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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 _____________________________).

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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.

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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.

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

36C24826Q0450 04-08-2026 516-22-602 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa FL 33637

DAVID HERNANDEZ

813-893-3904 PROJECT TITLE: BB Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water – Lee County

PROJECT NUMBER: 516-22-602

LOCATION: located at VAMC - Cape Coral 2489 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, Fl 33909

NAICS:236220 COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

SERVICE CODE: Z1DA MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES

MAGNITUDE OF THIS PROJECT: Between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including wall penetration, removal of existing building components, installation of new components and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VAMC (Lee County Health Care Clinic) Cape Coral to Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water.

An organized site visit is scheduled for 04/15/2026 at 11:00 AM EST.

Please contact Engineering Technician Vincent Naimo at Vincent.Naimo@va.gov Vincent.Naimo@va.gov to confirm attendance The cutoff for submission of RFIs is 04/22/2026 at 2:00PM EST. email to David.hernandez1@va.gov All VA Medical Facilities are smoke free. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the VAMC Cape Coral

The current Davis Bacon determination is General Decision Number: FL20260211 DATED 01/02/2026 AT THE TIME OF QUOTE SUBMISSION, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases:

Small Business Search https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ and System for Award Management: SAM.gov | Home

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SET-ASIDE FOR VETCERT CERTIFIED, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB)

X X

1:00PM

EDT

05-11-2026 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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.

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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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 Pkwy Tampa FL 33637 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

DAVID HERNANDEZ

VA-VHA-RPOE-2026-0021

Table of Contents

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

ISSUE DATE: 04/03/2026 QUOTE DUE DATE: 05/11/2026 at 1:00PM EST.

PROJECT TITLE: BB Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water – Lee County

PROJECT NUMBER: 516-22-602

LOCATION VAMC - Cape Coral 2489 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, Fl 33909

OFFICE ISSUING THIS REQUEST:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Point of Contact (POC): David Hernandez Email: David.hernandez1@va.gov ; Phone: (813) 893-3904 PROJECT SUMMARY: Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including wall penetration, removal of existing building components, installation of new components and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VAMC (Lee County Health Care Clinic) Cape Coral to Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services to supply, install, test, and commission permanent exterior alternate connections to support temporary/mobile steam and chiller equipment (e.g., trailer-mounted boilers and chillers) without disrupting hospital operations. Work includes civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety provisions necessary for reliable, code-compliant, and maintainable hookups

PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1. All references to “Bid” or “Bidder” shall be understood to mean “Offer” or “Offeror”.

2. MAGNITUDE OF THIS PROJECT: Between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00

3. SITE VISIT: An organized site visit is scheduled for 04/15/2026 at 11:00 AM EST meeting by the main entrance. Please contact Engineering Technician Vincent Naimo at Vincent.Naimo@va.gov to confirm attendance. Technical questions are not allowed during the site visit. Please record your questions and submit them to the Contracting Officer as an RFI by the date indicated in #5 below.

4. OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Offers providing less than one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

5. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted by the prime contractor, by email to David.hernandez1@va.gov. No telephone RFIs will be accepted. The cutoff for submission of RFIs is 04/22/2026 at 2:00PM EST.

6. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS: All applicable specifications and drawings, if available, will be provided electronically in SAM.gov as attachments to this RFP. No hard copies will be made available to proposing contractors.

7. Any reference contained within contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer”, “Resident Engineer”, “Senior Resident Engineer”, “Project Manager”, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, or their abbreviations are to be replaced with “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)”.

8. SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS VERIFICATION: Subsequent contracts are 100% set asides for verified SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB). The award of this requirement shall not be delayed due to loss of SDVOSB verification. QUOTEs submitted by non-certified by Small Business Search https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ shall be excluded from award consideration.

8.1 Small Business Verification: The Government will review Small Business Search https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ to confirm SDVOSB status verification for the submitted QUOTE. Evaluations will be performed on QUOTEs submitted by verified SDVOSB only. The Contracting Officer will use the UEI to verify that the Offeror has an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM. IAW FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)(iii).

9. LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (Reference Contract Clause VAR 852.219-75 for further information) Please, fully complete and return the LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING.

10. FUNDS. Funds are not presently available for this contract. (Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.232-18)

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

12. OFFER GUARANTEE: BID BOND – (SUBMIT WITH YOUR PRICE QUOTE) per FAR Clause 52.228-1 -Bid Guarantee, the amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Provide with PRICE QUOTE. NOTE: A scanned copy of the original is acceptable. Bond Seal must be visible.

13. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD (SUBMIT WITH QUOTE): Offerors shall submit information that specify the contractor in question has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past three (3) years and has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) that shall not exceed 1.0. If there is no EMR, state the reason way no EMR is available. EMR greater than 1.0 will not be acceptable. Offerors are required to complete and submit attached Past safety and environmental record or any other form that provided the above information. Offerors with an EMR greater than 1.0 will be considered ineligible and will not be evaluated.

14. WAGE DETERMINATION: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. The current Davis Bacon determination is General Decision Number: FL20260211 dated 01-02-2026. Be advised that 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://sam.gov/wage-determinations

15. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 180 calendar days after receipt of written Notice to Proceed performed in concurrent or sequential phases as indicated or required. If you anticipate long lead times for project materials, state this in the technical QUOTE with your anticipated lead time for the specific item

II. QUOTE PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

1. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTION: To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of QUOTEs, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. In order for QUOTEs to receive full consideration for award, offerors should ensure that the information furnished in support of the QUOTE is factual, accurate, and complete, and directly responds to the requirements of this RFQ.

NOTE: Your QUOTE shall be submitted as portable data files (pdf), and documents submitted shall be no larger than 7 Mega Bytes (MB) in size. Send document in separate files as deemed necessary. If separate files are submitted for specific submission, offeror shall include in the subject line right after required subject title, email number followed by the emails total to be submitted for specific submission.

2. QUOTE SUBMISSION: All QUOTES shall be submitted by the prime contractor no later than (NLT) 05/11/2026 at 1:00PM EST. (subject to amendment) through the Point of Contact email David.hernandez1@va.gov. NO OTHER FORMS OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Undeliverable emails due to an offeror’s QUOTE size, using wrong email address, or other transmission errors, is not the responsibility of the Government.

NOTE: To be considered and accepted as timely the QUOTE must be received in its entirety prior to the deadline. Failure to provide a QUOTE in its entirety prior to the deadline will result in the quote will not be evaluated.

A. BASIS FOR AWARD: BASIS FOR AWARD: “The Government will award one firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government.

The source selection process will utilize FAR Parts 15.103-1 (Tradeoff) and FAR 36 procedures when considering the factors set forth below:

· Factor 1 – Technical/Management Approach

· Factor 2 – Specialized Experience

· Factor 3 – Schedule

· Factor 4 - Past Performance

· Factor 5 – Price

All non-priced factors are equally important. All non-priced factors (Factors 1-4) when combined are approximately equal to price (Factor 5).

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without conducting discussions with offerors. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

B. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The following must be included in the offeror’s QUOTE:

· Cover Page with: Bid Build Project, RFP (Solicitation) Number, Project Title and Project Number, Company Information (Primary points of contact, email, address, phone numbers (including area code), DUNs number, Cage code, EUI, etc.)

· Table of Contents

· Signed SF 1442, with Blocks 14-20C completed including acknowledgement of any Amendments issued.

· Completed Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Form

· Completed Bid Bond

· Completed and signed VAAR 852.219-75 (The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or quote. 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.)

· Required Submittals for Factor 1 – Technical/Management Approach

· Required Submittals for Factor 2 – Specialized Experience

· Required Submittals for Factor 3 – Schedule

· Required Submittals for Factor 4 - Past Performance

· Required Submittals for Factor 5 - Price COMPLETED PRICE SCHEDULE (Total of Proposed Price of each CLIN). The price QUOTE shall be submitted separate from the technical QUOTE. The proposed prices will be analyzed for reasonableness. No pricing information shall be included in the technical submittals.

PRICE EVALUATION: The Government will initially review pricing independently from the factor evaluation. “Price will be evaluated for reasonableness using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR Part 15.404-1(b).”

FACTOR I - Technical/Management Approach. Narrative: 5-page maximum (excluding EMR documentation)

1. Describe in a written narrative, the plan for phasing and coordinating the work so that the facility remains operational. The narrative will also detail how the contractor intends to prepare the site, renovate, and return to use within any specified time limits.

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

· Each individual’s name, title, duty, years of experience and experience level relating to similar contracts in size and scope (INSTALL ALTERNATE CONNECTIONS FOR STEAM AND CHILLED WATER). At a minimum, the Offeror shall provide information for the following disciplines:

· Site Superintendent

· Quality Assurance Manager

· Site Safety and Health Officer

· Project Manager

3. The narratives for the Site Superintendent, Quality Assurance Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer, and Project Manager must show a minimum of five (5) years’ experience for each respective discipline on a project of similar size, scope, and complexity. The Quality Assurance Manager may be the same individual as either the superintendent or project manager but must show the minimum of five (5) years’ experience for each respective discipline.

4. EVALUATION CRITERIA – TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT APPROACH: The information provided will be used to evaluate the depth of each offeror’s technical understanding of the project and its management abilities.

· More credit will be given for approaches that meet or exceed the project requirements. Quotes which fail to demonstrate the minimum experience for each respective discipline will result in the quote being removed from consideration and the quote shall be ineligible for award.

· Your EMR shall not exceed 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror's insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. An EMR of more than 1.0 will result in no further consideration of the quote. Failure to submit an EMR rating will result in no further consideration of the quote.

FACTOR II – Specialized Experience. Narrative: 5-page maximum.

1. The offeror is required to submit a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) example projects demonstrating your firm’s experience and capability similar to INSTALL ALTERNATE CONNECTIONS FOR STEAM AND CHILLED WATER. These demonstrations in similar experience and capability shall be in a healthcare environment with trade coordination work and display the firms’ experience with cost control, quality of work, adaptability, and compliance with performance schedules on a project of similar scope and size. These examples shall include:

· The prime and/or subcontractors proposed team that they were involved in the submitted projects, and the tasks carried out by each.

· The original and final costs and periods of performance of the projects, with an explanation of any differences.

· How the submitted example is similar to this project.

2. Offeror shall provide example projects that best represent the Offeror’s work experience and capability required on this project, completed within the past five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation, or that are currently ongoing and substantially complete (at least 75% construction progress completed). These examples shall include the prime and/or subcontractors proposed for this project that were involved in the submitted projects and the tasks carried out by each.

3. Offerors are responsible for providing project descriptions in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of project relevancy to this procurement and shall explain how the submitted example is similar to this one.

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

5. If the project is older than five (5) years, it will be considered less relevant.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA – EXPERIENCE: The information provided will be used to evaluate the relevancy and depth of each Offeror’s specialized experience.

· The more recent and relevant experience, the more credit will be given.

· The Government will place greater importance on projects performed as a prime contractor than as a subcontractor.

· The Government will place greater importance on projects that were performed at a VA HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT, depending upon overall role and relevant considerations.

FACTOR III – SCHEDULE

1. The quote shall provide a proposed progress schedule. The progress schedule shall be in a time scaled bar graph format. The horizontal axis shall be scaled for time beginning with the Notice to Proceed and concluding with contract completion.

2. The vertical axis SHALL shows the milestones and major portions of the contract work. Milestones SHALL include such items as material submissions, submittal acceptance, partial and final inspections, punch list completion, testing, etc. All scheduled items SHALL show a start date and a completion date, and the critical path shall be clearly identified on the schedule.

· The detailed schedule SHALL indicate specific tasks with dates for each step of the process including: Mobilization; Demolition; Construction; Provisions for overtime or shift work; Timing of relocation of existing utilities; Commissioning; Tests and final inspection. Task durations shall be expressed in calendar days.

· The Offeror shall specify how much allowance has been made for bad weather or other unforeseen delays, the days of the week and the hours of construction operations during each phase of the work, and the percentage of contract completion that SHALL be achieved at the end of each month of the contract. If there is a long lead time for materials, please note this in your quote.

· In a narrative, the contractor shall highlight any potential problems that could affect the project schedule and provide possible contingency plans or potential solutions to avoid such issues.

EVALUATION CRITERIA - SCHEDULE: The information provided will be used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and any deficiencies in the schedule submission and narrative.

a) Schedules that do not meet the overall period of performance or other timelines outlined in the statement of work/specifications will result in the quote being removed from consideration and the quote shall be ineligible for award.

b) The exclusion of any major phases of work in the schedule will result in the quote being removed from consideration and the quote shall be ineligible for award

FACTOR IV: PAST PERFORMANCE.

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

A. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, in accordance with FAR 15.104(b)(3) Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance.

B. The prime contractor shall provide completed Past Performance surveys of and present documented proof that they have performed projects that required work similar in size and scope to this project in the past 5 years (These examples can be the same projects as in Factor 2 or different projects); This may include a past performance from a 1ST-tier sub-contractor. Note: Any teaming or proposed sub-contractor arrangement you are submitting as part of this quote for evaluation must remain intact through contract completion unless otherwise approved by the VA. It is required. The VA needs the consent to review/consider subcontractor information Consent Letters executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing the release of past performance information to the Government. Failure to provide a consent letter will preclude the Government from considering the past performance information of the subcontractor. In addition to PPQs/CPARS, provide the following information for each example:

· Project Number, Title, and location or facility performed (At least two (2) of the projects submitted must be the same or similar work to the project described in the solicitation)

· All projects submitted must be at least 75% complete.

· Contracting Officer and COR Name and contact information, telephone, and email

· Total Project Value and duration.

· List of subcontractors.

· Initial/Final award amount.

· State any change orders that occurred during the project performance and the reason behind the change.

· Pictures of completed work.

· Detailed description of work, including trades involved (identify the percentage of self-performed work).

· Explanation of why the projects were selected as the same or similar and how the experience obtained on the submitted project is pertinent to the execution of this project.

EVALUATION CRITERIA – PAST PERFORMANCE: The information presented by the vendor, together with information from other sources available to the Government, will be the basis for evaluation under this factor. As part of this evaluation, VA will consider the relevancy of the projects submitted, to include the size and scope/complexity. The Government may contact references and contact parties other than those identified by the offeror, and information received may be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s Past Performance. The evaluation will take into account Past Performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this acquisition. If multiple subcontractors are provided for the same discipline, the government will use the lowest rated subcontractor in the evaluation. The Government reserves the right to obtain and evaluate Past Performance information from any source it deems appropriate.

The Past Performance evaluation will consider the recency and relevancy of the past performance submissions as discussed above, and Offerors will be assigned an overall confidence rating based on the Government’s expectation the Offeror will successfully accomplish the current requirements. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, in accordance with FAR 15.104(b)(3) Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance.

Narrative – 5-page maximum CPARS/PPQ – No maximum page limit FACTOR V – PRICE – “Price will be evaluated for reasonableness using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR Part 15.404-1(b).”

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including wall penetration, removal of existing building components, installation of new components and furnish labor and materials and perform work. It shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services to supply, install, test, and commission permanent exterior alternate connections to support temporary/mobile steam and chiller equipment (e.g., trailer-mounted boilers and chillers) without disrupting hospital operations. Work includes civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety provisions necessary for reliable, code-compliant, and maintainable hookups for VAMC Cape Coral Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water as required by drawings and specifications Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

2489 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909 5422

USA

(239) 652-1800 ext 20471 Vincent.Naimo@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

Install Alt Connections for Steam & Chiller Project 516-22-602 Lee County Health Care Clinic Cape Coral, FL

1. INTRODUCTION: This requirement is for Construction Services for Lee County Health Care Clinic Cape Coral, FL. Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including wall penetration, removal of existing building components, installation of new components and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VAMC (Lee County Health Care Clinic) Cape Coral to Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services to supply, install, test, and commission permanent exterior alternate connections to support temporary/mobile steam and chiller equipment (e.g., trailer-mounted boilers and chillers) without disrupting hospital operations. Work includes civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety provisions necessary for reliable, code-compliant, and maintainable hookups.

1.1. Upon receiving Notice to Proceed the Contractor has 180 calendar days to complete construction.

2. BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

2.1. The project will provide temporary connections for Boiler and Chilled Water in the event of failure of one boiler, chiller and/or cooling tower unit. Provide, install, connect an alternate source, such as a mobile boiler, chiller, or cooling tower.

2.2. Enable rapid and safe connection of mobile steam boilers to the hospital steam distribution with appropriate pressure control, condensate handling, and safety devices.

2.3. Enable rapid and safe connection of mobile chillers to the hospital chilled water system with appropriate isolation, filtration, and flow control.

2.4. Minimize clinical impact via robust infection control, life safety protection, and outage coordination.

2.5. Deliver weather-resistant, clearly labeled, and tamper-resistant exterior connection assemblies designed for repeated use.

2.6. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and hospital requirements, including but not limited to:

2.6.1. Healthcare Standards: FGI Guidelines for Design & Construction of Hospitals; AHCA/State health agency requirements (if applicable); Joint Commission environment-of-care considerations.

2.6.2. Safety & Fire Protection: NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities), NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 30 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids, if fuel involved), NFPA 13 (sprinkler interfaces near work), NFPA 55 (Compressed Gases, if used).

2.6.3. Mechanical/Piping: ASME B31.1 (Power Piping) for steam; ASME B31.9 (Building Services Piping) for chilled water; ASME Section VIII (if pressure vessels apply); local mechanical code.

2.6.4. Pressure Equipment: ASME-rated valves/PRVs; UL/FM-listed components where applicable.

2.6.5. Energy/Controls: ASHRAE guidelines for chilled water systems; BACnet integration standards for BAS.

2.6.6. Environmental & Site: Stormwater management (NPDES, local), erosion control, and spill prevention (SPCC if fuels present).

2.6.7. Electrical: NEC, local amendments, grounding/bonding for exterior metal enclosures.

2.6.8. Ensure AHCA review and any local permitting requirements are included.

3. Steam Exterior Connection Assembly: Contractor shall provide:

3.1. Header & Branches: ASME-compliant stainless-steel piping; flanged/grooved ends; isolation valves; drip legs.

3.2. Quick-Connect Interface: High-quality quick-couplers (e.g., cam-lock or dry-disconnect type) rated for temperature/pressure; cap & chain; lockable covers.

3.3. Pressure Control: Pressure reducing valve (PRV) station, with upstream/downstream isolation, strainer, bypass, pressure gauges, and relief valve set per design pressures.

3.4. Safety Relief: ASME-rated safety relief valve(s) piped to a safe discharge location with splash protection.

3.5. Condensate Handling: Traps, condensate return connection (quick-connect), check valves, condensate receiver tie-in, sample coolers as required.

3.6. Instrumentation: Temperature, pressure gauges, and test ports; permanent nameplates and tagging; local indicators; optional electronic transmitters to BAS.

3.7. Supports & Protection: Structural supports, bollards/guardrails, housekeeping pads; UV- and weather-resistant enclosure (NEMA 3R/4), locks.

3.8. Insulation/Heat Trace: Weatherproof, UV-rated insulation; aluminum or PVC jacketing; heat-trace for freezer protection where required.

3.9. Hoses: High-temp steam-rated hoses, whip-checks, strain reliefs, and storage provisions.

3.10. Chilled Water Exterior Connection Assembly:

3.10.1. Piping: Stainless-steel or copper (per spec); grooved or flanged; supply/return headers with isolation valves.

3.10.2. Quick-Connect Interface: Industrial dry-break couplings sized for design flow; caps; lockable covers; drip trays.

3.10.3. Filtration & Flow: Y-strainers or basket strainers with blowdown; balancing valves; flow meters (optional); air vents.

3.10.4. Valves & Accessories: Butterfly isolation valves; check valves; drain valves/hose bibs; pressure/temperature gauges.

3.11. Support & Protection:

3.11.1. Housekeeping pads; pipe stands; bollards; weatherproof enclosure and labeling.

3.11.2. Insulation: Closed-cell insulation with weather jacket; UV-resistant; sealed against water intrusion.

3.11.3. Hoses: Chilled-water rated flexible hoses with appropriate connection ends, storage racks, and protective covers

4. Electrical & Controls:

4.1. Power: Local receptacles/panels for auxiliary loads (heat-trace, enclosure lighting); GFCI where applicable; new circuits per NEC.

4.2. Grounding/Bonding: For metallic enclosures and piping per code.

4.3. Controls Integration: BAS point list (steam pressure, temperatures, valve positions, alarms); BACnet/IP or MSTP integration; local/off/auto switches; E-stop if required for skid.

4.4. Lighting & Security: Weatherproof lighting; lockable enclosures; CCTV tie-in.

5. Civil/Architectural:

5.1. Concrete Pads (if required): Size, thickness, reinforcement, anchors for cabinets and bollards.

5.2. Site Drainage: Positive drainage away from equipment; splash blocks; containment for blowdowns as required.

5.3. Access & Clearances: Maintain minimum service clearance; ADA and egress considerations; signage.

5.4. Finish & Corrosion Protection: Coatings suitable for coastal/wet environments; stainless hardware.

5.4.1. Field Verification: Confirm all tie-in points, elevations, clearances, and underground utility locations prior to excavation (call 811 and private locates).

5.4.2. Tie-Ins: Coordinate outages and cut ins; provide temporary bypasses if needed to maintain critical service.

5.4.3. Hot Work & Safety: Follow hot work permit procedures; fire watch; shielding near patient-care areas; protect adjacent finishes and systems.

5.4.4. ICRA/Containment: Implement barriers, negative air (if indoors), dust control, pathway protection, and daily housekeeping.

5.4.5. Installation Quality: Align, support, and anchor per manufacturer and code; maintain flow direction orientation; ensure valves are accessible and tag labeled.

5.4.6. Labeling: Permanent engraved labels and pipe markers indicating service, direction, and design pressures/temperatures; “TEMP CONNECTION – STEAM/CHW.”

5.4.7. Coordination: Coordinate with Facilities Management Section, Clinical Operations, Security, IT/BAS, and Emergency Management for staging and access.

6. Testing & Commissioning:

6.1. Steam Piping: Perform hydrostatic or pneumatic tests per ASME B31.1; verify PRV setpoints; leak checks; steam blowdown/sanitation as required; functional testing of traps and reliefs.

6.2. Chilled Water Piping: Hydrostatic test per spec; flush and clean; strainers inspected; leak checks; verify flows and differential pressures.

6.3. Controls/BAS: Point-to-point verification; alarm mapping; trend setup; graphics updates.

6.4. Training: Provide owner training for connection/disconnection procedures, safety precautions, and routine inspection.

6.5. Documentation: Deliver test reports, calibration sheets, PRV settings, and final commissioning checklist

7. Outage & Risk Management:

7.1. Outage Plan: Detailed schedule, duration, and contingency; maintain patient-care continuity; coordinate with Facilities at least 14 calendar days in advance.

7.2. Emergency Response: Provide temporary isolation and rapid shut-off; spill kits for condensate/fuels (if any); clearly marked E-stop where applicable.

7.3. Weather & Resilience: Assemblies rated for exterior exposure; provisions for storm events (secure caps, tie-downs, water ingress control)

8. Steam Exterior Connection Assembly:

8.1. Header & Branches: ASME-compliant stainless-steel piping; flanged/grooved ends; isolation valves; drip legs

8.2. Quick-Connect Interface: High-quality quick-couplers (e.g., cam-lock or dry-disconnect type) rated for temperature/pressure; cap & chain; lockable covers.

8.3. Pressure Control: Pressure reducing valve (PRV) station, with upstream/downstream isolation, strainer, bypass, pressure gauges, and relief valve set per design pressures.

8.4. Safety Relief: ASME-rated safety relief valve(s) piped to a safe discharge location with splash protection.

8.5. Condensate Handling: Traps, condensate return connection (quick-connect), check valves, condensate receiver tie-in, sample coolers as required.

8.6. Instrumentation: Temperature, pressure gauges, and test ports; permanent nameplates and tagging; local indicators; optional electronic transmitters to BAS.

8.7. Supports & Protection: Structural supports, bollards/guardrails, housekeeping pads; UV- and weather-resistant enclosure (NEMA 3R/4), locks.

8.8. Insulation/Heat Trace: Weatherproof, UV-rated insulation; aluminum or PVC jacketing; heat-trace for freezer protection where required.

8.9. Hoses: High-temp steam-rated hoses, whip-checks, strain reliefs, and storage provisions

9. Chilled Water Exterior Connection Assembly:

9.1. Piping: Stainless-steel or copper (per spec); grooved or flanged; supply/return headers with isolation valves.

9.2. Quick-Connect Interface: Industrial dry-break couplings sized for design flow; caps; lockable covers; drip trays.

9.3. Filtration & Flow: Y-strainers or basket strainers with blowdown; balancing valves; flow meters; air vents.

9.4. Valves & Accessories: Butterfly isolation valves; check valves; drain valves/hose bibs; pressure/temperature gauges.

9.5. Supports & Protection: Housekeeping pads; pipe stands; bollards; weatherproof enclosure and labeling.

9.6. Insulation: Closed-cell insulation with weather jacket; UV-resistant; sealed against water intrusion.

9.7. Hoses: Chilled-water rated flexible hoses with appropriate connection ends, storage racks, and protective covers

10. Quality Assurance

10.1. Qualifications: Contractor and welders certified for ASME piping; demonstrable healthcare project experience.

10.2. Inspections: Weld/NDE inspections as specified; owner witness of tests; third-party special inspection if required.

10.3. Mock-Up: Provide sample coupling and labeling mock-up for owner approval prior to full installation.

11. Warranty & Closeout:

11.1. Warranty: Minimum 2-year warranty on workmanship; manufacturer warranties per products.

11.2. Spare Parts: Provide spare gaskets, couplings, valves seats, hose caps, and insulation repair kits.

11.3. As-Builts: Submit CAD/PDF with coordinates, valve numbers, instrument IDs, and photos.

11.4. O&M Manuals: Include preventive maintenance tasks, recommended inspection intervals, and connection checklist.

11.5. Contractor shall meet all applicable VA requirements, standards, specifications, and all applicable Local, State, and Federal regulations and standards for the scope described herein.

11.6. Contractor is responsible for site operations, demolition, and installation with minimum disruption to traffic, clinic, and administrative operations.

11.7. Contractor shall include connection points for condensate water supply and return for the temporary cooling tower.

11.8. Contractor will/shall comply with all OSHA Safety rules and regulations.

12. ICRA Level IV requirement:

13. SPECIFICATIONS: The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. In the case of any differences, the specifications will govern over the drawings. Any discrepancies should be brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer and COR for clarification. Any errors or omissions in the contract drawings or specifications must be provided promptly by the Contractor to the COR, but in no case later than the start of related work.

13.1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: General requirement spec section 01 00 00

13.1.1. The contractor shall provide constructions services in accordance with the attached specifications and construction documents.

13.1.2. This requirement will include but will not be limited to preparation and/or performance for, submittals, change orders, field investigations, site visits, meetings and providing construction meeting minutes to the VA COR scheduling, infection control measures, and other related information and services.

13.1.3. Shut down request should be scheduled with minimum of three (3) weeks’ notice.

14. CONFORMANCE STANDARDS: All construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with the latest edition of the following documents unless the contractor is directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Any exceptions shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to construction startup.

14.1. VA Master Construction Specifications – VA Technical Information Library link: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01

14.2. VA Construction Standards

14.3. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

14.4. NFPA 70, National Electric Code

14.5. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities

14.6. International Building Codes

14.7. State and Local codes and guidelines (as applicable

15. HOURS OF COVERAGE: Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST time. After hours and weekend work will be per COR approval with 7 calendar days’ notice prior to work. All work is expected to be performed generally on normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the COR or his/her designee.

15.1. Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VHA COR and Contracting Officer to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building. All work performed, to include delivery of materials and equipment, shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

15.2. Federal Holidays observed by Veterans Health Administration and the Clinic is closed are:

15.3. For actual dates observed, see the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

16. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, NO SMOKING, & VA REGULATIONS:

16.1. The Contractor's FSEs shall wear visible badge identification issued by VAHCS Police Section at all times while on the premises of VAHCS. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas (COR will specify). LCHCC shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

16.2. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the Veterans Affairs Health Care Facilities, to include main facility, and any other buildings at or on the premises and in all personnel and business vehicles parked on the LCHCC campus. Possession of weapons is prohibited inside the facility and on the exterior grounds of the facility.

16.3. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

17. INFORMATION SECURITY: In accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist blocks 7, the C&A requirements do not apply to this requirement, and Security Accreditation Package is not required. The nature of this requirement is technical; however, there is no information to be protected.

18. SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECKS:…