36C24818R0647-011.docx

X X X X Project Title: Install Pneumatic Tube Transport System

Place of Performance: VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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

NAICS: 236220

This project is for construction services to install pneumatic tube transport system at the VACHS in accordance with governments requirements.

T his is a 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small B usiness (SDVOSB) set-aside. Prospective contractors are cautioned that any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must meet the criteria identified by 38 CRR, Part 74. Any person, persons, or business entity suspected of misrepresentation itself for the purpose of securing a G overnment contract may be criminally investigated and pr osecuted for fraud against the United States of America Parties found misrepresenting their status also risk debarment from further government contracts.

ana.alvarado@va.gov

8. ADDRESS OFFER

VIA EMAIL

Including attachments X 06-1 -2018

3:00PM (AST)

VIA EMAIL

52.211-10

787-641-7582 X34964 Ana G. Alvarado

San Juan PR 00921-3201 #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 Administrative Building VA Caribbean Healthcare System Department of Veterans Affairs 00672 672-14-901 05-10 -2018 36C24818R0647 considered and will be rejected.

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

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.

c.

is not required.

is, An offer guarantee b.

envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ a.

NO

YES

negotiable. (See _____________________________).

mandatory notice to proceed. This performance period is award, calendar days after receiving

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

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

CALL:

9. FOR INFORMATION

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

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

AND AWARD

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

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

STANDARD FORM 1442

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

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

a. NAME

CODE

7. ISSUED BY

6. PROJECT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

PAGE OF PAGES

3. DATE ISSUED

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SEE PRICE SCHEDULE.

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Ana G. Alvarado Austin TX 78714-9971 P.O. Box 149971 Financial Services Center Department of Veterans Affairs San Juan PR 00921-3201 #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 Administrative Building VA Caribbean Healthcare System Department of Veterans Affairs 00672

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(To be completed by Government) (Must be fully completed by offeror) (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is required to sign this (Type or print) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Include area code) (Include ZIP Code)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

AWARD

OFFER

BY

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

TO SIGN

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER 30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED by reference in or attached to this contract.

the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) ractual document is necessary.

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

29. AWARD

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

FAX:

PHONE:

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. ADMINISTERED BY

41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

ITEM

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

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

DATE.

NUMBER

AMENDMENT

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMOUNTS

accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

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

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16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Project Title: Install Pneumatic Tube Transport System in VACHS, San Juan, PR Project Number: 672-14-901

I. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

A. A/E: This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect-Engineer firm that is part of the design team (Government Consultant).

B. 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.

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

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

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. 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 I. Competent Person (CP): One who is capable of identifying any 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. STATEMENT OF WORK

A. This document contains information and minimal submission requirements for contract documents specified in the construction contract for each submission in the Construction Documents for this project. It will give the contractor a clear understanding of what is required at each stage of the construction.

B. This document does not relieve the contractor of their professional responsibility to produce a correct, complete, and fully coordinated construction phases.

C. The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

D. Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to install a Pneumatic Tube Transport System through the VA Caribbean Healthcare System Facilities in San Juan. System includes the following: Standard and High-Volume Dispatch/Receiving Stations, Tubing, Transfer Units, Control Center with Software and Carriers.

E. System will connect Pharmacy Service (OPA Pharmacy and Inpatient Pharmacy) with all wards and necessary services throughout the Outpatient Addition Building, Main Building, South Bed Tower, SICU and the Community Living Center.

F. Contractor construction work shall include all as described in the demolition drawings and detail as-built drawings, as well as necessary architectural, civil, electrical, plumbing, mechanical design work.

G. The contractor will comply with all national codes used by the VA, and Federal Requirements and Regulations. VA design standard, VA master specifications, design manuals, and/or other publications should be obtained by the contractor at the following Internet address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ H. The contractor shall coordinate all activities with the COR; hold informal meetings (upon mutual consent of the COR and the contractor) at the VACHS to discuss any related issues. Continue to expand contacts by telephone, and other means of communication with the purpose of finalizing a complete project construction. Contractor will generate meeting minutes during any meetings so that key decisions are recorded for future reference. Provide a copy of the meeting minutes via email to COR no later than 5 days after the meeting for review and concurrence.

I. VA will review all submittals for construction feasibility and operational purposes.

J. Guarantee Period services are not required in this project.

K. The Contractor is responsible for producing a complete construction work according to the A/E set of drawings, design narrative/analysis, calculations, sample boards, and specifications in accordance with professional standard practices and VA criteria.

L. Contractor shall provide to CO and COR via email a checklist of all submittals, certifications, tests, and inspections required per drawing and specification section.

M. Contractor work shall be in accordance with the following, in order of precedence; changes in precedence require approval of the COR:

1. Requirements summarized in this scope of work

2. Construction cost limit

3. VA, Industry Standards and Federal Requirements and Regulation

4. UFAS, ADA and NFPA latest requirements N. Contractor shall keep the COR and Contracting Officer informed at all times of the status and progress of the project.

O. The work area must be kept clean always. Sticky mats will be placed at entrance to the mechanical room and changed as required. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris connected with construction activities as required. Trash/debris must be covered during transporting to dumpster and path must clean as required.

P. Contractor employees shall be required to maintain a professional appearance including a shirt bearing the company logo. All contractor employees will be required to acquire and wear approved Medical Center Contractor badge. Per Medical Center policy, badge must be visible and located above the waist.

Q. All electrical (both hi and low voltage) wiring shall be installed by a licensed Electrical Contractor.

R. The contractor shall identify, by name, the key management and technical personnel who will work under this contract.

S. Receipt of Materials: Address all shipment of materials and supplies to the Contractor not the Government. The Contractor must be on hand to accept shipments; the Government will not accept deliveries on the behalf of the Contractor.

T. Specific Environmental Requirements. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that materials and supplies are in accordance with VA policy for no or low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). (Refer to Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement, spec 02 82.13.19) U. Coordination. Shutdown of utilities must be coordinated with the COR with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.

V. Protection of Existing Property. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the area to its original condition at the completion of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to buildings or property as a result of construction activities.

W. Clean-up and Disposal. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris connected with construction activities on a daily basis. Recyclable products shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, in respective containers. Contractor must provide their own dumpster for construction debris.

X. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): The Contractor shall develop, execute, and demonstrate that the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous review and coordination effort. The requirements are as follows:

1. Two weeks after receipt of the Notice to Proceed: Submit a detailed QA/QC Plan describing each step that will be taken during the construction phases.

2. 100% Submittal: Submit the completed QA/QC Plan along with the latest marked-up documents (plans, specifications, etc.) necessary to ensure that a thorough review and coordination have been completed.

III. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

A. The total contractor performance period shall be three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days after receiving of “Notice to Proceed” (NTP) which includes the time required for all submittals, procurement of materials, construction activities, and inspections.

B. 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.

C. Working hours will vary depending on the tasks being accomplished. Work affecting hospital’s operations must be coordinated with COR.

D. The Contractor shall provide a competent construction work schedule, including a detailed cost and a construction phasing.

E. The Contractor shall coordinate and harmonize the construction phases of this project to sustain the full operation of the impacted areas of the VACHS.

IV. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:

A. This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Type A, Low Risk Group, Class I (in accordance with Life Safety Code and VA Standards: Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) Level 1 project.

V. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

A. All Contractor's personnel are required to have completed an OSHA-approved 10-hour construction worker course prior to working on the site. The On-site general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed an OSHA-approved 30-hour construction course prior to working on the site. Every worker must provide the Contracting Officer a copy of current certificates identifying successful completion of the training prior to executing work for the Veterans Administration. In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which include the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractor’s Competent Persons (CP), who has been designated to administer the site-specific safety program, as well as the CP for other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). Contractor’s CP are required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees. The VA CP does not take the place of Contractor’s CP nor acts on their behalf. The VA CP determines if Contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR and/or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non-compliance, and/or property damage. The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as per FAR 52.236-13 prior to commencement of site activities. The Government shall have 21 calendar days to review the AHA and APP. (Refer to Specification 01 35 26 Safety Requirements included in the attachments for details).

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO OFFERORS

GENERAL 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 120 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 construction execution shall commence and be completed in accordance with contract requirements.

4. RFP Issue Date: Refer to SF1442, page 1, Block 3.

5. Site Visit: Refer to FAR 52.236-27, Site Visit (Construction) provision included in this solicitation for site visit details.

6. Requests for Information (RFIs): Due Date: NLT May 24, 2018, 3:00pm AST. RFI’s should be submitted by SDVOSB to the contracting officer’s e-mail address as follows: ana.alvarado@va.gov. Subject line of the RFI e-mail should include “RFI - 36C24818R0647 - Your Company Name”. Responses will be provided in a question and answer format. Note: RFI’s received after May 24, 2018 will only be answered if there is an impact on the project/proposals.

7. Proposal Due Date and Submittals:

a. Offers for furnishing services identified within the schedule shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting officer (CO) at ana.alvarado@va.gov not later than closing date and time specified on SF1442, block 13a or as amended on SF30.

b. The size of your document shall not exceed 5 Megabytes (MB). If you have multiple documents, please submit as separate emails.

c. Subject line of the Proposal e-mail should include the following: “Technical Proposal - 36C24818R0647 - Your Company Name - TAB “X”, Email “X” of “X”” (if multiple emails are required to meet the file limitation identified).

d. 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 pointst, and may be single-spaced.

e. Electronic submission must be in adobe PDF (.pdf) format. Each page must identify the submitting offeror in the header or footer and page number.

8. Offer Guarantee (Bid Bond): 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 the original sent by mail.

9. Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to VAAR 836.204(g) the following is provided: The magnitude of construction is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

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

PROPOSAL PREPARATION, EVALUATION FACTORS, AND AWARD DETERMINATION

1. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions, Evaluation Factors: Proposal shall be submitted to the address identified at paragraph 7a of General Information section, and must be submitted utilizing the format and means identified in this solicitation. This part describes the procedures for evaluating and selecting offers for this construction requirement for Project No. 672-14-901, titled “Install Pneumatic Tube Transportation System”

a. 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: Specialized Experience

(3) TAB C: Relevant and Recent Past Performance

(4) TAB D: Management Approach

(5) TAB E: Schedule

(6) TAB F: Price Proposal

b. Evaluation Factors and Proposal Requirements:

(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) Company Name,

(f) DUNS Number and

(g) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

(h) Tax ID number

(i) Principle points of contact, address, phone numbers, e-mail etc.

(j) Bid Bond

(k) Experience Modification Rate Form

(2) TAB B: FACTOR 1 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

(a) Offeror shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience that are similar to the Government’s requirements in this solicitation. Offeror shall submit a total of three (3) work experience projects that are completed or well underway (at least 50% construction completed) at any point during the last ten (10) years from the solicitation date that best represent the Offeror’s work experience required on this solicitation with a project value of $2.0M or greater.

(b) The information provided will be used to evaluate the relevancy and depth of each Offeror’s experience. Offeror are responsible for providing project descriptions in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of project relevancy to this procurement. The more relevant the experience, the more credit will be given.

(c) To determine strengths and weaknesses, the agency will give more consideration to the contractor’s experience and success with the following:

1. A higher number of relevant projects from both prime contractor and major subcontractor. (The Government may place greater importance on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor, depending upon overall role and relevancy considerations).

2. Projects involving construction for the installation of pneumatic tube transport at an active VA installations or medical facility.

3. Projects constructed on VA Installations.

4. Projects involving design build (DB) of pneumatic tube transport system.

5. Projects with a value of $2 million or greater.

6. Fully completed projects rather than substantially complete projects.

7. Projects completed within ten (10) years of solicitation date.

8. Projects involving construction in conditions dealing with concurrent work from adjacent contractors and/or in congested work areas.

9. Project examples demonstrating prior teaming experience of the prime construction contractor and the major subcontractor.

(d) Offeror experience shall be submitted using Experience Information Sheet attached. Experience Information Sheet must be filled out completely.

(e) In this context, “Offeror or Offeror’s” refers to the proposed prime contractor, and all proposed major subcontractor(s).

(f) Signed Letters of Commitment from any key subcontractors (to include directed subcontractor) for all work to be performed under this contract.

(g) If more than three (3) projects are submitted, only the first three (3) will be evaluated. If the project is older than ten years, it may be considered less relevant.

(h) The Government may contact point(s) of contact to verify project information on the Experience Information Sheets.

(i) Formatting and Other Restrictions – 20 pages maximum

(3) TAB C: FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

(a) The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s performance record (including Federal, State and local government and private) to determine a confidence assessment of the Offeror’s performance. The recent and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor’s performance will be considered. Also, the confidence assessment will consider issues, including but not limited to the number and severity of the problems the appropriateness and/or effectiveness of any corrective actions taken (not just planned or promised), and the overall work record. Prompt corrective action in isolated instances, may not outweigh overall negative trends.

(b) Complete the PPQ attached to this solicitation. Identify a minimum of three (3) and maximum of five (5) contracted efforts that have been performed in the past ten (10) years from the date of this solicitation in which it has been successfully deliver quality services in response to customer requirements. If identified effort have an evaluation in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting system (CPARS), offerors may provide CPARS in lieu of PPQ.

(c) Past Performance will be evaluated based on information provided and any other past performance information obtained by the Government such as but are not limited to past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting system (CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and may contact customers other than those identified by the Offeror when evaluating past performance.

(d) While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror and the government is under no obligation to check other sources.

(e) The evaluation will take into account past performance information regarding subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the proposed project in this solicitation.

(f) If CPARS submission is used to provide past performance information, it will be the most recent evaluation in the system. The Government reserves the right to check the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) to verify the accuracy of the CPARS submitted. CPARs submitted by the offeror which do not match those in the system, or for which there is a more current CPAR available, may cause the offeror to receive a lower rating for this factor.

(g) Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted past performance information in the past performance evaluation. The Government may contact references provided as part of the factor for Experience, for information regarding the Offeror’s past performance on the project.

(h) Subcontractor’s Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide, with proposal, a letter of consent found in solicitation attachments from referenced subcontractors authorizing release of their past performance information for this requirement.

(i) For the purposes of this evaluation, efforts performed will be considered recent to this procurement if they have been completed within the last ten (10) years from the date of this solicitation. The Government will consider efforts performed relevant to this procurement if they are determined to be same/similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity this solicitation requirements. The Government will perform an independent determination of relevancy of the data provided or obtained. If more than five references are submitted, only the first five will be evaluated.

(j) In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

(4) TAB D: FACTOR 3 – MANAGEMENT APPROACH

(a) Proposals will be evaluated for feasibility, reasonableness, risk, logic and extent to which the proposal illustrates a comprehensive understanding of managing the contract. In narrative form, describe plan to obtain, retain, coordinate, and manage subcontractors, plans and commitments to successfully meet contract obligations in the event issues between your company (prime contractor) and subcontractor(s) arises.

(b) The narrative shall clearly demonstrate the Offeror understands the technical scope of this project. Detail the project execution plan that describes a viable strategy to execute the project while achieving the desired quality as described in the solicitation to include explanation for project start up and mobilization, established quality assurance and performance monitoring program including quality control methods/measures to be utilized.

(c) Provide an Organizational Chart and clearly describe functions/positions and whether the functions/positions will be filled by prime or by subcontractors. Resumes of the management team shall be submitted for evaluation.

(d) A maximum of 35 pages.

(5) TAB E: FACTOR 4 – SCHEDULE

(a) Offeror shall submit a “draft” project schedule. The “draft” progress schedule will be in a time scaled bar graph format. The horizontal axis will be scaled for time beginning with the Notice to Proceed and concluding with contract completion. The vertical axis will show the milestones and major portions of the contract work.

(b) All schedule items will show a start date and a completion date. The detailed schedule will indicate specific tasks with dates for each step of the process including: Mobilization; demolition method and sequencing; structure completion; finishing; procurement and installation of equipment; provisions for overtime or shift work; timing of relocation of existing equipment and personnel; site utilities, and temporary rerouted medical center pedestrian traffic, tests and final inspection.

(c) General Project Delivery Schedule and Narrative: Show relationships between construction document development/completion (including required review activities) and construction activities for (at a minimum, utility relocation, substructure, structure, interior finishes, building systems, and site development).

(d) The offeror shall provide a written commitment as to the time frame (number of days after receipt of the NTP) within which the offeror will guarantee completion.

(e) Discuss a proposed approach for ensuring the project stays on schedule.

(6) TAB F: PRICE PROPOSAL

(a) The proposed prices will be analyzed for reasonableness. Include copy of the Pricing Schedule on page 6 of the solicitation. Along with a lump sum price, please provide a detailed price breakdown for the purpose of evaluating price realism. The breakdown shall separately at a minimum include the following cost elements:

1. Labor (Direct & Indirect),

2. Materials, Material Markups, Material Overhead,

3. Equipment,

4. Subcontractor Cost,

5. Other Direct Costs,

6. Overhead Expenses,

7. Indirect Cost,

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

9. Profit.

(b) While developing your price proposal please make sure to consider actual local market conditions and to include all applicable taxes, and government stamps cost.

(c) Estimate 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 FAR 52.219-27 – Limitations on Subcontracting.

2. Evaluation and Selection Procedures:

a. This acquisition will utilize a best value approach in accordance with Federal Acquisition (FAR) 15.101-1 Tradeoff process. The best value is the most advantageous proposal, price and other factors considered, and consistent with the Government’s stated importance of evaluation criteria. This may result in award being made to a higher-rated, higher priced offeror where the Contracting Officer determines that the technical capability and past performance of the higher-priced offer outweighs the cost difference. A contract award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the RFP requirements and will provide the best value to the Government.

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. 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.

f. Proposals will be evaluated as follows:

(1) The technical factors consist of the Factors one (1) through four (4), described above, are of equal importance, and when combined are significantly more important than Price.

(2) Price Proposal - Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate price based on the total price.

(1) Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

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

(ii) Comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE.

(iii) Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information.

(iv) Comparison of market survey results.

(3) Each pricing element indicated in TAB F will be evaluated to determine its reasonableness. 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. The Government considers it to be in its best interest to allow consideration of award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror.

3. Basis of Award: The Government will award one (1) firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The source selection process will be the Trade-off process. All evaluation factors other than price when combined are significantly more important than price.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 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 Puerto Rico.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-1 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 , 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)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Hand-Carried Address:

San Juan PR 00921-3200

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

2.7 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— May 17, 2018 @9:30am (AST)

(c) Participants will meet at— FMS – Project Section, Main Bldg., Basement, POC: Eng. Hiram Lopez (End of Provision)

2.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation…