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36C24426B0003 X 07-22-2026 542-21-113 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 Lamar Thomas Lamar.Thomas2@va.gov

Lamar Thomas Correct FCA Deficiencies - Repair Water Penetration | Project 542-21-113 Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, supervision, and the services necessary for the construction of the project described herein as well as other specific tasks as further defined by this Invitation for Bid (IFB) per attached SOW, Specifications, and drawings.

This is an Invitation for Bid solicitation under FAR Part 14.2 Sealed Bids.

This project is being solicited as a 100% Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238190. The Size Standard is $19 Million. All bidders must be a certified SDVOSB at the Small Business VetCert site (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) to qualify to bid on this requirement. Bids of offerors not meeting this requirement will not be considered for award.

The Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction Projects is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

Wage Determination PA20260003 Mod 1, dated 05/18/2025, applies to this solicitation and any resultant contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct title and classification of workers and compliance with applicable wage and hour laws. A copy of the Wage Determination is attached to this solicitation.

Project Timeline: The awarded contractor will have 380 calendar days to complete this project in its entirety. Calendar days start upon the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Site Visit: July 29, 2026 at 11:00AM (EST) at Building 70 Conference Room 1400 Black Horse Hill Rd Coatesville PA 19320.

Request for Information (RFI): All RFI or questions must be submitted to the Contract Specialist: Lamar.Thomas2@Va.gov by August 5, 2026 close of business. RFI responses will be posted August 19, 2026 to SAM.gov on/about.

Bids are due on 09/02/2026 at 10:00AM. Bids will ONLY be accepted via email to Lamar.Thomas2@va.gov. Bid opening will be open to bidders, via Microsoft Teams, on 09/02/2026 at 10:15AM. Bid opening dail-in information will be provided at a later date by amendment.

The Government does not intend to extend the bid due/time so bidders must be prepared to submit the bid timely.

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STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES – REPAIR WATER PENETRATION PROJECT NO. 542-21-113

COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

DESCRIPTION:

A construction project to repair all of Buildings 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39, 57, and 59’s “D” and “F” rated deficiencies related to water penetration according to the Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) Report dated 2018 as directed in the Project drawings and specifications. This project repairs and replaces flashing, repairs or replaces roofing, selectively repairs deteriorated masonry joints, recalks around windows, repairs rain leader connections, replaces sections of underground storm sewer pipes and regrades around the buildings. It includes all labor and materials for complete and functioning systems in accordance with the contract documents.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The Coatesville VA Medical Center (CVAMC) - 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd, Oval 1 and Oval 2, specifically Buildings 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39, 57, and 59, Coatesville, PA 19320.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this project is to construct a solution for the correction of exterior deficiencies noted in the 2018 Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) survey report of the VAMC Coatesville, PA. Due to age of these buildings, the envelope of the building as well as the foundation has deteriorated significantly, water is penetrating through various locations from roof to the foundation system. These issues are causing environmental problems throughout the campus. Project will address the roof drainage system and storm drainage system, and any other points of infiltration that affect the buildings.

SCOPE:

The contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, transportation, and equipment necessary to solutions for the work pertaining to deficiencies on the following 10 buildings, listed below, located at the Coatesville facility. The project consists of a renovation/repair solution for exterior building repair of each building where there is deterioration or water intrusion noted in the FCA Survey, conducted 2018, for multiple buildings on site.

The buildings in Oval 1 and Oval 2 are all connected by a tunnel linking each of the buildings at the basement level and going completely around the oval. Access to the inside of Oval 1 must bedone through the buildings. Access to the inside of Oval 2 must be done on the roadway between buildings 38 and 59. Foundation issues, from water intrusion below grade, exist in the basement areas of most of the buildings in Oval 1. The FCA has included multiple areas of site drainage issues caused by additional water intrusion problems. These areas will need to be addressed as part of this project. identified in the attached drawings and specifications while adhering to CVAMC safety and health requirements during construction. Contractor must ensure complete working systems. Attachment A – Drawings, Attachment B – Master Construction Specifications, and Attachment C – Safety and Health During Construction, are attached for reference. Work will include, but is not limited to:

Water Penetration Renovations:

1. The original project scope of work for this project is based on required repairs per the 2018 FCA survey report conducted on this campus. There are two ovals that make up the majority of the Coatesville campus.

a. Oval 1 – Buildings 1-9

b. Oval 2 – Buildings 38, 39, 57 & 59

c. Auxiliary Buildings around the two Ovals.

2. The buildings have been separated into three priority groups, depending on the urgency of the work required for this project. This will dictate the Project Alternate Deducts to meet the budget.

a. Priority 1 – Buildings 2, 4, 6, & 7

b. Priority 2 – Buildings 1, 8, & 59

c. Priority 3 – Buildings 38, 39, & 57

3. Oval 1 includes buildings 1 through 8. The scope of work includes mitigating the rainfall surface drainage that slopes downward, from the south side of the oval (where buildings 1 through 4 are located,) to the north side of the oval (towards building 6, 7, and 8.)

4. The overall site has a slope predominately from south to north, and there are low areas around the south side of several buildings, especially the buildings on the north side of oval 1.

5. There are low lying areas, at grade surrounding the exterior walls of various buildings, on the downward side of the sloping grade, that allow rain water from the downspout drains to flow towards the buildings instead of away from them.

6. Building 57 has drainage issues around the entry. The canopy was added later and does not connect to the building. There are areas with concrete sidewalks cracking and the drainage is an existing problem that is getting worse.

7. All 10 buildings are brick masonry construction and have a basement where the water is entering the buildings.

Correction of water penetration will include the following:

1. Renovation of all façade areas including at the roof level and below grade.

2. Modification of site drainage patterns and the issues with the current site configuration.

3. Roof issues especially regarding the integral gutters which appear to be the major issue with roof leakage and water intrusion through the cavity walls.

4. Field verification of all drawings regarding work to site storm sewer systems and drainage within the scope of work. This will determine if all the catch basins and drain lines are functioning correctly. This process will also verify the drawings indications of problem areas, where located, and provide a solution to correct those problem areas.

5. Install better water proofing systems for the below grade areas that have water intrusion tocorrect those deficiencies.

6. The brick masonry and cast stone joints on all the buildings in the SOW will need to be repointed. Some building facades have damaged masonry that will need to be replaced.

7. The joint sealant around all windows, doors, louvers, and any other building penetration or control/expansion joints need to be removed completely and replaced with new joint sealant.

8. There are small roof areas, such as those on building 4, that need to be re-sloped and better drainage provided to correct the water intrusion deficiencies. This also includes some of the roof canopies installed at entries to the buildings. The entrance areas have issues with getting water off those roofs and with the gutter systems that transport water away from the buildings.

9. Integral gutters on buildings have issues with clogs caused by the number of deciduous trees on site and the lack of seasonal maintenance. The gutters are installed into the edge of the roof and have metal joint material that create the waterproof lining of the system. The metal gutter segments have separated over time, and a new cohesive system is required. This system will line the entire existing gutter with a fluid applied waterproofing material, which will make the gutters function properly.

10. Work to address flooding and help with rainwater management have been installed by the VA on the south sides of Buildings 6, 7 and 8 which include the following:

a. Drain gardens, with catch basin system beneath the garden, located in open grass areas south of the buildings.

b. Additional catch basins tied into the existing storm sewer system.

c. Installation of low, cast in place, concrete walls at the outside edges of the concrete walks around buildings to act as a physical barrier and prevent the water from entering the buildings.

d. These design solutions have provided some assistance to the water drainage problem around the buildings at the lower grade elevations. The contractor must ensure their work (as directed per drawings and specifications) are cohesive and co-functional with existing improvements that are not directed for renovation work in the current project.

Phasing:

The contractor is required to provide a phasing plan which will maintain the current circulation patterns for pedestrians, cars, trucks, and emergency vehicles. The contractor will be restricted to specific areas defined by the VA for construction parking, staging, and laydown areas. The phasing plan will need to consider disruptions in service to utilities, minimizing impacts to mission critical facilities, minimizing noise, temporary traffic controls, safety fence, infection control, and specialized facility requirements. The construction documents include a typical sequence of construction for the proposed improvements.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall comply with all performance requirements listed herein, and all work shall be performed in accordance with the attached Drawings, the Construction Specifications, and the CVAMC Safety and Health During Construction documents.

A. Construction: The contractor shall provide the following in accordance with project drawings, specifications and pertinent attachments:

1) Initial MS Projects Schedule for approval and subsequent maintenance of such, outlining entire project duration and construction phasing as identified in the project drawings and specifications. Provide current updated schedule with all invoice submissions.

2) Schedule of Values for Invoicing with a full breakdown of costs in the proposal to include labor codes for prime contractor employees and subcontractors. This should reflect the Work Breakdown Structure document.

3) Pre-Field work activities for Site Inspection to verify site access, material staging areas, traffic control, verification of field conditions, and arrangement of Utility Location Services, etc.

4) De-energization of any utilities including lightning protection systems or other systems before removal activities begin. The associated shutdown permits completed and sent for COR approval.

5) Excavation and backfill, inclusive of asphalt and concrete repairs, per Drawings and Specifications minimizing substrate settling and allowing for proper compaction.

6) Grade improvements and cavity backfills must be backfilled with engineered fill or any non-organic soils having a maximum dry density as determined by the Standard Proctor (ASTM D 698) of 90 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) or greater. Construction schedule may dictate utilization of imported granular fill. All fill within the building areas and pavement subgrades will be compacted to not less than 100 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D 698 (Standard Proctor).

7) Roadway major shutdowns must be kept to a minimum period of time, potentially requiring off-hours or overtime work, VA Emergency Services must not be substantially impacted for personnel or vehicular ingress/egress during emergency response activities. All shutdowns must be pre-approved by VA COR minimum of four weeks prior.

8) Utilize only manufacturer certified installers. Copies of certifications to be provided to the COR prior work commencing.

9) Valid manufactures’ warranties on all work performed. Copies of warranties to be provided to the CO and COR prior to final closeout.

10) Follow VA’s policy on construction and waste management. See ‘Contractor Required Reporting’ below.

11) Limit of one company marked vehicle parked at the project site. All other vehicles (company and employee POV’s) shall be parked in designated parking lots on the north side of Black Horse Hill Road.

12) All necessary work required to meet the requirements of the contract.

B. Construction Barrier: The contractor shall provide a safety barrier around the construction site/work area, comprised of chain-link fencing, caution tape and signage. Warning signs and devices shall be placed at regular intervals along the work area perimeter, and establish restricted work zones, support areas and decontamination areas as needed with prior coordination and approval of project COR. Area to be secure at all times, accessible by Contractor and COR and VAFD only. All work areas will be secured by minimum 7 foot high fence in all work, staging, and trash areas on the facility grounds. All dumpsters must be covered.

C. Materials: All materials or items to be supplied by the contractor that are not listed in an attachment must first be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval prior to installation.

D. Testing and Acceptance: At the completion of all performance requirements, the contractor shall demonstrate for the COR that all newly installed items under this contract are in compliance and functioning properly prior to the Government’s final acceptance.

SPECIAL CONTRACTOR PROVISIONS:

Contractor Responsibilities:

1) The contractor is responsible for field verification of site conditions and drawings and specifications prior to performing any work under this contract.

2) The contractor shall be responsible for locating and marking all utilities in any area affected by the contract. Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to existing utilities caused by the performance of work in this contract at no additional cost to the government. VA and PA One Call do have limited utility information, a private utility location company will be utilized to confirm underground utility locations at no cost to the government. Results, maps, and resultant drawings will be supplied to the government.

3) The contractor is responsible for protecting building interior, adjacent structures, equipment, vehicles, pedestrians, and vegetation while performing under this contract.

4) The contractor shall be responsible for dewatering if groundwater is encountered during excavation activities, the water will need to be recovered and transported via vacuum tanker truck to a licensed disposal facility.

5) The contractor shall immediately communicate with COR if unforeseen site conditions are discovered impacting work as detailed in drawing, specification, and/or contractor bid documents. The level of condition disparity will need to be determined to dictate the appropriate response.

6) The contractor shall be responsible for the actions of all individuals provided to work under this contract. If in the event damages arise from work provided by contractor personnel, the contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to remedy the incident (including damages to landscaping) at no additional cost to the Government.

7) The contractor shall adhere to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as well as the safety regulations of the CVAMC while performing under this contract; see Attachments: Specifications & Safety and Health During Construction.

8) The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all individuals provided to work under this contract are properly licensed to operate a motor vehicle, if operating a motor vehicle on VA property is required.

Security Requirements:

9) Prior to the commencement of any work under this contract, upon arrival to the CVAMC, contractor personnel shall first check-in with the VA Police (Building 1) to obtain a VA visitor badge.

10) The contractor employee shall be responsible for safeguarding the badge and immediately report if the badge has been lost, stolen, or destroyed to the VA Police.

11) Contractor personnel shall properly display their employee identification badge and VA visitor badge at all times while on VA property so that their name, photo, and the company they work for can easily be seen.

Required Contractor Notifications:

12) Contractor personnel shall inform the COR of the need to gain access to secured areas. If access is required to secured areas, prearranged scheduling will be coordinated between the contractor and the COR.

13) The contractor shall coordinate all equipment shutdowns (inclusive of de-energization), road lane, sidewalk, loading dock, and building access closures with the COR a minimum of four weeks prior to requested closure date.

14) If work is required beyond the terms of this contract, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and the COR with a written cost estimate for any additional work or materials at no cost to the Government. The contractor shall not perform any work or make any purchases beyond the terms of this contract without approval from the CO.

B. Warranty: All services provided by the contractor, as well as parts replaced shall come with a one (1) year warranty (minimum). All labor, tools, supplies, transportation, and equipment associated with the replacement of warranty items shall be provided by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

C. Interference in Performance Requirements: The following provisions shall be adhered to by contractor personnel throughout the duration of this contract:

1) The contractor may be required to interrupt their work at any time so as not to interfere with the normal functioning of the facility; e.g. utility services, emergency responses, the passage of facility patients/personnel, etc.

2) In the event of an emergency, contractor services may be stopped and rescheduled at no additional cost to the Government.

Contractor Required Reporting:

3) Prior to the completion of all weekly work activities, the contractor shall exclusively supply the COR, with his/her company’s work-documentation (daily logs).

4) The contractor shall supply the COR with any product literature and maintenance requirements for all items installed under this contract.

5) Contractor shall follow VA’s policy on construction and waste management, providing the COR receipts showing weights for all trash and recycling removed.

6) Copies of all final forms, warranty paperwork, and equipment manuals will be provided to the COR upon project completion.

Cleanup and Disposal:

7) Housekeeping:

a. The contractor shall maintain a clean work environment, ensuring the area is free from debris after the completion of any and all services provided under this contract.

b. Contractor is responsible for site cleanup and removal of all debris.

c. If the COR finds the area where services were provided to be unacceptable, the contractor at his own cost shall re-clean the area until acceptance is gained.

8) Disposal of Trash and Hazardous Waste:

a. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all trash and debris from VA property after the completion of any and all services provided under this contract.

b. The contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), State, and all other applicable regulations governing the proper handling, disposal, and removal of waste.

c. All demolition, construction and site activities shall comply with applicable federal, state and local ordinance, regulations and laws. The contractor shall secure any appropriate permits in the event of any hazardous material removal and or transportation resulting from work on this contract with copies sent to the VA CO and VA COR.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Performance Start:

The contractor shall begin performance within 10 days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

Period of Performance:

The contractor shall complete all performance requirements within 380 days of the Notice to Proceed.

Working Hours:

1) All work under this contract will be performed Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays), 7:00 AM (EST) – 5:30 PM (EST).

2) Contractor may be required to work weekends due to weather or service interruptions.

PRICING/COST SCHEDULE SHEET FOR TOTAL PROJECT

AND DEDUCT ALTERNATES

While this project is planned for full funding, conditions may necessitate scope of work reductions, Deduct Alternates, to meet available funding. Areas for price reductions are identified and to be priced as listed. Contract Line Items (CLIN) 0001 shall be the full base project and CLINS 0002, 0003, and 0004, shall be deduct alternates. The deduct alternates will be included in the evaluation of the price proposal. The relative order of importance of all CLINS are listed in descending order of importance. The deletion of work in deduct alternates will still yield a complete operating system.

CLIN 0001: BASE CONTRACT PRICE: The Correct FCA Deficiencies – Repair Water Penetration project is for the repair all of Buildings 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39, 57, and 59’s “D” and “F” rated deficiencies related to water penetration according to the Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) Report dated 2018 as directed in the Project drawings and specifications. This project repairs and replaces flashing, repairs or replaces roofing, selectively repairs deteriorated masonry joints, recalks around windows, repairs rain leader connections, replaces sections of underground storm sewer pipes and regrades around the buildings.

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CLIN 0002: DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1: Eliminate all work associated with Building 38 as shown on Drawing 38.A-101. The bid deduct price shall include deducted work only.

Subtract $__________ for work described in CLIN 0002 from Total Price of base project.

CLIN 0002 Adjusted Total Project Price: $_____________________

CLIN 0003: DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2: Eliminate all work associated with Building 39 as shown on Drawings GC-108, CD-108, CS-108, CG-108, LS-103, 39.A-101, 39.A-201, 39.A-202 and 39.A-203. The bid deduct price shall include deducted work only.

Subtract $__________for work described in CLIN 0003 from Total Price of base project.

CLIN 0003 Adjusted Total Project Price: $_____________________

CLIN 0004: DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3: Eliminate all work associated with Building 57 as shown on Drawings 57.A-101, 57.A-201, 57.A-202, 57.A-203 and applicable details of A-501. The bid deduct price shall include deducted work only

Subtract $__________for work described in CLIN 0004 from Total Price of base project.

CLIN 0004 Adjusted Total Project Price: $_____________________

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

A. TRAINING:

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

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

B. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

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

C. KEYS:

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

D. CONTRACTOR NORMAL WORK HOURS:

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

E. SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE:

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

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

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

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

F. LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:

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

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

G. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

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

H. POINT OF CONTACT:

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

I. WAGE AND HOUR LAWS:

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

J. BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS:

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

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

K. Bids are due on 2 September 2026 at 10:00AM. Bids will ONLY be accepted via email to Lamar.Thomas2@va.gov. Bid opening will be open to bidders, via Microsoft Teams, on 2 September 2026 at 10:15AM. Bid opening dail-in information will be provided at a time later by Amendment.

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

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

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

(End of Provision) E.3 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) (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)

E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Elizabeth Wilson elizabeth.wilson6@va.gov Hand-Carried Address:

N/A

Mailing Address:

N/A

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision) E.5 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or…