36C24822R0006.pdf

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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

36C24822R0006

X

10/19/2021

TBD

546-21-122

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Apolinar Vargas 210-723-4896

Project Tittle: Replace the Roof on Building 7 Project Number: 546-21-122 Location: Bruce W. Carter VA Health Care Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, Florida 33125 Contracting Officer: Apolinar Vargas Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to FAR Ref 36.204(e),$500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

NAICS - 236220; Size Standard of $39.5M Service Code: Y1DZ The services required for project 546-21-122 B/B requirement to provide construction services in accordance with the solicitation requirements, This requirement is set-aside for VIP certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be found here at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/ While working on the Medical Center Property (both inside and outside the Medical Center) the contractor responsible to wear a face covering at all times. PPE is not provided.

It shall be known that funds are not currently available. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

AT THE TIME OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases.

System for Award Management: https://www.sam.gov Vet Biz: https://www.vetbiz.gov Site Visit: Nov. 09, 2021 @ 10:00AM (EST)at the MVAMC North Entrance. RFI(s) Due Nov. 12, 2021 @ 1:00PM (EST).

VA Hospitals are SMOKE FREE facilities.

52.211-10

1:00 PM

11/29/2021

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

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

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

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Apolinar Vargas

VA-VHA-2020-CB96-F94D

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)–

BACK

A3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULES

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

A.6 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK

(MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

2014)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

3.3 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (FEB 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014)

4.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

4.3 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ...32

4.4 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2020)

4.7 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.8 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

ACT (DEC 2010)

4.9 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2021)

4.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.11 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (JUN 2020)

4.12 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.13 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION)

4.14 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE

(JUL 2018)

4.15 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

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

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

4.18 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019)

4.19 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

4.20 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

A3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULES

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB

BIB-BUILD (BB) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 546-21-12200 “Replace the Roof on Building #7, at Miami VAMC, Miami, FL". The contractor shall perform all necessary construction work per Statement of Work (SOW).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238160 – Roofing Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DZ: Maintenance of Other Hospital Buildings.

GRAND TOTAL

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Miami VA Medical Center 1201 NW Street Miami, FL 33215

USA

1.00

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

Replace the Roof on Building Number# 7 VA Project Number: 546-21-122

REQUIREMENTS

Provide:

1. Professional construction services to include but not limited to:

a. Labor, material, tools and equipment as necessary to construct the project described below and other specific tasks as further defined by this Request for Proposal (RFP). All proposals are to provide construction services for this project.

-- Documentation and Acronyms --

Applicable Codes and Standards:

2. The following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in effect on date of contract issuance and all subsequent changes or updates apply:

a. Federal Acquisition Regulation

b. Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation

c. Service Contract Act (SCA) Directory of Occupations (Fifth Edition) http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/SCADirectVers5.pdf

d. Davis Bacon Act: http://betta.sam.gov/search?index=wd

e. ANSI: https://pdflakekxng.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/ansi-z133-safety-standard-pdf.pdf

f. VA Directive 0058- VA Green Purchasing Program

g. VA Directive 0057- VA Environmental Program

h. Master Construction Specification: https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp#03

Acronyms:

3. Glossary: Acronyms used in this SOW are listed below for easy reference:

a. BWC Bruce William Carter

b. CO Contracting Officer

c. COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

d. FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

e. CFM Construction & Facilities Management

f. VAMC Veteran Affairs Medical Center

g. EPA Environmental Protection Agency

h. PPE Personal Protective Equipment

i. SOW Statement of Work

j. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

k. NEC National Electrical Code

l. NTP Notice to Proceed

m. ANSI American National Standards Institute

n. NEC National Electrical Code

o. NEMA National Electrical Manufactures Association http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/SCADirectVers5.pdf http://betta.sam.gov/search?index=wd https://pdflakekxng.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/ansi-z133-safety-standard-pdf.pdf https://pdflakekxng.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/ansi-z133-safety-standard-pdf.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp#03

p. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

q. EOSH Environmental Occupational Safety and Health

-- Project Scope --

General:

4. Miami VAMC intends to issue a construction contract. The project consists of: Replace the Roof on Building Number#: 7.

a. The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, materials, equipment, and supervision required to replace the roof.

Specifics:

5. Replace the Roof on Building Number#: 7

a. Responsibilities of the contractor at the time of replacing roof.

i. The contractor shall perform the following roof replacement at the following location: Building Number#: 7 Roof.

ii. A structural analysis of the roof shall be completed prior to the start of the roof replacement.

iii. The contractor shall remove and replace building# 7’s roof, approximately

18,175 SQ feet.

iv. All opening and cracks shall be repaired on the concrete roof system.

v. The contractor must coordinate all work with the project COR.

6. Additional responsibilities.

a. All work performed shall follow all manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable NEMA, NEC, ANSI, and VA standards.

b. The Contractor shall provide the work schedule for the service that will be performed.

The schedule shall be submitted with the bid package.

c. Within 10 days of contract award the contractor shall contact the COR and coordinate the beginning of the project in accordance with the SOW. The services outlined in the SOW shall begin no later than 15 days after the issuing of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

d. The Contractor shall use environmentally friendly products whenever possible.

e. The Contractor shall ensure all products/equipment used for this project are stored, handled, applied, and disposed of following the manufacturers’ instructions.

f. The Contractor shall only use products suitable for the job conditions. Manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations shall be followed for all products used.

g. The Contractor shall be responsible to maintain and upkeep their staging area provided by Police Services.

h. The Contractor shall provide their own dumpster and dispose of all damaged items, removed items, and debris created from the construction and demolition in every aspect of this project.

Other Specifics:

7. COR will provide permits necessary to complete the project.

8. Contractor shall submit before and after pictures.

9. Contractor shall ensure value engineering is included in this project to maintain approved budget.

-- Scheduling, Phasing and Working Hours --

10. All work in areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA Engineering COR. Work shall be scheduled for completion of this contract.

11. All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the MVAMC COR two (2) weeks in advance. The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

a. Electrical Systems shutdown including Normal or emergency Power.

b. Chill Water Shutdowns: HVAC, Chillers and Boiler/ Steam Generation.

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

12. Cranes: Prior to any 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. And follow the latest VHA Construction Safety Guidebook as well as the Capital Asset Management Guidebook with regards to crane safety.

-- Site Investigation --

Expectation: Contractors shall make site visits as necessary to survey existing construction conditions.

-- Environmental/Occupational Safety and health (EOSH) --

Expectation: All projects and project designs shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

1. Regulatory Compliance- EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

a. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910- Occupational Safety for General industry.

b. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926- Occupational Safety for the Construction Industry.

c. Volume 40 of Code of Federal Regulations, Protecting of the Environment.

d. Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397- Transportation of Hazardous

Materials.

Specification: The VA Master Construction Specification contains work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

2. Contractor and Subcontractor to following specifications:

a. 00 01 10 Table of Contents

b. 01 00 00 General Requirements

c. 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules Small Projects – Build

d. 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

e. 01 42 19 Reference Standards

f. 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

g. 09 91 00 Painting

h. 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

i. 26 27 26 Wiring Devices

--Location/Work Hours/Deliverables --

Performance Location:

3. The replacement of the Roof on Building Number# 7 at the Miami VAMC located at 1201 NW 16th St, Miami, FL 33125.

Hours:

4. Hours of Work: The contractor will perform work from 7:00AM – 4:00PM Monday thru Friday. No work shall be performed during U.S. Federal Holidays.

Deliverables:

5. The Contractor shall submit a daily log, sign-in sheet, pictures, work performed each time services are rendered.

6. The Contractor shall submit a report for each shipment of construction debris, the weight by type, shipment date, destination, and whether the debris is to be recycled/reclaimed or disposed to the COR. Types include concrete, lumber, metal, dry wall, etc.

-- Contractor Personnel / Management --

Contractor Personnel:

7. The Contractor shall be Certified General Contractor (GC).

8. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW.

9. The Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate on the project. Personnel will be subjected to a background check by VA Police Services prior to working on the project site.

10. The Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications.

Upon request, resumes shall be provided to the Contracting Office prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purpose and not for the Government to become the hiring authority.

11. The Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractor(s) and employee(s) have proper documentation and authorized personnel to work in the United States of America.

12. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

13. VA Police will issue identification badges to the Contractor(s), employees and subcontractor(s).

The badges shall be worn at all times while on VA property.

14. The Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractor(s) or employee(s) wear the provided security badge while performing services under this contract. The badge will contain a personal picture, name of employee, and Contractor's name.

Badges shall be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

15. Government issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or COR upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

16. The contractor shall insure that employee or subcontractor have valid driver license when driving a vehicle on property.

17. Contractor shall comply with latest COVID-19 VA regulations during construction phase.

Management:

18. All information generated in the performance of this contract is the property of the Government and shall be surrendered upon completion of the contract.

The Contractor shall protect against the destruction and/or misplacement of all information produced under this contract, unless directed under local policy to destroy. This includes both hard and soft copies of data.

19. The Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the COR.

20. Contractor personnel or subcontractors shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e.

timeliness, communication; spoken and written etc.). The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary and in the interests of the Government. The hospital director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this statement of work. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel.

21. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length in excess of three inches, while assigned under this contract.

-- Safety / Security Requirements --

Safety/Security Requirements:

22. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss.

The Contractor shall ensure that employees or subcontractor have the proper PPE for the job.

Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

23. All work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with Safety and Health During Construction Activities Policy 138-80-16. 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 are not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

24. The Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Safety Officer and COR shall have full authority to see that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

25. Provide all necessary barricades / signage where required.

26. Isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent space and maintain the area negatively pressurized when required.

27. Personnel should be properly trained for safety and performance of their respective duties.

28. Appropriate safety equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor personnel or subcontractor and shall be used as prescribed by OSHA Standards.

29. 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.

30. 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.

Work Attire and Appearance:

31. Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities.

Personnel Qualification:

32. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract.

33. The Government reserves the right, during the life of the contract, to request work histories on any contractor employee for the purposes of verifying compliance with the above requirements;

additionally, the Government reserves the right to review resumes of contractor personnel proposed to be assigned. Personnel assigned to, or utilized by, the Contractor in performance of work shall be fully capable of performing the requirements contained in the SOW in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.

-- Damages/Liability --

Damages:

34. The Contractor shall be held liable for all damages caused to Government equipment, property;

utilities, etc., located at the site (e.g. sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, windows, etc.) caused by the Contractor, its employees or subcontractors.

35. The Contractor shall immediately report all damages to the COR and shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR, a written report, within twenty-four (24) hrs. The report shall include: What occurred, who was involved, when it occurred (Time/Date), where did it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, and the proposed means to repair or replace.

36. Contractor shall maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

A.6 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

This solicitation will be evaluated using the tradeoff source selection process in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. Proposals shall be submitted to the following email no later than the time listed on the front of the SF 1442 or as modified by amendment to the solicitation:

Point of Contact: Apolinar Vargas, Contracting Officer E-mail: apolinar.vargas@va.gov Phone: 210-723-4896

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $500,000.00 and $1,000.000.00.

2. Site Visit: A site visit for this requirement is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Participants are to meet at 10:00 AM, at the Bruce W. Carter Miami Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33019 at the North Entrance.

3. Questions: Questions shall be submitted by the prime contractor, through email to the Point of Contact listed above. No questions by telephone will be accepted. The cutoff for submission of questions, 1:00 PM ET, November 12, 2021. Question emails should include “VA SOLICITATION NO.

36C24822R0006 Bid Build Project: 546-22-122, Replace Roof on the Building 7.”

4. Prospective vendors shall provide their proposal via e-mail to apolinar.vargas@va.gov in any of the following formats: .pdf, .docx, or .doc to the issuing office address identified above (8 Megabyte File Size Limitation). The Government will evaluate proposals submitted in response to this fair opportunity request. Offerors for furnishing services identified within the schedule shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting officer (CO) at apolinar.vargas@va.gov not later than closing date and time specified on SF1442, block 13a or as amended on SF30.

5. SDVOSB Verification – The Government will review VetBiz (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/) to confirm SDVOSB status verification for the submitted proposal. Evaluations will be performed on proposals submitted by verified SDVOSBs only. Subsequent confirmation of SDVOSB verification status will be performed for the apparent awardee. 36C24822R0006.

6. BONDS (Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.228-15 for further information on applicability): A payment and performance bond shall be provided. The penal sum shall be one hundred percent (100%) of order price. Bonds and other payment protection shall be provided within 10 calendar days of award of the Contract. Notice to proceed will not be issued until the Contractor provides sufficient bonding to cover the work being performed.

7. OFFER GUARANTEE (BID BOND) (SUBMIT WITH YOUR PRICE

PROPOSAL): 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.

8. WAGE DETERMINATION: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. The current determination is DBA FL20210215, Sept 24, 2021; See Attachment 2.

Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the Contract award is the determination that will apply for the project.

Current determinations are always available at: https://wdolhome.sam.gov/.

9. SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

MODIFICATION RATE (EMR)

a. All Offerors shall submit with their proposal a completed Attachment C, which supplies the Government information pertaining to your firm’s past Safety and Environmental record. A submitted Attachment C represents a certification of your firm’s past Safety and Environmental record identifying serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA or any EPA violations within the last 3 years. Please attach explanation for any violations.

b. 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 and included with the completed Attachment 3.

c. 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. (N1CCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Include this letter with the completed Attachment C. 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 and include this letter with the completed Attachment 3.

d. A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The information provided, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility.

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

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. GENERAL INFORMATION:

a. Cover Page with Solicitation Number, Project Title 36C24822R0006

b. Company Name,

c. DUNS Number and

d. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

e. Tax ID number

f. Principal points of contact, address, phone numbers, e-mail etc.

g. Signed offer 1442/Acknowledgement of Amendments

h. Copy of current vetBiz.gov SDVOSB certification

i. Offer Guarantee (BID BOND) Submit with Price Proposal. 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.

j. Limitations on Subcontracting Certification Form (LOS) (The offeror shall provide documentation as required in order for the Contracting Officer to determine the offeror responsible IAW FAR 9.104-1 and therefore, eligible for contract award). Attachment 3

k. Completed Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Form. Attachment 6.

2. Factor 1 - Technical

Subfactor I - Specialized Experience and Capability

The offeror is required to submit two example projects demonstrating your firms experience and capability similar to this requirement, renovate and expand hemodialysis.

These demonstrations in similar experience and capability shall be in a healthcare environment with trade coordination work as critical activities for each of the two (2) below capability areas that demonstrate the prime’s and/or key subcontractor’s experience and capability to successfully complete the example project. A total of 4 example projects shall be provided. Two examples as the prime and two examples from the subcontractor. Self-performed projects demonstrating your firm’s capability may be used to respond to the Government’s request for two example projects demonstrating similar construction capability of the firm (subcontractor). Please identify these projects as such. A total of four example projects must be provided, i.e. ((Prime/Prime) + (Sub/Sub) = 4 or (Prime/Prime) + (Prime-Self Perform/Prime-Self Perform) =4)).

1. Provide two example projects demonstrating the offeror’s project management experience and capability as a prime contractor on a construction project of similar type and scope.

2. Provide two example projects demonstrating similar construction capability of the firm (subcontractor) that will be performing the replacement of roof building #7.

a) Example projects submitted are to demonstrate a firm’s experience and capability must be relevant to the work that the firm will be performing under the prospective contract.

The offeror should explain how the work performed by the proposed firm in the example project is relevant to the proposed acquisition.

Subfactor II – Technical/Management Approach

1. Describe in a written narrative, the plan for phasing the work so that the facility remains operational.

The narrative will also detail how the contractor intends to prepare the site, renovate, and return to use within any specified time limits.

2. Organizational Chart and Narrative – Clearly describe the prime responsible firm (or firms if a J/V) and individuals as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals proposed as consultants and subcontractors. Provide a list of all consultants and all proposed major subcontractors, including telephone number, address, and name of contact.

a. Each individual’s name, title, duty, years of experience and experience level relating to similar contracts in size and scope (roof installation, replacement, concrete roof system, roof removal in a health care facility, minimum threshold value of $500,000.00). At a minimum, the Offeror shall provide information for the following disciplines:

1. Site Superintendent

2. Quality Assurance Manager

3. Safety Manager

b. The narratives for the Site Superintendent, Quality Assurance Manager and Safety Manager must show a minimum of two(2) years’ experience for each respective discipline on a project of similar size and scope (roof installation, replacement, concrete roof system, roof removal in a health care facility, minimum threshold value of $500,000.00 or more, showing project history with these key personnel in relations to the project’s description.

The Quality Assurance Manager and Safety Manager may be the same individual, but must show the minimum of two(2) years’ experience for each respective discipline.

Subfactor III – Schedule

1. The proposal shall provide a proposed progress schedule. The 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.

2. The vertical axis will show the milestones and major portions of the contract work.

Milestones should include such items as material submissions, submittal acceptance, partial and final inspections, punch list completion, testing, etc. All schedule items will show a start date and a completion date, and the critical path shall be clearly identified on the schedule.

a. The detailed schedule will indicate specific tasks with dates for each step of the process including:

Mobilization; Demolition; Phasing; Provisions for overtime or shift work; Timing of relocation of existing utilities; Commissioning; Tests and final inspection. Task durations shall be expressed in calendar days.

b. The Offeror shall specify the days of the week and the hours of construction operations during each phase of the work, and the percentage of contract completion that will be achieved at the end of each month of the contract.

c. The detailed schedule will indicate specific tasks with dates for each step of the process including:

Mobilization; Demolition; Phasing; Provisions for overtime or shift work; Timing of relocation of existing utilities; Commissioning; Tests and final inspection. Task durations shall be expressed in calendar days.

d. The Offeror shall specify the days of the week and the hours of construction operations during each phase of the work, and the percentage of contract completion that will be achieved at the end of each month of the contract.

Factor 2 - Past Performance

Past performance information will be obtained from references provided by the offeror and from other sources known to the Government or learned during the course of the evaluation. Each offeror will be evaluated on its performance for similar type of projects. The government will focus on information that demonstrates quality of performance relative to the size and complexity of the procurement.

a. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, in accordance with FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance.

b. Offerors shall provide completed Past Performance Surveys of at least 1 and not more than 3 recent (within the past 5 years) and relevant references. Relevant means similar in size, scope, magnitude of effort and complexity to this requirement. The Contracting Officer will evaluate past performance to rate accordingly and may contact sources provided in the survey as necessary.

Factor 3 - Price (Price proposal shall be a separate file (clearly separated from the technical and past performance volumes.)

1. Completed Price Schedule on Standard Form (SF) 1442 (Total of Proposed Price of CLINs 0001.).

2. Price Proposal Breakdown to support CLINs 0001 (Price Matrix)

Price proposals shall be submitted on SF 1442, completed, and signed by authorized individual(s) of the Offeror. Offers submitted in the name of a Joint Venture must be signed in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the joint venture agreement as evidenced in the proposal. The price proposal shall encompass all costs associated with the requirements of the solicitation. The total proposed price for CLINs 0001 shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. Price will not be rated or scored but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of price analysis. In accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2) the government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to ensure a fair and reasonable price.

4. Award

a. The Government will evaluate proposals submitted in response to this solicitation, which meet the requirements in accordance with the factors listed above.

b. This procurement will be a single award on a best value basis resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror. The following three (3) factors have been identified and shall be utilized in the evaluation of offers and in the determination for award.

1. Technical Approach

i. Specialized Experience and Capability

ii. Technical/Management Approach

iii. Schedule

2. Past Performance

3. Price The technical subfactors are equal to each other in importance. Technical and Past Performance when combined are slightly more important than Price.

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:

Goals for minority participation for each trade Goals for female participation for each trade 39.5% 6.9 %

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

(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 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.

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

2.7 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:

Apolinar Vargas Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 1201 NW Street Miami, FL 33125

Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 8 (NCA 8) 1201 N.W. Street Miami, FL 33125

(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)

2.8 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…