36C24823R0014.docx

36C24823R0014

SOLICITATION NOTICE

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Project Title/Number: Design-Build (D/B) Services, Address Lake Nona Central Energy Plant (CEP) Deficiencies, 675-23-104

Description:

This notice is for PHASE I proposal submission only. Phase I proposals will be evaluated to determine which offerors will submit proposals in Phase II. ONLY those offerors that are selected for Phase II will be notified with instruction for PHASE II proposal submission. Please refer to solicitation 36C24823R0014 and attachments for further requirements.

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8 has a requirement for the design and construction services to include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and all other resources necessary for the design and construction of the project described herein and other specific tasks as further defined by this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Period of Performance: 375-calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VA Healthcare System, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827.

Magnitude of this Project: Pursuant to VAAR 836.204(f)(2), between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

NAICS Code: The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $16.5 Million. The Product Service Code is Z2DZ – Repair or Alteration of Other Hospital Buildings.

This solicitation will be evaluated on trade-off source selection process, providing the best value to the Government. The source selection process will utilize FAR Part 36.6 Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures and FAR 15 to evaluate proposals and award the contract.

At the time of proposal submission, all interested firms must have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.SAM.GOV and certified as a Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business in Vet-Biz at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Proposals of contractors not registered/certified in both databases will not be considered for award.

Green Environmental Management System (GEMS): Contractors selected for award of this contract are expected to be good stewards of the environment by complying with federal, state, and local environmental laws and other requirements such as medical center policy and project specifications. In addition, contractors should incorporate pollution prevention and waste minimization into operations.

Point of Contact:

Elizabeth Romero, Contracting Officer Email: elizabeth.romero@va.gov, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, Construction Team 3.

See attached document: SOLICITATION 36C24823R0014.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - DBA WD FL20220218 07.22.2022.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - Contract Progress Schedule.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATION.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - EMR.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - Experience Information Sheet.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT F - Past Performance Questionnaire.

A.1 PARTNERING

(a) In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government proposes to form a cohesive partnership with the Contractor and its subcontractors. This partnership would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization in an effort to achieve a quality project, done right the first time, within the budget and on schedule.

(b) This partnership will be totally voluntary. The focus of partnering is to build cooperative relationships with the private sector and avoid or minimize disputes and to nurture a more collaborative ethic characterized by trust, cooperation and teamwork. Partnering is defined as the creation of a relationship between the owner and contractor that promotes mutual and beneficial goals. It is a non-contractual, but formally structured agreement between the parties. The ultimate goal is the elimination of the "us" versus "them" thinking, and formation of a "we" mentality for the benefit of the project.

(c) Any cost associated with effectuating this partnership will be agreed to by both parties and will be shared equally with no change in contract price.

A.2 VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [X] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. The Contracting Officer may, at their discretion, require the Contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the Contracting Officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Company Name and Address:________________________________________ (End of Clause)

DESIGN BUILD SPECIFICATIONS

36C24823R0014

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ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - RELEASE OF CLAIMS

For and in consideration of the payments heretofore made, and payment of final installment now due by reason of performance of Contract No. __________________, dated __________________, the undersigned Architect-Engineer hereby releases and discharges the United States of America from any and all claims arising under or by virtue of said contract, except as follows: (In this space describe and list in stated amounts excepted claims, if any; otherwise this release will be considered as free of all claims. If no claims reserved, insert None.)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, This release has been duly executed this ________________ day of ___________________.

Architect-Engineer

BY: _____________________________________

(Print or type name under signature)

Title (Print or type) (End of Clause)

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