36C24623B0063.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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36C24623B0063 X

07-21-2023

TBD 659-23-2-6049-0163

659-24-906

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Erica Manglona 757-254-4395

INVITATION FOR BID: Project 659-24-906 - New Pavement, Walks, & Striping

Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000 - $1,000,000.

See Statement of Work and Specifications for details.

This is a total SDVOSB Set-Aside NAICS: 237310 | Size Standard: $45 Million

Site Visit: Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 2:00 PM Location: Salisbury VAMC, Front Entrance of Building 15, Outside Under Canopy

Questions Due Date: August 23, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Submit all questions via email to Erica.Manglona@va.gov Sealed Bid Due Date: September 6, 2023 | 10:00 AM BID OPENING INFORMATION: A public bid opening has been scheduled for September 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST.

See Instructions To Bidders for address details.

Contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, qualified supervision, and all aspects of construction described here in other specific tasks as further defined by this request for Bid. The work includes, but is not limited to excavation, asphalt works, and concrete works as indicated by construction drawings. Contractor shall make alteration to existing utilities if required for new works, lower or raising water valves covers, manholes covers (MH), repair of subbase, and provide and install VA accessibility ramps.

At the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VAMC at 1601 Brenner Ave. Salisbury, NC 28144 All work to be completed in accordance with the statement of work and specifications for project #659-24-906

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X X 52.211-10

X 15

10:00 AM EDT

09-06-2023

X mailto:Erica.Manglona@va.gov

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

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

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

BASE BID: ____________________________________

BID DEDUCT #1: ____________________________________

BID DEDUCT #2: ____________________________________

BID DEDUCT #3: ____________________________________

100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

A.5 WAGE DETERMINATION

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS FOR BID PREPARATION

1.2 INFORMATION REGARDING BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.3 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.6 VAAR 852.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OCT 2020) . 25

2.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

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

2.9 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) .. 28

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

4.3 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)

4.4 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(MAR 2023)

4.5 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.6 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.7 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

4.8 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.9 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

4.10 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.11 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.12 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

4.13 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

4.14 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

4.15 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.16 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.17 VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR

2019)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

4.19 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

4.20 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.21 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 66

4.22 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT TOTAL

BASE

BID

1.00 JB __________________

Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, qualified supervision, and all aspects of construction described here in other specific tasks as further defined by this request for Bid. The work includes, but not limited to excavation, asphalt works, and concrete works as indicated by construction drawings.

DEDUCT

#1

Perform all work described in BID Item I, above except DELETE work associated with associated with Deduct Alternate No. 1 with Asphalt works and road striping {restripe parking areas and road marks} (Refer to G-102).

#2

1.00 JB __________________

Perform all work described in BID Item II, above except DELETE work associated concrete repair for Deduct Alternate No. 2 with asphalt works {restripe parking areas and road marks} (Refer to G-102).

#3

Perform all work described in BID Item III, above except DELETE work associated with Deduct Alternate No. 3 with Asphalt works {restripe parking areas and road marks}, Refer to G-102).

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

Location: Replace and add New Pavement, Walks, and Striping, Various locations.

Project #: 659-24-906

Date: 01 Mar 2023

Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, qualified supervision, and all aspects of construction described here in other specific tasks as further defined by this request for Bid. The work includes, but not limited to excavation, asphalt works, and concrete works as indicated by construction drawings. Contractor shall make alteration to existing utilities if required for new works, lower or raising water valves covers, manhole cover (MH), repair of subbase, and provide and install VA accessibility ramps. All trash and debris shall be re-move from area in accordance with contract documents and all construction work is to be performed in accordance with local building code, specifications, and contract/documents. Contractor to submit traffic control plan and describe a how work to be done for the areas as noted in within this contract. All test results to be submitted to the government and any work found not to specifications and contract requirements will be rework at no cost to the government. All work, including final cleanup and completion of any punch list items, shall be performed within two hundred and forty (240) calendar days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Work shall be performed in strict accordance with specifications and drawings.

DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 DIVISION 001 -GENERAL:

Contractor shall execute work as describe in Division 001 and shall submit, but not limited to the following items.

• Security Plan

• Warranty Management Plan

• Project Schedule (Interim/Final Baseline)

• Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for each definable feature of work.

• Quality Control Plan – (Three Phase Control System)

• Environmental Protection Plan

• Waste Management Plan

1.2 DIVISION 002 -EXISTING CONDITIONS:

a) Site Preparation: Contractor to conduct Site Survey before mobilizing. Coordinate with

COR of location of material and/or office support elements.

b) Dumpster shall be located on site and covered at all times. Coordinate with COR for location.

c) All debris shall be removed from site and if exposed outside of construction area it shall be covered and protected at all times.

d) Contractor shall protect all storm inlets and drains from any erosion from site. These measure along with others shall be indicated in the Environmental Protection Plan (see specification 01 57 19).

e) Infection control measures shall be deployed at all times.

f) Contractor must contact utility Location Services. Existing utility liens and services must be located, flagged, and not disturbed without meeting requirements of contract documents. (See specification 02 21 13.)

g) Dumpster shall be located on site and covered at all times. Coordinate with COR for location. Contractor shall submit a mobilization plan indicated existing site in relationship to any mobilization activities.

h) All debris shall be removed from site and if exposed outside of construction area it shall be covered and protected at all times.

i) Infection control measures shall be deployed at all times.

j) Existing VA Sign to be removed and turn over to VA -COR.

k) New area for VA sign is indicated on G-104 Landscape area. Contractor shall run new electrical per contract drawings, coordinate with COR.

1.3 DIVISION 003 -CONCRETE:

a) Contractor shall submit VA accessibility ramp as indicated in construction drawings per

ACI 318.

b) Placement, Curing, and Testing shall be in accordance per ACI 318

c) Concrete pads shall be per sidewalk detail on C-102.

1.4 DIVISION 005-METALS:

a) Contractor shall provide and install handrails as required for VA accessibility ramp.

b) Handrails must be of steel or high-strength aluminum and meet both VA Barrier free requirements and OHSA standards.

c) Bollards shall be provided and installed coordinate with COR/VA police services.

1.5 DIVISION 031-EARTHWORKS:

a) Excavate at areas when required and make sub-base repair using flowing fill (CLSM).

Approximately 16 cubic yards CLSM per C-101 “Pavement Repair Detail”

b) Grading to edge of new sidewalks and reseed surrounding grass area.

1.6 DIVISION 032 - EXTERIOR

a) Existing sidewalks shall be removed and replace with new sidewalk. Contractor shall make repair to sub-base prior to placement of new sidewalks.

b) Road works shall be per NCDOT and specification 32 12 16.

c) Pavement markings shall be per NCDOT and specification 32 17 23.

d) Planting and Landscape shall be per construction drawing and specification 32 90 00.

e) New curb/gutter to be installed as directed by COR. Contractor to assume 65 linear feet of curb/gutter replacement.

f) New VA accessibility ramps with handrails shall be provided and installed.

1.7 DIVISION 033-UTILITIES:

a) Existing water valves shall be located and verified they are in working order. New valve collars and stems will be installed to match new existing graded as needed.

b) There is an existing inlet depth that shall be verified and relocated as needed for new construction. New grate for inlet shall be provided to match new existing grade.

c) Existing MH covers & valves shall be raised as required to new elevations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Progress Reporting: The Contractor shall report construction progress daily to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Any delays must be communicated to the COR as soon as possible after they occur. This report must be in writing. The format of this report will be discussed during the pre-construction meeting. Any changes to this scope of work must be approved IN WRITING, by the Contracting Officer, before the Contractor is authorized to begin work on the proposed change

Supervision by Contractor: The Contractor shall provide a Site Superintendent who shall be on-site whenever work is being performed. The Site Superintendent shall be separate from the prime sub- contractor and employed by the prime contractor. Responsibilities of the Site Superintendent are as follows:

a) Oversight of project and preliminary approval of all material submittals and change order requests.

b) Daily inspections of progress. The results of the daily inspections shall be submitted to the COR in a weekly report.

c) Coordination of a weekly meeting with the COR.

REMOVAL OF UNACCEPTABLE AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK. All work which does not conform to the requirements of the Contract will be considered unacceptable. Unacceptable work, whether the result of poor workmanship, use of defective materials, damage through carelessness or any other cause, found to exist prior to the final acceptance of the work, shall be remedied or removed immediately and replaced in an acceptable manner.

LOCATION OF WORK: Refer to drawings, and images.

PROJECT SCHEDULE: Details of the project schedule pertaining to the definitions of percent completion will be submitted and milestone noted for progress payments.

SAFETY AND LIABILITY: Contractor assumes all responsibility for the safety of the workers on the job site. Site Superintendent shall meet the following requirements: A minimum of 1 year safety work on similar projects; 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 3 years. Some work will be in confined space so, special safety consideration will need to be taken and addressed. Contractor shall adhere to OSHA, State, Local, and VA Construction Safety Guidelines (manual).

LIABLE CONTRACT ITEMS: Contractor is only responsible for initial items included in this Statement of Work and for any repairs to damage caused by the workers during construction.

Contractor will be responsible for all damages caused by construction, regardless of whether the item was originally included in the scope of work. Damaged work area shall be restored to its original condition.

PORTABLE EXTENSION CORDS: Portable extension cords shall be sized in accordance with manufacturer ratings for the tool to be powered and protected from damage. All damaged extension cords shall be immediately removed from service. Portable extension cords shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70. (GFCI) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters shall be provided at all times for any plug-in at VAMC electrical outlets.

INFECTION CONTROL:

* * Class I includes inspection and non-invasive activities; e.g., small scale removal of ceiling tiles and painting (but not sanding).

* Class II includes small scale, short duration activities that create minimal dust; e.g. access to chase spaces or computer cables.

* Class III includes any work which generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed components or assemblies (e.g., removal of floor coverings) or new construction.

1. Construction personnel will use a designated entry and exit site.

2. Only authorized personnel should be allowed to enter the construction area.

3. Doorways and walkways must be kept free of debris.

4. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as goggles for eye protection, face mask or shield, (possibly shoe covers, a hairnet, and a clean gown or Tyvek™ suit), will be donned before entering the site.

5. All PPE for infection prevention and control must be removed at the site of exit to prevent carrying dust to other areas within the facility. Clothes and shoes should be free of loose sand or debris once the PPE has been removed.

6. Contractor is responsible for keeping the construction entrance/exit zones clean. This may include sweeping and cleaning of sidewalks, providing temporary sidewalk during construction, and/or traffic control for sidewalks and roads.

7. During demolition and other dust-producing construction activities, a Dust Control Plan will be developed and submitted to COR for Contractor to execute.

8. Proper containment of construction waste, i.e., using a tightly covered container, is mandatory.

9. Appropriate barrier systems for dust control must be in place before any construction starts.

A job in patient areas or hospital hallways taking 5 Minutes or longer to complete requires dust barriers and barricades.

10. Once the project has been completed, Infection Control will be invited to do a walk-thru inspection to ensure cleanliness in the area.

To obtain a PIV badge, each worker shall report to their respective COR:

- a valid photo ID and one other form of identification such as a Social Security Card

- certification of OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Safety training and other relevant competency training as determined by the by the Construction Safety Committee with input from the Multi- Disciplinary Team.

Site superintendents for general contractors and subcontractors are required to have certification of OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training and other relevant competency training. Site superintendents for general contractors are encouraged to obtain and maintain the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contractor Safety and Health Requirements EM 385-1-1 40-hour Certification.

Workers may not drive or park on the grass without a daily permit. The Medical Center and its surrounding grounds are Federal property.

SITE CLEAN-UP AND RESTORATION: The contractor shall ensure the work site and areas around the work site are free of any debris and materials upon completion of work each day, as well as at the completion of the job. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all materials and equipment at the completion of the job.

INSPECTIONS: Definition – “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship.

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such periodic inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the COR as supported by the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures; of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

constitute or imply acceptance of work unless so stated in writing; or affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work.

The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirements, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the contract without written authorization from the Contracting Officer, as set forth elsewhere in this agreement.

The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may, by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or terminate the Contract for default.

See attached document: Updated SPECIFICATIONS Pavement.

See attached document: 659-24-906 Combined Drawings.

Campus Front Entrance - Replace Stamped Concrete

Building 3 -New Sidewalk max slope 1:20 for 35’ Ground shall be regraded to edge of sidewalk

There is MH & valves that will need to be address per construction drawing details

Building 3 sidewalk replacement

Building 4-New ADA ramp

Building 8-Concrete Sidewalk replacement

Building 9 (Parking Deck) -new ADA ramp and handrails to be installed.

Building 15-new concrete pad 10’ x 12’

Building 15-new concrete pad & sidewalk

New sidewalk near B21b

A.5 WAGE DETERMINATION

"General Decision Number: NC20230070 01/06/2023

Superseded General Decision Number: NC20220070

State: North Carolina

Construction Type: Heavy

Counties: Bladen, Cleveland, Columbus, Davidson, Duplin, Harnett, Iredell, Lee, Lenoir, Lincoln, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly and Wilson Counties in North Carolina.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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

SUNC2011-051 08/26/2011

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Form Work Only).......$ 15.47 ** 1.50

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 13.10 ** 1.32

LABORER: Common or General......$ 9.52 ** 0.00

LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 12.13 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 16.18 ** 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER.....................$ 12.02 ** 0.00 -----------------------------------------------------------

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 DECISION"

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS FOR BID PREPARATION

THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. A COMPLETE BID SHALL

CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING

(a) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is deemed responsive to the terms of this invitation for bid and is deemed most advantageous to the Government.

2. All Bid preparation cost will be the sole responsibility of the Offeror. The Government will not reimburse any interested party for their bid preparation expenses (costs) or any expenses (costs) associated with their Pre-Bid Site Visit or Bid Opening attendance.

(b) SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

1. In accordance with FAR 14.302, Bids shall be submitted so that they will be received in the office designated in the invitation for bids not later than the exact time set for opening of bids. Bids may be delivered in person, or they can be mailed to the following address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 ATTN: Daniel Dove &/or Erica Manglona 27 Averill Avenue Hampton, VA 23667

2. In accordance with FAR 14.304, Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated by the exact time for the Bid Opening specified below. Any bid, modification, or withdrawal of a bid received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is "late" and will not be considered. Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the bid wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(c) BID OPENING INFORMATION: A public bid opening has been scheduled for September 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST, at the following location:

Hampton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 6 Building 27 Averill Avenue Hampton, VA 23667

(d) SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS –A COMPLETE BID SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING

1. TAB A: General Information

a. Cover page with Solicitation Number and Project Title

b. Table of Contents

c. Company information to include: SAM Unique Entry ID, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, Principal points of contact with addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.

d. Base Bid Cost Breakdown Worksheet (Attachment A), All Tabs (Base – Bid Alt III) are required to be completed.

TAB B: Offer, Guarantee, and Certifications

a. Complete the SF 1442, Blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20A, 20B, 20C. An official having the authority to bind your company contractually must sign and date the SF 1442 Block 20A-C.

One copy of the SF 1442 must bear an original, authorized signature. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the IFB. All sections of the IFB, excluding Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Procedures Sections, constitute the model contract. SF1442 Block 19 Acknowledgement of Amendments (as applicable) – Interested Parties need to acknowledge all amendments that were posted to SAM.gov prior to Bid Closing.

b. Bid Bond/Offer/Guarantee IAW Provision 52.228-1

c. Proof of SDVOSB certification in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

d. Evidence that the firm has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat, or one (1) willful

OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past three (3) years and has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0 (This information will be used as part of the CO's determination of contractor responsibility for the apparently successful offeror prior to award).

e. Complete the following Clause’s and Provisions and certify when necessary.

i. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications, paragraph (d) applies to this contract.

ii. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

iii. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020)

iv. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

v. 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification (Nov 2021)

vi. 52.219-28 – POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (SEP 2021) Complete Sections (h)(1) through (h)(8) and certify by signing and dating “Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.”

vii. 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Nov 2021) complete sections (d) or mark as Not Applicable by annotating “N/A” within the chart

viii. 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

1.2 INFORMATION REGARDING BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

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.

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, Department of the Treasury's Listing of Companies Holding Certificates of Authority

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.

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.

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570.htm

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS DEC 2016

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS APR 1984

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS DEC 2016

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS APR 1984

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS

NOV 1999

52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS—CONSTRUCTION APR 1984

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD—SEALED BIDDING—

CONSTRUCTION

AUG 1996

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE APR 1991

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY APR 1991

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR

CONSTRUCTION

FEB 1999

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE SEP 1996

52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE)

FEB 2021

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

(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 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.233-2 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:

Hand-Carried Address:

Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

2.6 VAAR 852.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OCT

2020)

(a) It is in the best interest of the Government to avoid situations which might create an organizational conflict of interest or where the Offeror’s performance of work under the contract may provide the Contractor with an unfair competitive advantage. The term ‘‘organizational conflict of interest’’ means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the person’s objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or the person has an unfair competitive advantage.

(b) The Offeror shall provide a statement with its offer which describes, in a concise manner, all relevant facts concerning any past, present, or currently planned interest (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) or actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest relating to the services to be provided under this solicitation. The Offeror shall also provide statements with its offer containing the same information for any consultants and subcontractors identified in its proposal and which will provide services under the solicitation. The Offeror may also provide relevant facts that show how its organizational and/or management system or other actions would avoid or mitigate any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest.

(c) Based on this information and any other information solicited or obtained by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may determine that an organizational conflict of interest exists which would warrant disqualifying the Contractor for award of the contract unless the organizational conflict of interest can be mitigated to the Contracting Officer’s satisfaction by negotiating terms and conditions of the contract to that effect. If the conflict of interest cannot be mitigated and if the Contracting Officer finds that it is in the best interest of the United States to award the contract, the Contracting Officer shall request a waiver in accordance with FAR 9.503.

(d) Nondisclosure or misrepresentation of actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest at the time of the offer or arising as a result of a modification to the contract, may result in the termination of the contract at no expense to the Government.

(End of Provision)

2.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number…