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36C24524B0007 Section J

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES

NO

a.

Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d.

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

36C24524B0007 X 12-19-2023

TBD

688-24-101 Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office 510 Butler Avenue, Building 306A Martinsburg

WV

25405 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Health Care System C/O Liana J Holland 510 Butler Ave, Building 306A-13 Martinsburg

WV

25405 Liana J Holland 304-263-0811 x 7611 This IFB is for Project # 688-24-101 Emergency Rewire or Circuits at the Washington DC VAMC, 50 Irving St NW, Washington DC 20422.

The contractor shall provide, install, and certify for patient use five (5) new Isolated Power Systems for Operating Rooms #1 through #5 in addition to seven (7) existing Isolated Power Systems, in accordance with the SOW, specifications, and drawings attached hereto. Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and schedule the work to minimize to a short duration and shall be expected to plan work typically during duty hours of 8 AM to 4:30 PM eastern time except as noted in the general conditions and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220 Size standard: $45 million Magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.

Pursuant to 38 U.S.C.8137(D), this requirement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

All SDVOSB's are required to be registered at www.sba.gov, as well as www.sam.gov, prior to the submission of the offer and at the time of award. All SDVOSB statuses will be verified.

Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed barring any unforeseen incidences or inclement weather.

A site visit will occur 01/19/2024 at 10:00AM EST at the Washington DC VAMC. Prospective bidders are to meet promptly in the Main Lobby at the DC VAMC. Please email Liana.Holland@va.gov by no later than 3pm EST 01/18/2024 to indicate your intention to attend. Interested parties who failed to confirm their intention to attend the site visit will not be permitted on site for the site visit. Please note that access to the OR's will NOT be permitted during this site visit. This will be the only site visit scheduled for this project.

Questions relating to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Liana.Holland@va.gov no later than 3:00pm EST on Tuesday January 23rd, 2024. All inquiries for this solicitation must be sent electronically using the attached RFI document, and the email subject line MUST read "RFI Submission for Solicitation 36C24524B0007" to ensure the RFI's are responded to. No bid extensions will be granted due to late RFI submissions.

All bids must be received electronically by the CO at Liana.Holland@va.gov by 2:00PM EST on Thursday 02/22/2024.

Please ensure a copy of the bid guarantee is included with your electronic bid. A hard copy of the bid guarantee MUST be received at the following address by the bid due date and time of 2:00pm EST on 02/15/2024 to be considered compliant:

Martinsburg VA Medical Center C/O Shawn Shafer 510 Butler Ave, Building 306A-11 Martinsburg, WV 25405 Bid opening will occur at 2:00pm EST on 02/22/2024 on Microsoft Teams, Meeting ID: 218 132 466 178, Passcode: yMuWKY https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Set-Aside.

X X 52.211-10 X 14:00

EST

02-15-2024 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Liana J Holland Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 510 Butler Avenue, Building 308B Martinsburg

WV

25405

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FSC e-Invoice Payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

Liana J Holland

VA-VHA-RPOE-2023-0066

Table of Contents

A.3 BID PRICING SHEET

Project Number 688-24-101 Emergency Rewire or Circuits Bid Pricing Sheet

Bids providing less that 120 Calendar Days of Government Acceptance after the date bids are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

The bidder agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation if this bid is accepted by the Government in writing within 120 calendar days after the date bidders are due.

BASE BID: The contractor shall provide, install, commission and certify for patient use five (5) new Isolated Power Systems for Operating Rooms #1 through #5 in addition to seven (7) existing Isolated Power Systems. Basis of design is Bender LIM2010 Series Monitoring, Flush Mounted, 14GA Galvanized Steel Backbox, 14GA Stainless Steel #304, 7.5kVA 480/277V stepdown 120V center tapped isolation transformer (or comparable), complying with NFPA 70, NFPA 99, CSA Z32, UL 1047, and ISO9001:2015. The contractor shall preserve, modify, repair, install, and certify OR shielding to accommodate the additional IPS at each identified location.

The contractor shall re-feed a normal panel from an emergency source for fully redundant emergency electrical services in the operating suites. The old feeder shall be demolished to source; do not abandon any utility in place. The contractor shall coordinate all new electrical appliances in accordance with specifications.

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project.

ITEM IV, Plumbing Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Plumbing construction work on this project.

ITEM V, Demolition Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Demolition construction work on this project.

ALTERNATE: There are no alternates for this project.

The contract completion time is 180 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.

TOTAL BID $ ___________________________

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. CONTRACT TITLE.

PROJECT # 688-24-101 EMERGENCY REWIRE OR CIRCUITS

2. DEFINITIONS:

a) VA: Veterans Affairs.

b) CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Construction Drawings and Specifications distributed to bidders in hard copy or electronic format.

c) CO: Contracting Officer

d) COR: Contracting Officers Representative. VA employee of VAMC Facilities and Engineering Service officially assigned to act as a Project Manager and Inspector on behalf of VAMC and the Contracting Officer. COR shall be “First Point of Contact” on all matters concerning contract work for subject Project.

e) DCMR: District of Columbia Municipal Regulations

f) DOEE: Washington, D.C.’s Department of Energy and Environment

i) ICRA: Infection Control Risk Assessment. An ICRA form must be filled out and signed by Infection Control personnel prior to any work – coordinate with CO/COR.

j) ILSM: Interim Life Safety Measures. Any series of Operational Actions taken to temporarily reduce hazards posed by Life Safety deficiencies which have been created by demolition, renovation, or construction works, and which are to remain in place and in effect for duration of Contract work.

k) NFPA-NFC: National Fire Protection Association – National Fire Codes.

l) NEPA; National Environmental Protection Act. An environmental law that requires all federal agencies to prepare environmental assessments (EAs) and environmental impacts statements (EISs) on any major construction project.

m) NEC: National Electrical Code, NFPA – NFC Standard 70

n) OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

o) PPE: Personal Protective Equipment

p) PROVIDE: Whenever used throughout the 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.

q) SDS: Safety Data Sheets.

r) SOW: Statement of Work

s) SWMP: Storm Water Management Plan.

3. SCOPE.

The contractor shall provide, install, commission, and certify for patient use five (5) new Isolated Power Systems for Operating Rooms #1 through #5 in addition to seven (7) existing Isolated Power Systems. Basis of design is Bender LIM2010 Series Monitoring, Flush Mounted, 14GA Galvanized Steel Backbox, 14GA Stainless Steel #304, 7.5kVA 480/277V stepdown 120V center tapped isolation transformer (or comparable), complying with NFPA 70, NFPA 99, CSA Z32, UL 1047, and ISO9001:2015. The contractor shall preserve, modify, repair, install, and certify OR shielding to accommodate the additional IPS at each identified location.

The contractor shall re-feed a normal panel from an emergency source for fully redundant emergency electrical services in the operating suites. The old feeder shall be demolished to source; do not abandon any utility in place. The contractor shall coordinate all new electrical appliances in accordance with specifications.

Contractor to provide a proposal to include all the necessary materials, labor, and equipment to complete all required construction and commissioning work within all documented areas. Work will be performed within the Operating Rooms area in the E Wing, Second Floor, Bldg. 1. of VAMCDC, according to Contract Documents (Drawings and Specifications) dated November 1, 2023.

Proposal shall include all costs for construction activities that may be performed, including work during non-clinical hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) to minimize impact to patients.

The Medical center will be operational during construction work and the Contractor shall provide a Safety/Infection Control Plan submittal for approval.

The work includes but it is not limited to interior Architectural and Electrical systems or selective demolition and reparation of interior finishes necessary to perform the installation.

Construction phasing is required and final phasing to be coordinated and approval must be provided by the CO/COR.

Staging and laydown areas will be finalized between contractor and the VAMC.

Asbestos abatement is not a requirement of this contract, and it is not included in the scope of work or Contract Documents.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to conduct site visits, verify existing conditions, quantities of materials, installation instructions of materials to be used, and discrepancies or conflicting requirements in the Statement of Work and/or Contract Documents before preparing the Final Proposal. Contract Documents (Construction Drawings and Specifications) take precedence and will govern over other distributed documents if any conflicts arise. Notify CO/COR immediately for such discrepancies and/or conflicts.

The Construction Progress Schedule/CPM schedule, Submittal Schedule, Cost Progress Schedule, Accident Prevention Plan, Life Safety Plan, QC Plan, ICRA, Preconstruction Checklist and Security Requirements documents for Badging shall be submitted for evaluation/approval before NTP is issued and within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of Notice of Award, unless otherwise directed from Contracting Officer. The starting date of the schedule shall be the date the contractor receives the "Notice to Proceed". At a minimum, both the starting and ending dates shall be indicated on this schedule. The Construction Progress Schedule/ CPM schedule must include vendor lead times and all schedules to be updated when changes occur.

The Contractor shall also provide a Cost Progress Schedule that indicates the anticipated installation of work versus the elapsed contract time, for the approval of the contracting officer. The actual percent completion will be based on the value of installed work divided by the current contract amount. The actual completion percentage will be indicated on the monthly progress report.

The Contractor shall also provide a 24”x36” construction sign attached to each door of the construction site. The sign may contain a picture of the completed project in addition to other pertinent information like the A/E’s and Contractor’s name, Project Cost, Start Date, End Date, etc. Coordinate the sign requirements with the COR.

4. PERFORMANCE MONITORING

The contractor’s performance will be monitored by the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative, Infection Control Risk Assessment Office, as well as the Safety Office during the contract period. The CO/COR will review the materials, workmanship, certification and expertise of the contractor and their sub-contractors to verify they are in compliance with the drawings/specifications of the contract documents and Construction Schedule. Non-compliance with specifications and drawings without prior written approval will require replacement to meet the contract documents at the contractor’s expense.

Coordinate all administrative and construction requirements exclusively with or through assigned CO/COR.

The Safety Office will review the operations and site construction conditions of the project to confirm that all Safety regulations relating to construction and healthcare facilities are being adhered to. Non-compliance may result in jobsite shut down until compliance is met at the contractor’s expense.

The contractor shall furnish to the CO/COR a consolidated Daily Report for the preceding workday in which is showing the number of laborers, mechanics, foremen/forewomen and pieces of heavy equipment used or employed by the contractor and subcontractors. The report shall bear the name of the firm, the branch of work which they perform such as concrete, plastering, masonry, plumbing, sheet metal work, etc. The report shall give a breakdown of employees by crafts, location where employed, and work performed. The report shall also list materials delivered to the site on the date covered by the report.

Contractor will submit the Daily Report form to the CO/COR for approval prior to construction beginning.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor will not require access to confidential systems. The security requirements and impact for this project have been identified in VA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A. The C&A (Certification and Accreditation) requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

The Security Requirements for Badging includes completion and submission of Background Investigation Request Worksheet to the VHA Service Center Personnel Security Office. Each contract employee is required to undergo a Special Agreement Check (SAC) background investigation which equates to being fingerprinted.

Upon successful completion of fingerprinting, all contract employees will be required to obtain a non-Personal Identity Verification (non-PIV) badge. Contractor staff working on site will be required to always wear the badges while on site. Contractor will be required to immediately notify the Contracting Officer/COR of any changes in staff performing work on site. Upon completion of the contract all identification badges must be returned to the Contracting Officer/COR before final payment can be made. See attached Security Package for more information.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

The construction period for this project is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) barring any unforeseen incidences with inclement weather.

7. DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

8. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer/COR, for his/her approval, an electronic, PDF version of all shop drawings, product data, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and catalogue cuts, of all material/equipment furnished under this contract, before purchase, manufacture, or construction. The Contracting Officer/COR will examine these submittals and one copy will be returned to the Contractor if approved or require correction.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to set up an FTP site that complies with VA requirements, i.e., PROCORE or NEWFORMA, to publish/transfer the required information like submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, cut sheets, etc.

The CO/COR shall return the submittals approved or disapproved within 10 calendar days after receipt.

Warranties and operating instructions are required at the completion of the Contract work per Specifications.

9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

a. The 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, NFPA, EPA, and those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulation, such as applicable provision of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for following/complying with 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 fires and/or explosion and to protect Government Property, reference NFPA 241 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.

c. Follow Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM). Any series of Operational Actions taken to temporarily reduce hazards posed by Life Safety deficiencies which have been created by demolition, renovation, or construction works, and which are to remain in place and in effect for duration of Contract work. Provide interim life safety measures (ILSM) where fire protection, fire suppression and/or smoke/fire partitions will be shut down or rendered ineffective during construction. Coordinate with the VA Safety Office through CO/COR. ILSM must be posted outside work area at all times.

d. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially regarding exits and exit way access. All utility shutdowns shall be coordinated through the CO/COR and not compromise security, communication, or fire safety for occupants.

e. All construction fire barriers that separate the construction area from the rest of the Medical Center to be 1-hour rated. Once all 1-hour construction fire barriers are in place, Safety & Infection Control will inspect with the CO/COR to ensure all protective measures are in place to start. After all Safety, Infection Control, Security, etc. are in place a “Pre-Construction Checklist Assessment” will be signed by Safety, Infection Control, and CO/COR. Then the document shall be posted outside of the main entrance door throughout the duration of the project.

f. The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 41 must be provided and be operational.

g. The Contractor must obtain a burn permit from VA Safety Office thru the CO/COR prior to any cutting, welding, brazing, grinding, and soldering. All permits shall be prominently displayed outside of the entrance door(s) during all construction.

h. The Contractor shall notify the CO/COR of any Utility Outages and a Utility Outage request must be completed by FMS prior to taking any Utilities out of service. Contractor shall allow ample time (minimum 10 days) for FMS to coordinate and schedule such events.

i. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to prevent activation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

j. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. Contractor is responsible for the removal of all materials and debris from the premises utilizing Contractor’s waste bin under the guidance of state, federal, and local laws, and regulations. Use of owner’s waste bins is prohibited. Upon completing construction, the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and leave the project site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the CO/COR.

k. Any repair of damage caused as a result of this project will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

10. INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT.

a. Follow all Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) guidelines for dust control during all construction work. A construction dust “Risk Assessment” will be conducted by the Medical Center’s Infection Control Personnel. Bi-weekly inspections for dust control will be conducted by Infection Control Personnel, Safety Manager, and CO/COR to enforce implementation of risk assessment.

b. Contractor shall provide negative air pressure controlled with digital manometer and dust partitions in all areas of work to prevent dust from getting into patient and employee occupied areas. All ventilation ducts shall be capped, and any used ducts shall be approved by FMS HVAC Shop to ensure proper duct work is utilized correctly.

11. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING.

a. The Contractor shall maintain hazardous inventories and safety data sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR’s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored on the construction site and used at this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and when the project is completed.

b. Hazardous Materials Inventories, Safety Data Sheets and Material Quantities used shall be submitted to the CO/COR, for the Safety Office approval.

c. In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the CO/COR and the Safety Office. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provision of 40 CFR Part 761.

d. Comply with EPA, OSHA, DOEE, VHA construction safety, and VHA Master Specification requirements for demolition of structures. Comply with EPA, DOEE, and VHA requirements for proper handling (such as bagging, sealing, and recycling) Mercury-Containing Devices (may include but are not limited to thermometers, manometers, pressure stats, gauges, float or level controls, load meters, supply relays, phase splitters, and sink traps) per 40 CFR 273, and Title 20 DCMR.

e. All hazardous waste expected as a result of renovation, demolition, or construction activities (including but not limited to mercury-containing, fluorescent bulbs, electrical devices that contain PCBs) must be properly managed and disposed in accordance with EPA’s 40 CFR 262, -The contractor is solely responsible for filling out and signing any hazardous (or non-hazardous waste) manifest for waste generated on the construction site. The contractor must use their own company’s EPA ID number. All hazardous waste transported off the medical campus will be packed in suitable containers and must have a label that is in compliance with DOT 49 CF 173.

f. In a hospital setting, mercury is commonly found in sink traps. Proper caution and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be practiced when dismantling sinks which may contain mercury. Material should be collected and properly disposed of or recycled at the expense of the contractor. Records of proper disposal should be submitted to the CO/COR and maintained in the projects file.

g. In accordance with EPA’s 40 CFR and DOEE’s 20 DCMR, the contractor as the generator of the waste is responsible for filling out, and signing any hazardous or non-hazardous waste manifests, and they will use their own EPA ID number. Copies of waste manifest shall be submitted to the CO/COR.

h. All hazardous chemicals that need to remain at the job site must be stored and handled from VA in accordance with EPA and DOEE requirements.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

In order to provide for abatement and control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demolition and/or construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and abatement and all applicable provisions of EPA, and the facility’s construction safety policy as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

All hazardous and universal waste resulting from contractor demolition and construction shall be removed and properly disposed in accordance with 40 CFR 261 through 265, 40 CFR 273 and 40 CFR 279. Also, 20 DCMR 261 through 265, 273, and 279 by the contractor at no additional cost to the VA. This will include the disposal of ballasts, fluorescent bulbs, used oil, mercury switches and any hazardous material. Copies of disposal manifests must be provided to the CO/COR. Contractor must comply with Federal Executive Order 13693 and project specifications by developing a waste management plan to divert the demolition debris from the solid waste stream.

13. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

a. Provide daily on-site Superintendent or General Foreman to coordinate all building trades and provide liaison for the COR and Contracting Officer. General Foreman will be always designated and be on-site.

b. All equipment and materials shall be approved by the CO/COR or prior to being brought on job site.

c. Provide and install BEST, 7-pin, Interchangeable Core, Small Format, Lockset to all construction temporary doors. VA will pin and install cores. Coordinate with COR.

d. When using special keys for access to roof, mechanical and electrical areas, doors must be kept closed and locked while in such spaces.

e. OSHA and VA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS will be enforced. Contractor must have completed the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course.

f. The Contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, or anyone else employed by the contractor cannot park in the VA premises, unless approved otherwise.

g. Contractor will maintain their own dumpster at an approved location for removal of waste materials.

h. Utility services will not be disrupted without prior approval. It is anticipated that the existing utilities will be adequate for any new service, addition and/or remediation of the areas is not included unless otherwise specified in this Scope of Work or Contract Documents.

i. Where cutting of existing surfaces or removal of existing finishes is required to perform the work under this contract, fill resulting openings, patch the surface and finish to match the adjacent existing surfaces. Holes, penetrations, and other openings caused by the demolition or new construction shall be filled with an approved fire stopping material. Catalog data on all fire stopping material to be used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO/COR) for review and approval prior to installation.

j. Do not disturb any wiring whose origin, function or utility are unknown without prior approval from the CO/COR.

k. The contractor shall protect and maintain all items indicated to be reused.

l. The Contractor shall repair or replace any damage to the existing conditions caused by his actions. Repair and replacement of damaged conditions shall match the integrity of the adjacent area. All required work shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government.

m. The Contractor shall be responsible for all final paint and touch-up work which shall be completed after the installation of all systems and components.

n. The medical center facility (VAMCDC) will be occupied and functioning operational during construction. Each phase of construction will need to be coordinated with the CO/COR to determine the acceptable hours of construction. Protect patients, government property, personnel, and visitors at all times.

o. Work is to be performed as to not interfere with patient access at any time.

p. All construction work and installed equipment and any Installation shall be warranted for a period of at least one (1) year from Substantial Completion approved date unless noted otherwise in individual Specification Sections. Substantial Completion shall be identified at such time that all Close Out deliverables (as described in Specifications) are provided and accepted by the CO/COR.

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A.5 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The contractor shall provide, install, commission and certify for patient use five (5) new Isolated Power Systems for Operating Rooms #1 through #5 in addition to seven (7) existing Isolated Power Systems. Basis of design is Bender LIM2010 Series Monitoring, Flush Mounted, 14GA Galvanized Steel Backbox, 14GA Stainless Steel #304, 7.5kVA 480/277V stepdown 120V center tapped isolation transformer (or comparable), complying with NFPA 70, NFPA 99, CSA Z32, UL 1047, and ISO9001:2015. The contractor shall preserve, modify, repair, install, and certify OR shielding to accommodate the additional IPS at each identified location.

The contractor shall re-feed a normal panel from an emergency source for fully redundant emergency electrical services in the operating suites. The old feeder shall be demolished to source; do not abandon any utility in place. The contractor shall coordinate all new electrical appliances in accordance with specifications.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

A.6 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

50 Irving Street N.W.

Washington, DC 20422 0001

USA

304-263-0811 ext 7611 Liana.Holland@va.gov

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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 52.225-10 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)

2.4 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:

Liana J Holland

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

Chief, Contracting (90C) 510 Butler Ave, Building 308B Martinsburg WV 25405 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC (613)

Chief, Contracting (90C) Chief, Contracting (90C) Martinsburg WV 25405

(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)

2.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any VAAR Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.7 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

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

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates…