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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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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

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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.

36C24623B0057 X 07-28-2023

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658-21-101 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem

VA

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

VA

24153 Andrew Jackson andrew.jackson@va.gov Project Title: Replace Dry Pipe Sprinkler System Project Number: 658-21-101 NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors/ $19M IAW VAAR 836.204 (f)(2), magnitude of construction is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

Project Description: The Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Salem, Virginia is seeking a specialized contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete work associated with fire sprinkler system as described and shown in the construction specifications and drawings. Work consists of general construction construction demolition, civil, structural, architectural, fire alarm, fire protection, plumbing, electrical and telecommunications.

The project intentions is to replace dry pipe sprinkler systems, to include riser piping, with new piping and nitrogen base purge systems. The current dry pipe sprinkler systems in the attics of Buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 74, 75, 76, and 77 have exceeded their useful life service and are in constant need of repairs.

This contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part - 14 - Sealed Bidding

In accordance with established public law, all bidders are required to be registered and current in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award. The Official website of the U.S. Government at www.sam.gov.

THIS PROJECT IS A UNRESETRICTED SET-ASIDE

Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 9:30AM EDT; Location - Building 74 Front-Side Cut-off for question are due: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 @ 10:00AM EDT No telephone call will be accepted, all questions shall be email to bryant.guerrant@va.gov

Bid due date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 @ 9:00AM EDT

**IAW FAR 14.304 (i) ALL ELECTRONIC BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ONE (1) DAY PRIOR TO BID DUE DATE AND BEFORE 5:00PM EDT

TO BE ACCEPTED.**

PUBLC BID OPENING IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023 @ 9:30AM EDT.

Note: Public bid opening will be virtual via Microsoft (MS)Teams - See instructions to offerors for bid preparation page for MS Teams Dial-In.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

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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

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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:

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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 I (Base Bid) $___________________________ Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem

VA

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

TX

78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221

SCOPE OF WORK

PROJECT NO. 658-21-101

Replace Dry Systems (Fire Sprinkler)

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

SALEM, VA 24153

Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and qualified supervision as necessary to perform work as described in the Drawings and Specifications for Project # 658-21-101 Replace Dry Systems (Fire Sprinkler) at VAMC Salem, Virginia. The dry pipe sprinkler system is a life safety matter and work occur predominately in attic spaces.

The intent of this project is to replace dry pipe sprinkler systems, including riser piping, with new piping and nitrogen-based purge systems. The current dry pipe sprinkler systems in the attics of Buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 74, 75, 76, and 77 have exceeded their useful life service and are in constant need of repair. Construction shall include all aspects of site work, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other necessary components to provide fully functional and efficient dry pipe sprinkler systems. In addition to the provision and installation of new systems in each of the fourteen (14) buildings cited above, work will include removal and reinstallation of ceilings; cutting and patching of pipe chases; and removal and disposal of existing system. Abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) associated with existing piping to be removed will be included with the works. Works shall include all necessary provisions for temporary facilities and/or other necessary provisions to ensure the Medical Center maintains full operations and impacts to operations are minimized during construction.

The construction time allocated for completion of the work described above is five hundred and fifty (550) calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). There is no deductive alternative for this Project.

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

BASE BID ITEM I:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and qualified supervision necessary to Replace Dry Pipe Sprinkler System as described in the contract drawings and specifications for Project 658-21-101 Replace Dry Pipe Sprinkler System at the Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC), Salem, Virginia.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

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

1. Offerors are reminded that an acceptable Offer Guarantee MUST be received with the bid/offer before the proposal opening. Failure to furnish the required offer 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

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

1. If the contract will exceed $150,000, the bidder/offeror to whom the 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 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE PHYSICALLY REMOVED FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD BUT WILL BE DEEMED INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS: The bidder shall submit:

· A completed and signed Standard Form 1442.

· A completed copy of the Representations and Certifications (See FAR 52.204-8 Annual 3 Representations and Certifications (MAR 2012)).

· Documentation of their safety record.

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

· A copy of System Award Management (SAM) registration to include vendors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

· One (1) electronic/digital (pdf) copy of the Standard Form 1442 signed; copy shall include signed Standard Form 1442, Certificate copy of SAM registration, a copy of Standard Form 24 signed, copy of bid breakdown by divisions, signed copy of the VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting. Email to Bryant.guerrant@va.gov

· Electronic/Digital shall be submitted one (1) day prior to bid opening IAW FAR 14.304

A. 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.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See STATEMENT OF WORK / BID ITEM LIST.

C. DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION FAR 836.204 (f) (2): Between - $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 D. NAICS: The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; Size Standard: $19 Million.

E. COMPLETION TIME: SEE BID ITEM LIST

F. 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 proposals or construction is complete and up to date.

G. RESIDENT PROJECT ENGINEER: All references to "Resident Project Engineer" in the solicitation will be changed to "Contracting Officer’s Representative" or “COR.”

H. GENDER: Wherever masculine gender is used in the solicitation and contract documents; it shall be considered to include both masculine and feminine.

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

J. 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.

K. 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 the additional time granted for the 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.

L. 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 COR 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.

M. 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 Salem VAMC. The Government reserves the right to review the contractor’s records.

N. PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: A pre-bid conference/site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 9:30 AM EDT, at the Salem VA Medical Center Building 74 (Front side of the building), Salem VAMC, Salem, VA. This pre-bid conference will be the only opportunity for potential offerors to visit the site.

NOTE: CUT-OFF DATE FOR QUESTIONS IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023, BY 10:00 AM EDT REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION AND MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL (Bryant.Guerrant@va.gov); NO TELEPHONE QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BID DUE DATE IS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023 @ 9:00 AM EDT.

***ALL ELECTRONIC BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ONE (1) DAY PRIOR TO BID DUE DATE – MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023, BEFORE 5:00 PM EDT TO BE ACCEPTED***.

PUBLC BID OPENING IS: TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023 @ 9:30 AM EDT.

Note: Bid opening will be virtual via Microsoft Teams as follows:

Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 261 753 490 396 Passcode: AjUTib Or call in (audio only) +1 872-701-0185,,74256803# United States, Chicago Phone Conference ID: 742 568 03#

O. 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 $25.00 for each key that is lost or not returned to the COR. Payment shall be made to the Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA upon receipt of a Bill of Collection.

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

Q. 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 regulations can result in the termination of this contract and civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. All suspected or actual breaches 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.

R. 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: VETS 4212. Awards cannot be made unless the awardee has filed their VETS 100 report; therefore, all bidders/offerors are encouraged to file every year.

S. 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.

T. VA NOTICE OF LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING – CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION VAAR 852.219-75:

Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

V. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by Salem VA Medical Center:

· New Year’s Day – 1 January

· Martin Luther King’s Birthday – Third Monday in January

· Presidents Day – Third Monday in February

· Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

· Juneteenth/Freedom Day – June 19

· Independence Day – 4 July

· Labor Day – First Monday in September

· Columbus Day – Second Monday in October

· Veterans Day – 11 November

· Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

· Christmas Day – 25 December

· Any other Federal Holiday granted by the President of the United States

WAGE DETERMINATION: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. The current determination is General Decision VA20220172 dated 06/02/2022. Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the Contract award is the determination that will apply to the project. Current determinations are always available at: http://www.wdol.gov/ General Decision Number: VA20230172 06/02/2023

Superseded General Decision Number: VA20220172

State: Virginia

Construction Type: Building

Counties: Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke Counties in Virginia.

Includes the independent cities of Roanoke* and Salem*

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $16.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2023. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.15 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2023. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/06/2023 1 06/02/2023

ASBE0024-006 04/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)......................$ 39.27 18.67+a

a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day provided the employee works the regular work day before and after the paid holiday.

BOIL0045-003 01/01/2021

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER......................$ 42.62 24.81

ENGI0147-019 05/01/2022

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Cranes 90 tons & over capacity; Tower & Climbing Cranes with Controls 100

ft. above ground............$ 34.17 15.21 Cranes under 90 tons........$ 33.26 15.12

* IRON0005-010 06/01/2023

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER.......................$ 36.10 25.19

PAIN0051-033 06/01/2021

Rates Fringes

PAINTER: Spray Only..............$ 25.50 11.27

* SUVA2013-059 01/11/2016

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 23.87 6.81

CARPENTER........................$ 13.49 ** 1.10

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 21.78 9.31

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 25.36 6.68

LABORER: Common or General, Including Mason Tender - Brick and Cement, and Pipelaying.......................$ 15.15 ** 1.58

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 16.24 0.87

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader................$ 18.95 4.03

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 16.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 19.40 7.00

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 21.28 3.17

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 16.25 4.88

PAINTER (Brush and Roller).......$ 20.01 0.00

PIPEFITTER.......................$ 24.98 9.14

PLUMBER..........................$ 21.15 3.92

ROOFER...........................$ 16.17 ** 3.73

SHEET METAL WORKER, Includes HVAC Duct Installation...........$ 18.38 3.30

TILE FINISHER....................$ 23.40 0.00

TILE SETTER......................$ 27.80 10.25

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 16.58 1.73

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($16.20) or 13658 ($12.15). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour National Office because National Office has responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISIO"

2.1 52.214-31 FACSIMILE BIDS (DEC 1989)

(a) Definition. "Facsimile bid," as used in this solicitation, means a bid, modification of a bid, or withdrawal of a bid that is transmitted to and received by the Government via electronic equipment that communicates and reproduces both printed and handwritten material.

(b) Bidders may submit facsimile bids as responses to this solicitation. These responses must arrive at the place and by the time, specified in the solicitation.

(c) Facsimile bids that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject any of the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(d) Facsimile bids must contain the required signatures.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile bid. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful bidder agrees to promptly submit the complete original signed bid.

(f) Facsimile receiving data and compatibility characteristics are as follows:

(1) Telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment:

(2) Compatibility characteristics of receiving facsimile equipment (e.g., make and model number, receiving speed, communications protocol):

(g) If the bidder chooses to transmit a facsimile bid, the Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the facsimile bid including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Receipt of garbled or incomplete bid.

(2) Availability or condition of the receiving facsimile equipment.

(3) Incompatibility between the sending and receiving equipment.

(4) Delay in transmission or receipt of bid.

(5) Failure of the bidder to properly identify the bid.

(6) Illegibility of bid.

(7) Security of bid data.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 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)

2.6 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or 3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.7 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)

2.8 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:

Patrick Stultz

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153 Mailing Address:

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

(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)

2.9 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 9:30AM EDT

(c) Participants will meet at— Building 74 (Front-side of Building74) (End of Provision)

2.10 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.