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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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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.

36C24618B0617 X 08-16-2018 658-314 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Boule Salem

VA

24153 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem

VA

24153 Patrick Stultz (patrick.stultz@va.gov) 540-983-1048 Project Title: Expand/Renovate Emergency Department Project Number: 658-314 Project Description: In general, the work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, and certain other items as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications. Prime contractor responsible to provide service to include all tools, labor, materials, and supervision necessary to construct all applicable, new, demolition and replacement, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, walls, partitions, interior and exterior walls, floors ceilings, roofs (system), drains, decks, flashing, gutters, downspouts, lightning protection, modifications, controls, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, architectural, plumbing work and other services necessary. This construction will add new space and renovate existing Emergency Department (ED) to correct patient flow plus create additional space to rectify space gaps for ED and adjacent Radiology Service. Work for the Base Bid is to be completed in Five Hundred Forty (540) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

See the SCOPE OF WORK, the BID ITEM LIST, the Specifications, and the Drawings for additional descriptions.

NAICS Code: 236220 / $36.5M

THIS IS A 100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE PURSUANT TO 38 U.S.C. 8127 (d)

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference has been scheduledfor Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. (EST) at the Salem VAMC (Bldg. 74, Rm 213), located at 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153. This pre-bid conference will be the only opportunity for potential bidders to visit the site.

All potential bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this pre-bid conference.

NOTE: QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL (PatrickVA Medical Center/NCO 6 Mail Stop 90/C WILL BE ACCEPTED. CUT OFF FOR QUESTIONS IS 3:00 p.m. (EST), Thursday, August 30, 2018.

A public bid opening has been scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (EST), at the Building 74Room 213G 74, Room 213), located at 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA24153.Salem, VA 24153-6404

All proposals must be delivered to arrive not later than Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (EST), at the following address:

X X 52.211-10 X One (1) CD 3:00 pm 09-13-2018 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem

VA

24153-6404 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971

Table of Contents

SCOPE OF WORK

Expand / Renovate Emergency Department Project Number 658-314 Salem VAMC

The VA Medical Center located in Salem, Virginia is seeking a general contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete work associated with the Expand / Renovate Emergency Department building as described and shown in the construction specifications and drawings.

Work includes general construction, alterations, additions, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing building components. Included is all electrical work including site electrical temporary utilities, relocation of major underground electrical utilities, new building electrical service entrance, and new building electrical systems. Mechanical work includes civil mechanical and renovation of mechanical systems and new mechanical systems. Medical gases, fire protection, security systems and communications systems are included.

Work for the Base Bid is to be completed in Five Hundred Forty (540) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

See the SCOPE OF WORK, the BID ITEM LIST, the Specifications, and the Drawings for additional descriptions. ALL bid items MUST be priced by offerors. See BID ITEM LIST for descriptions, period of performance, and to affix a price for each bid item.

NAICS Code: 236220 / $36.5M.

BID ITEM LIST

Expand / Renovate Emergency Department Project Number 658-314 Salem VAMC

Please Note: Offerors MUST affix a bid to ALL five (5) bid items to be considered responsive to the request for proposal requirements; to include the Base Bid and four (4) deduct alternates.

BID ITEM I (BASE BID): GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: All work shown or specified within the drawings and specifications. The project expands and renovates Emergency Department on the campus of the Salem VA Medical Center. General Construction work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, and certain other items as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications, and officially amended/modified by the VA Medical Center.

Work includes general construction, alterations, additions, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing building components. Included is all electrical work including site electrical temporary utilities, relocation of major underground electrical utilities, new building electrical service entrance, and new building electrical systems. Mechanical work includes civil mechanical and renovation of mechanical systems and new mechanical systems. Medical gases, fire protection, security systems and communications systems are included.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with BID ITEM I (BASE BID), as described above, is 540 calendar days from notice to proceed (NTP) by the VA.

Award is subject to the availability of funds.

BID ITEM I (Base Bid) $____________________________

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1(BASE BID) and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control associated with the installation of one (1) PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL in each Patient Exam Room. The PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL to be omitted under DEDUCT ITEM #1 is as specified in SECTION 10 25 13, graphically depicted on detail sheet AE401 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOMS AND TEAM STATION PLAN AND ELEVATIONS, DETAIL 7A, and is located on the right side of the patient bed if facing the PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL. If DEDUCT ITEM #1 is selected, one (1) PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL will remain in each Patient Exam Room, located on the left side of the patient bed if facing the PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1) as described above, is 540 calendar days from notice to proceed (NTP) by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1) IS THE CUMMULATIVE DEDUCT COST FOR THE COMPLETE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE BASE BID ITEM LESS THE COSTS OF BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1) DESCRIBED ABOVE.

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1) $________________

BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2): The Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1 (BASE BID) less the cost for BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1) and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control for all work associated with the landscaping depicted on sheet LP101, LANDSCAPE PLANTING PLAN.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2), as described above, is 540 calendar days from notice to proceed (NTP) by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2) IS THE CUMMULATIVE DEDUCT COST FOR THE COMPLETE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1) AND LESS THE COSTS OF THIS BID ITEM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2) $_________________

BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3): The Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1(BASE BID) less the cost for BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2), less the cost for DEDUCT BID ITEM #3, and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control for all work associated with the construction of:

Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A), Isolation Toilet/Shower (G061B)

· Delete interior walls between Isolation Exam 17 (G061) and Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and between Isolation Exam 179(G061) and Isolation Toilet/Shower (G061B).

· Delete door, frame, and hardware for doors G061, G061A, and G061B.

· Delete all interior finishes (walls, floors, ceiling) and casework.

· Delete new Fire Alarm devices and wiring as shown on sheet FA101 – FIRE ALARM PLAN NORTH for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B) – any existing fire alarm devices are to remain as is.

· Delete new Fire Sprinkler heads, new branch piping, and new heads as shown on sheet FP101 – FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN NORTH for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B) – existing fire sprinkler head layout is to remain as-is.

· Delete structural support for Patient Lift (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A), Isolation Toilet/Shower (G061B).

· Delete plumbing fixtures and associated faucets as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK/PHASING PLAN: WASTE & VENT for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B) as follows: (1) P-104, (1) P-418, (1) P-701, (2) P-530

· Delete all branch domestic water supply piping, valves, and fittings as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: WATER for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B).

· Delete all supply piping, valves, and fittings for Medical Gas (O2, MA, MV) lines as shown on sheet PP104 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: MEDICAL GAS for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Delete Medical Gas device MGH-1. Cap all Medical Gas lines (O2, MA, MV) above the ceiling in the Life Support Equip (G060A) room adjacent to the separation wall.

· Delete all supply and return ductwork, diffusers, and fittings as shown on sheet MD101 – MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) - DEMOLITION DUCTWORK, and all new ductwork/diffusers as shown on sheet MH101 – MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW DUCTWORK for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B). Cap supply and return ductwork at the space demising wall and add a diffuser/grille at each duct location.

· Delete light fixtures and associated switches and branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet EL101 – BASEMENT PARTIAL LIGHTING PLAN for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B) as follows: (1) B8, (3B9), (2) L6

· Delete all electrical devices and associated branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet E401 – ENLARGED ROOM PLAN, detail 7 – ENLARGED ANTE ROOM PLAN

· Delete all telecommunications devices and associated wiring as shown on sheet TN101 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B)

General Notes and items to remain in Contractor’s BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3):

1. All interior wall demolition shown on sheet AD101 – Basement Floor Plan: Demolition shown in the area of BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3) is to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM I (BASE BID).

2. Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip. (G060A) are to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM I (BASE BID).

3. Drywall shown to be applied to the inside surface (plan North wall) of Isolation Exam 17 (G061) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B, and to the inside surface (plan South) existing shear wall of Isolation Ante Room (G061A) to be tape and spackle only and to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM I (BASE BID).

4. Cutting the door opening width in the existing exterior shear wall for door G061A as detailed on sheet S202, SHEARWALL ELEVATION & SHEARWALL SCHEDULE is to remain in the contract pricing. The door opening is to be framed in with steel studs and drywall. Interior finish to be tape and spackle only – opposite side wall to match new finishes for Corridor CG28.

5. Connection of new 2” overhead vent piping to existing 2” overhead vent piping as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK/PHASING PLAN: WASTE & VENT to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM I (BASE BID).

6. New domestic water supply and return loop as shown on sheet PL!02 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: WATER is to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM I (BASE BID). Install branch line fittings for all plumbing fixtures, cap all branch lines within 2” of the main supply loop piping per VA Guidelines for the prevention of legionella.

7. Contractor to provide sufficient emergency lighting for the area only.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with this bid Item is as five hundred twenty (520) calendar days from NTP by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3) IS THE CUMMULATIVE DEDUCT COST FOR THE COMPLETE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2) AND LESS THE COSTS OF THIS BID ITEM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3) $_________________

BID ITEM V (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4): The Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1 (BASE BID) less the cost for BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1), BID ITEM III (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2), and BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3), and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control for all work associated with the construction of:

Life Support Exam 17 (G060), Life Support Equip (G060A)

· Delete interior walls between Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A).

· Delete door, frame, and hardware for doors G060A and G060.

· Delete all interior finishes (walls, floors, ceiling) and casework.

· Delete new Fire Alarm devices and wiring as shown on sheet FA101 – FIRE ALARM PLAN NORTH for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A) – any existing fire alarm devices are to remain as-is.

· Delete new Fire Sprinkler heads, new branch piping, and new heads as shown on sheet FP101 – FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN NORTH for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A)– existing fire sprinkler head layout is to remain as-is.

· Delete structural support for Patient Lift for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A)

· Delete plumbing fixtures and associated faucets as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK/PHASING PLAN: WASTE & VENT for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A)as follows: (1) P-809, (1) P-519

· Delete all branch domestic water supply piping, valves, and fittings as shown on sheet PP102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: WATER for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A).

· Delete all supply piping, valves, and fittings for Medical Gas (O2, MA, MV) lines as shown on sheet PP104 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: MEDICAL GAS for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A). Cap all Medical Gas lines (O2, MA, MV) above the ceiling in Corridor GC21 separation wall.

· Delete all supply and return ductwork, diffusers, and fittings as shown on sheet MD101 – MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) - DEMOLITION DUCTWORK, and all new ductwork/diffusers as shown on sheet MH101 – MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW DUCTWORK for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A). Cap supply and return ductwork at the space demising wall and add a diffuser/grille at each duct location.

· Delete light fixtures and associated switches and branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet EL101 – BASEMENT PARTIAL LIGHTING PLAN for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A) as follows: (2) B8, (2B9), (4) L6, (2) U2

· Delete all electrical devices and associated branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet E401 – detail6 – LIFE SUPPORT EXAM AND EQUIPMRNT ROOM ENLARGED PLAN.

· Delete all telecommunications devices and associated wiring as shown on sheet TN101 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A)

General Notes and items to remain in Contractor’s BID ITEM V (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4):

1. All interior wall, floor finish, and ceiling demolition shown on sheet AD101 – Basement Floor Plan: Demolition shown in the area of DEDUCT BID ITEMS 4 & 5 is to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

2. Drywall shown to be applied to the inside surface (plan North, East and South walls) of Life Support Exam 16 (G060) to be tape and spackle only and to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

3. Door, frame, and hardware for Door G060 to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

4. Connection of new 2” overhead vent piping to existing 2” overhead vent piping as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK/PHASING PLAN: WASTE & VENT to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

5. New domestic water supply and return loop as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: WATER is to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID). Install branch line fittings for all plumbing fixtures, cap all branch lines within 2” of the main supply loop piping per VA Guidelines for the prevention of legionella.

6. Contractor to provide sufficient emergency lighting for the area only.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with this bid Item is as five hundred (500) calendar days from NTP by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

BID ITEM V (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4) IS THE CUMMULATIVE DEDUCT COST FOR THE COMPLETE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN BID ITEM IV (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3) AND LESS THE COSTS OF THIS BID ITEM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

BID ITEM V (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4) $_________________

NOTICE

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

1. It is anticipated that award will be made on Bid Item I (Base Bid) to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror for Bid Item I. However, if the bids exceed the funds available, award will be made on Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1) to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror for Bid Item II. Likewise, if the bids exceed the funds available for the Bid Item I (Base Bid) and Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1), award will be made on Bid Item III (Deduct Alternate 2) to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror for Bid Item III (Deduct Alternate 2), et cetera.

1. The Bid Items are listed in descending order.

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

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

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) If the bid/offer exceeds $150,000, a bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than twenty (20) percent of the bid/offer price or $3M, whichever is less.

(b) Bidders are reminded that an acceptable Bid Guarantee MUST be received with the bid/offer before the bid opening. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids/offers, will require rejection of the bid/offer in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. For guidance, Bidders/Offerors are referred to FAR provision 52.228-1, BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) in the solicitation, FAR Part 28.101 Bid Guarantees, and FAR Part 28.2 Sureties and Other Security for Bonds. Corporate sureties offered for bonds must appear on the list contained in the Department of Treasury Circular 570, “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and Acceptable Reinsuring Companies, ” See http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/c570.html

(c) If the contract will exceed $30,000 but will not exceed $150,000, the bidder/offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A, or alternative payment protection.

(d) If the contract will exceed $150,000, the bidder/offeror to whom award is made shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A, and a Performance Bond, Standard Form 25. Copies of the Standard Forms 25A and 25 may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153-6404

Point of Contact: Patrick Stultz Email: Patrick.Stultz@va.gov

SUBMISSION OF BIDS

All references to “Bid” or “Bidder” shall be understood to mean “Offer” or “Offeror”.

The bidder shall submit the following in response to this Invitation for Bids:

1. A completed and signed Standard Form 1442.

1. A completed copy of the Representations and Certifications (See FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (MAR 2012)).

1. A fully executed bid bond.

1. Documentation of their safety record.

1. All forms and/or certifications as directed in the solicitation, including the specifications.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD: In order to be eligible for consideration and award, the contractor shall have no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years and have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record with their bid.

1. A self-certification on company letterhead that the bidder 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. Bidders shall submit copies of their OSHA logs (OSHA Form 300A) for the past three years with their bid. If the firm has been in business for less than three years, they shall submit copies of their OSHA logs for the period of time they have been in business.

1. 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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See SCOPE OF WORK and BID ITEM LIST.

COST RANGE: $5,000,000.00 - $10,000,000.00 (VAAR 836.204, Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects).

OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Offers providing less than one-hundred and twenty (120) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NAICS: The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Construction, with a maximum small business size standard of $36.5 million.

COMPLETION TIME: See BID ITEM LIST for completion times for the Base Bid and for each Deduct Alternate bid item.

SDVOSB SET-ASIDE: Effective June 20, 2007, Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 allow procurements to be set-aside for SDVOSBs and VOSBs. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Bids are solicited only from SDVOSB concerns and bids received from concerns that are not SDVOSB concerns shall be rejected. In order to be considered, the firm must be shown in the Center for Business Enterprise (VetBiz) website as verified at the time of submission of their bid. No award can be made unless the vendor is registered.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference has been scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. (EST) at the Salem VAMC (Bldg. 74, Rm 213), located at 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153. This pre-bid conference will be the only opportunity for potential bidders to visit the site.

All potential bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this pre-bid conference.

NOTE: QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL (Patrick.Stultz@va.gov); NO TELEPHONE QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CUT OFF FOR QUESTIONS IS 3:00 p.m. (EST), Thursday, August 30, 2018.

BID OPENING: A public bid opening has been scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (EST), at the Salem VAMC (Building 74, Room 213), located at 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153.

PREPARATION OF BIDS/OFFERS/PROPOSALS: Neither the VAMC nor the VISN 6 NCO will pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or proposals.

All proposals must be delivered to arrive not later than Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (EST), at the following address:

VA Medical Center/NCO 6 Mail Stop 90/C C/O Patrick Stultz, Contracting Officer 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Building 74Room 213G Salem, VA 24153-6404 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Bidders are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their bid.

Plans/Drawings/Specifications: Drawings and specifications are attached in electronic format to this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for downloading and printing their own bid sets. The VA will not provide hard copies of the drawings and specifications to any offeror. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that any construction document package used for bidding or construction is complete and up-to-date.

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.219-14 for further information): By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror agrees that in performance of the contract, the concern will perform at least fifteen (15) percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total 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.

(End of Provision) RESIDENT PROJECT ENGINEER: All reference to "Resident Project Engineer" in the solicitation will be changed to "Contracting Officer’s Representative" or “COR.”

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Yes GENDER: Wherever masculine gender is used in the solicitation and contract documents, it shall be considered to include both masculine and feminine.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: All reference to "Veteran's Administration" or "VA" in the solicitation will be changed to Department of Veterans Affairs".

METRIC PRODUCTS: Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion tables and contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 376, and all other requirements of this document are met.

If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in inch-pound units, a request should be made to the Contracting Officer, in writing, to determine if the product is acceptable. The Contracting Officer, in concert with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), will accept or reject the product.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: Contractor shall be required to complete all contract work and schedule a final inspection within the specified contract performance period. Should the Contractor fail to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection), and it is determined by the Government to be a Contractor-caused delay, the Contractor shall be in default status. If the Government determines it to be in the best interest of the Government to allow the Contractor to continue to perform contract work, the Contractor shall provide equitable consideration to the Government for additional time granted for completion of contract work. Such agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the Government’s right to terminate this contract in the event the Contractor fails to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection) on or before the completion date.

TRAINING: Effective July 1 2005, all employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the COTR with input from the ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) team. The General Contractor’s competent person shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. Documentation of training shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to any work being performed. No ID badge will be issued to an employee who does not provide this documentation. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

TB TESTING: It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide TB training annually and a PPD test annually for any employee(s) providing services at VAMC, Salem, Virginia. The Government reserves the right to review the contractor’s records.

KEYS: All keys provided the Contractor for use during the project shall be returned to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at completion of the work or upon request. No keys shall be reproduced by the Contractor. There shall be a charge of $10.00 for each key that is lost or not returned to the COR. Payment shall be made to the VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia upon receipt of a Bill of Collection.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY: Contractors to the Department of Veteran Affairs may be unintentionally exposed to sensitive information. Information may be overheard, seen on documents or electronic devices, or observed that could potentially violate the privacy and confidentiality of our veterans, employees, volunteers, and their families. Regulations such as, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974 have been enacted to protect sensitive information from being improperly disclosed. Information should not be divulged or released to anyone unless specifically authorized by this contract or its’ attached documents in accordance with the contracted services. Failure to comply with applicable statutes and regulation can result in the termination of this contract and civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. All suspected or actual breeches of privacy and confidentiality should be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the Facility Privacy Officer.

The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. If the contractor opts to use a computer or computer system for processing contract documents, the requirements of FIPS 140-2 for encryption of contract documents must be met.

VETS 100: Title 38, USC Section 4212(d) and Public Law 105-339, requires that federal contractors report, at least annually, the number and category of veterans who are within their workforce. Submission of the VETS 100 reporting information can be done electronically at: http://vets100.cudenver.edu. Award cannot be made unless the awardee has filed their VETS 100 report; therefore, all bidders/offerors are encouraged to file every year.

FUNDS: Funding is presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

WAGE DETERMINATION: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. The current determination is General Decision VA180183 dated 01/05/2018. Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the Task Order award is the determination that will apply for the project. Current determinations are always available at: http://www.wdol.gov/.

2.1 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (APR 2014)

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/);

(2) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/);

(3) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, writing, or written means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show—

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be…