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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 _____________________________).

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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.

36C24626B0001 X 11-18-2025

TBD

558-CSI-400

Michael Proctor Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond VA 23249 Alice Custis Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Building 27 Hamton VA 23667 Michael Proctor Email Only INVITATION FOR BID: Project 558-CSI-400 - Replace MRI 1.5T

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

See Statement of Work, Master Specifications, and Drawings for details This is a Total SDVOSB Set-Aside NAICS: 236220 | Size Standard: $45 Million

Site Visit: December 2, 2025 at 10:00am Eastern Standard Time (EST) Location: 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705 (Building 6 Room 1114)

Questions Due Date: December 7, 2025 10:00AM EDT | Submit all questions to Michael.Proctor2@va.gov Sealed Bids Due Date: January 6, 2026, 11:00AM EDT (Bids may be hand-carried or mailed to the address listed in block 8) Bid opening: January 6, 2026, 11:00AM EST (Building 27)

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers willnot consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate ofCompliance: To be eligible for evaluations and consideration for award, offerors must return the entire Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance clause, VAAR 852.219-75, containing a fully completed certificationat the time offers are due or the offer will be rejected.

In addition to completing the offeror 'fill-in' requirements for this clause, Offerors must insert the Offeror's name in the brackets containing the follow verbiage, "[Insert Name of Offeror]" to have a fully completed certification.

x x X 11:00

EST

01-06-2026 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

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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.

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

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23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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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:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1201 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond VA 23249 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221

Table of Contents

Scope of Work

SCOPE OF WORK

Replace MRI 1.5T In Building 1 Project Number: 558-CSI-400

BACKGROUND

The VAMC in Durham, NC is located on over 17 acres and has multiple buildings. The Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI) Section in F-Wing of Building #1 provides imagining services to Veterans. Room 2(FG184B) is approximately 486 square feet and houses a Phillips 1.5T MRI machine which has reached its useful life and is being replaced. Additionally, the Radio Frequency (RI) test reports drive the replacement of shielding in room 2. The intent of this project is to fix the below deficiencies after the current MRI is removed and prior to the installation of the new 1.5T MRI machine while simultaneously ensuring efficient/safe services for the Medical Center. This project will fix the following deficiencies:

1. RF shielding to include testing.

2. Fire Sprinkler heads and piping system.

3. HVAC Supply and return air diffusers.

4. Power and data outlets.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Location of Work: Location of work is on the Southwest side of Building 1 known as F-Wing. Access for project 558-CSI-400, Replace MRI 1.5T in Building 1 at Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, NC is gained via the loading dock, mechanical room, or double doors on the Southwest side of Building 1. The double doors on the Southwest side of Building 1 serve as a primary entry and exit for MRI, Gastroenterology, and Eye Clinic staff and patients. Currently, the loading dock area is occupied by HICAPS, so there is a chance for concurrent staging. The access road on the Southwest side of Building 1 leading to the loading docks can be extremely congested during deliveries and when patients and/or staff are entering/existing Garages A&B. Therefore, Contractor deliveries will be phased to minimize disruption to medical center operations.

2. Scope:

2.1 Provide professional construction services prior to removal of current 1.5T MRI from Room 2 (FG184B) and professional construction services in preparing Room 2 (FG184B) as shown in the drawings and specifications prior to installing a new 1.5T MRI. Additional considerations are as follows:

2.1.1 Install a barrier to separate Room 2 (FG184B) from Room 1(FG184A) but does not impede services provided by Room 1 (FG184A). Barriers must conform to Infectious Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements to protect patients and staff from construction efforts. Install a barrier in the maintenance room behind Room 2(FG184B), separating it from Room 1(FG184A) but does not hinder maintenance on operational MRI machine. Remove/reposition utilities and/or equipment directly behind Room 2 (FG184B) to ensure a clear path in removing the current MRI 1.5T. Other than Construction support, Contractor will not be involved with the removal and installation of MRI Machines. Lastly, remove Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) leading to the loading dock and install a temporary weatherproof wall to remove the current MRI 1.5T and install a new MRI 1.5T. Demolition and New Construction involving loud noises and/or vibrations must work around scheduled scans.

2.1.2 Architectural-demolish existing finishes, including tile flooring, sub-floor, acoustic tile ceiling (ATC) and track, RFI shielding and casework. Provide new finishes in accordance with VA Imagining Services Guide for space type C111-Class 1 MRI Scanning Room and in conjunction with the Durham VA Interior Design team and Imagining Staff. New ACT ceiling will be installed at 9’ 0” Above Finish Floor (AFF). Watson Engineering, PC has CPS and will consult with DVAMC Contracted Physicist to determine the appropriate amount of RFI Shielding for the walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and viewing window. Replace the exterior EIFS in kind and color match.

2.1.3 Mechanical-limited demolition of the supply and return diffusers in the ceiling and mini-split unit. New supply and return diffusers shall be provided to replace the existing ones to include testing, adjusting, and balancing. Mini-split unit(s) removed during demolition will be reinstalled in previous location.

2.1.4 Electrical/Telecommunications-demolish all power and data outlets, electrical connections for previous MRI machine to include conduit, circuit wiring, backboxes, pull boxes, etc., in Room 2(FG184B) for the entire circuits back to the panel. Install new power and data outlets in accordance with Imaging Services Design Guide for space type CI111—Class 1 MRI Scanning Room. Install new LED lighting rated for MRI environments in accordance with VA Design Manual for a Diagnostic Imaging Room.

2.1.5 Plumbing-no anticipated demolition of plumbing. The existing oxygen and vacuum connections within the MRI Examination room may need minor adjustment to ensure they are flush with the new architectural walls, and new house connections will be provided to meet user preferences.

2.1.6 Fire Protection-demolish six (6) ceiling mounted sprinkler heads and plastic PVC supply lines. Install new lines and flush mounted sprinkler heads to a 9’ 0” Above Finished Floor height. Refer to paragraph U. for “Outage Requests”.

2.1.7 Vendors should refer to the Project Design Narrative provided by the A&E for additional details.

3 Codes and Standards: This project will meet but is not limited to the following most recent codes and standards:

3.1 All Federal and local codes including National Fire Protection Agency’s (NFPA) 101, 92B, 92, 96, 72, 13, 241, and 90a National Electric Code (NEC).

3.2 VA Numbered Standards for Construction:

i. PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications

ii. PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures

iii. PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards

iv. PG-18-5 Equipment Guide List

v. PG-18-9 Space Planning Criteria, and VA-Space & Equipment Planning System (VA-SEPS)

vi. PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function)

vii. PG-18-13 Barrier Free Design Standard

viii. PG-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedule Change Summary

ix. PG-18-17 Environmental Planning Guidance

x. D-7545 Cultural Resource Management

xi. H-7545 Cultural Resource Management Procedures

xii. VA Imagining Services Design Guide, revised 08/01/23

4 Construction - Provide construction service as captured in project specification and as indicated below:

4.1 Contractor shall provide an online submittal and RFI review and comment system at no additional cost to the VA. Submittal Exchange, PROCORE, or a platform of similar functionality which allows submittal review by the A&E (first reviewer) and Contracting Officers Representative (COR; second reviewer/approval), comment, and archiving is required. There shall be no additional cost for adding alternate VA reviewers upon request. VA review shall be no less than 10 working days. The first submittals required are Cost Loaded Schedule, Submittal Registry, Mobilization Plan, and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for activities. Refer to VA Master Construction Specification 01-35-26 General Requirements.

4.2 Pre-Construction Meeting: Contractor shall participate in and facilitate a Pre-Con in conjunction with the Contracting Officer, COR, A&E, and building stakeholders as needed. Pre-Con shall be scheduled upon acceptance of necessary submittals by the COR and CO.

4.3 Submittal and Request for Information (RFI) Review and Logs.

4.4 As-Built Drawing Submission: Provide “As-built Drawings” that include the contractor’s mark-ups in PDF formats.

5 Storage: No storage of any material will be allowed on VA property unless approved by the COR. Payment of stored materials is not permitted.

6 Period of Performance: Contractor shall complete this project no later than 250 days after issue of notice to proceed (NTP).

7 Hours of Operation and Phasing:

7.1 Construction shall be performed during 2nd Shift, 4:00PM-12:00AM, Monday-Friday to avoid exposing patients to long durations of loud noise, or vibrations which may interrupt a scan. Coordinate with the COR at least two weeks in advance of any schedule changes.

7.2 Contractor shall phase construction according to the Designs to allow for continued Services during Period of Performance.

8 Utility and System or Service Outages: No utility services such as water, gas, steam sewers or electricity, parking, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized in accordance with VA Lock-out Tag-out requirements. The contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 28 days in advance of the proposed interruption.

9 Safety and Regulations:

9.1 Contractor shall comply with Durham VA Safety and location specific Infection Control requirements. Contractor shall maintain control of all tools and parts.

9.2 Work will take place in and around an occupied healthcare facility, operating 24 hours a day and as a result, requires appropriate personal protective equipment, safety barriers and proper infection control measures to protect workers, Staff, and patients. Contractor will meet all OSHA standards for Employee safety.

9.3 The contractor shall be allotted two contractor parking passes for onsite parking.

10 General Requirements

a. The contractor’s employees may be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

b. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor’s personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

c. Means of Egress: Do not block exits for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads per NFPA 101 and VA requirements. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR.

d. All buildings will be occupied during performance of work. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the installation period.

e. Competent, experienced, licensed, or certified workers shall perform crafts requiring specialized skills. All work shall be performed in full accordance with applicable local and Federal regulations. All equipment and installation shall conform to all applicable requirements of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, NFPA, plumbing and mechanical codes, and National Electrical Code. No departures from specification requirements will be permitted without written approval. The contractor shall use good safety practices while working. All hardware shall be installed in such a manner to minimize damage and maximize patient and employee safety. All equipment and procedures shall conform to Occupational Safety Health Administration, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Architectural Barries Act and American National Safety Institute Standards and conform to the Standard Building Code and the Standard Mechanical Code.

f. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Services at least 48 hours in advance.

g. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly, safely and professionally. Contractor to coordinate periodic VA inspection to ensure satisfactory workmanship of General Contractor and Subcontractors. Any portion of the Veteran Administration Medical Center that is disturbed or damaged shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions.

h. The contractor is required to notify the COR upon arrival and departure of personnel at the work site every day work is performed during the execution of this project.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

Wage Determination

"General Decision Number: NC20250003 03/14/2025

Superseded General Decision Number: NC20240003

State: North Carolina

Construction Type: Building

County: Durham County in North Carolina.

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)(1).

|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 $17.75 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 2025. | |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: | $13.30 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours performing on that | | | contract in 2025. |

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 01/03/2025 1 03/14/2025

* ELEC0553-001 01/01/2025

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 31.07 14.83% +8.75

IRON0848-003 07/01/2024

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER.......................$ 28.75 17.50

PLUM0421-006 07/01/2023

Rates Fringes

PIPEFITTER.......................$ 33.96 13.48

* SUNC2018-003 08/08/2023

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 19.37 0.00

CARPENTER........................$ 19.74 3.63

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 17.86 0.00

LABORER: Common or General......$ 11.72 ** 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Brick...$ 13.52 ** 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete..................$ 15.26 ** 0.00

LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 15.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 19.45 0.00

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 17.77 3.01

OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 16.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 22.68 3.27

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 15.31 ** 1.46

PAINTER..........................$ 15.55 ** 1.05

PLUMBER..........................$ 23.66 6.60

ROOFER...........................$ 18.26 4.38

SHEET METAL WORKER...............$ 19.67 13.27

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 16.56 ** 3.09

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 ($17.75) or 13658 ($13.30). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 are not currently being enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

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) (iii)).

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

Union Rate Identifiers

A four-letter identifier beginning with characters other than ""SU"", ""UAVG"", ?SA?, or ?SC? denotes that a union rate was prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2024. PLUM is an identifier of the union whose collectively bargained rate 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. The date, 07/01/2024 in the example, is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all changes over time that are reported to WHD in the rates in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing the classification.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

The UAVG identifier indicates that no single rate prevailed for those classifications, but that 100% of the data reported for the classifications reflected union rates. EXAMPLE:

UAVG-OH-0010 01/01/2024. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the State of Ohio.

The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. The date, 01/01/2024 in the example, indicates the date the wage determination was updated to reflect the most current union average rate.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January, to reflect a weighted average of the current rates in the collective bargaining agreements on which the rate is based.

Survey Rate Identifiers

The ""SU"" identifier indicates that either a single non-union rate prevailed (as defined in 29 CFR 1.2) for this classification in the survey or that the rate was derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As a weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SUFL2022-007 6/27/2024. SU indicates the rate is a single non-union prevailing rate or a weighted average of survey data for that classification. FL indicates the State of Florida. 2022 is the year of the 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. The date, 6/27/2024 in the example, indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

?SU? wage rates typically remain in effect until a new survey is conducted. However, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has the discretion to update such rates under 29 CFR 1.6(c)(1).

State Adopted Rate Identifiers

The ""SA"" identifier indicates that the classifications and prevailing wage rates set by a state (or local) government were adopted under 29 C.F.R 1.3(g)-(h). Example: SAME2023-007 01/03/2024. SA reflects that the rates are state adopted. ME refers to the State of Maine. 2023 is the year during which the state completed the survey on which the listed classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination.

The date, 01/03/2024 in the example, reflects the date on which the classifications and rates under the ?SA? identifier took effect under state law in the state from which the rates were adopted.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

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

a) a survey underlying a wage determination

b) an existing published wage determination

c) an initial WHD letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

d) an initial conformance (additional classification and rate) determination

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be directed to the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys. Requests can be submitted via email to davisbaconinfo@dol.gov or by mail to:

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

Washington, DC 20210

Regarding any other wage determination matter such as conformance decisions, requests for initial decisions should be directed to the WHD Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.

Requests can be submitted via email to BCWD-Office@dol.gov or by mail 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 an initial decision has been issued, then any interested party (those affected by the action) that disagrees with the decision can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7).

Requests for review and reconsideration can be submitted via email to dba.reconsideration@dol.gov or by mail 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 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.

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

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.

1. 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 14.303, 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: Alice Custis 100 Emancipation Drive, Building 27 Hampton, VA 23667

2. In accordance with FAR 14.301, 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 January 6, 2026, at 11:00 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

1. Cover page with Solicitation Number and Project Title

1. Table of Contents

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

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

TAB B: Offer, Guarantee, and Certifications

1. 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.

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

1. Proof of SDVOSB certification in the SBA certification database at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/.

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

0. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

0. 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification (Nov 2021)

0. 52.219-28 – POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JAN 2025) Complete Sections (h)(1) through (h)(9) and certify by signing and dating “Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.”

0. 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Nov 2021) complete sections (d) or mark as Not Applicable by annotating “N/A” within the chart

0. 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

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 (SF24) 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.

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/

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

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 (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

(End of Clause)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

3.2 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area.

United States person as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30) means—

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if—

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror would claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14. Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue. The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C, the Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] is [ ] is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates “is” in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that—I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 [ ] a full exemption, or [ ] partial or no exemption [Offeror shall select one] from the excise tax.

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then—

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects “is” in paragraph (d)(1) and “partial or no exemption” in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper…