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36C24721Q0214 Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice V226 Taxi Service for Discharged Veterans at the Birmingham VAMC in Birmingham, Alabama 35404-5088 36C24721Q0214 01-07-2021 11:00

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485310 Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088 Contract Specialist Brenda Carter brenda.carter6@va.gov 205-554-2000 x3217 Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 So 19th Street Birmingham, Alabama

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCO7 Contracting Officer 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404

December 30, 2020

Prospective Offerors

Subject: Solicitation 36C24721Q0214 Taxi Service for Discharged Veterans at Birmingham VAMC – Request for Quote.

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The VA Medical Center invites your firm to submit a quote for the subject requirement as indicated in the Price/Cost Schedule of the solicitation.

The Government intends to make an award of a firm-fixed price contract for this procurement.

Please submit a quote in accordance with the following instructions:

1. Complete blocks 12, 17a, 30(a) (b) and (c) of the attached SF1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the Solicitation. The Solicitation constitutes the model purchase contract.

2. Complete Contractor information on page 3 of the solicitation

3. Complete PRICE/COST SCHEDULE starting on page 4 of the solicitation.

4. Submit quotes on company letterhead.

Your reply to this request for quote must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation. Your quote shall be signed by an official authorized to bind the firm and be submitted via email on or before 11:00 AM. CST on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

All communications prior to award concerning the solicitation shall be directed to Brenda.Carter6@va.gov

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

521-21-1-107-0003 36C24721Q0214 12-30-2020 Brenda Carter 205-554-2000 01-07-2021

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Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088 X X 485310 $16.5 Million N/A X Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 So 19th Street Birmingham AL 35233 Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page Contractor shall provide transportation service for Discharged Veterans at the Birmingham VA Medical Center.

POP is a Base Plus 4 Option Years beginning in April 2021.

This is 100% Set-Aside for SB.

See CONTINUATION Page Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C247

Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Base Plus 4 Option Years: Transportation of Taxi services for the beneficiaries of the Birmingham VA Health Care System for up to 300 one-way trips annually.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0

MILEAGE TO TRANSPORT VETERANS TO RESIDENCE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED 300 TRIPS/PICK-UPS ANNUALLY AT AN AVERAGE OF 100 MILES EACH WAY.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

1st Option Years: Transportation of Taxi services for the beneficiaries of the Birmingham VA Health Care System for up to 300 one-way trips annually.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin:

MILEAGE TO TRANSPORT VETERANS TO RESIDENCE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED 300 TRIPS/PICK-UPS ANNUALLY AT AN AVERAGE OF 100 MILES EACH WAY.

Contract Period: Option 1

2nd Option Years: Transportation of Taxi services for the beneficiaries of the Birmingham VA Health Care System for up to 300 one-way trips annually.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin:

MILEAGE TO TRANSPORT VETERANS TO RESIDENCE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED 300 TRIPS/PICK-UPS ANNUALLY AT AN AVERAGE OF 100 MILES EACH WAY.

Contract Period: Option 2

3 Option Year: Transportation of Taxi services for the beneficiaries of the Birmingham VA Health Care System for up to 300 one-way trips annually.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin:

MILEAGE TO TRANSPORT VETERANS TO RESIDENCE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED 300 TRIPS/PICK-UPS ANNUALLY AT AN AVERAGE OF 100 MILES EACH WAY.

Contract Period: Option 3

4th Option Year: Transportation of Taxi services for the beneficiaries of the Birmingham VA Health Care System for up to 300 one-way trips annually.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin:

MILEAGE TO TRANSPORT VETERANS TO RESIDENCE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED 300 TRIPS/PICK-UPS ANNUALLY AT AN AVERAGE OF 100 MILES EACH WAY.

Contract Period: Option 4

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

812.00

13,200.00

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13,200.00

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13,200.00

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13,200.00

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13,200.00

STATEMENT OF WORK

Taxi Service at Birmingham VAMC (BVAMC)

A. BACKGROUND

Transportation services for Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC) in support of discharged patients who have been evaluated as being medically cleared, not requiring additional support or services. Discharge transportation done through this method assists the BVAMC facility in keeping beds open. The majority of requests for services will be between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Mainly, access to the BVAMC shall be obtained through accessible entrances (19th Street) Instructions on the pick-up location shall be communicated to the contractor.

B. Scope of Work Contractor shall provide transportation by taxi service for the beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at 700 South 19th Street and the Birmingham VA Clinic located at 2415 7th Avenue South for up to 500 one-way trips annually. Contractor shall provide transportation services seven (7) days per week, (including holidays), twenty-four hours per day, three hundred sixty-five (365) days per year, for the term of this contract.

VA and Contractor will utilize Google Maps internet version for the quickest route computations. Contractor must ensure that pickups and drop-offs are routed so that the total distance traveled will result in the most economical charges to the Government. Contractor will provide transport to beneficiaries for beneficiaries to their residence or a family home within a 125-mile radius of the Birmingham VA Medical Center.

The period of performance for a Base Plus 4-Option Years contract will begin upon award of contract.

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment.

Submission of Questions:

All questions must be received by or before Monday, January 4, 2021 at 3:30 PM CST. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email address: Brenda Carter, brenda.carter6@va.gov. Questions received after the stated date and time, may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

C. QUALIFICATIONS

Offeror shall meet all the requirements of Federal, State, or City codes regarding operations of this type of service.

Offerors must submit with proposal a letter fully describing the following information:

(1) A letter fully describing the make of vehicle(s), model, year, and ID number of vehicle.

(2) The letter shall include location and telephone number of offeror’s establishment where calls will be received, and vehicle will be available for dispatch.

(3) Certificate of Insurance as described in the statement of work.

D. DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Personnel must have a thorough knowledge of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area, be able to determine the safest and most advantageous route between locations and be able to read and understand road maps.

(2) Personnel must speak and understand English at a business and technical level.

(3) Personnel must present and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

(4) Drivers must have a valid driver’s license. Quarterly driver’s license status reports must be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) starting from the Notice Proceed date

E. TRANSPORTATION ORDERS

(1) Requests for services will be provided to the Contractor via telephone and by fax transmittal (with confirmation of receipt), by Social Work Administration at the Birmingham VAMC. These individuals include: Chief, Social Work Service; Assistant Chief, Social Work Service; Inpatient Supervisor; and AOD.

The following information will be provided to the Contractor: (See Attachment A)

· Patient name (first and last name)

· Pick up point (include address, telephone #, city, state, bldg and/or room number if applicable)

· Destination

· Time of pick up

· Veterans advised that they are responsible for any personal effects or belongings during transport.

(2) Any transportation service performed by the contractor, without a request from the VA, will be the responsibility of the contractor and non-reimbursable by the VA.

(3) Majority of requests for transport services will be made on the same day of the travel need. If the Contractor fails to furnish services within a reasonable time (established as 45 minutes) after receiving an order, the VA Medical Center reserves the right to obtain the services from another source and to charge the Contractor.

(4) It is understood and agreed that no vehicle will transport more individuals than the number of approved safety restraint devices installed in that vehicle. When more than one patient is transported on a trip, whether it is to the same destination or to separate destinations, payment will be made in accordance with the terms listed above.

F. WAITING PERIOD

(1) The VA Medical Center will make every effort to alert the beneficiary to be ready and waiting for the arrival of the vehicle in order to reduce the lost time to the driver. Transportation Orders will be given to the Contractor when Veteran is ready for pick up and in the designated location.

G. VEHICLES

Failure by the successful contractor to maintain compliance with any of the provisions below for vehicles used in performance may be considered grounds for default of the contract.

(1) All vehicles shall be equipped to allow for direct communication, at all times between the drivers and staff of the VA Medical Center. Contractor shall provide any telephone numbers to the Social Work Department in order to comply with the provision for direct communication.

(2) All vehicles shall be equipped with properly functioning heater and/or air conditioning, with adequate capacity to maintain the comfort level of the patient during transport. Contractor shall not place a vehicle into services under this contract that does not protect the patient from outside temperatures that are not suitable for the patient’s well-being.

(3) All vehicles shall be well maintained in a clean and orderly condition. Vehicles must be free from physical damage; odor, debris and accumulation.

(4) All vehicles shall be equipped with secured fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and two flashlights that are readily available and operable for use in the event of an emergency.

(5) All vehicles shall be smoke free and provide the proper ventilation for the patient.

(6) All vehicles shall be maintained with a professional appearance that is representative of the services being performed on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

H. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Within ten days after award, contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer evidence of Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance in the amounts required by law.

I. INVOICING

All Contractors submit invoices into Tungsten (VAMC electronic invoice system.

Invoices shall be submitted monthly. The Contractor shall maintain a log, which will show pickup point and destination, mileage, and departure/arrival time. If detours are encountered due to road construction or other obstruction, invoice shall so be noted. (See Attachment B)

J. RESTRICTIONS

(1) While transporting VA patients under this contract, only authorized drivers or attendants, or patient’s family member or representative shall be allowed in the vehicle. The number of riders in any vehicle shall not exceed the number of approved safety restraints available in the vehicle.

(2) The contractor shall have a contingency/backup plan in the event the contractor is unable to perform services or have services performed as required. The contractor shall immediately notify Social Work department and provide justification for non-performance and initiate the contingency/backup plan.

K. COMMUNICATIONS

Contractor shall provide mobile telephone equipment for drivers. The mobile telephone will be used to communicate with each driver.

L. CONTRACTOR CONDUCT

The VA places the highest priority on the treatment of its beneficiaries. The Contractor, Contractor’s employees, and Contractor’s representatives shall treat each patient with respect, concern and a professional approach to Patient’s dignity as an individual and as a patient. All communication with and in the presence of the patient, shall be conducted in a professional manner.

The Contractor’s personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner while performing any aspect of service related to this contract at or on the grounds of the Birmingham VA Medical Center. All VA Medical Center rules and regulations shall be adhered to by the Contractor or the Contractor’s personnel while said persons are at or on the grounds of the Medical Center.

M. HIPPA

Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all patient information and records associated with the performance of this contract. Awarded contractor shall be required to sign Business Associate Agreement (BAA) as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). In accordance with HIPAA, the Contractor will be required to enter into a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with VHA.

Attachment A The following information will be provided to the Contractor upon request for transportation:

· Patient name (first and last name)

· Pick up point (include address, telephone #, city, state, bldg. and/or room number if applicable)

· Destination

· Time of pick up

Attachment B:

The following is to be provided by the Contractor monthly for Invoicing:

· Patient name (first and last name)

· Pick up point (include address, telephone #, city, state, bldg. and/or room number if applicable)

· Destination

· Time of pick up

· Total Mileage

Basis of Award

Project: Taxi Service for Birmingham VA Medical Center

To be considered for Award the vendor MUST adhere to the following requirements:

· All work SHALL be performed by a vendor who is regularly established in the Taxi service business; are financially responsible; and have the necessary vehicles and personnel (state licensed drivers, dispatch personnel, etc.) and insurance to furnish the taxi services in the volume required within the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

· Vendor SHALL meet all the requirements of City codes regarding operations of taxi service in the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

· Vendor SHALL provide vehicle description, make of vehicle, model, year, and vehicle ID number of every vehicle that will be in service in the performance of this contract.

· Vendor SHALL provide the location and telephone number of vendor’s establishment where calls will be received and vehicles will be available for dispatch.

· Vendor SHALL provide a copy of vehicular and general liability insurance in the amounts required by law.

· Vendor SHALL provide copies of valid driver’s licenses for all drivers.

· Vendor SHALL provide telephone numbers to allow for direct communication between the staff of the VA Medical Center and the contractor/drivers.

· Vendor SHALL have vehicles equipped with properly functioning heating and Air conditioning.

· Vendor SHALL maintain vehicles in a clean and orderly condition, free from physical damage, odor, debris and accumulation; and maintained with a professional appearance that is representative of the services being performed on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

· Vendor SHALL equip vehicles with secured fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and two flashlights that are readily available and operable for use in the event of an emergency.

· Vendor SHALL ensure vehicles are smoke free and provide proper ventilation for the beneficiary.

36C24721Q0214 Vendor SHALL meet all general requirements outlined in the SOW.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed one (1) year.

(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] [] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

(End of Clause) C.5 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.

(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Descriptions for the occupations for this requirement and determining the appropriate wage determinations are the responsibility of the contractor, and offeror(s) is/are encouraged to coordinate with Department of Labor to determine the appropriate job classifications for this requirement. The Agency assumes no responsibility or liability for a contractor’s determination of the appropriate classification.

WD 15-4591 (Rev.-9) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/01/2019

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4591 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 9 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 12/26/2018 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.60 for calendar year 2019 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.60 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 calendar year 2019. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

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

State: Alabama

Area: Alabama Counties of Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St Clair, Walker **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 15.69 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 20.01 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 20.98 01020 - Administrative Assistant 27.53 01035 - Court Reporter 17.92 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 12.83 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 14.42 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 15.74 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 14.24 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 15.53 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 18.97 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 15.09 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 15.09 01111 - General Clerk I 13.41 01112 - General Clerk II 14.66 01113 - General Clerk III 16.52 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 20.52 01141 - Messenger Courier 12.61 01191 - Order Clerk I 14.83 01192 - Order Clerk II 16.18 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17.24 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20.67 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 24.58 01270 - Production Control Clerk 25.83 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.86 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 16.45 01311 - Secretary I 16.45 01312 - Secretary II 18.26 01313 - Secretary III 20.52 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 16.95 01410 - Supply Technician 27.53 01420 - Survey Worker 17.92 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 12.94 01531 - Travel Clerk I 12.24 01532 - Travel Clerk II 13.07 01533 - Travel Clerk III 13.84 01611 - Word Processor I 14.45 01612 - Word Processor II 16.22 01613 - Word Processor III 18.17 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 21.85 05010 - Automotive Electrician 20.12 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 18.81 05070 - Automotive Worker 18.81 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 16.14 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 21.47 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 18.81 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 21.47 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 14.80 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 17.48 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 18.81 05310 - Painter, Automotive 20.12 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 18.81 05370 - Tire Repairer 11.71 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 21.47 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 11.78 07041 - Cook I 9.95 07042 - Cook II 11.60 07070 - Dishwasher 9.09 07130 - Food Service Worker 10.02 07210 - Meat Cutter 14.57 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.26 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 15.44 09040 - Furniture Handler 10.69 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 17.74 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 13.05 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 15.42 09130 - Upholsterer 18.68 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 10.32 11060 - Elevator Operator 10.32 11090 - Gardener 14.77 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 10.68 11150 - Janitor 10.68 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 11.50 11240 - Maid or Houseman 9.19 11260 - Pruner 10.67 11270 - Tractor Operator 13.54 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 11.50 11360 - Window Cleaner 11.94 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 15.95 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 17.32 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 27.28 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 24.78 12020 - Dental Assistant 16.29 12025 - Dental Hygienist 24.96 12030 - EKG Technician 28.03 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 28.03 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 15.95 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 15.48 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 17.32 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 19.31 12100 - Medical Assistant 13.98 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 19.13 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 15.52 12190 - Medical Record Technician 17.36 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 19.12 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 30.75 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 11.30 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 12.72 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 13.87 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 15.57 12235 - Optical Dispenser 16.37 12236 - Optical Technician 15.48 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 13.48 12280 - Phlebotomist 14.46 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 23.87 12311 - Registered Nurse I 24.27 12312 - Registered Nurse II 29.69 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 29.69 12314 - Registered Nurse III 35.91 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 35.91 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 43.04 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 21.45 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 22.40 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 20.05 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 24.84 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 30.38 13041 - Illustrator I 20.05 13042 - Illustrator II 24.84 13043 - Illustrator III 30.38 13047 - Librarian 27.51 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 11.50 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 24.84 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 15.04 13061 - Media Specialist I 17.92 13062 - Media Specialist II 20.05 13063 - Media Specialist III 22.36 13071 - Photographer I 14.85 13072 - Photographer II 16.61 13073 - Photographer III 20.43 13074 - Photographer IV 24.99 13075 - Photographer V 30.23 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 14.44 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 17.95 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 15.92 14042 - Computer Operator II 17.80 14043 - Computer Operator III 19.86 14044 - Computer Operator IV 22.06 14045 - Computer Operator V 24.43 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 23.08 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 15.92 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 22.06 14170 - System Support Specialist 33.23 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 28.29 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 34.23 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 38.85 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 29.28 15060 - Educational Technologist 35.24 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 38.85 15080 - Graphic Artist 22.41 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 35.98 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 35.98 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 35.98 15090 - Technical Instructor 24.14 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 29.52 15110 - Test Proctor 19.49 15120 - Tutor 19.49 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 9.25 16030 - Counter Attendant 9.25 16040 - Dry Cleaner 11.07 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 9.25 16090 - Presser, Hand 9.25 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 9.25 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 9.25 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 9.25 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 11.69 16220 - Tailor 12.27 16250 - Washer, Machine 10.72 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 20.94 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 26.63 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 16.65 21030 - Material Coordinator 25.81 21040 - Material Expediter 25.81 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 12.57 21071 - Order Filler 11.43 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 16.65 21110 - Shipping Packer 14.38 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 14.38 21140 - Store Worker I 10.79 21150 - Stock Clerk 15.21 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 16.65 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 16.65 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 27.79 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 21.27 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 26.12 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 27.79 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 29.46 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 18.01 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 24.47 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 21.27 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 24.47 23080 - Aircraft Worker 22.88 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 22.88 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 26.12

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 20.10 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 16.12 23125 - Cable Splicer 33.30 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 18.75 23140 - Carpet Layer 18.79 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 22.33 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 22.42 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 23.98 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 25.59 23260 - Fabric Worker 17.47 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 22.60 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 16.12 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 24.08 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 18.15 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 18.87 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 26.12 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 21.27 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 22.88 23391 - Gunsmith I 16.12 23392 - Gunsmith II 18.79 23393 - Gunsmith III 21.45 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 18.42 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 19.51 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 26.41 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 19.61 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 26.36 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 20.10 23470 - Laborer 11.87 23510 - Locksmith 17.95 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 22.10 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 19.68 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 13.78 23591 - Metrology Technician I 26.36 23592 - Metrology Technician II 26.04 23593 - Metrology Technician III 27.57 23640 - Millwright 22.51 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 21.21 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 17.24 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 22.28 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 20.88 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 21.45 23850 - Rigger 21.45 23870 - Scale Mechanic 18.79 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 18.12 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 16.64 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 26.10 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 30.76 23950 - Telephone Lineman 21.53 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 19.39 23965 - Well Driller 19.69 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 21.45 23980 - Woodworker 16.12 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 16.26 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.65 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 15.30 24610 - Chore Aide 8.85 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 16.26 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 19.50 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 22.46 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 21.85 25070 - Stationary Engineer 22.46 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 15.18 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 21.85 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 17.56 27007 - Baggage Inspector 9.87 27008 - Corrections Officer 18.56 27010 - Court Security Officer 19.55 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 13.87 27040 - Detention Officer 18.56 27070 - Firefighter 21.07 27101 - Guard I 9.87 27102 - Guard II 13.87 27131 - Police Officer I 21.99 27132 - Police Officer II 24.43 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 12.43 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 13.56 28043 - Carnival Worker 9.11 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 13.04 28310 - Lifeguard 11.90 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 14.59 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 10.64 28515 - Recreation Specialist 16.62 28630 - Sports Official 11.61 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 16.45 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 20.20 29020 - Hatch Tender 20.20 29030 - Line Handler 20.20 29041 - Stevedore I 18.35 29042 - Stevedore II 21.61 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 38.15 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 26.30 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 28.97 30021 - Archeological Technician I 17.20 30022 - Archeological Technician II 19.24 30023 - Archeological Technician III 23.84 30030 - Cartographic Technician 23.84 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 22.60 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 26.40 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 29.15 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 17.20 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 19.24 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 22.03 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 26.40 30081 - Engineering Technician I 15.74 30082 - Engineering Technician II 17.65 30083 - Engineering Technician III 19.75 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 24.48 30085 - Engineering Technician V 29.94 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 36.22 30090 - Environmental Technician 29.45 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 23.84 30210 - Laboratory Technician 23.29 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 24.27 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 26.81 30240 - Mathematical Technician 23.84 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 19.31 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 23.92 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 29.25 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 35.40 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 29.15 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 23.84 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 29.15 30461 - Technical Writer I 21.88 30462 - Technical Writer II 26.76 30463 - Technical Writer III 32.38 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 24.24 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 29.33 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 35.16 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 24.24 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 24.24 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 26.40 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 32.11 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 22.03 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 23.84 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 29.33 31020 - Bus Aide 10.33 31030 - Bus Driver 14.76 31043 - Driver Courier 14.18 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 10.04 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 14.65 31310 - Taxi Driver 10.98 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 14.65 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 18.35 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 19.52 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 19.52 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 14.30 99030 - Cashier 10.51 99050 - Desk Clerk 10.65 99095 - Embalmer 22.46 99130 - Flight Follower 24.24 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 15.93 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 17.47 99260 - Marketing Analyst 28.20 99310 - Mortician 22.46 99410 - Pest Controller 17.04 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 14.08 99710 - Recycling Laborer 16.43 99711 - Recycling Specialist 20.04 99730 - Refuse Collector 14.69 99810 - Sales Clerk 12.40 99820 - School Crossing Guard 11.27 99830 - Survey Party Chief 25.48 99831 - Surveying Aide 15.48 99832 - Surveying Technician 21.25 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 14.48 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 17.96 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 14.48

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract 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 the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.48 per hour or $179.20 per week or $776.53 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.18 per hour, or $167.20 per week, or $724.53 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 20 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday,…