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36C24524B0004

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

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Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

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

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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

36C24524B0004 X 11-27-2023 540-24-101 Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson, VAMC Contracting Office (90C) 1 Med Center DR Clarksburg WV 26301-4199

Rebecca Besten 304 623 3461 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary for the completion of Project Number 540-24-101 "Repair Villa Water Damage" at the VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, WV in accordance with the solicitation documents. This project will include removal and replacement of materials and finishes to correct damage incurred due to water damage in Building 22. 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 subcontractors are present.

Project Name: Repair Villa Water Damage Project Number: 540- 24-101 Attachments: Combined Specifications, Dimension Plan and Wage Rates

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 i ncluded in the solicitation.

All requests for information about this solicitation must be in writing and received prior to 4:00 p.m.

December 12, to allow for amendment issuance pri or to bid due date. Requests for information shall be submitted via email to Rebecca.Besten@va.gov and include return contact information including email and telephone number.

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VAAR 836.204 the magnitude for construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

It is strongly recommended that bidders send a representative to attend the pre-bid site vis it on Tuesday December 5, at 1:00 p.m. at the VA Medical Center, Main Entrance, Clarksburg, WV.

Individual site visits will not be conducted.

This is a 100% Servic e 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 3:00 p.m. Wednesday December 27, 2023 in the Contracting Offices at 513 Rosebud Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

Electronic Bid Submission will not be accepted. Bids may be hand delivered to Contracting at 513 Rosebud Plaza Clarksburg, WV 26301.

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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 offers are due.

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

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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

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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 s pecified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Base Bid $____________________ Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson, VAMC Contracting Office (90C) 1 Med Center DR Clarksburg WV 26301-4199

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 Rebecca Besten

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-23571

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Construction - Repair Villa Water Damage - Project 540-24-101 Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

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

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ATTACHMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

1. PROJECT DATA:

a. TITLE: “Repair Villa Water Damage”

b. BUILDING/FACILITY: Building 22, LAJVAMC

c. Project NO: 540-24-101

d. CONSTRUCTION DURATION: 180 Days

2. GENERAL SCOPE:

The Louis A. Johnson VAMC is acquiring contractor services for the provision of labor and materials to correct deficiencies related to water damage in building 22. All work shall be conducted per the requirements of this scope of work and all drawings and specifications. The contractor shall comply with all infection prevention measures as described below. Workdays are Monday-Friday excluding federal holidays, with the exception of any utility shutdowns. All work must be completed within 180 calendar days, beginning on the first scheduled day of work, and concluding upon final cleaning and VA occupancy. Work hours shall be 7:00 am-5:00 pm (hours may be flexible). Requests for work outside of these times shall be made to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 72 hours in advance. The contractor shall be responsible for all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to complete this work. The contractor shall clean the work area daily and secure all tools for safety purposes.

3. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS:

1) COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative. V.A. employee of VAMC Facilities and Engineering Service officially assigned to act as Project Manager and Inspector on behalf of VAMC and Contracting Officer. COR shall be “First Point of Contact” on all matters concerning contract work for subject Project.

2) Coordinate all administrative and construction requirements exclusively with or through assigned COR of VAMC Facilities and Engineering Service; and. neither discuss contract work with, nor take any directives concerning contract work from any other person than COR unless specifically permitted and authorized to do so.

3) PROVIDE: Whenever used throughout Scope of Work, term “Provide” is to be understood to mean -Purchase newly manufactured; Furnish delivered to VAMC work site in protective containers; Secure from tampering or theft; and install in accordance with Contract Scope of Work, Drawings, Specifications, and Manufacturer’s Instructions all required items of administrative submittals, labor, demolition, construction, equipment items, and installation works for entirety of Contract.

4) Definition of Terms Remove and Demolish with respect to subject project work:

a) Remove - shall be understood to mean that existing object or system shall be carefully disassembled or dismounted in serviceable condition, without being damaged, shall remain VAMC property, and be either turned-over to VAMC, or stored as directed, all with intention of remounting or reusing item again in future.

b) Demolish - shall be understood to mean that existing object or system shall be carefully broken-up or torn-down, using most conservative demolition methods possible, all to avoid causing excessive dust or noise in hospital environment. Demolished objects or systems shall no longer remain VAMC property and shall be hauled away from VAMC on same day as demolition, and disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Statutes.

5) Unless specified otherwise, all electrical work shall be done in accordance with NFPA, National Fire Codes (NFC) Standard 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and related NFC electrical codes.

6) Contractor shall seal drilled holes with NFPA approved fire-stopping caulking. Caulking work will be approved by VA fire safety officer before project is considered complete. Contractor to seal all penetrations in walls and ceilings affected by demolition/construction work.

7) All electrical work such as pulling-in of wires and cables, circuit-breaker work, installing electrical devices and disconnect switches, working in electrical panels, and making of all electrical connections shall be done by certified electrical journeymen, known and formally documented to be qualified in and experienced in electrical work. Hot work is not permitted.

8) Coordinate all utility shutdowns with VA COR with at least 72 hours’ notice

9) Remove all debris and clean work site immediately upon completion of the work shift.

10) Establish an execution plan to ensure there are no disruptions of patient activities. Coordinate with VA COR for the plan and execution procedures.

11) All new construction shall correspond to this Scope of Work. If the Contractor finds any discrepancies between this Scope of Work and existing conditions, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the VA COR before the continuation of work.

12) Quantities provided are approximate. Contractor should perform all necessary take-offs in preparation for this project.

4. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS:

1) All demolished materials shall become property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by them off government property daily. VA dumpsters may not be used.

2) All demolition work shall be done in accordance with the Scope of Work. Coordinate with VA COR for any special requirements or discrepancies.

3) The Contractor shall adhere to requirements as stipulated in the Infection Control Risk Assessment form for Class IV construction work. Class IV measures include but may not be limited to completing critical barriers, completing and maintaining an anteroom, maintaining negative pressure within the work area via use of negative pressure machine exhausted to outside, blocking off and sealing all HVAC air vents, worker clothing and or PPE must be removed or clean and free of visible dust before leaving the work area anteroom etc.

4) Clean and vacuum work site at the conclusion of each activity. If dirt or debris resulting from contract work is tracked outside the work site, clean immediately. Cleaning equipment will not be provided by the VA.

5) All new construction shall correspond to this Scope of Work. If the Contractor finds any discrepancies between this Scope of Work and existing conditions, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the VA COR before the continuation of work.

6) This work shall include safe measures for mold remediation following EPA Guidelines.

7) Second Floor Work-Shared Work Area, Adjacent Hallway, Laundry, 22203 Quiet Space, 22211 Housekeeping Closet, 22204 and 22205 bedrooms.

a) The contractor shall demolish the walls and insulation to a height of 24” in room number 22204, 22205, 22203 quiet space, 22211 Housekeeping Closet, Shared Work Area and Adjacent Hallway. Approximately 640 SF.

b) Demolish existing baseboard in room number 22204, 22205, 22203 quiet space, 22211 Housekeeping Closet, Shared Work Area and Adjacent Hallway. Approximately 320 LF.

c) The contractor shall provide and install new gypsum wall board and insulation where previously demolished.

d) The contractor shall finish, prime and paint new gypsum board. Paint shall match existing. The contractor shall use Sherwin Williams Zero VOC pre-catalyzed epoxy-based paint with a minimum of 2 coats.

e) The contractor shall provide and install new baseboard where previously demolished to match existing.

8) First Floor Work

a) Shared Work Area, Housekeeping Closet, Laundry and Adjacent Hallway

i) The contractor shall demolish existing baseboard. Approximately 100 LF.

ii) The contractor shall demolish acoustic ceiling. Approximately 310 SF.

iii) The contractor shall demolish gypsum ceiling in janitors closet and laundry area. Approximately 40 SF.

iv) The contractor shall remove existing cabinet and counter assembly and store for reinstallation.

v) The contractor shall demolish existing gypsum board and all associated insulation until reaching deck. Approximately 1200 SF.

vi) The contractor shall demolish existing ductwork insulation. Approximately 775 SF.

vii) The contractor shall demolish existing piping insulation.

viii) The contractor shall demolish existing light fixtures. 8 EA.

ix) The contractor shall provide and install new ductwork insulation where previously demolished.

x) The contractor shall provide and install new piping insulation where previously demolished.

xi) The contractor shall provide and install new light fixtures where previously demolished. Fixtures shall match existing.

xii) The contractor shall provide and install new gypsum walls where previously demolished. All firestopping previously demolished shall be replaced.

xiii) The contractor shall provide and install new gypsum ceilings where previously demolished.

xiv) The contractor shall finish, prime and paint new gypsum board. The contractor shall use Sherwin Williams Zero VOC pre-catalyzed epoxy-based paint with a minimum of 2 coats.

xv) The contractor shall provide and install new acoustic ceiling where previously demolished.

xvi) The contractor shall provide and install new baseboard to match existing.

xvii) The contractor shall re-install existing cabinet in shared work area.

b) 22104, 22205, and Associated Quiet Space

i) The contractor shall demolish existing baseboard. Approximately 215 LF.

ii) The contractor shall demolish existing gypsum ceiling. Approximately 630 SF.

iii) The contractor shall demolish existing gypsum walls and associated insulation until reaching deck. Approximately 2550 SF.

iv) The contractor shall demolish existing ductwork insulation. Approximately 315 SF.

v) The contractor shall demolish existing piping insulation.

vi) The contractor shall demolish existing lighting fixtures. 12 EA.

vii) The contractor shall demolish ceiling mounted smoke strobe, amber strobe and speaker strobe in room 22104.

viii) The contractor shall provide and install new ductwork insulation where previously demolished.

ix) The contractor shall provide and install new piping insulation where previously demolished.

x) The contractor shall provide and install new lighting fixtures where previously demolished. Light fixtures to match existing.

xi) The contractor shall provide and install new ceiling mounted smoke strobe, amber strobe and speaker strobes where previously demolished.

xii) The contractor shall provide and install new gypsum wallboard where previously demolished. All firestopping previously demolished shall be replaced.

xiii) The contractor shall provide and install new gypsum ceilings where previously demolished.

xiv) The contractor shall finish, prime and paint the new gypsum board. The contractor shall use Sherwin Williams Zero VOC pre-catalyzed epoxy based paint with a minimum of 2 coats.

xv) The contractor shall provide and install new baseboards where previously demolished to match existing.

c) 22104A and 22105A

i) The contractor shall remove existing paper towel dispensers, mirrors, soap dispensers, towel hooks, sanitary dispensers and toilet paper dispensers and store for reinstallation.

ii) The contractor shall demolish existing shower assemblies. 2 Each. Remove Existing ADA Grab Bars and store for reinstallation.

iii) The contractor shall demolish existing sink and counter assemblies. 2 Each.

iv) The contractor shall demolish existing gypsum ceilings. Approximately 200 SF.

v) The contractor shall demolish existing ductwork insulation. Approximately 115 SF.

vi) The contractor shall demolish existing piping insulation.

vii) The contractor shall demolish existing gypsum wallboard. Approximately 710 SF.

viii) The contractor shall demolish existing wall tile. Approximately 255 SF.

ix) The contractor shall demolish existing light fixtures. 8 EA.

x) The contractor shall provide and install new ductwork insulation where previously demolished.

xi) The contractor shall provide and install new piping insulation where previously demolished.

xii) The contractor shall provide and install new shower assemblies where previously demolished. Shower assemblies to match existing.

xiii) The contractor shall provide and install new wall assemblies to match existing where previously demolished. Wall assemblies include mold resistant gypsum board to the deck and wall tile to a height of 38. All firestopping previously demolished shall be replaced.

xiv) The contractor shall provide and install new light fixtures where previously demolished. Light fixtures to match existing.

xv) The contractor shall provide and install new gypsum ceilings where previously demolished.

xvi) The contractor shall finish, prime and paint the new gypsum board. The contractor shall use Sherwin Williams Zero VOC pre-catalyzed epoxy-based paint with a minimum of 2 coats.

xvii) The contractor shall provide and install new sink and counter assemblies where previously demolished. Sink and counter assemblies to match existing.

xviii) The contractor shall reinstall previously removed ADA Grab Bars.

xix) The contractor shall reinstall previously removed paper towel dispensers, mirrors, soap dispensers, towel hooks, sanitary dispensers and toilet paper dispensers.

9) Basement Floor Work

a) The contractor shall demolish the ceilings in rooms 22001, adjacent storage area and 22002. Approximately 60 SF.

b) The contractor shall demolish the walls in rooms 22001, adjacent storage area and 22002 to the deck. Approximately 500 SF.

c) The contractor shall demolish damaged HVAC insulation. Approximately 1250 SF.

d) The contractor shall demolish damaged piping insulation.

e) The contractor shall demolish light fixtures in rooms 22001, adjacent storage area and 22002. 3 EA.

f) The contractor shall demolish heat detector in room 22002.

g) The contractor shall provide and install new HVAC insulation where previously demolished.

h) The contractor shall provide and install new piping insulation where previously demolished.

i) The contractor shall provide and install new light fixtures where previously demolished. Light fixtures to match existing.

j) The contractor shall provide and install new gypsum ceilings where previously demolished.

k) The contractor shall provide and install gypsum walls where previously demolished. All firestopping previously demolished shall be replaced.

l) The contractor shall finish, prime and paint the new gypsum board. The contractor shall use Sherwin Williams Zero VOC pre-catalyzed epoxy-based paint with a minimum of 2 coats.

m) The contractor shall provide and install new heat detector where previously demolished.

10) The contractor shall provide duct cleaning throughout the Villa in its entirety.

11) The contractor shall perform TAB on the HVAC system upon completing construction.

12) The contractor shall protect all VA property during construction.

13) The contractor shall terminally clean the work area upon completion. VAMC infection control staff will inspect work site during construction activities and upon completion.

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

B. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

C. Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially with regard to exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication, or fire safety for occupants.

D. No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the VA facility.

E. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241.

F. All necessary precautions shall be taken by Contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

36C24524B0004

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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 36C24524B0004. 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 $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Instructions, Conditions and Other Statements to Bidders:

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

(b) 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.

(c) Electronic bid submissions will not be accepted.

(d) A formal site visit is scheduled for this solicitation on December 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

(e) Technical Questions: Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by prospective bidders to attention: Rebecca Besten. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to: rebecca.besten@va.gov. The subject line must read: 36C24524B0004 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 4:00 p.m. EST, December 12, 2023. 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.

(f) 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.

(g) 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.

(h) 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 Veteran Small Business Certification site at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) at time of bid offering in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Subpart 819.7003(b) . Any offeror not Vetcert or SAM verified at time of bid submittal will be disqualified and bid will be rejected.

(i) 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.

(j) 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.

(k) A public bid opening will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at the Contracting Offices located at 513 Rosebud Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT

(l) 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.

2.1 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)

2.2 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)

2.3 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 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, 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)

2.6 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)

2.7 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:

Rebecca Besten

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson, VAMC Contracting Office (90C) 513 Rosebud Plaza Clarksburg WV 26301-4199 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A Johnson, VAMC Contracting Office (90C) 1 Med Center DR Clarksburg WV 26301-4199

(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)

2.8 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— Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

(c) Participants will meet at— VA Medical Center, Front Entrance of Medical Center (End of Provision)

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more…