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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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05-13-2026

675-24-106

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Aldwyn Singleton 407-538-1130

Project Title: BB Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room Project Number: 675-24-106 Location: Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Baldwin Facility,5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803 Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to FAR Ref 36.204 (f) Between $1,000,000 and $4,000,000.

NAICS 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; Size Standard: $45M Service Code: Y1DA: Construction of Hospital and Infirmaries.

The services required for project 675-24-106 are to provide Construction Services in accordance with this solicitation.

This requirement is set aside for U.S. Small Business Administration certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be found at SBA.gov.

The VA Medical Centers are SMOKE-FREE facilities. Contractors, in order to enter the VA campus, you must have a valid ID It shall be known that funds are not currently available. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. All offerors must comply with all solicitation terms and conditions.

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

System for Award Management: https://www.sam.gov U.S. Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov Refer to solicitation 36C24826Q0673 instructions for the cutoff date for submissions of quote.

Site Visit: May 15, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST, Contractors to meet at Building 3132 at the Lake Baldwin Campus.

PLEASE NOTE: No other site visits will be allowed.

Request for Information (RFI): RFI(s) due May 21, 2026 @ 2:00 PM EST email to aldwyn.singleton@va.gov.

Request for Quote (RFQ): Quotes due June 4, 2026 @ 11:00AM EST.

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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

SEE SECTION A, PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ON PAGE 6

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13000 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Aldwyn Singleton

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-36342

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

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

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED

ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

4.3 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.4 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(JAN 2025)

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

4.6 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

4.7 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2024)

4.8 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.9 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000)

4.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.12 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

4.13 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.14 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

2018)

4.16 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

4.19 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

4.20 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.21 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 58

4.22 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.23 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD

SERVICES (OCT 2018)

4.24 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

852.204-70 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor personnel

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 Quotes

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:

Project 675-24-106, Upgrade Lake Baldwin Hazardous Mixing Room, OVAHCS, Lave Baldwin VA Clinic, Orlando, FL 32803. The contractor shall perform all necessary construction work per the Statement of Work (SOW) and Construction Specifications/Drawings.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE:

236220 – Commercial and Building Institutional Construction

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE:

Z1DA – Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

1.00 JB

GRAND TOTAL

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Orlando VA Healthcare System, Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, 5201 Raymond St, Orlando, FL 32803.

1.00

STATEMENT OF WORK

Upgrade Lake Baldwin Pharmacy Hazardous Mixing Room Orlando VA Medical Center, 5201 Raymond ST, Orlando, FL 32803

I. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

A. Construction (DB): as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is the procurement by the Government, under one contract, with one firm (which may be a joint venture) for construction services on a specific project.

B. Contracting Officer (CO): The services to be performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, control, and approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Project Manager (PM)/Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer's representative responsible for administering contracts under the immediate direction of the Contracting Officer.

D. Construction Contract: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contract(s) to perform the construction of the project.

E. Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this contract.

F. A/E: This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect-Engineer firm(s) that are a part of the DB team, also referred to as DB A/E.

G. Design-Build Team A/E: This term, as used herein, to refer to the entire Design-Build Team (Contractor, A/E and any sub-contractors) all inclusive.

H. Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PRCA): Used to identify potential risks associated with the renovation, construction, and some maintenance & repair activities and to develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize these risks. Prior to beginning work this assessment will be completed.

I. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM): Measures that are instituted to compensate for significant hazards posed by existing life safety (fire) code deficiencies or construction/renovation activities.

J. Request for Proposal (RFP): Is a solicitation made, often through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity or service, to potential suppliers to submit proposals.

K. Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional (CITP): Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional for the review of the design documents for compliance with national and local codes, standards, federal and state regulations.

L. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

M. The Joint Commission (TJC): Formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and previous to that the Joint Commission on

Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH). The Joint Commission provides evaluation, accreditation and disease-specific certification programs for healthcare facilities.

N. Competent Person (CP): One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take immediate corrective measures to eliminate them.

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

General Requirements:

Provide all construction services including labor, materials, tools and equipment as necessary to construct the project described below and other specific tasks as further defined by this RFP. All proposals are to provide construction services for this project.

The contractor shall be a State of Florida Certified/licensed General Contractor.

A. Project Overview:

This project will provide construction services necessary for completion for operation as described herein and other specific tasks as further defined by this Request for Proposal (RFP). All proposals are to provide for design & construction services for this project. The Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center (OVAMC) located at Lake Baldwin Campus 5201 Raymond St., Orlando requires the Pharmacy spaces; Mixing room 235, IV Prep room 235C, Ante room 235B and Chemo prep room 235A to be designed and fully renovated in compliance with Chapter 797 Pharmaceutical Compounding Sterile preparations and Section 800 Hazardous Drugs handling in Healthcare Setting. Project’s area is approximately 850 SF for remodeling. Scope of work listed below is not conclusive, contractor shall be responsible to ensure these rooms fully comply with USP 797, USP 800, VA Design Guides for Pharmacy, VA HVAC Design guides for IV Rooms, and any other necessary applicable VA Construction Guidelines and other applicable building codes. This construction project will comprehend full got and modification of the space.

Construction work to include but not limited to demolition of the space (full gutting of the space), asbestos abatement as necessary (floors and duct work), new walls, windows, doors, hard ceilings, Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) system modifications, fire protection system modifications, new flooring, new drywall partitions, new doors, new hazardous material storage space, new lay-in ceilings, lighting, plumbing upgrades, painting and signage. Complete all necessary design requirements to meet all the certification requirements for USP 797 USP 800, VA Design Guide for Pharmacy, VA HVAC Design guides for IV Rooms, and any other necessary applicable VA Construction Guidelines and applicable building codes. Electrical infrastructure to be replaced new. Old infrastructure to be removed to source. New dedicated electrical panel for the space, critical power, 30% capacity for expansion after all connections are completed to remain for turnover and acceptance. Mechanical infrastructure installation to be new. All rooms will have independent (Variable Air Volume) VAVs for independent temperature control. The space requires an independent (Air Handling Unit) AHU unit to be installed with a backup power (Uninterruptable Power Supply) UPS system to meet all regulation requirements in accordance with specified guidelines and regulations. Each room (Mixing room 235, IV Prep room 235C, Ante room 235B and Chemo prep room 235A) to have digital temperature monitor display outside to view climate readings per requirements by USP 797 USP 800 and VA Design Guides for Pharmacy, VA HVAC Design guides for IV Rooms, and any other necessary applicable VA Guide and get certified. HVAC system design must achieve 62-degree space temperature and 55% relative humidity within the space for our geographical location all year around.

HVAC system must meet a minimum of 45 air changes within the spaces to exceed USP standards. All HVAC systems must report and be centrally controlled within our Building Automation System (BAS) at our Center Energy Plant (CEP). Replace Infusion Center existing MEDGAS lines to main line riser with new gas pipelines (copper) and re-certified the system to meet all operational requirements in accordance with specified guidelines and regulations.

B. Specific Project Requirements:

1. The contractor shall address all areas identified in the attached report.

2. General contractor is responsible for providing a fully functional turn-key Pharmacy trailer per specifications on the drawings provided for the entirety of the renovation project. Also, it is the contractor’s responsibility to lease, install and maintain the fully compliant trailer for the entirety of the construction project.

3. The contractor shall develop and provide PCRA/ILSM, QA/QC, and safety Plans, as required by VA and pertinent construction code guidelines.

4. Scope of work listed below is not conclusive, contractor shall be responsible for building these rooms to fully comply with USP 797, USP 800, VA Design Guides for Pharmacy, VA HVAC Design guides for IV Rooms, and any other necessary applicable VA Construction Guidelines and other applicable building codes.

5. HVAC system design must achieve 62-degree space temperature and 55% relative humidity within the space for our geographical location all year around.

6. HVAC system must meet a minimum of 45 air changes within the spaces to exceed USP standards.

7. All HVAC systems must report and be centrally controlled within our Building Automation System (BAS) at our Center Energy Plant (CEP).

8. Replace Infusion Center existing MEDGAS lines to main line riser with new gas pipelines (copper) and re-certified the system to meet all operational requirements in accordance with specified guidelines and regulations.

III. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

A. All work hours MUST be coordinated with the project’s COR. All work shall be performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) so as not to interfere with normal Hospital functions. However, some VA areas may be conducive to work being completed DURING normal business hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday).

All requests for work during normal business hours must be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance. Additionally, construction shall be performed (scheduled and phased) to ensure that exterior egress/ingress areas are completely operational by normal business hours the following workday.

B. Length of Project

1. Please refer to Program VA TIL Guidelines PG-18-15, Volume C for document requirements.

2. Construction Team will schedule a Pre-Construction Meeting with all pertinent VA personnel before construction start for final questions and to receive the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3. Project’s construction phase MUST be completed in no more than 365 days from Government NTP acceptance.

4. Contractor shall submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for Construction phase with estimated dates and itemized cost of work to the Contracting Officer for review and approval before Notice to proceed.

C. Utility Outages, including disruption of fire alarms, must be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance.

IV. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:

This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Type C, High Risk Group, Class III (ISLM Level 3/4) Project.

V. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

All Contractor's personal is required to have completed an OSHA-approved 10-hour construction worker course prior to working on the site. The On-site general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed an OSHA-approved 30-hour construction course prior to working on the site. Every worker must provide the Contracting Officer a copy of current certificates identifying successful completion of the training prior to executing work for the Veterans Administration. In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which include the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractor’s Competent Persons (CP), who has been designated to administer the site-specific safety program, as well as the CP for other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). Contractor’s CP are required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees. The VA CP does not take the place of Contractor’s CP nor acts on their behalf. The VA CP determines if Contractor is meeting 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. 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.

VI. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

All available record drawings will be provided upon request to the Construction Team. They should not however, be considered “as built”. These drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation as to the accuracy or information contained in the files. All information in the files shall be independently verified by the user.

Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the VA harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees arising out of the use of the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawing files.

VII. RESOURCES:

All construction guidelines shall comply with applicable sections of VA standards and publications, and all references therein. Ensure that construction documents comply with the latest edition of these VA construction and design standards. VA standards can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. VA publications and standards shall include but shall not be limited to the following:

1. Office of Construction & Facilities Management Site Map:

http://www.cfm.va.gov/sitemap.asp

2. The Technical Information Library (TIL): http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

a) Master Construction Specifications Index (PG-18-1)

b) Design and Construction Procedures (PG-18-3)

c) VA Standard Details and CAD Standards (PG-18-4)

d) Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5)

e) Equipment Inspection Manual (Program Guide 7610.2)

f) Equipment Reference Manual (PG-18-6)

g) Space Planning Criteria (PG-18-9)

h) Design Manuals (by discipline) (PG-18-10)

i) Design Guides (graphical, by function) (PG-18-12)

j) Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13)

k) Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedules (PG-18-14)

l) Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions (PG-18-15)

m) Environmental Planning Guidance (PG-18-17)

n) HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals Amendment B

o) Lighting Study

p) Design Alerts

q) Quality Alerts

r) VA Signage Design Guide

s) Fire Protection Design Manual – Latest Edition

t) Cost Estimating

u) Physical Security Design Manuals for VA Facilities – Mission Critical Facilities (VA

Handbook 0730)

v) Information Security Handbook VA 6500

w) Energy Reduction Manual (First Draft)

3. TIL - Master Construction Specifications: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp

4. Department of Veterans Affair Utilities Design Manual.

B. Office of Construction & Facilities Management: http://www.cfm.va.gov/index.asp

1. VA Office of Facilities Management citations of the AIA design standards found on the world wide web at http://cfm.va.gov.TIL/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/sitemap.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/index.asp http://cfm.va.gov.til/

2. VA Office of Health and Safety (OHS): http://www1.va.gov/vasafety/

3. Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment Memorandum

C. Other design and construction standards and publications that shall be applied to this work includes, but are not limited to:

1. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Manual

(ASHRAE)

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards - www.nfpa.org

3. OSHA Rules and Regulations

4. International Building Code (IBC) latest edition

5. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) latest edition

6. The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation manual (latest edition)

7. Sustainable Design Requirements (01 81 11)

8. Construction Waste Management (01 74 19)

D. Applicable sections of the VA Master Construction Specifications will be prepared by the Architect/Engineer, including all the necessary adaptations.

E. Particular attention is called to CD4, Symbol Identification of Contract Drawings.

F. Equipment symbols shall be in accordance with PG-18-6, Equipment Reference Manual (previously List of Equipment Symbols, H-08-6).

G. Standard Drawing Details, in accordance with PG-18-4, shall be utilized to the greatest extent practicable.

H. Cost estimates shall be developed in strict conformance with VA’s Manual for Preparation of Cost Estimates & Related Documents for VA Facilities (March 8, 2011).

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf

I. Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, Latest Edition, published by The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI). http://www.fgiguidelines.org/

J. Physical Security Standard, compliance with Medical Center Policy 138-3 and VHA Handbook 0730/2 dated May 27, 2010 “Space Key Control”.

K. Plumbing System Design & Water Treatment/Design to prevent Legionnaires. VA Plumbing Design Manual and VHA Directive 2008-010, PREVENTION OF LEGIONEELA DISEASE, and VHA Directive 2009-009, DOMESTIC HOT WATER TEMPERATURE

LIMITS FOR LEGIONELLA PREVENTION AND SCALD CONTROL.

L. Electronic Media:

1. Design review submission drawings and final Construction Document submission drawings will be executed in electronic format with the latest version of AutoCAD version 2018 or backwards.

http://www1.va.gov/vasafety/ http://www.nfpa.org/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf http://www.fgiguidelines.org/

2. The drawings included will be available to the Design-Build Team A/E team in electronic format in AutoCAD version 2018 or PDF format for use in preparing the construction drawings if possible. Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CAD drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The user shall independently verify all information in the files. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the Architect Engineer harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the CAD drawing files.

3. Design review submission specifications, final Construction Document submission specifications and other 8 1/2 by 11 formatted material will be executed in electronic format Microsoft Word.

4. The design specifications included shall be available to the construction contractor in electronic format in Microsoft Word, for use in preparing the construction specifications.

Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CAD version 2018 drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The construction contractor shall independently verify all information in the files and shall agree to indemnify and hold the Architect Engineer harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the electronic files.

5. The construction record drawings shall be completed in at least AutoCAD version 2018 and backward compatible format. Contractor will submit redline drawings to A/E of record under Construction Period Services after the completion of the project. The A/E then will provide the As-Build drawings in PDF, AUTOCAD and Paper set formats as part of the close-out to the VA for engineering records and update tracking purposes.

6. Construction shop drawings are not required to be completed in AutoCAD format.

M. Professional Licensing:

1. The Construction Team is responsible for ensuring that the firm who prepares the final construction documents shall be a professional architect or engineer licensed in the State of Florida.

2. The professional seal indicating such license by the state shall appear on the final construction documents. The architect whose seal is shown will be known as the Architect of Record. The Construction shall certify compliance with the VA RFP and all applicable codes.

N. Approved Construction Documents:

1. The final construction document submission package will be submitted by the Designer of record for approval by the VA after project completion and evaluation of the construction red-line drawings review is completed for the final package to be submitted by Designer of record. The VA will have 14 calendar days to take approval action.

2. The final construction documents submission package will include a full set of construction documents including all disciplines/packages.

3. If the final construction documents submission package is not complete a post submittal may be required, the cost of which will be borne by the Designer of record.

4. The approved final construction documents include such details that the project can be constructed and will be used for construction of the project.

O. Construction Drawing Preparation - Mandatory material and equipment schedules and details may be indicated either on the drawings or in the specifications, at the option of the Design-Build Team A/E. The construction drawings shall include a coordinated set of the following. (Reference Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C)

1. Structural drawings: including foundation plans, framing plans, schedules, and details, including general notes and all calculations.

2. Architectural drawings: including floor plans, building elevations, building sections, wall sections, reflected ceiling plans, stair details, toilet and bath details, door schedules and details, window schedules and details, room finish schedules, auto transport and other details.

3. Fire protection drawings: including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes calculations and all related calculations.

4. Plumbing drawings: including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams equipment schedules, plumbing fixture schedules, and details, including general notes, and all related calculations.

5. HVAC drawings: including floor and roof plans, one-line flow diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes and all related calculations. Also provide sections for mechanical equipment rooms and sequence of operation for all HVAC equipment.

6. Electrical drawings: including site demolition plans, site, floor, and roof plans (power, lighting, and other systems), one-line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment schedules, light fixture schedules calculations and details.

7. Asbestos abatement: drawings including site demolition plans and floor plans indicating asbestos abatement method.

P. Construction Specifications - Project specifications shall include specifications for all products, materials, equipment, methods, and systems shown on the construction drawings in accordance with standard professional practice and the VA requirements.

The specification submitted for review shall include:

1. The name of the manufacturer, the product name, model number, or other identification as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project.

2. Other data as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project i.e. shop drawings, product data, and samples as required by the VA documents; and

3. The required stamp of the licensed architect or engineer of record will be considered as certification of compliance with the project’s requirements.

Q. Design Requirements – Compliance with codes and standards.

1. Project design shall be compliant with applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides and design materials included or referenced in the solicitation materials.

3. VA will also permit inspection by the officials described above during the construction period in accordance with the customary schedule of inspections in the locality of the building construction. Such officials shall provide VA with a copy of the schedule before construction begins or give reasonable notice of their intention to inspect before conducting an inspection.

4. The construction contractor shall provide prompt, written notification to the Contracting Officer (CO) concerning conflicts with, or recommended deviations from codes, laws, regulations, standards, and opinions of review officials as described above. No work altering the scope of this contract shall be undertaken prior to receipt of written approval from the Contracting Officer.

5. No action may be brought against the Designer, Construction Contractor or VA and no fine or penalty may be imposed for failure to carry out any of the previously described recommendations of Federal, state, or local officials. The VA and its contractors, shall not be required to pay any amount for any action taken by a state or political division of a state in carrying out functions described in this article, including reviewing plans, carrying out on-site inspections, issuing permits, and making recommendations.

F. The Construction Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of any variances with the applicable Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, for occupancy requirements.

VIII. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL:

A. To reduce construction errors and omissions, the contractor shall develop and execute a QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

B. Within 2 weeks of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the contractor will submit a detailed QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that will be taken during the development of the various design submission packages and the name of the Construction Team member responsible for QA/QC.

1. Upon its completion each task shall be initiated and dated by the Construction Team member responsible.

2. A 100% completed QA/QC plan shall be submitted with the initial construction schedule during the NTP meeting.

IX. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES

A. Pre-Construction Meeting

The Construction Contractor, as part of the Construction Team, shall participate in the pre-construction meeting with the VA and DB Contractor. The Construction Contractor shall be prepared to respond to the VA concerns and shall provide overview of the design.

B. Site Visits & Inspections

1. During Construction Period Services, the Designer of Record shall visit the job site as appropriate to the stage of construction to determine in general if the work is being performed in a manner indicating that the work, when completed, will be in accordance with the working drawings.

2. During the construction period the A/E of record shall make site visits to the project site when requested by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The (COR) may also request visits for special purposes. Only registered architects and engineers thoroughly familiar with the project may make these site visits. The (COR) has the prerogative to determine the professional discipline(s) required for any visit. The A/E of record shall observe the construction, advise the COR of any deviations or deficiencies or solutions to issues discussed. A site inspection report which includes the purpose of the inspection, items reviewed, deficiencies observed, recommendations and additional actions required, shall be furnished to the (COR) within three workdays following the site visit date.

C. Disputes, Interpretations and Clarifications

Upon written request from the VA, the Contractor shall furnish to the VA, with reasonable promptness, in writing or in the form of drawings, interpretations of the Contract Documents prepared by the DB A/E, if, in the opinion of the VA, such interpretations are necessary for the proper execution or progress of the Work.

D. Other submittals

The construction team shall submit test results, certificates, manufacturer’s instructions, manufacturer’s field reports, etc. as required by the VA RFP specifications, to the VA Project Manager/COR.

E. Project record drawings

The Construction Management Team will maintain a set of construction documents (field as-built drawings) to record actual construction changes during the construction process as required by the RFP specifications. The project record drawings will be always available for review by the VA Resident Engineer.

F. Shop drawings and submittals

The Construction Contractor shall check government furnished and/or the contractor's shop drawings, detail drawings, schedules, descriptive literature, and samples, testing labor-laboratory reports, field test data and reviewing the color, texture, and suitability of materials for conformity with the RFP Documents and construction documents. The DB A/E shall recommend approval, disapproval, or other suitable disposition to the VA. The VA will have final approval authority. The Construction team shall evaluate the submittals with reference to any companion submittals that constitute a system. When necessary, the DB A/E will request the Contractor to submit related components of a system before acting on a single component. Should this procedure be inappropriate, the DB A/E shall review all prior submittals for related components of the system before acting on a single component. The DB A/E may be required to hold joint reviews with the VA technical staff and /or the Contractor on complicated system submittals. The DB A/E shall notify the VA COR in writing of all deviations from the requirements of the construction documents that he has found in the submittals.

G. Inspections and Testing

1. Construction Team shall be present during one (1) pre-final inspection and one (1) Final inspection of Work and shall generate Punch List and forward the list to the VA with explanations of found deficiencies and/or omissions in work, and recommended correctives.

2. Construction Team shall review and approve or take other appropriate action on test reports and Punch List items to be completed or corrected. DB A/E shall approve or disapprove test reports and forward findings to the VA for final disposition. DB Team shall forward approved inspection and testing document or lists to the VA for final disposition.

H. Review of Documents and Work Acceptance

On closeout of Construction Period Services, the Design-Build Team A/E shall certify that the Contract Documents requirements and intent have been satisfied, workmanship is Professional and at an acceptable level, submittals and other DB supplied Documents as required in Contract Documents are in order and stamped approved. However, the Government’s final acceptance of the Work is at the discretion of the COR and shall be authorized in writing by the VA Contracting Officer only.

I. Project Close-Out

The Construction Contractor shall comply with the requirements in the “General Conditions”, Section 01001, and “General Requirements”, Section 01010, for submission of final RFP as built drawings, manuals, and other documents as noted. Required as built drawings and specifications will be submitted in the same format required for the construction documents.

J. AS BUILT

The A/E of record under construction period services shall prepare and submit AS-BUILT drawings as developed from the Construction activities re-lined as-built. Drawings shall be submitted in AutoCAD 2021 (or earlier) format and shall reflect the actual as-built conditions. Stamp drawings in large red bold letters “AS BUILT” in the lower right-hand corner of all drawings. Drawings shall be submitted on full size consistent with previous requirements herein.

XI. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

A. Applicability

This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions

“Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes VHA records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VHA contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, the Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. VHA and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of VHA or destroyed in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity.

Willful and unlawful destruction, damage, or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, the Contractor must report to VHA.

The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records, and/or equipment is properly protected.

The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records, and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VHA control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand-carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle].

Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material, and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VHA guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VHA policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VHA information that is not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The VHA owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VHA shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

D. Flow down of requirements to subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms, and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this [contract vehicle], and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

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

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.228-1 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…