36C24522B0006.docx

517-19-301 Beckley VA Medical Center

CORRECT SAFETY & FCA ISSUES FOR SPS

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

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REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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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)

1. 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

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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.

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

36C24522B0006 X 06-17-2022 517-19-301 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley WV 25801 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley WV 25801 Millard Adkins 304-255-2121 ext 4136 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary for the completion of Project Number 517-19-301, "Correct Safety FCA Issues SPS" at the VA Medical Center Beckley, WV, in accordance with solicitation documents. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA Certified "Competent Person" CP (29CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General or Sub Contractors are presen

t. For further project description see the Scope of Work.

Project Name: Correct Safety FCA Issues SPS Project Number: 517-19-301 The solicitation and any amendments are available electronically on the SAMS Website (http:/www.sam.gov).

Bidders are cautioned that it is their responsibility to access the website for any amendments that may be issued under this solicitation. Pricing shall be submitted utilizing the bid schedule included in the solicitation. The solicitation contains a base bid and two bid deducts.

All reques ts for information about this solicitation must be in writing and received prior to 2:00 p.m. Est. July 1, 2022, to allow for amendment issuance prior to bid due date. Requests for information shall be submitted via email to Millard.Adkins@va.gov and include return contact information including email and telephone number.

IAW VAAR 836.204 the magnitude for construction for this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00 It is strongly recommended that bidders send a representative to at tend the pre-bid site visit on Friday June 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Est. at the Beckley VA Medical Center Building 2 conference room. Individual site visits will not be conducted.

This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside pursuant to 38 USC 8127 (d) and PL 109-461.

The SDVOSB status must be verified prior to submitting a bid in accordance with VAAR 819.7003.

Contractors are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining required State and Local Licenses as well as the payment of local Business and Occupation (B&O) Taxes.

A public bid opening will be held at the Beckley VA Medical Center, 200 Veterans Drive, Beckley, WV, Building 2 Conference room on July 18,2022 at 2:00 p.m. est.

Award will be made to the responsive/responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only bid price. Award shall not be made until all required approvals have been obtained and the award otherwise conforms to FAR 14.103-2.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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 offe rs are due.

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

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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 s ign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley WV 25801

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FSC e-Invoice Payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Millard Adkins

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID): Contractor shall perform all work listed above as indicated in the contract documents, drawings, and specifications. Construction duration for BID ITEM 1 is 330 calendar days for all bid items after the Notice to Proceed.

NOTICE

The Base Bid contains all the project work. Each Bid deduct deletes a portion of the work.

It is anticipated that award will be made on Bid Item 1 (Base Bid). However, if the bids exceed the funds available, award will be made on Bid Item 2 (Deduct 1). If the bids for Bid Item 2 exceed the funds available, award will be made on Bid Item 3 (Deduct 2), and so on.

The Bid Items are listed in descending order.

Bidders shall affix a price to each bid item. Failure to do so may render the bid as nonresponsive.

Prices for each Bid Deduct Alternate shall be expressed as the total price for the entire project at the Deduct Alternate level and NOT the dollar amount to be deducted from the price for the Bid Item above. For example, price the Deduct Alternate as a whole value, such as $425,000.00 in lieu of a negative value, such as -$25,320.00.

Award shall be made on the Base Bid, but if bids received for the Base Bid exceed the funds available, award shall be made by acceptance of one of the Deduct Bid Alternates

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

BID ITEM 2 (Bid Alternative 1): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID) except deduct; work as described. Scope associated with purchase, installation, and start-up of items in the Operating Room Suite, including purchase or installation of any peripheral equipment, utilities, and structures. The contractor will remain responsible (should include cost) for the installation of the door to alcove 5A-124, the installation/start-up of DH-1 in 5A-112 and 5A-113/114, and all scope associated with the endoscopy suite. Construction duration for BID ITEM 2 is 300 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

BID ITEM 3 (Bid Alternative 2): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM 2 (Bid Alternative 1) except deduct; additional work as described. Delete the temporary trailers for SPS to be provided by others. Contractor remains responsible for all indicated utility extensions and connections. Construction duration for BID ITEM 3 is 300 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be obtained by general (prime) contractors interested in submitting bids direct to the Department of Veterans Affairs and by suppliers and subcontractors for their use in preparing sub-bids for general (prime) contractors from the SAM website www.sam.gov under solicitation number 36C24522B0006. By registering at SAM, prime contractors, suppliers and subcontractors will have access to download plans, specifications and amendments

(b) A Bid Guarantee is required for this solicitation. 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.

(c) The bidder 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 $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Instructions, Conditions and Other Statements to Bidders:

(e) Pricing shall be submitted utilizing the Bid Schedule, Continuation of Block 17 of SF-1442. Bidders are urged to type or print pricing legibly.

(f) Offers are to be valid for 120 calendar days for acceptance. Any offers less than 120 calendar days will not be considered and will be rejected as non-responsive.

(g) A formal site visit is scheduled for this solicitation on June 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Building 2 at the Beckley VA Medical Center.

(h) Technical Questions: Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by prospective bidders to attention: Millard Adkins. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to: millard.adkins@va.gov. The subject line must read: 36C24522B0006 Technical Questions. Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. All questions must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, July 1, 2022. No telephone request will be honored. Any questions received after this time will NOT be considered and a response will NOT be given. All technical questions and Government responses will be posted on SAM in an amendment to the solicitation.

(i) Bidders whose bid contains a Teaming Agreement must provide the following information at time of bid:

· Legal name of company that will be teaming with the bidding firm

· Legal address of the company that will be teaming with the bidding firm

· Duns & Bradstreet number of the company that will be teaming with the bidding firm

· Copy of the System Award Management (SAM) document of the company that will be teaming with the bidding firm.

· Bidding firm must submit a narrative identifying exactly how the Teaming Agreement will be written defining each party’s role in the preparation process and clearly defines separate roles for the proposed prime contractor and for the proposed subcontractor and how the proposed bidder intends to totally control contract performance. The teaming subcontractor must not have a role in contract management, particularly, a role where the teaming subcontractor employees are the key personnel. The narrative needs to contain the listing of team members, responsibilities of the team members, duration, and responsibilities of the team lead contractor. All bonds must be in the bidder’s name. Failure to provide complete narrative describe above at time of bid will be considered non-responsive and their bid will be rejected.

Prior to award, should the lowest bidder indicate their bid contains a Teaming Agreement, the bidder has ten (10) calendar days to provide a duly executed Teaming Agreement acceptable to the Contracting Officer once the bidder is notified in writing. Failure to provide a duly executed Teaming Agreement within the required ten (10) calendar day timeframe will result in non-responsive bid and rejection of that bid.

(j) Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate

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

All Bidders/Offeror’s shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

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

A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above may result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the bidder/offeror. Failure to submit this information may result in a determination of “Non-Responsive” for the bidder/offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award.

All bidders shall meet reporting requirements to be in compliance with VETS 4212 as outlined within the solicitation and as prescribed in FAR 52.222-37.

Failure to furnish the required information will be considered as Non-Responsive and will be cause for rejection.

(k) All respondents must be registered in the System Award Management System (SAM) data base at time of bid submittal. Offerors must be verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),Center for Veterans Enterprise(CVE) at http://www.vetbiz.gov/ at time of bid offering in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 819.7003(b) . Any offeror not CVE or SAM verified at time of bid submittal will be disqualified and bid will be rejected.

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

(m) Infection Control Requirements.

Prior to issuance of the notice to proceed an approved Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) plan must be submitted and approved. The plan will be strictly enforced to also include the completion of infection control training.

(n) A public bid opening will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday July 18, 2022 at the Beckley VA Medical Center, Building 2 Conference Room, 200 Veterans Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.

(o) VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

2. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT

(p) Contractor Certification: The Contractor certifies that the Contractor shall comply with any and all legal provisions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, As Amended; its related laws and regulations that are enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S Department of Labor as these may relate to non-immigrant foreign nationals working under contract or subcontract for the Contractor while providing services to Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals;

While performing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ, contract or subcontract with an illegal alien; foreign national non-immigrant who is in violation their status, as a result of their failure to maintain or comply with the terms and conditions of their admission into the United States. Additionally, the Contractor is required to comply with all “E-Verify” requirements consistent with “Executive Order 12989” and any related pertinent Amendments, as well as applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.

If the Contractor fails to comply with any requirements outlined in the preceding paragraphs or its Agency regulations, the Department of Veterans Affairs may, at its discretion, require that the foreign national who failed to maintain their legal status in the United States or otherwise failed to comply with the requirements of the laws administered by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S Department of Labor, shall be prohibited from working at the Contractor’s place of business that services Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals; or other place where the Contractor provides services to veterans who have been referred by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and shall form the basis for termination of this contract for breach.

The Contractor agrees to obtain a similar certification from its subcontractors.

Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________ Typed Name and Title: ___________________________________ Company Name: ______________________________________

This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

36C24522B0006

SCOPE OF WORK

CORRECT SAFETY & FCA ISSUES FOR SPS

517-19-301

LOCATION: Work performed under this scope will be conducted at the Beckley VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 200 Veterans Ave., Beckley, WV 25801. Work will be conducted in Building 1, primarily on the 5th floor, basement, and exterior grounds.

GENERAL: Provide professional construction services to correct all FCA HVAC issues and process flow issues, in the BECVAMC Sterile Processing Facility, as identified on the construction drawings. This project will correct HVAC issues related to the antiquated HVAC infrastructure and some function movement between the OR and SPS. In addition to the HVAC and functional movement, minor Architectural changes have been implemented for better utilization of the space and to achieve the best conditioning of the space. This project includes satellite SPS rooms that need to be renovated for temperature and humidity corrections.

A temporary, complete SPS facility, identified on the project drawings, is be procured by the construction service contractor for use by BECVAMC staff during the construction, start-up, and testing of the new facility.

Contractor shall maintain an accurate set of project redlines throughout the construction lifecycle. Redlines should be readily available for review by VA personnel. A complete turnover package, including all approved submittals, equipment cut/data sheets, test plans, quality checklists/reports, inspection reports, start-up procedures, owner’s manuals including recommended maintenance and spare parts lists, redlines, and completed punch list, shall be turned over at the end of the construction phase, not later than two weeks after final on-site construction activities are completed. One hard copy of the project turnover package and one CD, containing all turn-over documentation, are to be provided.

PROJECT OUTLINE: This scope of work (SOW) is intended to provide the general contractor a description of work to be completed. Please refer to drawings and specifications for more detailed information. The information provided in the SOW includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Complete all items detailed on project drawings per the project specifications. Work is to be completed in the 5th Floor Endoscopy Suite, Remote Sterile Supply Rooms on Floors 1 & 2, SPS Facility in the Basement, and 5th Floor Operating Room (OR) Space.

a. Work in Endoscopy Suite - The work in the 5th floor Endoscopy suite is a separate phase, but at the VA’s option may be included with other phases. All new HVAC equipment to be submitted, approved, and ordered in this stage. Install first floor rooftop and OR rooftop unit and construct its enclosure prior to deactivation and removal of existing unit and work in the suite. Note that unless incorporated with the OR suite, the 5th floor must otherwise remain operational to patients and staff. Provide install and ensure operations of temporary trailers (whether by others or contractor).

b. Work in Remote Sterile Supply Rooms - Floors 1 and 2 - The work in the remote sterile supply rooms may be completed first as a group. This includes all systems and finish replacements.

c. Work in SPS Basement & 5th Floor OR Space - Allow two weeks for relocation of SPS services prior to demolition in that area. Connect basement areas outside of SPS to new rooftop AHU first. Then complete entirety of SPS space including systems and finishes. Complete OR HVAC and ceiling work. Allow two weeks of relocation from trailers back to building prior to removal of trailers.

BID ITEMS:

1. BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID): Contractor shall perform all work listed above as indicated in the contract documents, drawings, and specifications. Construction duration for BID ITEM 1 is 330 calendar days for all bid items after the Notice to Proceed.

2. BID ITEM 2 (Bid Alternative 1): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID) except deduct; work as described. Scope associated with purchase, installation, and start-up of items in the Operating Room Suite, including purchase or installation of any peripheral equipment, utilities, and structures. The contractor will remain responsible (should include cost) for the installation of the door to alcove 5A-124, the installation/start-up of DH-1 in 5A-112 and 5A-113/114, and all scope associated with the endoscopy suite. Construction duration for BID ITEM 2 is 300 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

3. BID ITEM 3 (Bid Alternative 2): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM 2 (Bid Alternative 1) except deduct; additional work as described. Delete the temporary trailers for SPS to be provided by others. Contractor remains responsible for all indicated utility extensions and connections. Construction duration for BID ITEM 3 is 300 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

The VA makes every effort to keep drawings current to existing conditions, however, sometimes changes and updates do not get recorded. In accordance with FAR 52.236-3 (Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work), it is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform field investigations and verify all dimensions, as well as, the site plan information.

PHASING:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. The Contractor may schedule work Monday through Friday, 0800-1600, not including federal holidays, unless otherwise specified herein. Any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. For work occurring during the regular work week, utility/alarm shut-off can be coordinated between the hours of 0800-1600, Monday through Friday. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

For specific phasing details see drawings and specifications.

SITE INFORMATION:

Covid-19 Screening:

Contractors will be treated in the same manner with respect to screening as VA employees and visitors to VA facilities. Screening procedures may vary from location to location. If a contractor refuses screening, they can be denied access to the facility. 38 C.F.R. § 1.218(a)(1) vests the Secretary or his designee with authority to close facilities or portions of facilities that are under the charge and control of VA to the public. This includes the authority to prohibit contractors from entering VA facilities, if they refuse to undergo screening measures. Additionally, FAR 52.212-4(q) requires contractors to comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under contracts for commercial services and supplies. Also see these FAQs under the “Stop Work” topic for guidance regarding non-performance.

The VA is dedicated to protecting its employees and Veterans from COVID-19. For public health and safety reasons, screening requirements have been implemented in facilities that the contractor may need to access to perform work. Contractors must adhere to these screening procedures the same as VA employees and visitors to the facility. Refer to the CDC website for Resources for Businesses and Employers.

CONTRACTOR REQUIRMENTS:

Contractor shall be required to maintain a safe environment consistent with VA and OSHA requirements. Ensure that all contractors and subs meet and abide by all government regulations and requirements to include the 10-hour OSHA training for all workers and mandatory 30-hour OSHA certificate for the project superintendent.

Contractor will be required to remove and insure proper disposal of all materials.

Contractor will be working around an occupied healthcare facility in operation 24 hours a day and care will be taken to keep work areas clean and contained.

Contractor shall read and adhere to VA specifications and requirements and provide the necessary sub-contractors skills, materials and labor required to complete the project.

The work required for this project will be performed in accordance with the contract documents, drawings and specifications that are subject to the VA requirements. This includes privacy training, safety training, TB test and all other VA requirements. The VA will provide their existing drawings/documents only as a reference guide. The project is to be completed within the VA schedule specified in the contract documents.

2.1 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (AUG 1998)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to— GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

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

(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 negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.8 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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:

Millard Adkins

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 5 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley WV 25801 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 5 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley WV 25801

(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)

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

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— June 24, 2022 at 10:00 am est

(c) Participants will meet at— Beckley VA Medical Center Building 2 Conference Room (End of Provision)

2.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)