36C24822R0026 Solicitation.pdf

36C24822R0026

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 tim e 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.

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546-19-102

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 786-790-5241

Project Title: Upgrade Water Mains Building 1

Project Number: 546-19-102

Project Magnitude: Pursuant to FAR Ref 36.204(g), $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

This solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.101-1 - Trade-Off Process.

This acquisition is a 100% Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Those companies submitting a proposal will be verified for SDVOSB status at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov.

Bruce W. Carter Miami VA Medical Center is a smoke free facility. Contractors, to enter the Medical Center you must have a picture ID. All contractors are required to wear a face mask in accordance with CDC Guidelines. Prior to entering the medical center all contractors will be screened in accordance with CDC Guideli ne. The VA will NOT provide any PPE.

Funds are not currently available for this procurement. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available

AT THE TIME OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, and at the time of award, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases: System for Award Management – https://www.sam.gov; VetBiz: https://www.vetbiz.gov

Site Visit: December 16, 2021 @ 09:30> Location: VA Medical North Entrance

RFIs: Due December 22, 2021

Price Proposal: January 06, 2022

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X 52.211-10

10:00AM EST

01/06/2022

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

$0.00

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Miami VA Healthcare System

1201 NW 16th Street

Miami FL 33125

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

Apolinar Vargas VA-VHA-2020-CB96-F94D

Contracting Officer

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

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

A.4 SCOPE OF WORK

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) ALTERNATE I (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 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (FEB

2021)

3.5 FAR Clause 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

(OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

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

4.2 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION

(OCT 2020)

4.3 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.4 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) .. 56

4.5 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.6 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

ACT (DEC 2010)

4.7 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2021)

4.08 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.09 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

4.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.11 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

4.12 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION)

4.13 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR

SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

4.14 852.219-78 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

4.15 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019)

4.16 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT

2020)

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

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

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

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

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

4.22 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT

2020)

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

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

ATTACHMENTS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

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SUPPLIES/SERVI

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1.00 JB _______________

Contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to upgrade water mains in Building 1 as well as the areas to the East and West of Building 1. Demolition will remove and dispose of existing underground water mains to include removal of transite and asbestos. Demolition and Construction will correct leaks in existing crawl space and buildings on campus and all duties outlined in the Statement of Work for project 546-19-102.

A Certif ied Independent Third-Party Safety Professional (CITP) is required, a State of Work specific to this requirement is included in the specifications, Attachment B.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

0.00

Deduct Alternate No 1 - Remove 10th Floor C/D Wing

Deduct Alternate No 2 - Remove 12th Floor C/D Wing.

Deduct Alternate No 3 - Remove 12th Floor A/B Wing

GRAND TOTAL _______________

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

VA Medical Center Miami, FL.

Construction Scope of Work

“Upgrade Water Mains Building 1”

Project 546-19-102

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 is seeking sources and intends to award a fixed-price contract for construction services for the complete project, which include construction services, for Project # 546-19-102, “Upgrade Water

Mains Building 1” located at the Miami VA Healthcare System at 1201 NW 16th Street

Miami, Florida 33125.

b. This document contains basic information and minimal requirements for construction services. This document is not to be used as a standard design and does not limit the construction team responsibilities to complete an accurate project that best meets the users' needs, applicable code requirements and the construction best practices. The document will give VA reviewers and the construction team a clear understanding of the project intent and what is required at each stage of the project.

c. PRICING SCHEDULE

PRICING INSTRUCTIONS:

Contractors shall submit lump sum pricing. Contractors shall provide pricing on Main base bid Item and deduct Alternates for evaluation. The Line Items are listed in order of importance.

Base Bid Item:

All work including Deduct Alternates I & II & III (365 Calendar Days Duration)

0002 = I. Deduct ALT. NO. 1 10th Floor C/D Wing

0003 = II. Deduct ALT. NO. 2 12th Floor C/D Wing

0004 = III. Deduct ALT. NO. 3 12th Floor A/B Wing

d. Deduct Alternative Item # 3:

All Work, minus Deduct Alternative III, or others if budget estimate is over amount.

II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a. A construction contract will be negotiated for a complete construction service. The

Contractor will be given written information; participate in project planning meetings, pre-bid meeting, and pre-construction meeting as required; communicate with VA personnel via telephone or letter; and is expected to coordinate so that the final documents include all requirements in accordance with industry standard practices, VA standards and installation.

b. Contractor shall furnish enough technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure the expeditious accomplishment of the work specified in this Statement of Work VA Upgrade Water Mains Building 1 (SOW), design manuals, TIL specifications and review comments.

c. All equipment and material to comply with BAA Buy American act. Additionally, contractor shall furnish all services, materials, supplies, equipment, investigations, studies, and travel required in connection with this SOW.

d. Contractor shall adapt as necessary any Government drawings, specifications, or standards that may be provided for areas and other structures to meet the requirements of this project.

e. The Contractor shall have a minimum of FIVE (5) years of specialized continuous experience as required by this Statement of Work (SOW).

f. All work performed shall be fully documented by the Contractor or his subcontractors.

g. All work shall be performed and shall conform with current codes and standards as they relate to the facility.

h. All required licenses and permits shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and copies shall be submitted to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to starting the work.

i. General Contractor and all sub-contractor’s employees will have the 10hr OSHA safety course; the project supervisor shall have the 30hr OSHA safety course. General

Contractor shall provide copies of certification to the contracting officer for every employee who works on the job site.

III. PROJECT GOALS:

a. This Project is planned to replace/upgrade the water mains to Building 1 and analyze the need to replace isolation valves. The water mains were installed in 1967 as part of the original project and are in poor condition. Also, the underground mains consist of transite, asbestos piping. This type of piping is very difficult to work with and requires special techniques to fix and requires disposal via approved means. Some water mains run in the crawl space underneath the buildings on the campus and in chases and have developed leaks which require extensive demolition and construction to correct.

b. This project scope will also address in the Miami VA Hospital buildings including, evaluating, improving, replacing, upgrading the water mains to Building 1 and replace isolation valves.

IV. STATEMENT OF WORK:

a. The water mains were installed in 1967 as part of the original project and are in poor condition. Also, the underground mains consist of transite, asbestos piping. This type of piping is very difficult to work with and requires special techniques to fix and requires disposal via approved means. Some water mains run in the crawl space underneath the buildings on the campus and in chases and have developed leaks which require extensive demolition and construction to correct.

b. This work will be completed in accordance with provided plans and specifications.

This work will include but not be limited to the following: Site utility verification and marking in the field, site work, utility locating, clearing and grubbing, trenching and excavation (to include hydro trenching and directional boring), trench shoring, water main installation (to include backflow preventers, domestic service lines and additional work as called out in the plans and specifications), traffic and pedestrian detours and controls, PCC and ACC cut and patching, subgrade compaction, surface restoration, disinfection and biological testing of new work. The project area is generally within the footprint of Building 1 as well as site areas to the East and

West of Building 1 to the limits of the right of way.

c. Existing infrastructure, new design and new infrastructure will comply with Hurricane, Florida building codes, ADA, energy all federal, VA specs, design, NEC, NFPA, electrical, construction codes and to meet all requirements per Florida Building Code.

d. The Contractor shall take into consideration all necessary life safety measures, code, and joint commission requirements, as well as hospital flow when building the construction phases.

e. The project shall be constructed to provide a minimum interruption to the medical center. The project shall provide temporary services (if needed) to keep water services from being interrupted.

f. Existing Conditions:

The project area is generally within the footprint of Building 1 as well as site areas to the East and West of Building 1 to the limits of the right of way.

g. Scope of Demolition:

Demolition work will primarily remove the existing underground transite water mains.

Currently being studied is the option of abandoning in place the existing transite piping in certain locations and filling with suitable materials. Also being studied is the budget needs required to replace isolation valves throughout the building.

h. Phasing:

Some phasing of the project will be necessary to permit occupancy of departmental areas during construction. This is of course an environment that functions 24/7 and much concern must be taken when considering how to isolate work areas.

The work will be done in compliance with A/E firm construction specification’s but not Limited of the following:

a. At the exterior portions of the scope of work above, patching/repair will be required at parking, walks and lawn areas. Repair work for walls/ceilings will be minimum at the crawl space level but the upper floors may require extensive repair of walls at plumbing fixture locations and ceilings depending on the limits of work involving piping and valve replacement.

Architectural drawings will indicate the affected areas following the review process.

See the following narratives for Civil, Plumbing and Environmental (Abatement).

b. The Construction Team (CT) shall provide but not limited to: all surveys, assessments, technical studies, analyses, permits, construction documents, technical specifications, technical expertise, labor, material, tools, equipment, and construction services that are deemed necessaries for the proper execution of the project described herein and constructions services necessary for design and construction of a project described here called “Upgrade Water Mains Building 1” and in other specific tasks as further defined.

c. The project will be comprised of the following stages: review site conditions, construction, and close-out. All previous stages shall be completed and approved by

VA reviewers, before the Construction Team (CT) can proceed with the next stage.

d. Confirmation of location will be coordinated with COR and Miami VA engineering.

e. Construction activities as per supplied 100% construction documents and specifications.

f. Contractor shall:

1. Coordinate all work with project COR.

2. Provide site superintendent appointment letter, a cost loaded schedule (cost/value), progress schedule, Insurance Certification, list of Subcontractors to

CO and COR after issuance of NTP and before commencement of work.

3. Provide daily logs, payrolls, and invoice.

4. Secure area before commencement of work according to and following MVAMC Infection Control and Construction Policy requirements.

5. The period of performance is 365 calendar days, after Contract Award.

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

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

8. Temporary heating and electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

9. Means of egress shall not be blocked. Egress routes for construction workers must be maintained free and unobstructed.

10. Prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

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

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

13. Maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the MVAMC

Safety Office and Infection Control Department.

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

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

16. Prohibit smoking in and adjacent to construction areas.

17. Dispose of waste and debris from buildings DAILY.

18. Follow all additional requirements as specified in the MVAMC Construction

Policy.

19. Site condition assessment to verify the compliance with all the current codes

(e.g., safety, accessibility, etc.). The intent is to provide recommendations to correct all existing deficiencies and non-compliance with codes.

Recommendations shall form part of the project design and shall be addressed and/or implemented during the construction process.

20. A complete report of the assessments, as-build drawings and soil investigation shall be submitted to contracting officer representative.

21. All required and/or necessary site improvements and modifications to properly adapt the site conditions.

22. The construction work must be executed by phases to avoid interference with the patients, employees, visitors, and the hospital normal operation. Therefore, the contractor shall be responsible to design a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) that clearly define each construction phase, works to be done at each phase and the period of the day in which the works will be done. The Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) shall include diagrams showing traffic flow, locations of the safety devices, distances, and description of all devices to be used (e.g., drums, chain-link fence barriers, concrete barriers, delineators, temporary markings, signs, etc.). The Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) shall also serve as a delimitation / segregation of the construction site to prevent outside people (e.g., patients, VA employees, visitors, etc.) from entering to it.

23. The contractor shall be responsible to provide all permanent safety measures

(e.g., bollards, barriers, handrail, etc.) needed to protect the pedestrian against the vehicular traffic.

24. The contractor shall be responsible to demolish all required items and dispose the items in accordance to environmental permits and regulations.

25. Due to coordination between the construction works and facility normal operations all utility shut-down and medical service interference takes some time before it can be performed. Usually takes from two to three weeks.

26. Contractor to provide assessment reports, technical specifications, list of submittals and quality tests, material specifications, and finishes samples among others to properly understand and discuss the intent of the AE design drawings.

27. Prior to begin with the work, the contractor shall perform and/or develop all assessments, technical studies, redline drawings and reports as deemed necessary for the proper execution of the work. The contractor shall perform and produce but not limited to the following:

a. Perform a technical evaluation of the existing site conditions, ground penetrating radar (GPR) Electromagnetic Conductivity (EM), Frequency locator, magnetometers and or sonar paying special attention to existing structural system, utilities, building operations, etc.

b. Soil testing, investigation and report to be used in the foundation design and/or in the cut and fill works.

28. Code and Specifications

The contractor must comply with all the latest standards, construction design manuals, national codes, federal requirements, and regulations. Examples, of specifications to comply are shown below:

The contractor’s work shall be in accordance with the following, in order of precedence; changes in precedence require approval of the Project Manager:

Requirements summarized in this statement of work, Latest VA TIL standards, manuals, design guides, master specifications, safety, Infection Control, Life Safety, AISC, ACI, ASHRAE, OSHA, EQB, NFPA, NEC, ADA, Local Building Codes, latest latest requirements, and Industry Standards and Federal Requirements and Regulations.

The project technical specifications shall follow the VA master specifications, standards, and regulations. The document shall include specifications of all products, materials, equipment, methods, and systems shown on the construction drawings and any other relevant information not covered in the VA master specifications and/or standards and regulations. The construction specifications shall also include the name of the manufacturer, the product name, model number, or other identification as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project.

30. The contractor will hire a third-party commissioning agent per VA TIL, design criteria technical specifications and shall submit a commissioning plan that shall be reviewed by CO, COR, and VA engineering operations. The Contractor shall work with the Commissioning Agent and the VA to incorporate the commissioning activities into the construction schedule. The Commissioning Agent shall add, modify, and refine the commissioning procedures, as approved by the Department of Veterans

Affairs (VA), to suit field conditions and actual manufacturer's equipment, incorporate test data and procedure results, and provide detailed scheduling for all commissioning tasks. Commissioning of a system or systems specified in Division 31 is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00 and of Division 31, is required in cooperation with the VA and the Commissioning Agent.

31. Presentation meetings are to review and resolve construction issues will be held for each review package submitted. The meeting will also include discussion of VA comments on functional relationships and technical peer review comments (by others). The meeting will be coordinated by the contractor, upon mutual consent between the contracting officer, VA COR project manager and contractor.

The contractor shall prepare written minutes of each meeting with the Government concerning contractual and construction matters. Copies of the minutes shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and VA COR project manager within two calendar days of meeting. The contractor shall prepare written records of phone conversations addressing mayor design and construction issues and furnish a copy to the Contracting Officer and VA project manager within five calendar days of contract.

32. The contractor shall keep the COR (Project Manager) and Contracting Officer informed of the status and progress of the construction and phases.

33. The contractor shall include a textbox indicating date of submission, file name, and revision on all reports, studies, drawings, and all other submission material.

34 . Contractor Personnel:

The Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall make sure that subcontractor and employees have proper documentation to authorize personnel to work in the United States of America. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

a. The Contractor is required that all subcontractor or employees have been screen by the Miami VAMC Healthcare System. All personnel, contractors and subcontractors are required to wear a VA government furnished 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.

b. Government issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

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

35. Management:

a. All information generated in performance of this contract becomes property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract.

The Contractor must 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.

b. 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.

c. Contractor personnel or subcontractor 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 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 enough personnel to perform the services as required by this performance work statement. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel.

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

e. Damages:

The Contractor is liable for all damages 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 its subcontractors. The Contractor shall immediately report all damages to the COR and shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR, a written report, within 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.

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

36. Issued for Construction Documents:

a. The Contractor shall begin with the preparation of all documents needed to be submitted on or before the pre-construction meeting (e.g. Time Schedule, Schedule of Value, Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, Submittals, etc.).

b. Establish additional programming requirements for the construction project by collecting information from VA personnel.

c. The Contractor shall take into consideration all necessary life safety measures, code, and joint commission requirements, as well as hospital flow when building the construction phases. A justification shall be provided.

d. The project shall be constructed to provide a minimum interruption to the medical center. The project shall provide temporary services (if needed) to keep medical gas services from being interrupted.

e. Provide a construction schedule.

f. The Contractor shall be responsible for physically identifying existing utilities in the area and provide for their safeguarding.

g. The Contractor shall take into consideration VA CFM, TIL, and construction and design guidelines mission critical facilities incorporate those requirements into the construction. In order to meet the standards. The licensed professional engineer shall become part of the CONSTRUCTION team during the concept phase of any project.

h. The detailed project construction should begin with the above-mentioned intense on-site physical survey and collection of previous project data.

i. Existing drawings will be made available to the Contractor; however, their accuracy shall be field verified by the Contractor and all consulting firms as part of investigative services. The Contractor will be required to perform all necessary site survey work such as verifying record drawings.

j. Contractor to follow list of items with brand name or equal specification on GREEN items as follows:

1. Recycled Content Products:

Recycled content products are products that are made from or contain recovered materials. That means replacing virgin materials with recycled materials, including post-consumer materials. Designated products in eight categories include: paper and paper products, vehicular, construction, landscaping, park and recreation, transportation, non-paper office, and miscellaneous products. Examples of designated products include structural fiberboard, printing and writing papers. The current list of designated products, EPA’s guidance, and related technical information can be found on

EPA’s web site at http://www.epa.gov using advanced search engine.

2. Energy Star/Energy Efficient Products

EPAct of 2005, Section 104 and FAR 23.203 require federal agencies to purchase Energy Star® qualified or Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Federal

Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated products when procuring energy-consuming products. The technical requirements that each product must meet to become Energy Star® qualified are available at ENERGY STAR Qualified Products: ENERGY STAR. Information on FEMP-designated products can be found at http://www.eere.energy.gov/. Information on low standby power products can be found on FEMP’s web site at:

http://www.eere.energy.gov.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/

3. Water Efficient Products - Water Sense

A water-efficient product is in the upper 25% of water efficiency for all similar products or is at least 10% more efficient than the minimum level meeting U.S. Federal Government standards. Examples of products that have met the

EPA Water Sense label include high efficiency toilets, sink faucets, showerheads, urinals, and landscape irrigation systems. Information about the Water Sense Program is available at http://www.epa.gov/watersense.

4. Biobased/Biopreferred Products Biobased products are products determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to be commercial or industrial products (other than food or feed) that are composed in whole, or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials. Examples of USDA-designated biobased products include mobile equipment, hydraulic fluids, roof coatings, diesel fuel additives, and towels. USDA is responsible for implementing the

BioPreferredSM procurement preference program. Information on these designated products, USDA’s guidance, and related documentation can be found at USDA’s web site at http://www.biopreferred.gov.

5. Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP)

Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) are products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.

This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the products or services. Examples of environmentally preferable products include cleaning products that are non-toxic, non-volatile, and biodegradable, and paint with no or low volatile organic compounds. This program is managed by EPA which maintains a database of products and specifications defined by federal, state, and local agencies, and other nations.

The database can be found at www.epa.gov/epp along with EPA’s Guidance on the Acquisition of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services located at http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/index.htm.

V. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. VA Police will issue identification badges to contractors, employees and subcontractors which must always be worn when on VA Property.

b. Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate on the project. Personnel shall be subjected to a background investigation before http://www.epa.gov/watersense http://www.biopreferred.gov/ commencement. After background check has been completed identification badges will be issued.

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

d. To minimize the impact to patient care, most of the work might have to be completed during nights and weekends and will need to be coordinated and approved by the COR, 14 calendar days in advance.

e. Contractor will have approval from the COR and engineering staff on the installation of any temporary systems for the medical gas farm systems.

f. Provide a weekly production schedule.

g. Prior to any work starting a materials list will be provided to the COR for review and approval.

VI. QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATION:

a. The Contractor shall be a State Certified General Contractor.

b. The electrical subcontractor and subcontractors shall be a State Certified

Electrical Contractor.

c. The contractor and all contractor employees must have taken the OSHA

Certified 30/ 10-hour construction safety course and show documented proof.

The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29

CFR 1926. 32(f) which states, “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them”.

d. 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.

Additionally, the contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

e. Develop a plan detailing project specific fire-safety measure.

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

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

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

i. Temporary heating and electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

j. Means of egress shall not be blocked.

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

l. Contractor furnished fire extinguishers being placed on stands/racks and must be provided and maintained in construction areas and in temporary storage areas.

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

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

o. Prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

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

q. Maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the

MVAMC Safety Office and Infection Control Department.

r. Prohibit smoking in and adjacent to construction areas.

s. Dispose of waste and debris from buildings DAILY.

t. Follow all additional requirements as specified in the MVAMC Construction

Policy.

VII. EQUIPMENT:

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

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

VIII. SCHEDULING, PHASING AND WORKING HOURS:

a. All work in areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA Engineering COTR.

Work shall be scheduled for proper execution to completion of this contract.

b. Hours of Work: The contractor will perform work from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Monday thru Friday, weekends, evenings, and nights. Nights from 4:00pm to 12:00am. Any work performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) must be requested 14 calendar days in advance.

Request must be in writing to the COR and MUST be Coordinated with the project’s COR so as not, to interfere, with normal Hospital functions and patient care. Additionally, construction shall be performed (scheduled and phased) to ensure egress/ingress are completely operational by normal business hours the following workday. No work shall be performed during

U.S. Federal Holidays. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday except, U.S. Federal Holidays.

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

• Electrical Systems shutdown including Normal or emergency Power.

• Fire Suppression Systems: Sprinkler shutdowns lasting over four (4) hours require notification and concurrence from the VISN Safety office.

Fire Alarm work shall be conducted by Simplex.

• Parking.

• Cranes: Prior to crane arriving on site contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, drawings showing crane’s operational and exclusion zone.

All documents shall be revised and approved by the MVAMC Safety

Office prior to scheduling the work.

IX. SITE VISITS

a. Job site shall be visited to verify all existing conditions and dimensions and the extent of work involved with the MVAMC COR. During the site visits contractors can request additional information in the development of proposals, site, built drawings, technical information, and space inspection of Visits to site may be made by appointment only and be previously approved by CO.

X. INSPECTIONS:

a. All work shall be inspected daily, during installation and at final completion by

MVAMC COTR.

XI. SAFETY REGULATIONS:

a. All work shall be inspected daily, during installation and at final completion by

MVAMC COTR.

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

c. Provide all necessary barricades / signage where required.

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

XII. SUBMITTALS:

a. Submit documented proof of OSHA construction safety course.

b. General Contractor License and Insurance.

c. Submit as per Construction Documents, Specifications, and drawings.

d. Warranties.

XIII. SUBMISSIONS OF DOCUMENTS:

A. Submissions will be reviewed for completeness against the Contractor Design

Submission Requirements (PG-18-15 Volume C). The following specifies the documents, etc., required to be submitted by the Contractor to Engineering

Service, for each scheduled review.

B. The contractor shall be responsible to submit list of submittals, certifications, test, special inspections and reports among other required per drawing and specifications section. For submittal process during the stage refer to construction section.

Construction Documents:

General

a. The Contractor shall take written minutes of all construction or design issues in meetings, participate in the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, site visits, and any other site investigation meeting and provide copies of those minutes to the VA within five (5) workdays after the meeting.

b. In each submission, the Contractor shall incorporate all material specified and all revisions according to comments made by either the Medical Center, Network Safety & Fire Protection Engineer or VA

Headquarters where applicable.

XIV. Record Drawing Requirements: Contractor shall provide one (1) complete finished set of AS-BUILT drawing reflecting all changes incorporated during the actual construction. These AS Built are to be drawn on a CADD and highlighting all changes. Updated as-built CADD drawings. The complete set will all be dated the same with “RECORD AS-BUILT DRAWINGS” on each page’s title block. The

Contractor shall include a requirement note for the Contractor to provide marked up prints directed to the Contractor showing actual construction and any changes, which occurred during construction. These shall be verified by the Contractor.

Contractor shall also provide a complete updated set of record as-built drawing files as produced on (CADD) system compatible with AutoCAD 2010 or later CD-

ROM. Contractor shall update drawings such that they shall meet the complete approval of the Engineering Service.

XV. APPLICABLE PUBLICATION:

a. VA Tilt Specs.

b. Florida Building Code.

c. VA Interior Design Manual.

d. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

e. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

f. Americans National Standards Institute (ANSI)

g. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

h. National Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

i. National Electric Code (NEC).

XVI. MATERIALS:

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

XVI. EXECUTION:

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

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

c. After Substantial Completion remove any excess material from VA campus and turned over 10% of materials to MVAMC maintenance crew.

d. After Substantial Completion request Final Inspection from MVAMC COR

e. Provide weekly look ahead schedule during weekly production meetings

f. Provide COR copies of all materials list for approval prior to installation.

g. Provide daily production reports with photos.

XVII. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:

a. Low Risk Group II Type C.

3. Electronic Media:

Use a CD-ROM to submit all documents in original format. The original formats to use are as follows:

a. All Drawings: AutoCAD 2013 (.dwg)

b. Technical Specifications, Design Narrative, Analysis, equipment description, and Construction Phasing: Word 2010 (.doc)

c. Cost Estimates and Submittal List: Excel 2010 (.xls)

d. Time Schedule: MS Project 2010 (.mp)

4. Time Schedule:

a. The contractor shall provide two (2) color copies and one electronic copy of the project schedule, after award and before the next construction meeting.

The schedule shall include a detailed construction phase with construction deliverable submission dates, review periods as well as with important milestones included for construction phase.

b. After receipt of the Notice to Proceed but before the first submission: Submit a detailed QA/QC Plan describing each step that will be taken during the development of the various phases of construction. Each step should have an appropriate space where a senior member of the firm can initial and date when the action has been completed.

6. Permits:

The contractor shall be responsible for preparing all the necessary documentation for all the endorsements and applicable permits including all environmental permits.

Also, shall be responsible to submit all applicable permit applications and obtain the approval of such permits.

a. No document or permit application can be submitted to any agency without being reviewed before by VA and without the consent of VA contracting officer (CO) and/or contracting officer representative (COR).

b. The approval of all necessary permits including all related to Environmental

Quality Board (EQB) for construction are construction team responsibility and shall be completed and ready on or before the notice to proceed of the construction. The contractor shall be responsible to provide a list of all permits required for construction.

XVII. CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

a. The Contractor must have a proved experience of at least five years (5yrs.) in management and supervision of construction projects of similar or major complexity to this one.

b. The contractor shall certify the compliance of the construction with all the issued for construction documents.

c. The contractor shall furnish all supervision, management, labor, materials, tools, equipment, quality control and safety measures to perform all operations necessary to accomplish all work as shown on the issued for construction documents (e.g.