36C24822R0104.docx

36C24822R0104

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

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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.

36C24822R0104 X 548-22-147 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Parkway Tampa FL 33637 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Parkway Tampa FL 33637 Stacy Figlinski 813-972-2000 ext 2434 Bid Build Building 10 Roof Replacement Project Location: West Palm Beach Medical Center Building 10 7305 N. Military Trail, WPB FL 33410

WPB VAMC is a smoke free facility. Picture ID is required to enter WPB Campus. Face covering must be worn while on property.

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The award of this requirement shall not be delayed due to loss of SDVOSB verification. Proposals submitted by non-verified SDVOSB shall be excluded from award consideration.

Site Visit: 08/31/2022 at 9:00AM RFI's Due: 09/02/2022 at 10:00AM Proposals Due: 09/08/2022 at 10:00AM

Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

Accelerated timeframe due to end of fiscal year.

X X 52.211-10 X

EDT

X

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) 8875 Hidden River Parkway Tampa FL 33637 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5429 Stacy Figlinski

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Remove roof, remove solar panels, remove gutter system, replace roof and replace gutter system at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410 Building 10.

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1) Background

a) The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center strives to support both patents and staff in a health care setting. Protection of patient’s visitor’s and staff’s health risks associated with the environment and construction activities is the highest priority.

b) Building 10 has 10,000 sq ft (approx.) of roof with a solar panel system on it that leaks creating issues. A study was done on this roof and the solar system to determine its condition and found that the solar system should be removed and abandoned. It was not cost effective to re-install or re-use. The roof was also deemed to be replaced completely including the gutter system to mitigate the leaking issues.

c) This is a construction project where the contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and construction services necessary for materials and construction services of the project described below. The area of work is shown in Appendix A. All proposals are to provide complete construction and services for this project.

d) Contractor shall have a Florida General Contractors License in good standing.

2) Scope of Work

a) Disconnect and remove, discard and haul away the existing solar panel system currently attached to the roof. Remove all conduits, supports and panels associated with the Solar System and repair all damaged areas in kind. Contractor is responsible to follow all applicable codes necessary for the disposal of the solar equipment and provide a certification of proper disposal.

b) Remove all (Approx. 200 LF) of existing water gutter. Replace with new Gutter system to tie into existing down spouts.

c) Remove, replace and install a completely new standing seem roofing system. Approx. 10,000 sq. ft of 24 gauge Standing seam galvalume material including flashing. All materials and construction shall comply with Florida Hurricane and VA code requirements.

d) Care shall be taken to protect the insulating materials below the standing seam roof. Insulation needs to be inspected before it is re-covered.

e) Patch, paint, and re-plaster if needed on existing parapet wall after demo of existing roof / solar system and install of the new roof system.

f) Remove existing lightning protection and top cap of parapet wall, install new top cap and reinstall, reconnect the existing lightning protection. Approx. length of top cap is 400 LF.

g) New roofing system to meet all South Florida Hurricane Standards, Florida Building Code 2020, and VA specifications.

h) Contractor is responsible for protection of all existing contents of the building.

i) Contractor is responsible for removal of all debris. Contractor is responsible to follow all applicable codes for debris removal and disposal. All dumpsters are provided by the contractor.

h) Contractor is responsible for the tools, labor, materials, lifts, ladders and safety equipment necessary to complete the project.

i) Contractor is responsible for providing daily cleanup of site.

3) Phasing of the Work

a) The contractor will be required to provide the Contracting Officer a comprehensive phasing plan to perform this contract. A two week notice to the Contracting Officer will need to be approved prior to any changes affecting the schedule. A two-week notice is also required for any closures, disruptions installation, etc that will impact normal daily operations such as crane work and blocking off areas. This information is critical to the successful operation and coordination of this contract.

4) Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass on or adjacent to the work site and which do not interfere with the work required under this contract. If any limbs are branches are broken during the contract performance by careless operation of equipment or employees, the contractor shall clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound approved by the COR. The Contractor shall protect from all damage of improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property including those that are the property of a third party from failure to comply with the requirements and reasonable care while performing the work.

b) The contractor shall under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer to use only the established approved roadways.

c) When materials or equipment are transported, vehicles must not exceed loading capacity recommended by manufacturer and local or state laws to include the load limit on the upper parking garage deck.

d) When it is necessary for the contractor to cross curbs or sidewalks the contractor shall protect them from damage.

e) It is the responsibility of the contractor to repair suitably or replace all damaged property due to contractors’ negligence.

5) Safety

a) Contractors’ personnel are required to have completed up to date OSHA-approved 10-hour construction worker course. The onsite general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed up to date 30-hour OSHA-approved construction course prior to working on site.

b) Contractor to provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of the OSHA certificates prior to executing work for the Veterans Administration. In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which includes the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractors Competent Persons (CP), who has been designated to administer the site-specific safety program as well as the CP for all other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, etc. The VA’s CP does not take the place of Contractors CP nor act in its behalf. The VA CP determines if the Contractor is meeting the VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR and or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non- compliance, and or property damage and the Contracting Officer will be notified immediately. The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis and an Accident Prevention Plan as per FAR 52.236-13 prior to commencement of site activities. The government Shall have 21 calendar days to review the AHA and APP. Contractor is to provide Safety personnel (flagman), safety signs, cones, etc. during any activity within the of the normal traffic pattern or when deemed necessary by the COR.

c) Contractor employees shall be required to maintain appearance including a shirt bearing a company logo.

d) Contractor to adhere to the latest COVID precautions as directed by the VA Medical Center West Palm Beach.

6) Locations of Work

a) See Site Map, Appendix A.

7) Site Investigation

a) A physical survey of the site shall be conducted.

b) Any available information relative to existing conditions at the site of the construction will be furnished to the contractor.

8) Codes, Standards and Executive Orders

a) The Public Buildings Amendment Act of 1988, Public Law (Pub. L.) 100-678 requires Federal agencies to follow national recognized "model" building codes. The VA has adopted the latest edition of the following codes and standards as a minimum for all projects performed in the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property and the construction of new structures. The VA design Manuals and Master Specifications specify other codes and standards that VA follows on its projects:

i) VA Directives, Design Manuals, Master Specifications, VA National CAD Standard Application Guide, and other Guidance on the Technical Information Library (TIL) (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/).

ii) International Building Code (IBC) including International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes

iii) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (see notes below)

iv) NFPA National Fire Codes with the exception of NFPA 5000 and NFPA 900.

v) Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards

vi) VA Seismic Design Requirements, H-18-8

vii) National Electrical Code (NEC)

viii) National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)

ix) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A 17.1.

x) ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

xi) ASME Code for Pressure Piping

xii) Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) including VA Supplement, Barrier Free Design

xiii) Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, American Concrete Institute and Commentary (ACI 318)

xiv) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

xv) Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct)

xvi) American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers (ASHRAE) 90.1, Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

xvii) Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

xviii) Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management

xix) Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance

xx) The Provisions for Construction and Safety Signs. Stated in the General Requirements, Section 01 00 00, of the VA Construction Specifications

xxi) American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers (ASHRAE), Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality – ASHRAE Standard 62.1

xxii) Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems – ASHRAE Standard 15

b) Additional Notes: NFPA 101 primarily addresses life safety and fire protection features while the IBC addresses a wide range of considerations, including, but not limited to, structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and energy conservation. VA buildings must meet the requirements of NFPA 101 and documents referenced by NFPA 101 in order to comply with the accreditation requirements of the joint Commission. Therefore, systems shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of NFPA 101 and documents referenced therein.

c) Conflicts between Nationally Recognized Codes and Standards and VA Requirements: Should a conflict exist between VA requirements and VA adopted nationally recognized codes and standards, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of the VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for the VA to ensure consistency system wide.

d) Design Deviations from VA Standards: When proposing a variation, deliver a written request to the Contracting Officer who will render decision after discussing with COR. Documentation will include the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to the Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include a high magnitude cost comparison.

9) Quality Control

a) Quality Control Plan: The contractor shall prepare a Quality Control Plan (QCP) which includes the following as a minimum: Develop and execute a QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

10) Period of Performance

a) Period of performance is 120 days after Notice to Proceed.

11) Appendix A – Area of Work

A.5 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. INSTRUCTIONS:

The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides benefit to the Government. Each response must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited service to address any remaining concerns. Proposals shall be submitted by email no later than the time listed on the front of the SF 1442 or as modified by amendment to the solicitation:

Email to: Katy Werby at: Katy.Werby@va.gov

2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

A. Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

B. Site Visit: A site visit for this requirement is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 . Participants are to meet at 9:00 AM, at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, 7305 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410, outside of room BC231.

C. 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 is 10:00 AM ET on Friday, September 02, 2022. Question emails subject line must include “VA SOLICITATION NO. 36C24822R0104 BUILDING 10 ROOF REPLACEMENT.”

D. Prospective vendors shall provide their offer via e-mail to Katy.Werby@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 offers submitted in response to this fair opportunity request. Offerors for furnishing services identified within the schedule shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist (CS) at Katy.Werby@va.gov not later than closing date and time specified on SF1442, block 13a or as amended on SF30.

E. 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.

F. Insurance (Please see 52.228-5 for further information on applicability): The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. Proof of insurance shall be provided within 10 calendar days of award of the Contract. Notice to proceed will not be issued until the Contractor provides sufficient insurance to cover the work being performed.

G. WAGE DETERMINATION: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. The current determination is DBA FL20220220. 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/ .

I. SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE(EMR)

i. All Offerors shall submit with their proposal a completed ATTACHMENT 1, which supplies the Government information pertaining to your firm’s past Safety and Environmental record. A submitted ATTACHMENT 1 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.

ii. All Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead and included with the completed ATTACHMENT 1

iii. Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Include this letter with the completed ATTACHMENT 1. 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 1.

iv. 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.

3. OFFER 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:

A. GENERAL INFORMATION:

i. Cover Page with Solicitation Number, Project Title

ii. Company Name,

iii. Employer Identification Number (EIN)

iv. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

v. Tax ID number

vi. Principle points of contact, address, phone numbers, e-mail etc.

vii. Signed offer 1442/Acknowledgement of Amendments

viii. Copy of current vetBiz.gov SDVOSB certification

ix. Submit proof of insurance.

x. Submit completed ATTACHMENT 1, ATTACHMENT 2, ATTACHMENT 3, and ATTACHMENT 4.

B. EVALUATION FACTORS: Evaluation Factors: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

2. FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

1. Florida General Contractor’s License.

1. Ability to follow Solicitation instructions and Proposal.

1. Names, qualifications, and training for Contractors Competent Persons.

1. Activity Hazard Analysis

1. Technical Narrative - 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 within the specified time limits.

1. The Government will evaluate the proposed progress schedule and the extent it shows the milestones and major portions of the contract work, including, material submissions, submittal acceptance, partial and final inspections, punch list completion, testing, etc. with start dates and a completion dates for each, and the critical path being clearly identifiable.

1. The Government will evaluate the level of detail for specific tasks with dates for each step of the process including: Mobilization; Demolition; Phasing; Provisions for overtime or shiftwork; Timing of relocation of existing utilities; Commissioning; Tests and final inspection, and whether task durations are expressed in calendar days.

1. The Government will evaluate how well the Offeror specified 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.

1. Formatting and Other Restrictions: The submission is limited to 10, 8-1/2” x 11” pages in total.

2. FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

1. Provide two (2) examples of recent and relevant past performance. Recent refers to requirements completed within the last five (5) years. Relevant work is work with a similar scope completed in an active hospital setting or similar environment, and projects submitted must be equal to or more than $200,000. Submit ATTACHMENT 4 Past Performance Reference Questionnaire to a Contracting Officer for one of your prior actions. The Contracting Officer for that action will forward the completed questionnaire to the Contract Specialist for the current action: Katy Werby by email to katy.werby@va.gov. The Awarding Contracting Officer may utilize any other means necessary to evaluate past performances, such as customer surveys, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov or any other reasonable basis.

1. Formatting and Other Restrictions: The submission is limited to 10, 8-1/2” x 11” pages in total.

2. FACTOR 3 - PRICE

1. In evaluating the offeror quoted price, the offeror's total price will be used to determine price fair and reasonableness. Price fair and reasonableness may also be evaluated upon any or all the following:

a. It is reasonable based on competitive quotes.

b. It is reasonable based on market research.

c. It is reasonable based on quoted price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

d. It is reasonable when compared to a comparison with similar items in a related industry.

e. It is reasonable based on the Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge of the item being purchased.

f. It is reasonable based on comparison to an independent Government estimate (IGE).

g. Any other reasonable basis.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Technical and Past Performance when combined are more important than Price.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (OCT 1997)

(a) Definition. "Facsimile proposal," as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals.

(c) The telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment is: .

(d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document—

(1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal;

(2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and

(3) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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)

2.3 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)

2.4 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.5 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)

2.6 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.7 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.

(End of Provision)

2.8 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:

Katy Werby

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando VA Healthcare System 2500 Lakemont Ave Floor 2 Suite 221 Orlando FL 32814 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 8875 Hidden River Parkway

Tampa FL 33637

(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)

2.9 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— 08/31/2022 at 9:00AM

(c) Participants will meet at— West Palm Beach Medical Center (End of Provision)

2.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of Provision)

2.11 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

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

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with…