36C24818R0412-001.docx

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

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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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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.

36C24818R0412 X 05-02-2018

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546-18-2-6872-0104 546-17-109 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 FOR: Miami VA Healthcare System 8875 Hidden River Parkway; Suite 560 Tampa FL 33637-1035 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 Miami VA Healthcare System 8875 Hidden River Parkway; Suite 560 Tampa FL 33637-1035 John E. Petersen 813-631-2821

Project Title: Renovate Canteen Kitchen and Dining Area

Project Location: Miami VA, Bruce W. Carter Medical Center, 1201 NW16th Street, Miami, Florida 33125

Contracting Officer (C.O.): John E. Petersen; 813-631-2821; john.petersen1@va.gov

Magnitude of this project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and all other resources necessary to renovate the Canteen Kitchen and Dining Area at the Miami VA in accordance with this solicitation, scope of work, drawings and specifications.

Project is set aside for certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program: This acquisition is set aside for certified SDVOSB firms.

Prospective firms are cautioned that an proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified by 38 CFR Part 74. Any person, persons or business entity suspected of misrepresenting itself for the purpose of securing a government contract may be criminally investigated and prosecuted for fraud procurements.

Reference the attached documents for proposal preparation and complete construction execution of this project.

X X 52.211-10 X 1 Electronic 1:00 P.M.

06-01-2018 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

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23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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26. ADMINISTERED BY

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

See Price Offer Schedule 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 8875 Hidden River Parkway Tampa FL 33637 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 X John E. Petersen

NCO 815L2-0935

Table of Contents

A.1 PRICE OFFER SCHEDULE

Price Offer Schedule

Bid Build construction to complete Project #546-17-109 titled Renovate Canteen Kitchen and Dining Area at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami Florida.

A. ITEM #1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and all other resources necessary for construction of the project described as further defined by this Scope of Work (SOW).

Work includes general construction, electrical work, mechanical work, plumbing work and fire protection alterations, and necessary removal of existing structures, construction and certain other items. This also Includes demolition drawings, new floor plans, equipment plans, finish plans and reflected ceiling plans. Refer to drawings, specifications and statement of work for additional information.

Period of Performance – 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

JB

Reference Price Proposal Submission Requirements

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

1. Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Verification: This requirement is 100% set aside for verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The award of this requirement shall not be delayed due to loss of SDVOSB verification. Proposals submitted by non-verified SDVOSB’s will be excluded from evaluation and award consideration.

2. Offer Acceptance Period: Offers providing less than 180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due may not be considered and may be rejected.

3. Work Effort: This project is a Bid Build Effort: The contractor shall construct this project pursuant to the project design documentation including drawings, specifications, design analysis, etc.

4. RFP Issue Date: 5/2/2018

5. Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for 5/10/2018 at 10 am E. S. T.

a. Only one site visit will be conducted. Participants are to meet at the Engineering Conference Room at the VA Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, Florida 33125.

b. Contact the following individuals by email: kurt.hair@va.gov, matthew.king6@va.gov and john.petersen1@va.gov to confirm attendance.

6. Requests for Information (RFIs): Due Date – 5/16/2018 at 1PM E.S.T. RFI’s should be submitted to the Contracting Officer by email as follows: john.petersen1@va.gov. Responses will be provided in a question and answer format. Subject Line of the RFI e-mail should include “RFI #1, 36C24818R0412 and company name. Note: RFI's received after the Due date will only be answered if there is an impact on the project/proposals.

7. Proposal Due Date: Due Date – 6/1/2018 at 12:00 PM E.S.T.

a. Request for Proposals (RFP) offers for furnishing construction services identified within the schedule shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting officer (CO) by email at john.petersen1@va.gov.

b. The size of your file shall not exceed 5 Meg. If you have multiple documents, please submit as separate emails but no more than three. Subject Line of the Proposal e-mail should include the following subject line: “Phase I (etc.,) – Technical Proposal (etc.,) - 36C24818R0412 – Your Company Name - TAB “X”, Email “X” of “X (if multiple emails are required to meet the file limitation identified). All material shall be in typeface Time New Roman (12 font size), 1.5-line spacing on 8½” x 11” white paper with one (1) inch margins all around. Tables and illustration may use a reduced font style, but not less than 8 point, and may be single-spaced. Each page must identify the submitting offeror in the header or footer and page number. Proposals received after that time will not be considered.

8. Offer Guarantee (Bid Bond): (An offer guarantee is required). Per FAR Clause 52.228-1-Bid Guarantee, the amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. NOTE: A scanned copy of the original is acceptable with proposal and the original sent by mail.

9. Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to VAAR 836.204 the following is provided: The magnitude of construction is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. This is the estimated range for Construction.

10. North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code: The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Contractors. The Small Business size standard is $36.5 Million.

11. Wage Determination (WD): The applicable WD for this solicitation is incorporated in this document.

12. Superintendence: The Prime contractor shall provide, from his own staff, a competent 30-hour OSHA certified superintendent. This individual shall be 100% full time dedicated and assigned to this project while work is being performed on site. The prime contractor shall not divide or split up their superintendence duties among multiple projects at the same facility. Each project stands alone and requires a dedicated superintendent to be allocated and funded to that particular project.

2.2 PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION

1. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions

a. Technical Proposal Format: Technical Proposal shall address all information requested and will then be evaluated against the stated factors. The following format shall be used:

(1) TAB A: General Information

(2) TAB B: Relevant and Recent Past Performance

(3) TAB C: Technical Qualifications

(4) TAB D: Project Schedule

b. Evaluation Factors and Proposal Requirements. Proposal shall include:

(1) TAB A. General Information

(a) Cover Page with Solicitation Number, Project Title

(b) Table of Contents

(c) Signed offer/Acknowledgement of Amendments (SF1442)

(d) Copy of current vetBiz.gov SDVOSB certification

(e) DUNS Number

(f) Cage Code

(g) Tax ID number

(h) Principle points of contact, address, phone numbers, etc.

(i) Reps and Certs

(2) TAB B: Factor 1 – Relevant and Recent Past Performance: To be Technically Acceptable, offerors shall identify ALL of the following:

(a) A minimum of 1 but no more than 3 references.

(b) Relevant performance means construction projects similar in scope and magnitude, which were issued by the VA, Federal, State, Local Government agencies, and/or commercial facilities.

(c) Recent is defined as performance within the last five (5) years, to include ongoing projects.

(d) For each of the submitted Relevant and Recent Performance contracts, provide the following information:

i. Project name and the contract number;

ii. The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by

iii. The date of the construction contract award and the contract award amount in dollars;

iv. Provide a brief description of the construction contract scope of work

v. Identification of at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address (if applicable).

vi. Complete the attached Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

vii. (Narrative 10 pages’ max – PPQ is not part of the 10-page narrative max)

(3) TAB C: Factor 2 - Technical Qualifications. To be Technical Acceptable, the offerors shall identify ALL of the following:

1. Briefly describe the firm’s specialized experience and technical competence with working in healthcare environments, to include the firm’s licensing as stated in the Statement of Work.

2. Provide a brief narrative which describes the relevant experience of the firm’s key personnel, to include at least:

i. Project Manager

ii. Superintendent

iii. Other relevant firm employees

iv. List of Sub-contractors

v. (10-page max)

(4) TAB D: Factor 3 - Project Schedule. To be considered technically acceptable, the proposed offerors shall provide a “draft” project schedule and shall include ALL of the following:

i. 180 calendar day performance period submitted in a Gantt chart format.

ii. At a minimum, the schedule shall include - Site prep/mobilization, temporary environmental control installation, dumpsters, demo, concrete, masonry, structural steel and decking, carpentry, insulation, fire stopping, doors, entrances, walls, finishes, signage, fire suppression, plumbing, and refrigeration systems, HVAC, duct work, electrical, communication, data and security. The schedule shall also show at least 10 days for potential weather delays.

2. PRICE PROPOSAL – Note: Submit under Separate Cover from Technical

(a) TAB A: General Information:

(1) Cover Page with Solicitation Number, Project Title

(2) Table of Contents

(3) Signed offer/Acknowledgement of Amendments (SF1442)

(4) EMR

(5) Offer Guarantee Bond (Scanned copy)

(b) TAB B: Price Breakdown. The following cost elements shall be addressed:

(1) Labor (Direct & Indirect),

(2) Materials, Material Markups, Materials overhead,

(3) Equipment

(4) Subcontractor Cost

(5) Other Direct Costs

(6) Overhead expenses

(7) Indirect Cost

(8) General & Administrative (G&A) expenses,

(9) Profit

**Price breakdown to include a detailed line item breakdown of all G&A expenses inclusive of all Project Staff and General Requirements OF THE PRIME CONTRACTOR and shall be indicative of the 15% of contract performance that will be incurred for SDVOSB personnel in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10. ***

(10) The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make a price reasonableness determination. Offerors should assure that their ability to meet or exceed the minimum needs of the Government is adequately described in the offer. The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

(11) The Government will evaluate price based on the total price. Total price consists may include alternate bid items such as, deductive, or options. Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

i. Comparison of proposed competitive prices received in response to the RFP.

3. Proposal Submission: Proposals shall be submitted to the address identified at para 7a and must be submitted utilizing the format and means identified in this solicitation.

a. Offerors are cautioned to follow instructions fully and carefully, as the Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial proposals received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

b. Understanding the factors/sub-factors and the associated criteria indicated, the excellence of the work offered, and the ability of the contractor to accomplish what is offered in the proposal is the objective. Contractor shall submit in detail adequate information for evaluation purposes on the evaluation criteria.

c. To provide a basis for sound evaluation by the government, offerors shall submit a complete proposal. The information provided shall be concise, factual, and complete. Proposals will be considered only from offerors that are regularly established in the business and in the judgment of the government, are deemed financially responsible, able to show evidence of experience and have submitted the complete documentation requested.

d. Offerors are hereby advised that any imposed terms and conditions which deviate from the Government’s material terms and conditions established in the solicitation may render their proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

4. Evaluation and Award Information

a. Source Selection Using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Process (LPTA): This is a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) that represents the best value to the Government conducted under FAR Part 15, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

b. Technical proposals will be rated either acceptable or unacceptable. Each element must be rated acceptable to receive an overall acceptable technical rating. Proposals must separately address each element to be considered responsive to this solicitation.

c. Evaluation Overview: Proposals will be evaluated and ranked according to price, from lowest to highest. The Government reserves the right to evaluate only the technical proposal of the lowest price offeror. Other technical proposals may not be evaluated unless the Government determines the lowest price offeror to be unacceptable or non-responsive. In the event the Government determines the lowest price offeror to be unacceptable, the technical proposal of the next lowest price offeror will be evaluated. This process will continue until a technical proposal is determined to be acceptable. This is a firm-fixed price award. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the submitted cost proposal includes all costs for total project requirements and completion in accordance with the specifications and drawings herein. The Offeror assumes all risk for omissions in subcontractor proposals.

d. Technical Evaluation Criteria:

Factor 1 ‐ Relevant and Recent Past Performance

Acceptable Offeror factor response validates that the offeror or offeror team has performed on a project similar in scope and magnitude and received a satisfactory rating.

Unacceptable Offeror factor response fails to validate that the offeror or offeror team has performed on a project similar in scope and magnitude and received a satisfactory rating.

Factor 2 ‐ Technical Qualifications

Acceptable Offeror factor response validates that the offeror or offeror team has presented a narrative identifying specialized experience of the firm and key personnel.

Unacceptable Offeror factor response fails to validate that the offeror or offeror team has presented a narrative identifying specialized experience of the firm and key personnel.

Factor 3 – Project Schedule

e. SDVOSB Verification- The Government will review VetBiz (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/) to confirm Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status verification for the submitted proposals. Evaluations will be performed on proposals submitted by verified SDVOSBs only. Subsequent confirmation of SDVOSB verification status will be performed for the apparent award.

f. Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Communication between the Government and offerors will be limited to exchanges for clarification as described in FAR 15.306(a). The Government reserves the right to enter into discussions if necessary. Thus, an offeror’s proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Communication conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors would not constitute discussions and the Contracting Officer reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposals revisions or discussions.

g. Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

i. All Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, a certification that the offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violations(s) in the past three years.

ii. All Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

iii. Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

iv. A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. If the apparent awardee fails to provide required documentation, then the matter will be referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a certificate of competency or a determination of responsibility by the SBA.

v. This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

2.3 SCOPE OF WORK

VA Medical Center 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125

Project Title: Renovate Canteen Kitchen and Dining Area - Project Number: 546-17-109

I. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

1. Contracting Officer (CO): The services to be performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, control and approval of the Contracting Officer.

2. Project Manager (PM)/Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer's representative responsible for administering contracts under the immediate direction of the Contracting Officer.

3. Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this contract.

4. A/E: This term, as used herein, refers to the ArchitectEngineer firm(s) that are a part of the DB team, also referred to as DB A/E.

5. Design-Build Team A/E: This term, as used herein, to refer to the entire Design-Build Team (Contractor, A/E and any sub-contractors) all inclusive.

6. Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PRCA): Used to identify potential risks associated with the renovation, construction and some maintenance & repair activities and to develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize these risks. Prior to beginning work this assessment will be completed.

7. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM): Measures that are instituted to compensate for significant hazards posed by existing life safety (fire) code deficiencies or construction/renovation activities.

8. Request for Proposal (RFP): Is a solicitation made, often through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity or service, to potential suppliers to submit proposals.

9. Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional (CITP): Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional for the review of the design documents for compliance with national and local codes, standards, federal and state regulations.

10. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

11. The Joint Commission (TJC): Formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and before that the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH). The Joint Commission provides evaluation, accreditation and disease-specific certification programs for healthcare facilities.

12. Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA): Is an industry term that describes the process of a qualified group of trained industry professionals performing an analysis of the condition of a group of facilities that may vary in terms of age, design, construction methods, and materials

13. Competent Person (CP): One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Overview: Miami VA Medical Center strives to support both patients and staff in a healthcare setting. Protection of patient’s, visitor’s and staff’s health from risks associated with the environment and construction activities is the highest priority. This is a bid build construction project where the contractor is to provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary and is required to properly familiarize themselves with all the drawings and specifications.

B. General Description: Construction activities as per supplied 100% construction documents include a complete set of drawings and specifications as designed by MES Group. The scope of this project is to accommodate the new Kitchen, Dining Area, Starbucks Kiosk and Cafeteria as per design by A/E Team described above. The existing area affected is in 2nd Floor Rooms B209 and B210.

C. Specific Project Requirements: Work includes but it’s not limited to:

1. Coordinate all work with project COR.

2. Provide a cost loaded schedule to COR after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and before commencement of work.

3. Secure area before commencement of work according to Miami VA Medical Center (MVAMC) Infection Control and Construction Policy requirements.

4. Electrical room will be relocated outside the existing kitchen facilities as shown on the Design Plans.

5. Include Mold remediation and Asbestos abatement and Contractor must be licensed for both.

6. No phased construction stages during construction. Additional work shifts will be required to meet schedules.

7. Any rigging and structural analysis will be the responsibility of the General Contractor.

8. Project Performance Time. The total contractor performance period shall be 180 calendar days which includes the time required for all submittals, procurement of materials, construction activities, and inspections. All submittals will be returned to the Contractor within two (2) weeks of submission. Disapproved submittals are not reason for additional time or delay claim for the Contract. Provide labor to compile project timeline in Ghant format. Timeline to be in MS project format and PDF. After work begins on the site, the Contractor shall work continuously during approved work hours. A superintendent dedicated to this contractor shall be present on-site until the completion of the contract.

III. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. VA Police will issue identification badges to contractors, employees and subcontractors which must be worn at all times when on VA Property.

2. Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate on the project. Personnel shall be subjected to a background investigation previous to commencement. After background check has been completed identification badges will be issued.

IV. Contractor shall keep the area cleaned daily and haul away all construction debris. All materials and construction debris must be in covered cart when entering and exiting the building.

V. QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION

1. The Contractor shall be a Certified General Contractor.

2. The Contractor shall be a Certified Mold Remediation Contractor.

3. The Contractor shall be a Certified Asbestos Abatement Contractor.

4. The Electrical Subcontractor shall be a Certified Electrical Contractor.

5. The Mechanical Subcontractor shall be a Certified Mechanical Contractor.

6. The contractor and all contractor employees must have taken the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certified 30 / 10-hour construction safety course and show documented proof. The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. 32(f) which states, “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them”. The contractor shall instruct each of his employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to this work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

7. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

8. Develop a plan detailing project specific fire-safety measures.

9. Maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services.

10. Separate temporary facilities from existing buildings and new construction by appropriate distances.

11. All temporary construction partitions must meet fire-safety requirements.

12. Temporary heating and electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 241 and NFPA 70.

13. Means of egress shall not be blocked.

14. Egress routes for construction workers must be maintained free and unobstructed.

15. Contractor furnished fire extinguishers must be provided and maintained in construction areas and in temporary storage areas.

16. Flammable and combustible liquids must be stored, disposed and used in accordance with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

17. Existing fire protection must not be impaired. Provide fire watch for impairments more than four (4) hours in a 24-hour period.

18. Prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

19. Perform Hot Work in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B.

20. Maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center (MVAMC) Safety Office and Infection Control Department.

21. Prohibit smoking in and adjacent to construction areas.

22. Dispose of waste and debris from buildings DAILY.

23. Follow all additional requirements as specified in the MVAMC Construction Policy.

VI. EQUIPMENT

1. All Equipment, tools, etc., shall be maintained while on the project and shall be adequate, in quality and capacity for proper execution of work.

2. Under no circumstances tools or equipment shall be left unattended.

VII. SCHEDULING AND HOURS OF WORK

1. All work in areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA Engineering COR. Work shall be scheduled for proper execution to completion of this contract. Additional shifts will be required by Contractor to comply with schedule.

2. Hours of Work: The contractor will perform work from 7:00 am – 10:30 pm Monday thru Friday for two shifts as needed. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday (for single shift) except U.S. Federal Holidays which include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, George Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

3. All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the MVAMC COR three (3) weeks in advance. Shutdowns shall be considered as an activity in the contractor schedule. The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

i. Electrical Systems shutdown including Normal or emergency Power.

ii. Fire Suppression Systems: Sprinkler shutdowns lasting over four (4) hours require notification and concurrence from the VISN Safety office. Fire Alarm work shall be conducted by Simplex.

iii. Parking.

iv. Cranes: Prior to crane arriving on site contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, drawings showing crane’s operational and exclusion zone. All documents shall be revised and approved by the MVAMC Safety Office prior to scheduling the work.

VIII. SITE VISITS

1. Job site shall be visited to verify all existing conditions and dimensions and the extent of work involved with the MVAMC COR. Visits to site may be made by appointment only and be previously approved by the COR.

IX. INSPECTIONS

1. All work shall be inspected daily, during installation and at completion by MVAMC COR.

X. SAFETY REGULATIONS

1. All applicable Safety Regulations shall be observed during all work of this contract.

2. The MVAMC Safety Officer shall have full authority to see that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

3. Provide all necessary barricades / signage where required.

4. Isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent area.

5. Follow Infection Control regulations. Maintained the area negatively pressurized if required.

6. Perform field test and participate on final acceptance tests for new equipment or systems installed.

7. Provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements. For those maintenance and repair projects where the life / safety code requirements is not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

XI. SUBMITTALS

1. Submit documented proof of OSHA construction safety course.

2. General Contractor License and Insurance.

3. Submit as per Construction Documents and Specifications.

4. Warranties.

XII. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1. VA Tilt Specs.

2. Florida Building Code.

3. VA Interior Design Manual.

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

6. Americans National Standards Institute (ANSI)

7. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

8. National Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

9. National Electric Code (NEC).

XIII. MATERIALS

1. Contractor to provide all materials required, remove and replace finishes in accordance with Specifications.

XIV. EXECUTION

1. After scheduling work (including phasing, if needed, according to General Requirements) with the MVAMC COR, provide the required signage and barricades as required to maintain safety and protection of work and around construction site.

2. The contractor shall have all required equipment, tools and materials on site before any work stars.

3. After Substantial Completion request Final Inspection from MVAMC COR

XV. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

1. Low Risk Group II Type B.

2.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.5 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)

2.6 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

Miami Dade

(End of Provision)

2.7 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)

2.8 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.9 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

John E. Petersen

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Miami VA Healthcare System

8875 Hidden River Parkway; Suite 560 Tampa FL 33625 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Miami VA Healthcare System

8875 Hidden River Parkway; Suite 560 Tampa FL 33625

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

(End of Provision)

2.10 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

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

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by…