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36C24921R0010

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.

36C24921R0010 X 621-21-1-5402-0003 621-18-102 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 Dewayne L. Knowles 615-225-5633 Project 621-18-102, Renovate Bldg. 34 to Correct Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Deficiencies at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mt. Home, TN 37684. Scope of work includes, but is not limited to the demolition, abatement, general construction and alterations of existing spaces as designed, indicated and specified for this project. Features of work include sidewalks, grading, drainage, roofing, concrete, steel construction, carpentry, doors, finishes, walls, ceilings, specialty items, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire protection, and certain other items. All work to be performed in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

NAICS Code 236220 is applicable to this requirement. The small business size standard is $39.5M. PSC Code is Z2DZ.

The project magnitude is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

Project location: James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mt. Home, TN 37684. Building 37 Room W103.

See FAR 52.236-27 for the date and time of the organized site visit. There will only be one (1) site visit on this project. January 13, 2021 @ 12:00PM CT. Please make sure youhave a mask to wear during the site visit.

To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirement, specifications and/or drawings, submit a written Request for Information (RFI) via email to Dewayne L. Knowles, Contract Specialist at Dewayne.Knowles@va.gov and Diana K. Grube, Contracting Officer at Diana.Grube@va.gov. RFIs must be specific in identifying section, paragraph, and page number and must be in question format. A form is attached for use. All RFIs submitted shall include the project number and title, contractor name, city and state, phone number, and email address, date submitted and RFI question(s).

Questions received after 12:00PM CT January 20, 2021 will not be answered unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the government as deemed by the CO. Telephone requests will NOT be accepted.

In accordance with P.L. 1090461, this acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. In order to be eligible to receive an award under this solicitation, the SDVOSB contractor must be listed and viewable in the vetbiz Registry located at www.vipvetbiz.va.gov at the time of offers due and at time of the award. Offerors are advised that the fast track reverification program ended September 30, 2012. Consequently, offerors in reverification status will not be eligible to submit offers for this project. In accordance with FAR 52. 204-7 System for Award Management (SAM), all prospective offerors must have an active SAM's registration at the time of offer and at the time of award.

This project is procured under FAR 15.101-2 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Evaluation Factors are listed in solicitation.

Bid Bonds must be submitted hard copy. Submit one hard copy and 1 electronic copy of proposals.

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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

621-36X0162-5402-854200-3220 23NR8JC11

X 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 90C FSC e-Invoicing Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

Setup 1-877-489-6135 Diana K. Grube Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

A.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment and supervision necessary to accomplish the work for Project# 621-18-102, Renovate Bldg. 34 to Correct FCA Deficiencies at the Mountain Home, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, in accordance with the specifications and drawings titled “Renovate Bldg. 34 to Correct FCA Deficiencies.” The period of performance on this project is 425 calendar days.

The area of work is located within a complex environment and will require ALL contractor personnel and subcontractors to comply with both security and infection control procedures outlined in the specifications.

All selections of materials shall be in compliance with applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides & Design Specifications and shall be determined in coordination with Interior Designers at the VA facility. Master Construction Specifications Index, VA Construction Standards Index, VA Standards Index, and Criteria are available in the Technical Information Library (TIL): http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/.

Contractor Employees shall not be considered government employees for any purpose on this contract.

B. WORK REQUIREMENTS

1. Tasks to be accomplished:

a. Supervision/Communication - The Contractor shall provide support which shall include:

i. Single Point of Contact: Contractor will designate a representative as project manager to act as a point of contact during the planning, submittal and construction phase of the period of performance. The contractor shall also designate a Site Superintendent that shall be present when work is being performed on site at the VA. Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall supply the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with the telephone number for the Superintendent.

ii. Manufacturers’ Representatives: Contractor will identify each manufacturer’s representative to answer any questions regarding product and service requests.

b. Planning and Drawing - Contractor will coordinate construction and phasing schedules with the COR and provide the following:

i. Contractor shall provide memo samples of final finish selections to the COR and Interior Designer prior to order placement with manufacturer. These samples are to be organized in a 2” White D-Ring Binder and identify each line item on which the finish is to be used.

ii. Contractor shall provide “as-built” installation drawings to the COR upon project completion.

c. Site Visits - The contractor shall coordinate the following site visits with the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center’s COR and the Contractor’s Project Manager and/or Site Superintendent:

i. A post-award walkthrough prior to ordering materials and fixtures to field verify all measurements and existing conditions. If necessary, the contractor communicate any noted differences based on the site walkthrough to the COR and the Architect of Record.

ii. Contractor’s Project Manager and/or Site Superintendent shall be present for a post-installation walkthrough to assess, document, and address any punch-list items.

d. Deliveries - Deliveries of materials and equipment shall be made at times when the Contractor and/or the Subcontractor are available to accept. The VA will not be responsible for accepting, receiving or storing Contractor's and/or Subcontractor's delivered materials.

e. Final Inspection and Acceptance - Contractor’s Project Manager and/or Site Superintendent shall be present for a post-installation walkthrough to assess, document, and address any punch-list items.

i. Upon identification of punch-list items, contractor shall submit a remediation plan to correct deficiencies to the Interior Designers within two (2) working days.

ii. Contractor shall prepare and provide inventory spreadsheet outlining excess or unused materials and deliver those items to the main campus’ storage warehouse at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center or coordinate storage location with the COR.

iii. Contractor shall provide a detailed list of installed property. All items that can be identified by make, model, and serial number for the purpose of routine maintenance, repair or replacement of minor and major components unique to that products assembly or system shall be included.

iv. Complete field welding and finishing shall be completed as necessary.

f. Submittals

i. Submit product data, shop drawings, samples, fabrication specifications and installation instructions as specified in GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and as described herein.

ii. Submit two (2) copies of manufacturer’s data shop drawings and instructions. One (1) copies will be retained by the Interior Designer. Submit two sets of samples, both will be retained by the Interior Designer.

iii. Submit test data from independent testing agencies indicating that all performance characteristics specified have been complied with.

iv. Submit samples of each required finish and color. Prepare samples on same materials which will be used in wall assemblies.

C. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

1. Place of Performance - Mountain Home, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

2. Period of Performance - All work shall be completed within 425 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3. Scheduling: Work will be performed during normal business hours Monday-Sunday, 7:00AM to 7:00PM. All other work that may be required to be performed outside of established hours will need to be approved and coordinated with the COR 10 workdays in advance. The schedule shall be coordinated with the COR prior to submission.

National holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows:

4. Safety and Security Requirements - Contractor personnel are required to attend on site safety invocation/training are required to obtain VA identification badges or temporary badges for certain subcontractors where approved by the COR. Coordinate with COR to schedule training and to obtain badging. Badges are required to be worn and visible at all times.

5. Smoking Policy - VA at Mountain Home is a smoke-free facility. This includes traditional and vaping type devices. The policy also applies to all construction projects. Violators may receive a warning or be issued a citation. Contractor may be held accountable for violations within project limits.

6. Parking/Traffic Regulations - Parking Permit Request form must be completed if required. Parking is allowed in all areas not specifically designated for Patients/Visitors, VA Employees, ETSU Students/Staff. Refer to the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center website for more information. The Contractor shall not park on grassy areas unless approved by the COR and the Contractor agrees to restore areas back to VA standards. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Posted speed limits and all other traffic controls are to be observed by operators at all times. Seat belt use is mandatory on the VA grounds.

7. Access and Outages – The contractor shall coordinate access needs and system outages well in advance of scheduled work, but not less than 10 working days, with the COR. Contractor is responsible for investigation and research with regard to these areas and systems. System outage durations should be limited to reduce impact on other facility services, patients, visitors, and staff.

8. Noisy and Disruptive Work – The contractor shall limit impact of work activities with respect to noise, vibration, material transport and the like through scheduling, engineering controls, equipment selection, and advanced coordination with COR. Work activities shall not detrimentally impact continuous operations at the facility.

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Base Offer: Renovate Building 34 to correct FCA Deficiencies: Work includes demolition, abatement, general construction and alterations of existing spaces as designed, indicated and specified for this project. Features of work include, but are not limited to; sidewalks, grading, drainage, roof, concrete, steel construction, carpentry, doors, finishes, walls, ceilings, specialty items, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire protection, and certain other items. Refer to plans and drawings for more details.

The period of performance for the base offer is 425 calendar days form the Notice to Proceed.

Alternate Deduct No. 1 - Same as base offer, except remove demolition of existing ramp and associated sitework noted in Drawing set.

Alternate Deduct No. 2 - Same as Alternate Deduct 1 except remove the following electrical panels: D-34B-0-C, D-34B-1-B, D-34B-1-C, and D-34B-1-D. Reference electrical drawings for details.

Alternate Deduct No. 3 - Same as Alternate Deduct No. 2 except reduce the project Direct Digital Control (DDC) system to the mechanical room. Reference Mechanical Drawings for details.

The period of performance for Alternate Deduct No. 3 is 410 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Alternate Deduct No. 4 - Same as Alternate Deduct No. 3 except install temporary hydronic unit heaters and piping in the museum space in lieu of the central station air handlers in the attic space. Reference Mechanical Drawings for details.

The period of performance for Alternate Deduct No. 3 is 410 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Alternate Deduct No. 5 - Same as Alternate Deduct No. 4 except remove roof patch and repair work shown on Sheet 34-A-102 and associated details.

The period of performance for Alternate Deduct No. 5 is 405 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Alternate Deduct No. 6 - Same as Alternate Deduct No. 5 except remove floor slab and structural infill as shown and noted on sheets 34-S-101 and 34-A-106.

The period of performance for Alternate Deduct No. 6 is 405 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Alternate Deduct No. 7 - Same Alternate Deduct No. 6 except remove domestic plumbing scope as noted in Drawing set.

The period of performance for Alternate Deduct No. 7 is 405 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, writing, or written means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show—

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall—

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed—in whole or in part—for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of—or in connection with—the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award.

(1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government’s best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of Provision) This section describes the evaluation process, proposal preparation, the significant factors and sub-factors and criteria to be used in the evaluation process. This procurement action is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Proposals will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-price factors/sub-factors. In order to be considered for award, an offeror must have an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor/sub-factor under consideration.

The Government intends to award a single contract to a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) determined responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposal conforms to all the requirements in this solicitation and is further determined to meet or exceed the standards of acceptability at the lowest offered price. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from both a technical and cost standpoint.

The evaluation of offers submitted in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation will be conducted utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. Utilization of this source selection process may result in not all offers being evaluated. The Contracting Office upon receipt of offers, will determine eligibility and compliance to the solicitation requirements. The Vendor Information Pages (VetBiz registry) will be checked to ensure that any offeror submitting a proposal to perform the work is both listed and verified. All proposals received will also be checked for an active registration in the System For Award Management (SAM). Thereafter, the Contracting Officer will review all proposals to ensure that the minimum proposal submission requirements have been met. Once these requirements have been satisfied, the Contracting Officer will select and submit for review to the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) the technical proposal of the lowest priced offeror for consideration. Initially, the TEB will not receive any pricing information, only the technical portion of the offeror’s proposal. The offeror’s proposal will be rated against each evaluation factor as set forth in this solicitation.

If the selected offeror’s proposal is determined to be acceptable based on the standards of acceptability, and that offeror’s price is the lowest of all offers submitted, then no further evaluation of offers shall occur, and the Contracting Officer will document these findings and proceed with the responsibility determination of the offeror. Pricing information will only be provided to the TEB upon notification to the Contracting Officer that the technical proposal as submitted meets or exceeds the acceptability standard necessary to fulfill the objective of the requirement.

Should the initial offeror’s proposal be determined to be unacceptable according to the standards of acceptability, then the TEB will be required to provide to the Contracting Officer a summary evaluation sheet that documents how the offeror’s proposal fails to meet the standards of acceptability, and request to the Contracting Officer that another selection be made for consideration of award. This process shall continue until such time that an award is made.

Offerors shall respond in writing to the evaluation factors listed below, in the same order as they appear in this solicitation document. Failure to provide all information will adversely affect the evaluation of an offer. The information contained in the technical proposal should be complete, concise, and address each factor. If information is applicable to more than one evaluation factor, it must be repeated for each factor, unless stated otherwise.

FAR 52.209-7 Information regarding responsibility Matters (b) shall be marked. If not marked, the proposal is technically unacceptable and cannot be considered for award.

Technical and Price sections of an Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated independently. Offeror shall separately bind each section. All pages containing text shall be consecutively numbered, type-written on 8-1/2x11 inch paper with margins of at least once inch and created using a Times New Roman 12-point font. The submitted package should contain two sections, separately bind: a.) Technical Proposal b.) Price Proposal. The Offeror’s Technical proposal shall be no more than 50 pages total, which is not inclusive of the solicitation and any amendments issued thereof. The Offeror’s Price Proposal shall be no more than 50 pages inclusive of the bid bonds required. A proposal which does not include a bid bond is nonresponsive (technically unacceptable) and cannot be made responsive by the submission of the bond after bid opening. The Offeror is hereby advised that the “Price Schedule” attached worksheet shall be considered as 20 pages, regardless of the overall total. Each section must therefore be labeled with the following:

1. Construction Company Name

2. Physical Address of the Company

3. Telephone Number

4. Email address

5. VA Project Number (Project 621-18-102)

6. VA Project Name (Renovate Bldg. 34 to Correct FCA Deficiencies)

7. Solicitation number (36C24921R0010)

The Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) shall evaluate the offeror’s proposal against all non-price factors/sub-factors to determine whether the proposal is acceptable or unacceptable, using the “GO” or “NO-GO” ratings based upon the standard of acceptability that follows each factor/sub-factor below. In order to obtain a “GO” rating an offeror must meet the standard of acceptability that is listed for each factor/sub-factor.

The evaluation process and criteria stated in this section will be strictly adhered to. Evaluators will make no assumptions regarding an offeror’s proposal. Therefore, an Offeror must demonstrate understanding by the thoroughness, soundness, comprehensiveness and price reasonableness of technical approach. There will be no public opening of offers.

The following evaluation factors and sub-factors will apply to this procurement:

FACTOR 1 – Hospital/Healthcare Construction Management

The offeror shall provide a narrative that describes the Offeror’s overall organization, organizational chart, as well as number of personnel and the duties of proposed technical staff to determine if offeror has the ability to manage multi-discipline projects without significant difficulty. The proposal narrative must adequately address functions, responsibilities and authorities for performing such duties as overall project management, site superintendence, quality control, safety, administration and in-house trade capabilities.

Sub-Factor 1a – Relevant Experience: The Prime Contractor shall provide demonstrated experience in new construction, renovation or the addition of a hospital/medical center and/or health care facility for two (2) completed projects within the past five (5) years with a contract value of at equal to or greater than $4,000,000.00 or greater. The subject project must have involved multiple trades so as to demonstrate the management and coordination of trades by the Prime Contractor. The subject project must have been completed within the VA Healthcare system and healthcare related facility.

Standard for Acceptability: The Prime Contractor must provide complete project title, location, start and completion dates, contract price, and trades involved. Provide written narrative of work indicating how the subject projects are relevant to this project and a reference for verification.

Sub-Factor 1b - Key Personnel: Provide the names of the Prime Contractor’s project manager, on-site superintendent, and on-site construction quality control manager including name with title, years with prime contractor, and total work experience as it relates to the new construction, Renovation or the addition of a hospital/medical center and/or health care facility. Both Project Manager and Site Superintendent must demonstrate (by way of professional resume) experience in managing and providing oversight with new hospital construction or construction additions with a project magnitude equal to or greater than $4,000,000.00 or more over the past five (5) years.

Standard for Acceptability: The project manager, on-site superintendent and on-site construction quality control manager must have a minimum of five (5) or more years of experience managing new hospital construction, renovation and/or construction additions in a hospital or medical center environment.

Sub-Factor – 1c-Contractor Safety Plan: The Prime Contractor or Key Personnel of the Prime Contractor must provide evidence of certification as a “Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)” or “Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)” from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering and/or American Hospital Association.

OR

Submit evidence of completion of a minimum of two (2) projects with a dollar magnitude greater than $4,000,000.00 dollars where the work involved VA hospital or a healthcare related facility. Information submitted for this factor must include project name, location, project dollar magnitude, start and completion dates, primary point of contact to include (first and last name, title of POC, telephone number, and email address). Projects submitted under this factor must be within the past five (5) years from date of issuance of solicitation.

**note**-failure to provide verifiable information may exclude the offeror from further consideration of contract award

Standard for Acceptability: This standard is met when the Offeror provides a copy of their certificate from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) or submits evidence of completion of two (2) projects with a dollar magnitude greater than $4 Million dollars where the work involved VA hospitals or a healthcare related facility.

FACTOR 2 - Technical Management Approach: The offeror shall provide a narrative that outlines the proposed technical approach for this project, including assumptions and rationale for choosing the preferred approach.

Sub-Factor 2a-Project & Construction Quality Control: Include a narrative of how the duration of the project time was achieved; provide a Gantt chart of contract times broken into schedule of values by trade discipline and by General Wage Decision (formerly Davis-Bacon Act). Provide a list of all subcontractors that will be involved in accomplishing this project. Offeror must include identification of proposed personnel for project management, site superintendence, and quality control; including role in commissioning, safety during construction, and in-house trade capabilities.

Standard for Acceptability: Gantt chart achieving successful project completion in 425 calendar days, with all requirements met for contract. Technical narrative demonstrates sound logic with minimal disruption to medical center operations at all times.

Sub-Factor 2b-Project Management: Based on your experience in hospital construction of a project of this magnitude and scope, involving multiple trades and the coordination thereof, the commissioning of various systems involved in the new construction of a facility and your review of the project specifications and the proposed work you viewed at the site visit. Discuss potential changes or any unforeseen conditions or work not considered.

Standard for Acceptability: When the offeror proposes a realistic or reasonable view of potential changes or unforeseen conditions or work not considered.

FACTOR 3 - Past Performance: Offeror shall list at least three (3) and not more than five (5) prior clients for successfully completed projects of new construction, renovation or new additions of VA hospital/healthcare facility, medical clinics where the projects dollar magnitude equal to or greater than $4,000,000.00 within the last five (5) years on the VA Past Performance questionnaire and ask the client to forward directly to the Contracting Officer via email at diana.grube@va.gov and Contract Specialist at dewayne.knowles@va.gov no later than January 22, 2021.

Standard for Acceptability: This factor is met when at least three (3) past performance questionnaires that the offeror has worked with in the past five (5) years are submitted and are determined to be relevant relative to the subject procurement, and recent in regard to the timeframe-within the past five (5) years. The Government will evaluate the relative merits of each project listed under past performance as well as verify the information provided through direct contact, as well as other government websites.

NOTE: The past performance evaluation results is an assessment of the Offeror’s probability of meeting the minimum past performance solicitation requirements. This assessment is based on the Offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertain to the products and/or services outlined in the solicitation requirements. The government may also obtain past performance information through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) other sources known to the Government.

FACTOR 4: Price: The offeror shall provide prices for all offer items provided, as well as the deduct alternates in the schedule. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by the base offer item 1. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the additional offer line items and deduct alternates are significantly unbalanced.

The price proposal must include the Price Schedule Worksheet, the signed SF 1442, with acknowledgment of any amendments, plus the Offeror’s Bid Guarantee documents.

Standard for Acceptability: This standard is met when the Offeror submits a price proposal consistent with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and when analyzed by each price line item, is determined to be consistent with the work required.

The proposed price will be analyzed for reasonableness. It may also be analyzed for the different divisions of work to be performed, reflects a clear understanding of the requirement; and is consistent with the Offeror’s Technical Proposal. A detailed price breakdown will be required, and Offerors shall provide a detailed breakout of pricing on the “Price Schedule” worksheet provided with the solicitation.

If a detailed price breakdown is not included in the Offeror’s price proposal, the contractor may be excluded from further consideration of contract award.