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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

688-23-1-478-0018

36C24523R0010 11-30-2022

AMY WALTER, AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV NONE 12-08-2022

10:00 AM EST

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC

10 N Greene St Baltimore MD 21201

X 100

X

Y

561730

$8.5 Million

N/A

X

WASHINGTON DC VAMC 688

50 IRVING STREET NW

WASHINGTON DC 20422

WASHINGTON, DC VAMC

50 IRVING STREET

WASHINGTON DC 20422

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

See CONTINUATION Page

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SOLICITATION IS TO MAKE AN AWARD TO

QUALIFIED VENDOR TO PERFORM ICE/SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES.

This solicitation shall setup a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) instrument that provides Snow / Ice Removal the Washington DC VA Medical Center Campus for 5 years.

ORDERING PERIODS:

BASE - DECEMBER 15, 2022 TO DECEMBER 14, 2023

FIRST - DECEMBER 15, 2023 TO DECEMBER 14, 2024

SECOND - DECEMBER 15, 2024 TO DECEMBER 14, 2025

THIRD - DECEMBER 15, 2025 TO DECEMBER 14, 2026

FOURTH - DECEMBER 15, 2026 TO DECEMBER 14, 2027

5 Year Ceiling NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000.

Obligations will be funded by task orders.

Email Amy.Walter1@va.gov for Questions and Proposals Questions Due by 12/5/2022 10:00 AM EST

PROPOSALS DUE BY 12/08/2022 10:00 AM EST

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

BRADLEY DAVIS

VA-VHA-2020-8952A45B

mailto:AMY.WALTER1@VA.GOV http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:Amy.Walter1@va.gov

36C24523R0010

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR

FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.9 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP

2021) (DEVIATION)

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.8 52.204-15 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR

INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACTS (OCT 2016)

E.9 52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

E.10 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.11 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C245 BRADLEY.DAVIS3@VA.GOV

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC

10 N Greene St

Baltimore MD 21201

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] PAY AFTER SERVICES ARE RENDERED

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL

**NOTE: CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT TO SHOW UP ON STATION UNTIL

CONTACTED BY VAMC DC PESONNEL. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY THE VA

WITH 24 HOUR EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER.**

Scope: Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, salt, calcium, and all materials necessary to remove snow and ice from the streets, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and ramps on an on-call, as-needed basis.

Salt provided by Contractor shall be stored inside the back of Building 6, employee parking lot. Salt shall be provided in bags only. No bulk salt shall be delivered to site.

Frequency: Contractor shall be on-call, as-needed, in the months of October thru April.

Invoices shall be submitted no later than (NLT) 30 days after services are performed and will be paid within 30 days, After Receipt of Order (ARO). All services performed will be by the job.

Hours of Work: On-call, as-needed (24 Hours Per Day / 7 Days Per Week), as determined by Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Reports: Following each visit for snow and/or ice removal services, Contractor shall provide a copy of service report to the COR. Service reports shall be signed by both Contractor and COR at completion of work. An electronic version of the same shall be sent to the COR. Report for snow and ice removal shall include a list of all equipment, materials and manpower used for the event along with hours expended.

PM (Nighttime) Procedures:

Snow fall from zero to two inches shall be removed by in-house personnel and/or Contractor personnel if needed. Snow fall two inches and above shall become part of the Contractor obligation, which activates a snow and/or ice removal job. However, only the COR can activate job commencement. The contractor shall wait for the CORs authorization to start any jobs.

In the event of snow piles being created from plowing become so large that it becomes a hazard to VACHS personnel, patients and visitors, the Contractor shall, at the COR’s request, truck the snow away to a location provided by the COR.

Snow removal shall proceed continuously, and in the order as listed below, to include all roads, parking lots and sidewalks to the satisfaction of the COR, prior to being discontinued.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus

SAMPLE Equipment/Supply List:

a) L8000 (or similar) Dump or equivalent

b) Ford F-250 4X4 or similar

c) Truck-mounted V-Box, 1.8-2.1 Cu Yd. Salt Spreaders

d) All other Trucks as needed

e) Front-End Loader

f) Snow blowers/throwers

g) Snow shovels

h) Snow shoveling personnel, plus truck operators

i) Manual walk behind salt spreaders

j) Salt

k) Potassium Chloride (ex. Ice-melt)

l) Sand

m) Bulk-mix

SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES

1. Contractor shall provide its own employees, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the Services described hereunder which include clearing all drive lanes, fire lanes, parking areas, sidewalks adjacent to buildings and public sidewalks.

2. Contractor will comply with all federal, state, and local governmental laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.

3. Contractor will begin plowing at the Property as soon as the snow or ice reaches a depth of two (2) inches, regardless of the time of day or night or the day of the week.

4. Contractor shall supply and mechanically spread deicing rock salt at Contractor's own discretion. Contractor shall spread calcium chloride on concrete walkways.

Calcium chloride will not harm concrete and landscaping.

5. For snowfalls of 2"-6" depth, all snow shall be plowed away from the buildings and pushed to the farthest end of the parking lot. No snow shall be piled up and stacked around light posts, or onto islands or landscaping.

6. For snowfalls of more than 6" depth, all snow shall be plowed away from the buildings. Contractor may windrow snow to each island or light post, upon request; windrows will be removed at no additional cost. Contractor will relocate snow that has accumulated during the Term, if such accumulation begins to impair access to the Property entrance, fire lanes, interior roadways, or designated parking stalls.

7. Contractor shall return during the day to plow vacant parking stalls, if a majority of the parking stalls are still occupied. Contractor shall return the next day before 8 a.m. to plow as many stalls as possible.

8. All fire hydrants must be kept free from snow and easily accessible in case of emergencies.

9. When snow begins to fall with heavy and rapid accumulations, shortly before or during business hours, Contractor will begin plowing the snow from the parking lot, using the fastest method possible. In some cases, this means to push the snow close to the concrete islands or even light posts and it is understood that the snow will be removed from such places upon request. Stacking snow onto island may also be necessary, depending upon snowfall accumulation and time limitations.

10. Contractor shall not create drifts in front of dumpster enclosures, fire lanes, or entrances, on sidewalks or blocking walkways and agrees to remove Contractor-created drifts at no additional cost. If Contractor does not remove the drifts in front of the fire lanes and dumpster enclosures, Contractor agrees to pay any expenses incurred by Government for removal of said drifts.

11. Contractor shall be responsible for damage to the Property caused by snow removal operations including, but not limited to, buildings, curbs, parking blocks, islands, sidewalks, light poles, signs, landscaping, paving, or striping of the Property or equipment used in connection therewith.

THE SEARCH SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC AND

NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREAS, ALL WITHIN A 60 MILE RADIUS OF WASHINGTON

DC.**

UPON SUMITTING YOUR PACKAGE, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (NO

EXCEPTIONS):

1. VENDOR SHALL BE ACTIVE IN THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DATABASE OR REGISTERED AS ACTIVE IN VETBIZ

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2. VENDOR SHALL BE ACTIVE IN SAM.GOV FOR ANY CONSIDERATION

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3. VENDOR SHALL UPDATE ITS SAM.GOV RECORD TO INCLUDE NAICS:

NAICS 561730 - Landscaping Services This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in providing landscape care and maintenance services and/or installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, or gardens and (2) establishments primarily engaged in providing these services along with the design of landscape plans and/or the construction (i.e., installation) of walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds, and similar structures. Snow plowing services combined with landscaping services (i.e., seasonal property maintenance services).

Being that Washington DC is the Nation’s Capital and a historical city, there may be some trees that are considered special and in need of saving or special care.

Prices may fluctuate for these types. The Washington VAMC will notify the contractor if it has any trees on its campus that meet these historical requirements. Other than what is mentioned in regard to historical requirements, all others will fall into a standard method of tree care.

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4. VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE. SEE BELOW.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

During the term of this Snow Removal Contract, Contractor shall comply with the insurance provisions set forth below. The insurance specified below shall be maintained by Contractor, at its expense, and certificates thereof shall be provided to the Government for this contract.

The insurance is as follows:

a. Workers’ Compensation in accordance with the laws of the state in which the

Property is located;

b. Employer’s liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00;

c. Comprehensive general liability on an occurrence form for (i) bodily injury and

(ii) property damage with limits of at least $1,000,000.00 combined single limit each occurrence, including but not limited to comprehensive form, premises – operation, explosion, collapse, underground hazard, products/completed operations hazard, blanket contractual coverage (including coverage for the indemnity provided under this Agreement), broad form property damage, independent vendors, personal injury (employee exclusion deleted).

d. Comprehensive Automobile Liability, comprehensive form covering owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles with limits of at least $1,000,000.00 combined single limit each occurrence.

e. Excess liability (umbrella) insurance with limits of at least $2,000,000.00.

f. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HOLD HARMLESS THE DEPARTMENT OF

THE VETERANS AFFAIRS.

WASHINGTON DC ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME SITE MAP:

WASHINGTON DC VAMC SITE MAPS:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

SNOW AND/OR ICE REMOVAL JOB

Once the snow and/or ice accumulation is a minimum of 2 inches, the COR will notify the contractor to start the snow and/or ice removal job. The contractor will supply all materials, equipment, and labor to remove / clear. After which, if another snow and/or ice event happens, it will be considered a new event.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-15-2021 POP End: 12-14-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

15.00 JB __________________ __________________

Appling Ice Melt the Medical Center grounds. Martials and Labor included.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-15-2021 POP End: 12-14-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

25.00 EA __________________ __________________

50 lbs. bags of salt.

Salt provided by Contractor shall be stored inside the back of Building 6, employee parking lot. Salt shall be provided in bags only.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-15-2021 POP End: 12-14-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

1.00 LT __________________ __________________

ALL INCLUSIVE FOR COMPLETE SNOW / ICE REMOVAL FOR

WHOLE SEASON.

NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-15-2022 POP End: 12-14-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

ASKING FOR PURPOSAL FOR A TOTAL PRICE FOR THE WHOLE

SEASON.

6.00 JB __________________ __________________

Once the snow and/or ice accumulation is a minimum of 2 inches, the COR will notify the contractor to start the snow and/or ice removal job. The contractor will supply all materials, equipment, and labor to remove / clear. After which, if another snow and/or ice event happens, it will be considered a new event.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: OPTION 1 POP Begin: 12-15-2022 POP End: 12-14-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services included.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: OPTION 1 POP Begin: 12-15-2022 POP End: 12-14-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

Salt provided by Contractor shall be stored inside the back of Building 6, employee parking lot. Salt shall be provided in bags only.

Contract Period: OPTION 1 POP Begin: 12-15-2022 POP End: 12-14-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

WHOLE SEASON.

NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-15-2023 POP End: 12-14-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

Once the snow and/or ice accumulation is a minimum of 2 inches, the COR will notify the contractor to start the snow and/or ice removal job. The contractor will supply all materials, equipment, and labor to remove / clear. After which, if another snow and/or ice event happens, it will be considered a new event.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the

VA campus Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-15-2023 POP End: 12-14-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services included.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-15-2023 POP End: 12-14-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

Salt provided by Contractor shall be stored inside the back of Building 6, employee parking lot. Salt shall be provided in bags only.

Contract Period: OPTION 2 POP Begin: 12-15-2023 POP End: 12-14-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

WHOLE SEASON.

NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-15-2024 POP End: 12-14-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

Once the snow and/or ice accumulation is a minimum of 2 inches, the COR will notify the contractor to start the snow and/or ice removal job. The contractor will supply all materials, equipment, and labor to remove / clear. After which, if another snow and/or ice event happens, it will be considered a new event.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: OPTION 3 POP Begin: 12-15-2024 POP End: 12-14-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services included.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: OPTION 3 POP Begin: 12-15-2024 POP End: 12-14-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

Salt provided by Contractor shall be stored inside the back of Building 6, employee parking lot. Salt shall be provided in bags only.

Contract Period: OPTION 3 POP Begin: 12-15-2024 POP End: 12-14-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

WHOLE SEASON.

NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-15-2025 POP End: 12-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

Once the snow and/or ice accumulation is a minimum of 2 inches, the COR will notify the contractor to start the snow and/or ice removal job. The contractor will supply all materials, equipment, and labor to remove / clear. After which, if another snow and/or ice event happens, it will be considered a new event.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus Contract Period: OPTION 4 POP Begin: 12-15-2025 POP End: 12-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services included.

Locations, all roads and parking lots and walking areas, to include:

1) Parking lots 1 through 9 and all entries and exits to the facility entrance to Building 1, 6, 14

2) All entries and exits to the facility

3) All sidewalks, steps, and ramps throughout the facility

4) All sidewalks between perimeter fence and outer perimeter of the VA campus

Contract Period: OPTION 4 POP Begin: 12-15-2025 POP End: 12-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

Salt provided by Contractor shall be stored inside the back of Building 6, employee parking lot. Salt shall be provided in bags only.

Contract Period: OPTION 4 POP Begin: 12-15-2025 POP End: 12-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services

WHOLE SEASON.

NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-15-2026 POP End: 12-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561730 - Landscaping Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR

FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor or subcontractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas.

(End of Clause)

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

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C.5 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.]

[] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[X] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[X] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[X] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

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C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer 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.

(c) 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 Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) 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 Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

(End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING

AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.

(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of…