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NSN 7540-00-181-8326

STANDARD FORM 252 (REV. 10-83)

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR(48CFR)53.236-2(a) (Include ZIP Code) (Include Area Code) (Include ZIP Code)

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 A/E Renovate B34 Clock Tower for Physical Therapy, Project#621-24-112 James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Lamont and Veterans Way, Mountain Home, Tennessee 37684

The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center has a requirement for an Architectural/Engineering (AE) firm to prepare complete contract drawings, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates, for a complete addition of a physical therapy rehabilitation center and prosthetics and orthotics lab (hereby referred to as Rehab Medicine Center) based generally upon concept drawings, approximately 23,000 square feet.

This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business pursuant to the contract. In order to be considered, the offeror submitting an offer shall be registered and verified in the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) as a SDVOSB at the time of offer and time of award.

NAICS Code: 541310 (A/E Services)

For Designing within Funding Limitation purposes, the construction budget is $13M.

Applicable Wage Determination is included by county that is necessary to comply with Service Contract Labor Standards for nonprofessional AE related work such as CADD operator, estimator, clerical, and other administrative or nonprofessional services.

Please contact the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Aaron Prosak, to set up a site visit for this project; if needed. He can be reached at 423 926-1171 x7943 or via email at Aaron.Prosak@va.gov.

CO: Michael R. Brown Email: Michael.Brown1305@va.gov CS: Brian Bentley Email: Brian.Bentley@va.gov Phone: (615) 225-6896

40 U.S.C. 1104

621-3650162-5630-854200-3220 23NR5JB03

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The United States of America (called the Government) represented by the Contracting Officer executing this contract, and the Architect-Engineer agree to perform this contract in strict accordance with the clauses and the documents identified as follows, all of which are made a part of this contract:

If the parties to this contract are comprised of more than one legal entity, each entity shall be jointly and severally liable under this contract.

The parties hereto have excuted this contract as of the date recorded in item 2.

11. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

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12. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Attachment:

Wage Determination No.: TN20250191 06/06/2025

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

621-24-112 "Renovate Historic Clock Tower Building 34 for Rehab Medicine" Contractor is to create a design for a complete addition of a physical therapy rehabilitation center and prosthetics and orthotics lab (hereby referred to as the Rehab Medicine Center) based generally upon concept drawings, approximately 23,000 square feet. APPROVED SCIP PROJECT PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541310 - Architectural Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: C1DA - Architect and Engineering - Construction: Hospitals and Infirmaries

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

Project Scope Physical therapy includes exercises, massages and various treatments based on physical stimuli to relieve pain, help veterans move better or strengthen weakened muscles. Building 34 is a historical clock tower/mess hall building at the Mountain Home VA. The scope of this project is to design for a complete addition of a physical therapy rehabilitation center and prosthetics and orthotics lab (hereby referred to as the Rehab Medicine Center) based generally upon concept drawings, approximately 23,000 square feet.

This project will involve design services that, at a minimum, includes Site Investigation, 3D scanning of existing conditions, specifications for construction, production of existing and proposed layouts of all spaces to provide a fully functional Physical Therapy Rehabilitation center and lab including a vehicle pull off area and ramp for patient drop off and parking area.

General & Safety Requirements See Appendix C for Specification Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements.

See Appendix D for Specification Section 01 35 26 - Safety Requirements.

Bid Deduct Alternates et Target Bid Deduct Alternates of at least 10% of the approved construction budget shall be developed, planned, and estimated as necessary to assure award of contract within available funds. Bid Deduct Alternates shall be clearly identified on contract drawings.

The DB Contractor shall produce a full drawing set and specification sets for each bid deduct alternate.

Bid deducts to include:

· Windows – clean and replace as necessary

· Brick tuckpointing

· Parking lot design

· Elevator design

· Generator replacement

Period of Performance (POP) Final Project Closeout shall be completed within 270 calendar days after notice to proceed (NTP).

Accuracy of Planning Information The Contractor shall visit the project site to investigate the information shown on the Government-Furnished drawings, record (as-built) drawings, and other planning documents provided by VA. This information is the best available, but the Government does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. The contractor shall perform an investigation of field conditions and shall be performed in a competent and professional manner.

The Contractor shall evaluate the condition of the existing structure and incorporate necessary repairs to provide a fully functional Rehab Medicine center.

The Contractor shall promptly report to the Contracting Officer in writing any discrepancies between this contract and the planning information provided by the Government. The Contractor shall make no adjustments to his work due to the discrepancy before the Contracting Officer has reviewed the matter and forwarded his determination to the Contractor. The Contractor's failure to report any such discovered discrepancy or to wait for the Contracting Officer's determination shall be at his risk and expense.

Project Management Responsibilities Project management The contractor shall manage all project documentation utilizing ProCore project management software.

Project Schedule The Contractor shall develop and provide a detailed schedule in Microsoft Project® for completion of all activities, and tasks. After the Contractor receives notice to proceed the contractor shall provide and maintain a detailed schedule in Microsoft Project® for completion of all Construction Documents Phase activities, and tasks required herein.

The Contractor shall provide monthly schedule updates to the COR, showing progress on and completion of all required Construction Stage work. If the schedule updates indicate that previously approved schedules may not be met, COR will give immediate notice and request appropriate recommendations from the Contractor.

Project Progress Meetings and Reporting The Contractor shall also host special project technical meetings as needed involving project team technical disciplines.

After construction begins, the Contractor shall conduct a weekly progress meeting(s) and weekly subcontractor meeting(s). A COR representative and/or approved delegate will attend. The Contractor shall also attend construction oversight meetings with representatives from the COR and the project team monthly.

Meeting Agendas, Attendance, Minutes and Correspondence The Contractor shall prepare and distribute an agenda for each Contractor hosted project meeting, in advance of the meeting date.

Contractor representation at all meetings shall include those individuals having knowledge of the agenda topics and authority to make decisions and commit resources.

The Contractor shall provide minutes of all Contractor hosted project meetings and presentations to all attendees identifying new and unresolved old action items and associated responsible parties. Minutes shall be provided within seven (7) calendar days after each meeting.

The Contractor shall reply to correspondence from the COR, outside agencies, COR contractors and construction subcontractors within seven (7) calendar days.

The Contractor is responsible for preparing correspondence and other documentation and maintaining accurate and detailed records of the project’s progress during each Phase.

Scope of Services for Design Requirements The following requirements are the minimum requirements for successful completion of the project scope. If additional requirements are determined during the design stage of the project to successfully complete the project scope, they will be reviewed during milestone submittals. If any of these requirements are determined to be not executable due to technical constraints, a justification will need to be presented. If any of these requirements cannot be satisfied within budget, a deduct alternative can be presented if it does not reduce the functionality of the intended space.

Demolition Remove and dispose of all things necessary to complete project Design Design for a complete addition of a physical therapy rehabilitation center and lab based upon concept drawings, approximately 23,000 square feet to include but not limited to:

· Exterior ramp access

· Chilled water supply

· Air system assessment for HVAC and design for new Air handler and associated equipment

· New electrical infrastructure including generator quick disconnects for future generator connections

· Restrooms

· Sanitary Study to design

· IT infrastructure to meet EHRM requirements

· Current lift reconstruction

· Med gas storage

· Elevator design

· Generator replacement

· Windows to be cleaned and replaced as necessary

· Brick Tuckpointing

· Patient Parking lot Addition Site Investigation The Contractor shall document existing site conditions, studies, surveys, analyses, and reports along with any additional services and/or tests that are required to fully document the project.

The Contractor must verify and ensure existing space sizing, dimensions, and structural locations before proceeding with the submittals.

Any conflict between the intent of this project and code requirements or specifications shall be brought to the attention of the COR for direction within 14 calendar days of contract being awarded.

Deliverables Provide the following deliverables including but not limited to:

· 3D Lidar scanning of plenum space point spacing not less than ¼ in at 10’ft.

· Web access to Lidar scan

· The contractor shall review with COR, the existing condition drawings prior to start of design.

Drawings to include but not limited to the following:

· Demolition of all necessary areas

· Proposed new work As-builts drawings showing the following:

· Locations of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing system

· Layout of all new construction civil, structural, etc..

· Construction Budget

· Construction SOW The A/E work shall include but is not limited to:

· Thorough inspection of existing conditions within and connecting to the areas of work. The A/E shall inspect all systems required to provide a fully functional Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center and Lab.

· Review of existing preliminary design documents if available.

· The VA will provide any existing record drawings.

· Existing drawings are not comprehensive. It is the intention of this project to inspect the entire system to develop accurate as-built documentation.

· Site survey and initial design basis report of findings.

· Schematic plans, design development services, and final construction drawings.

· Specifications and cost estimate.

· Design narrative, analysis, and engineering calculations.

· Construction period services to include submittal review, and construction inspections.

· Interim Life Safety and Infection Control plans.

· Development of BIM (Building Information Management) documents in accordance with the VA BIM standard located on the VA Website address (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp)

· The A/E shall perform site visits for design charrette and for investigative services.

· The A/E shall be involved in a weekly planning meeting to discuss progress and resolve design issues.

· Communicate and coordinate with RAS Enterprises, LLC ((228)-868-5478) for bulk oxygen station requirements and design modifications and/or additions required.

The A/E shall coordinate with COR and work with clinical and administrative staff to provide a fully functional project design as allowed by the project budget.

VA construction, maintenance, repair and renovation projects shall be designed in compliance with applicable standards and codes described in VA program guides, design materials and construction specifications available in the Technical Information Library (TIL) on VA Website address: (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/).

The design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work shall be accomplished by architects or engineers registered in a State or possession of the United States, or in Puerto Rico or in the District of Columbia.

The A/E shall, when required/requested, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits in connection with the performance of services. The A/E shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for assuring that the work complies with requirements of applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

The A/E shall not divulge or release any information, oral or written (including electronic), developed or obtained in connection with performance of this contract or any possible construction based on the results thereof (including, but not limited to, reports, plan, specifications, location, time, estimated cost of construction or estimated Value Engineering savings) or except to authorized Government personnel or upon prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

The VA shall evaluate the overall performance of the A/E by professional discipline after completion of design and construction in accordance with FAR (48 CFR) Subpart 42.1502 (f) by completion of DD Form 2631. The A/E shall be informed, in writing, by the Contracting Officer, of overall performance denoting strengths and weaknesses.

Completion Time: Final Construction Drawings for Bid (Sealed by Architect/Engineer) including cost estimates, specifications, and calculations, shall be completed within 270 calendar days after award. The A/E schedule shall allow for VA review period ending with A/E receipt of VA comments for each submission no later than indicated working days after VA receives the submission.

Ownership of Original Documents: All designs, drawings, specifications, notes, and other work developed in the performance of this contract shall be the sole property of the Government and may be used on any other work without additional compensation to the Architect-Engineer. The Architect-Engineer agrees not to assert any rights and not to establish any claim under the design patent or copyright laws. The Architect-Engineer, for a period of no less than 3 years after completion of the project, agrees to furnish and provide access to all retained materials (including electronic) upon request of the VA. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Architect-Engineer shall have the right to retain copies of all such materials beyond such period.

PART II – DESIGN EXECUTION AND PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Design Requirements: The A/E shall ascertain the requirements of the work and shall prepare, for approval by the VA, Construction Documents and other documents setting forth in detail the requirements for bidding and contracting for the construction of the project and as further described in A/E Design Submissions Requirements (PG-18-15) Volume C – Minor and NRM Projects (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/aeDesSubReq.asp).The A/E shall be responsible for the professional quality and technical accuracy of all documents prepared. Design Services shall include the following documents as applicable to the project scope of work defined in Part I, Sect. 1.

Site Design Documents setting forth in detail the site construction requirements including existing grades; rough and finishing grading lawns and planting and landscaping; location of on-site utility systems, off-site utility works, fire protection system, drainage system, property lines, set-back lines, easements, building orientation, site access, land forms, environmental assessment; and historic and archeological preservation.

Architectural Design Documents setting forth in detail the architectural construction requirements including complete floor and roof plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, material and color selection, discipline coordination and fire safety systems, security systems and controls.

Structural Design Documents setting forth in detail the structural construction requirements including all structural plans; elevations; sections; details Structural Design Documents setting forth in detail the structural construction requirements; schedules; and calculations sizing all columns, beams, slabs and coordinate the work with all other design disciplines, especially the mechanical and architectural disciplines.

Mechanical Design Documents setting forth in detail the mechanical construction requirements including all mechanical plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, automation systems, refrigeration, plumbing and sanitary engineering.

Electrical Design Documents setting forth in detail the electrical construction requirements including all electrical plans, elevations, sections, details, diagrams and schedules showing transformers, vaults, electrical and telephone closets, power distribution systems, auxiliary power systems, switchgear, generator, lighting fixtures, switching power outlets, and signal system.

Cost Estimates setting forth in detail quantities of materials, labor, profit, overhead, insurance, taxes, etc. for each separate technical discipline within the project scope. The A/E shall develop detailed construction cost estimates on form similar to VA Form HO-18b. All categories of work involved including quantities and unit type cost shall be included.

Specifications for all sections of the work utilizing the VA Master Specifications (PG-18-1), available in the Technical Information Library (TIL) on VA Website address (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/), setting forth in detail all requirements for the construction fully coordinated with the drawings and other Construction Documents.

CAD Standards: VA has adopted the U.S. National CAD Standard (NCS) (http://www.buildingsmartalliance.org/ncs/) available from National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The U.S. National CAD Standard has been modified by VA as explained in the VA National CAD Standard Application Guide (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp). CAD drawings shall be compatible with AutoCAD Version 2012, native format (.DWG). All files (base files, reference files, cell libraries) shall be compatible with the VA target system. Layering guidelines shall conform to applicable VA and AIA standards.

Construction Budget The A/E shall design to a construction budget of $13 million

Review Submissions: Submit documents for VA review and comment to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as specified below. VA review of the A/E's work product shall not be construed by either party to relieve the A/E from its professional responsibility to execute drawings, specifications, and other work submissions with due care and in accordance with acceptable professional standards. Contractor shall respond to review comments on VA provided spreadsheet.

Charrette Report shall be submitted no later than 40 calendar days after NTP. Submission shall be electronic and consist of the initial design charrette minutes and preliminary sketches depicting functional layouts. It shall be submitted in pdf format to the COR.

Concept Design (35% SD) shall be submitted no later than 90 calendar days after NTP. The Concept Design (35%) shall be electronic and consist of project concepts, preliminary drawings, field investigation narrative reports indicating analysis of existing conditions, economic analysis, cost estimates and proposed scheme of work. It shall also include a tentative Table of Contents showing proposed VA specification sections to be used. The A/E shall submit pdf of drawings, pdf of preliminary cost estimate, pdf of design narrative/analysis, pdf of design computations and calculations to the COR.

Design Development Plans Submission (65% interim design) shall be submitted no later than 150 calendar days after NTP. The Contractor will incorporate the 35% review comments into the 65% submission as well as findings from the second site visit. The Interim Design shall be electronic, hardcopy, and consist of redlined specifications, updated design analysis, revised cost estimate, and draft design reports. Drawings, specifications, and design analysis will be updated by all comments and project development. The basis for changes will be documented. Submission shall include A/E responses to the 35% review comments on VA provided spreadsheet. The A/E shall submit pdf and one (2) set of half size drawings, pdf of specifications, pdf of preliminary cost estimate, pdf copies of design narrative/analysis, and pdf of design computations and calculations to the COR.

Final Progress Design (95%) shall be submitted no later than 210 calendar days after NTP. The Contractor will incorporate all 65% review comments into the 95% submission as well as findings from the third site visit. The 95% interim design shall be electronic and hard copy and comprise the Final Progress Design. This submission is equivalent to the CD submission and shall be complete in the final format and accurate in the best judgment of the Contractor, except for minor typographical errors and pencil-in corrections. Submission shall include A/E responses to the 65% review comments on VA provided spreadsheet and include responses to Third Party Safety and Fire Protection Review comments. The A/E shall submit pdf and one (2) set of half size drawings, pdf of final cost estimate, pdf of design narrative/analysis, pdf of design computations and calculations to the COR.

Final Design Submission (100% CD) shall be submitted no later than 250 calendar days after NTP. The Contractor will incorporate the 95% review comments into the 100% submission. This submission shall be electronic, and hard copy and consist of completed drawings, fully edited specifications, submittal registry, cost estimates, design analysis, reports, and responses to the 95% design comments on VA provided spreadsheet. If it is determined by the VA that all necessary comments were not incorporated into the final submittal, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the VA and without time extensions, make immediate correction to the contract documents. The final design analysis shall be complete and support the requirements of the project. Final design drawings, specifications, cost estimate, and other deliverables shall have been thoroughly checked and all review comments addressed. The Contractor shall submit with the final design a written certification that the Independent Technical Review was completed prior to submitting to the Government. The A/E shall submit pdf and one (1) set of half size drawings, pdf of final cost estimate, pdf of design narrative/analysis, pdf of design computations and calculations to the COR.

Certification of A/E Seal: After the final review, the A/E will present the completed set of contract documents. Each Contract Drawing shall bear the seal and signature of the registered professional architect or engineer responsible for its design. The seal and signature shall be affixed for the final scheduled review stage of each phase of the Construction Documents section. Before the final contract documents are issued for bidding, a principal of the A/E firm under contract to the VA will be required to provide a signed certification that all drawings and calculations have been properly signed and sealed by the appropriate individual for each discipline, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local State licensing authority. This certification shall be forwarded to Contracting Officer upon the completion of the Contract Documents. The submission shall be submitted in CAD, REVIT, hard copy, and pdf format to the COR. The A/E shall submit two (2) sets of half size drawings, two (2) hard copies of final cost estimate, two (2) hard copies of design narrative/analysis, two (2) hard copies of design computations and calculations to the COR.

RFIs & Bidding: A/E shall provide responses to RFIs during bidding and issue any amendments as required.

VA Standards: The A/E shall use VA Program Guides, Design Manuals and Master Specifications, available in the Technical Information Library (TIL) on VA Website address: (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/), in preparing the Construction Documents for the project. However, should the A/E determine that deviation from such standards and specifications is necessary or beneficial to the Government, he shall promptly submit a request in writing to the Contracting Officer for permission to make the deviation. The request shall include an explanation of the specific reasons for the desired change and benefits expected.

Accuracy of Planning Information: The A/E shall visit the project site to investigate the information shown on the Government-Furnished drawings, record (as-built) drawings and other planning documents provided by VA. This information is the best available, but the Government does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. The A/E's investigation of field conditions shall be performed in a competent professional manner in accordance with the Architectural Design Manual PG18-10 (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmIndex.pdf).

Discrepancies in Planning Information: The A/E shall promptly report to the Contracting Officer in writing any discrepancies between this contract and the planning information provided by the Government. The A/E shall make no adjustments to his work due to the discrepancy before the Contracting Officer has reviewed the matter and forwarded his determination to the A/E. The A/E's failure to report any such discovered discrepancy or to wait for the Contracting Officer's determination shall be at his risk and expense.

As-Built Record Drawings: The A/E shall provide updated as-built drawings upon project completion as described below in Part IV, Section 6. A requirement shall be included in the contract specifications for the Contractor to provide a “marked-up” set of prints to the A/E showing all changes made during the construction period. The A/E shall verify and incorporate into the drawings all significant changes marked-up by the Contractor and any significant changes made by solicitation amendments and construction contract modifications.

PART III - CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The Construction Period will commence with the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and will terminate with the acceptance of the work by the VA.

Unless otherwise provided by separate contractual agreement with the VA, the A/E shall not provide administration of the construction contract.

The A/E shall act in an advisory and consultant capacity to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative.

The A/E shall not be the representative of the Contracting Officer on the construction site and shall make no such representation to the Construction Contractor(s) without the specific written approval of the Contracting Officer.

The A/E shall have no authority to approve any construction means or methods of work of the Construction Contractor.

The A/E shall not be responsible for or have control or charge over the acts or omissions of the Contractor, Sub-contractors, or any of their agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the work and shall not be responsible for the failure of any of them to carry out the work in accordance with the Construction Documents.

Construction Documents Interpretation: The A/E, when requested, shall assist the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative to interpret the construction documents and shall:

Recommend any action(s) deemed suitable for the satisfactory execution of the construction work.

Prepare any supplemental drawings, specifications or other documents that may be required to clarify or supplement the construction documents.

Assess the preparation of Construction Contract Modifications initiated by or through the VA to be executed in accordance with the Construction Documents.

Review Shop Drawings and Submittals: The A/E shall check Government furnished and/or the Construction Contractor's shop drawings, detail drawings, schedules, descriptive literature and samples, testing laboratory reports, field test data and review the color, texture and suitability of materials for conformity with the design concept and construction documents.

The A/E shall evaluate the submittals with reference to any companion submittals that constitute a system. When necessary, the A/E will, through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), request the Contractor to submit related components of a system before acting on a single component. Should this procedure be inappropriate, the A/E shall review all prior submittals for related components of the system before acting on a single component.

The A/E may be required to coordinate joint reviews with the VA technical staff on complicated system submittals.

The A/E shall notify the COR in writing of any and all deviations from the requirements of the construction documents discovered in the Construction Contractor's submittals. Such responsibility shall be carried out with reasonable promptness as to cause no delay.

The A/E shall recommend approval, disapproval, or other suitable disposition within 10 working days of receiving submittals from the Contractor.

Review Change Orders and Contractor’s Cost Proposals: The A/E shall review all Government initiated and/or Construction Contractor's cost proposals for construction modifications when requested by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The A/E's reply regarding review of cost proposals and recommendations shall include an independent breakdown of costs in detail with quantities and unit prices and shall cover both additions and deductions of labor, materials and equipment. A/E shall provide response within 5 working days of receiving request by COR.

Site Visits: During the Construction Period the A/E shall make visits to the project site.

Site visits shall be made as requested by and coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to include:

· Work-In-Progress underground inspection.

· Final inspection and punch list development

The A/E Fee Proposal shall Include price for additional site visits should they be requested by COR.

A site visit is defined, except for payment purposes, as a visit to the site by one person for any part of a day sufficient to accomplish the designated task.

If multiple persons/trades are required to complete a task, the A/E shall include those trades.

Only registered architects, engineers, and interior designers thoroughly familiar with the project may make these site visits.

The COR has the prerogative to determine the professional discipline(s) required for each visit.

The A/E shall observe the construction, advise the COR of any deviations or deficiencies.

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 working days following the site visit date.

The A/E shall provide registered architects and engineers in the number and of disciplines requested by the COR to act as observers and advisers with a VA team conducting final and punch list completion inspections of the project.

The A/E is responsible to coordinate and compile the official final inspection punch list to be completed by the contractor.

As-Built Record Drawings Requirements: The A/E shall deliver As-Built Record Drawings to the Contracting Officer within sixty (60) days after completing the Punch-List Completion Inspection and verification of As-Built conditions with marked-up documents received from the Contractor.

A requirement shall be included in the contract specifications for the Contractor to provide a “marked-up” set of prints to the A/E showing all changes made during the construction period.

The A/E shall verify and incorporate into the drawings all significant changes marked-up by the Contractor and any significant changes made by solicitation amendments and construction contract modifications. Work not performed or completed shall be removed/erased or modified as appropriate on the drawings.

The revision portion of title block shall be dated and noted "As-Built Record Drawings". The A/E shall prepare record drawings by making changes on the original contract drawings. As-Built Record Drawings shall have uniform line thickness and quality as shown in original construction documents.

A copy of the up-dated original will be sent to the Contractor for verification. Upon verification of the Contractor, the A/E will submit the originals to the COR in hard copy (two (2) sets of half size drawings), pdf, CAD, and REVIT format.

Electronic drawings shall be compatible with Auto Cad Release 2020.

The As-Built Record Drawing Submission shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative as to quality and completeness.

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REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541310.

(2) The small business size standard is $12.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

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

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

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

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

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

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved].

(xv) [Reserved].

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) [Reserved].

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X] (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X] (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[] (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[] (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[] (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

[] (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[] (A) Basic.

[] (B) Alternate I.

[] (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

1.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential…