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36C24524B0008

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.

36C24524B0008 X 02-28-2024 36C24524B0008 540-23-121 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5) 90C

NCO 5

1540 Spring Valley Dr.

Huntington WV 25704

Aaron Morrison 304-429-6741 x2432 The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish a construction project titled "Provide Sensors for RME Storage" described per the provided specifications and drawings. The project scope includes installing pressure sensors and monitors in eleven rooms and adding new capabilities to two existing pressure sensors within the main hospital building. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA Certified "Competent Person" CP (29CFR 1926.26 (b) (2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

Project Name: Provide Sensors for RME Storage Project Number: 540-23-121 Attachments: Drawings/Specifications, General Conditions, ICRA, Wage Determination

The solicitation and any amendments are available electronically on the SAMS Website (http: /www.sam.gov).

Bidders are cautioned that it is their responsibility to access the website for any amendments that may be issued under this solicitation. Pricing shall be submitted utilizing the bid schedule included in the soliciation.

All requests for information about this soliciation must be in writing and received prior to 2:00 p.m.

March 13, 2024 to allow for amendment issuance prior to bid due date. Requests for information shall be submitted via email to aaron.morrison@va.gov and include return contact information including email and telephone number.

IAW FAR 36.204 the magnitude for construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.

It is strongly recommended that bidders send a representative to attend the pre-bid site visit on Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the VA Medical Center, FMS Building, 1 Medical Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

We will meet outside of the FMS Building. Individual site visits will not be conducted.

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

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

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

A public bid opening will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 3, 2024 in the Contracting Offices located at

Rosebud

Plaza Clarksburg, WV 26301. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

X 52.211-10 X

2PM

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04-03-2024 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

Bid Item 1 (BASE BID) $_____________________________________ Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5) Satelite Office 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington WV 25704

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 Laura Tawzer

Table of Contents

SCOPE OF WORK

1. PROJECT DATA:

2. GENERAL SCOPE:

The intent of this project is to install pressure sensors and monitors in eleven rooms and add new capabilities to two existing pressure sensors within the main hospital building.

Room pressure sensors and monitors will be installed in each of the following rooms: 1115G, 1124J, 1144, 1145, 2112, 2199, 3342, 3B104, 3B109, 3B138, and 3B149. Each sensor will be cabled to one of 6 Network Automation Engines (NAE’s) located throughout the hospital.

Existing pressure sensors and monitors in rooms 1220H and 3B133 will be modified to include temperature and humidity monitoring in addition to the currently-monitored room pressure.

Each room shall receive a sensor and its own dedicated monitor. Monitors shall provide status updates and remote alarming capabilities for room temperature, pressure, and humidity. Controls shall be included with the installation of the pressure sensors. Controls shall be accessible by the facility’s current JCI Metasys system.

This project shall occur within an active medical center, and the contractor shall comply with all infection prevention measures as outlined in the attached Infection Control Risk Assessment.

Work shall take place between the hours of 5:00pm and 1:00am, Monday thru Friday (excluding federal holidays), unless otherwise noted below. Requests for work outside of these times shall be made to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 72 hours in advance.

This project shall be completed in accordance with this Scope of Work and attached specifications.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to complete this work. The contractor shall clean the work area daily and secure all tools for patient safety.

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.

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

9) Remove all debris and clean work site daily.

10) Establish an execution plan to prioritize the workflow to ensure no damage being done to new installed items such as doors, floorings, finishes, etc. Coordinate with VA COR for the plan and execution procedures.

4. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS:

Demolition:

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

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

3) Contractor shall adhere to the facility’s Infection Control prevention measures.

· ICRA measures will be Class II or Class III, depending on the zone of work

i. Work will take place in 19 individual rooms in 14 different areas of the hospital.

ii. There are 12 Class II zones in 10 separate areas and 7 Class III zones in 4 separate areas

· All work areas will need to be fully contained within plastic ICRA barriers.

· HEPA filtered negative air machines are required, including HEPA cart utilization during cabling, and each workspace shall maintain negative pressurization throughout the duration of all work, as monitored by a manometer

· The work area shall be thoroughly cleaned before removal of infection prevention barriers and measures

i. HEPA vacuum will be required Construction:

1) All new construction shall correspond to this Scope of Work. If 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.

2) The Contractor shall provide and install thirteen (13) room pressure sensors and monitors for each of the following locations: 1115G, 1124J, 1144, 1145, 1220H, 2112, 2199, 3342, 3B104, 3B109, 3B133, 3B138, and 3B149.

· All pressure sensors and monitors shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendations.

· Room Pressure sensors shall be tied-in and monitored by the facility’s Metasys system.

· The new monitors shall provide status updates and remote alarming through Metasys.

· The monitors shall include and control room temperature, humidity, and pressure parameters

· Provide Setra FLEX Room Environmental Monitor & Controllers or approved equal

3) Contractor shall perform post-installation air testing and balancing for all affected rooms and provide a report to the VA.

4) The contractor shall apply fireproofing to all penetrations utilized as part of this scope of work to match the fire rating of the existing barrier.

5) The Contractor shall provide all connections to nearest Metasys panels as follows:

System Performance Requirements:

1) Local audible, visual, and relay contacts shall be enabled whenever the supply or exhaust air volume falls below the configurable low alarm set point, after a configurable delay. The audible alarm shall have a mute key to temporarily silence the alarm for a user-configured period of time. Manual or automatic reset of the alarms shall be configurable.

2) Calibration shall be done electronically through the use of integral keypad. Password protection of the calibration items shall limit unauthorized access. Neither remote calibration nor calibrating through the use of potentiometers is acceptable. Factory calibration alone is not permitted.

· 100 devices total per FC Bus (maximum)

· 3 bus segments per FC Bus (maximum)

· 50 devices per bus segment (maximum, not to exceed 100 devices per FC Bus) When one or more TEC26xx Series thermostat or third-party MS/TP device is connected on the FC Bus, the device and bus segments are:

· 64 devices total per FC Bus (maximum)

· 3 bus segments per FC Bus (maximum)

· 32 devices per bus segment (maximum, not to exceed 64 devices per FC Bus)

· Each bus segment can be up to 1520 m (5000 ft) in length (using 22 AWG 3-wire twisted, shielded cable)

· Each FC Bus can be up to 4750 m (15,000 ft) in length (using 22 AWG 3-wire twisted, shielded cable) When one or more TEC26xx Series Thermostat or third-party MS/TP device is connected on the FC Bus, the device and bus segment limits are:

· Each bus segment can be up to 1220 m (4000 ft) in length (using 22 AWG 3-wire twisted, shielded cable)

· Each FC Bus can be up to 3660 m (12,000 ft) in length (using 22 AWG 3-wire twisted, shielded cable)

· When using fiber-optic connections: 2,010 m (6600 ft) between 2 fiber modems 22 AWG 3-wire twisted, shielded cable

EOL Termination on NAEs

· An EOL switch on an NAE enables EOL termination. For those NAEs with two Bus connections, two EOL double-pole switches are provided. Set the EOL switch to the ON (up) position to set the controller as an EOL termination device.

EOL Termination on Switch-Terminating Devices

· Some field controllers have an EOL switch or jumper. Such devices include FECs, IOMs, VMAs, ZFR1810s, and repeaters. Set the EOL Termination to On for any of these devices when it is used as the last device on the bus segment.

EOL Termination on Devices Without EOL Provision

· For the devices such as TECs and third-party controllers in which no EOL provision is provided, install the MS-BACEOL-0 RS485 End-of-Line Terminator at the device if at the end of the bus segment.

EOL Termination Across the FC Bus

· The FC Bus may consist of up to three bus segments. Each bus segment on an FC Bus requires two EOL termination devices, one at each end of the bus segment. All other devices on the FC Bus should have their EOL termination disabled (EOL switches Off). If only one device on an FC segment has an EOL termination, it must be set to On.

EOL on FC Bus Repeaters

· When using repeaters in the FC Bus, set the EOL jumpers based on the position of the repeater in the run.

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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

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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 36C24524B0008. 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 $250,000 and $500,000.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WITH BID PACKAGE:

Completed 1442 – pages 1 & 2 Offer Guarantee/Bid Bond Representations and Certifications Price Proposal with Complete Breakdown Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Contractor Certification

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Instructions, Conditions and Other Statements to Bidders:

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

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

(g) A formal site visit is scheduled for this solicitation on March 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST. We will meet at the FMS Building located at 1 Medical Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

(h) Technical Questions: Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by prospective bidders to attention: Aaron Morrison. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to: aaron.morrison@va.gov . The subject line must read: 36C24524B0008 Technical Questions. Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. All questions must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, March 13, 2024. No telephone request will be honored. Any questions received after this time will NOT be considered and a response will NOT be given. All technical questions and Government responses will be posted on SAM in an amendment to the solicitation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(j) Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

An award will be made with reasonable promptness to the responsible bidder, whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the government, considering only bid price and any price related factors included in the invitation. Award shall not be made until all required approvals have been obtained in accordance with FAR 14-103-2.

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

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

(m) Infection Control Requirements.

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

(n) A public bid opening will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 3rd , 2024 at the Contracting Offices located at 513 Rosebud Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

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

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

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

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

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 52.222-23 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)

2.3 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 52.228-1 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 percent of the bid price or , 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)

2.5 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)

2.6 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:

Aaron Morrison Contracting Officer Rebecca Besten Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Louis A. Johnson VAMC Contracting Offices

513 Rosebud Plaza Clarksburg WV 26301 Mailing Address:

Louis A. Johnson VAMC Contracting Offices

513 Rosebud Plaza Clarksburg WV 26301

(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)

2.7 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— 3/6/2024 at 2pm

(c) Participants will meet at— FMS Building at Clarksburg VAMC (End of Provision)

2.8 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.