experience to manage construction projects comparable to the work requirements of this solicitation, specifically the offeror should show evidence as the main contractor self-performing the work of similar size and scope and coordinating the shutdowns.

2.6.3.1A Subfactor – Quality Control:

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s answers to technical capability information submitted concerning proposed quality control activities and proposed safety program, including, but not limited to, training and documentation for compliance with the solicitation requirements. Offeror must provide a quality control plan synopsis, safety plan synopsis, and infection control plan synopsis.

Discuss how quality issues will be dealt with on this construction project. Provide the names of testing laboratories to be used and the procedures for test data reporting. Discuss your procedures for contract closeout.

Discuss your Safety Program in general, and provide, as a minimum, details on training, documentation, and your plan to ensure adherence to OSHA Standards. Discuss the steps you took to promote safety during construction during the past five (5) years. Provide a certification 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. If the number exceeds the criteria listed, explain why? Offerors shall submit their current EMR rating. EMR rating should be less than or equal to

1.0. If the number exceeds the criteria listed, explain why?

Discuss your ability to comply with the requirements of The Infection Control Manual of the Medical Center.

RATING EVALUATION CRITERIA DEFINITION

Outstanding Meets or exceeds all requirements, demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the requirements and has salient features that offer significant advantage to the Government. Outstanding in all respects. Advantages/strengths not offset by disadvantages/weaknesses. Excellent probability of success with overall very low degree of risk in meeting Government’s requirements.

Good Meets all and exceeds some requirements and demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements. While it offers some advantages over the basic RFP requirements, they are not significant in nature. Advantages/strengths are minor and disadvantages/weaknesses are insignificant. Disadvantages/weaknesses provide minimal offset if any. Where there were areas of concern, clarifications, if required, given by contractor fostered confidence in the contractor’s ability. Very good probability of success with overall low degree of risk in meeting the Government’s requirements.

Acceptable Meets all requirements and demonstrates an adequate understanding of the requirements. No real advantages were offered. Advantages/strengths are insignificant and disadvantages/weaknesses are minor. Offset of advantages/strengths is minor. Where there were areas of concern, clarifications, if required, given by contractor were acceptable. Good probability of success with overall low degree of risk in meeting the Government’s requirements.

Marginal Meets some, but not all requirements. There is evidence of marginal understanding of the requirements. No advantages were offered. There are no advantages/strengths and disadvantages/weaknesses are present. Offset of advantages/strengths is present. Where there were areas of concern, clarifications, if required, given by contractor provided little additional confidence if any.

Probability of success is poor and the overall degree of risk in meeting the Government’s requirements is moderate. Cannot award without discussions.

Unacceptable Meets few, if any, requirements. There is evidence of inadequate understanding of the requirements. No advantages were offered. There are no advantages/strengths and disadvantages/weaknesses are significant. Offset of advantages/strengths is significant. Where there were areas of concern, clarifications, if required, given by contractor provided no confidence. Probability of success is very poor and the overall degree of risk in meeting the Government’s requirements is high. Cannot award without discussions

2.6.3.2 Evaluation Factor 2 – Past Performance:

2.6.3.2A Submission Requirements: Contractor Past Performance – Project Recency and Relevancy:

The VA requests three (3) construction projects that best illustrate the contractor’s prime and subcontractor’s team’s qualifications completed within the past five (5) years. This documentation shall be submitted in accordance with Exhibit A, Past Performance Relevancy Questionnaire. The document should be written to show the team’s construction performance and qualifications with respect to Correct Power Deficiencies EEPG III construction for both new and renovation construction of electrical projects of a similar construction complexity and cost. The past performance section shall not exceed four (4) pages and shall be rated based on recent and relevant project submittals.

Please provide:

1. Project description, at a minimum, the description should include scope, size and dollar value of the project and can include photographs, to determine recent and relevant past performance.

2. Show the participation of key personnel (identified previously with resume) in the listed projects. The offeror can also include the subcontractors by company name. Including subcontractors may be beneficial to show the experience of the company in addition to the key personnel.

3. The Government may also use other tools including but not limited to CPARS, Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert), Dunn & Bradstreet, SAM Unique Entity Identification, and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) to gather documentation on past performance.

4. Include customer’s point of contact (name, title, phone number, and email).

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.

2.6.3.2B Subfactor – Contractor Past Performance - Project Recency and

Relevancy

The SSEB will evaluate the Project Recency and Relevancy based on the information provided by the contractor from Exhibit A and Exhibit B. The SSEB will use the ratings below to determine the relevancy rating of each of the submitted projects.

The following ratings apply to relevancy considering all the elements listed above for past performance:

VERY RELEVANT - Past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

RELEVANT - Past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

SOMEWHAT RELEVANT- Past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

NOT RELEVANT - Past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

NEUTRAL – No past/present performance provided/available.

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.

2.6.3.2C Subfactor – Contractor Past Performance – Confidence:

The SSEB will evaluate the degree of successful completion of the recent and relevant past performance identified in the proposal in response to Volume I, Section 2, Past Performance, for the prime contractor past performance along with the designated team of subcontractors. Documentation of satisfactory performance of projects similar in size, scope, and dollar value will be considered to have met the minimum requirements of the RFP. Projects that are not determined similar in size, scope and dollar value 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 such as CPARS, Vet Biz, Dunn & Bradstreet, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and Source Selection Evaluator personal knowledge of offeror to gather documentation on past performance. Past performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2). Evaluations may include past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement. 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. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the corrective action taken, if desired. This shall be rated based on the confidence portrayed for each of the projects submitted. This information shall be submitted for this procurement using Exhibit E, Past Performance Questionnaire, transmitted via Exhibit D, Sample Transmittal Letter and past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire.

A neutral rating is given when no current and/or relevant performance record is identifiable upon which to base a meaningful performance risk prediction.

Government Personnel were unable to identify any relevant Past Performance information for the offeror or key team members/subcontractors or their key personnel. This is neither a negative or positive assessment and represents and unknown risk.

The SSEB will review the past performance information and establish a performance confidence assessment for each offeror using the ratings below:

SUBSTANTIAL CONFIDENCE – Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

SATISFACTORY CONFIDENCE – Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

LIMITED CONFIDENCE – Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

NO CONFIDENCE – Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectations that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

NEUTRAL - No current and/or relevant performance record is identifiable upon which to base a meaningful performance risk prediction. Government Personnel were unable to identify any relevant Past Performance information for the offeror or key team members/subcontractors or their key personnel.

This is neither a negative or positive assessment. Unknown Risk

2.6.4 Volume #2 Price Information;

2.6.4.1 The offeror shall complete and submit Standard Form 1442. The offeror shall submit a price based on the line items. Note; If discussions or negotiations occur, the Government may require additional cost information. Offerors shall sign and submit all amendments to the solicitation. Please be advised that the Government intends award a contract from Phase II proposals without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary

2.6.4.2 The offeror shall complete and submit Exhibit B Calculation of Self-Performed Work.

2.6.4.3 Bid Bond – Phase II only. Offerors shall submit a Bid Guarantee. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00 Bid Bond is to be executed on a SF 24. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee on the proper form and amount, by the time set for the 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.

2.6.4.4 Annual Representation and Certifications shall be completed by offeror.

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

2.6.4.6 In the event a minor clerical error has occurred, then 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.

4.0 SSEB Meeting(s) – Consensus Scoring

Participants Involved: SSEB.

After individual scoring of proposals is completed (see Attachment 3), the SSEB will convene, to discuss the scoring which may be held and a consensus score/rating for each Offeror will be determined using Attachment 4. Team members should be prepared to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies of each proposal based on the factors and scoring of their individual evaluations. The SSEB will record the strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies for each proposal on a consensus basis. The SSA or CO will be available for questions that may arise during the course of the team meeting(s).

If discussions are held with the offeror’s, once revised proposals are received the SSEB will re-evaluate the Offeror’s proposal(s) and then determine the Offeror who will provide the Best Value to the VA based on an analysis of the proposal revisions.

Note: The SSEB MUST establish overall team ratings by evaluator consensus and not by vote. If divergent evaluations exist and a consensus cannot be reached, the board will provide the SSA or CO with written majority and minority opinions. The board will ensure that none of the SSEB members have misinterpreted or misunderstood any aspects of the proposals prior to issuing the majority and minority opinions.

Consensus shall be documented with detailed narrative statements in the Source Selection Report.

Please note:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements.

Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms will ONLY be provided only to (prime) Request for Proposal number 36C24425R0093 will contain plans, specifications, and amendments.

(b) An Offer Guarantee is required for this solicitation. An offer guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00.

The Offer Guarantee is to be executed on a SF 24. Failure to furnish the required offer guarantee on the proper form and amount, by the time set for the proposal due date, will require rejection of the offer in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) The offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish two (2) bonds, a Payment Bond to be executed on the SF 25A and a Performance Bond to be executed on the proper SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of the SF 25 and SF 25A can be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

(d) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000

2.1 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

ALTERNATE II (NOV 2023)

(a) Definitions. "Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction material," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "designated country 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 Under Trade Agreements" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 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 materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(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 construction material, except foreign construction material from a designated country other than Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani 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 52.225-10 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…