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a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

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9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 71

N/A

36C25019Q0150 11-29-2018

Bridget May 216-447-8300 x49599 12-21-2018

2 PM

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence OH 44131

X 100

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238330

$15 Million

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Department of Veterans Affair Network Contracting Activity (NCA) 10 6150 Oaktree Blvd., 3rd Floor

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and other items and services necessary to perform installation of Government/Contractor- Furnished flooring as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.

A single-award, ID/IQ Contract is anticipated as a result of this solicitation.

This requirement is 100% set-aside for SDVOSB.

See Section E for Instructions to Offerors.

All technical questions must be recieved NLT 2PM, December 12, 2018. See Section E.3 of this document.

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Bridget May Contracting Officer

36C25019Q0150

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

B.3 – STATEMENT OF WORK

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT

2018) C.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

C.3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.4 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.6 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.7 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.8 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997) . 26

C.9 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.10 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.12 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.13 VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)

C.14 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1: SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WAGE DETERMINATION

ATTACHMENT 2: SDVOSB SELF-PERFORMANCE WORKSHEET

ATTACHMENT 3 - AF 3000 Material_Approval_Submittal

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

E.3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(SEP 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (SEP 2018)

E.10 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008) 56

E.11 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.12 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (OCT 2018)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Bridget May, Contract Specialist

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd.

Suite 300 Independence, OH 44131

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --System For Award Management, or [ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly [ ]

b. Semi-Annually [ ]

c. Other [X] Monthly

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

OB10 or current Electronic Invoice System: http://ob10.com/us/en/veterans-affairs-us/ OB10 e-Invoice Setup Information: 877-489-6135 OB10 e-Invoice Email: va.registration@ob10.com FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 877-353-9791 FSC e-Invoice Email: vafsccshd@va.gov FSC e-Invoice Site: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVSOB”:

(1) Means a small business concern:

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201 Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov); and

(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable

(2) “Service-disabled veteran” means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.

Offers received from concerns that are not verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.

(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.15, provided that any reference therein to SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VA verified SDVOSB as appropriate.

(e) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in FAR 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under this program.

(End of Clause)

B.3 – STATEMENT OF WORK

Title: Ann Arbor VA Flooring IDIQ

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and other items and services necessary to perform installation of Government/Contractor-Furnished flooring as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW).

1.1. Carpet and floor tile installation.

1.1.1. The government will ensure all facilities that require removal of existing carpet and floor tile under a specific work order will be free of asbestos hazards.

1.1.1.1. Asbestos Containing Material Identification (ACM). The contractor shall not start any work that may disturb any materials in a facility unless and until all materials that will be disturbed through the performance of this contract have been identified as asbestos-free by the government. The contractor shall not commence work without the Contracting Officer Representative’s (COR) approval that the performance area is asbestos-free.

1.1.2. Materials

1.1.2.1. CARPET SPECIFICATIONS: Carpet samples shall be provided by the contractor to the COR for approval prior to installation. Carpet color numbers/specifications shall be approved by the COR. Carpet shall consist of the following as a minimum:

1. Carpet free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, fuzzing of pile yarn, spots or stains and other physical and manufacturing defects.

2. Manufacturers standard construction commercial carpet:

a. Modular Tile

b. Broadloom

3. Provide static control to permanently control static build up to less than 2.0 kV when tested at 20 percent relative humidity and 21degrees C (70 degrees F) in accordance with

AATCC 134.

4. Finished Pile Thickness: 3.30mm (0.130 inch)

5. Gauge: 1/12 (47.24 per 10cm)

6. Total Thickness: 6.45mm (0.254 inch)

7. Pile Fiber: Solution-Dyed Nylon

8. Dye Method: 93% Solution Dyed 7” Yarn Dyed

9. Pile Construction: Multi-Level Pattern Loop.

10. Tufted Weight: 22 (745.93 g/m2)

11. Primary Backing materials: Manufacturer’s synthetic unitary backing designed for glue-down installation using recovered materials.

12. Appearance Retention Rating (ARR): Carpet shall be tested and have the minimum 3.5-4.0 Severe ARR when tested in accordance with either the ASTM D 5252 (Hexapod) or ASTM D 5417 (Vettermann) test methods using the number of cycles for short and long-term tests as specified.

13. Tuft Bind: Minimum force of 40 N (10 lb) required to pull a tuft or loop free from carpet backing. Test per ASTM D1335.

14. Colorfastness to Crocking: Dry and wet crocking and water bleed, comply with AATCC 165 Color Transference Chart for colors, minimum class 4 rating.

15. Colorfastness to Ozone: Comply with AATCC 129, minimum rating of 4 on the AATCC color transfer chart.

16. Delamination Strength: Minimum of 440 N/m (2.5 lb/inch) between secondary backing.

17. Flammability and Critical Radiant Flux Requirements:

a. Test Carpet in accordance with ASTM E 648.

b. Class I: Not less than 0.45 watts per square centimeter.

c. Class II: Not less than 0.22 watts per square centimeter.

d. Carpet in corridors, exits and Medical Facilities: Class I.

18. Density: Average Pile Yarn Density (APYD):

a. Corridors, lobbies, entrances, common areas or multipurpose rooms, open offices, waiting areas and dining areas: Minimum APYD 6000.

b. Other areas: Minimum APYD 4000.

19. VOC Limits: Use carpet and carpet adhesive that comply with the following limits for VOC content when tested according to ASTM D5116:

a. Carpet, Total VOCs: 0.5 mg/sq.m x hr.

b. Carpet, 4-PC (4-Phenylcyclohexene): 0.05 mg/sq.m x hr.

c. Carpet, Formaldehyde: 0.05 mg/sq.m x hr.

d. Carpet, Styrene: 0.4 mg/sq.m x hr.

e. Adhesive, Total VOCs: 10.00 mg/sq.m x hr.

f. Adhesive, Formaldehyde: 0.05 mg/sq.m x hr.

g. Adhesive, 2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol: 3.00 mg/sq.m x hr.

B. Shall meet platinum level of ANSI/NSF 140.

C. Color, Texture, and Pattern: As specified by interior designer.

D. Where walk off mats specified, to match facility standard: Shaw, Welcome II Tile, Black Chocolate, or equal.

1.1.3. Dimensions. The contractor shall perform an on-site inspection of the work area to determine requirements for carpet installation and confirm dimensional requirements. It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the COR, within two (2) working days prior to performance start date, of any discrepancies in the dimensions between the data provided by the government and the contractor’s survey.

1.1.4. Remove Carpet. The contractor shall remove all existing carpet/cushion/cove base as specified per task order and dispose of it properly off site. The government will not provide dumpsters or access to government controlled dumpsters to the contractor.

1.1.5. Prepare Floor. The contractor shall ensure concrete and tile floor surfaces are smooth and level to the eye to provide a proper surface for installation of new carpet. The contractor shall fill all cracks, holes, and crevices with material compatible to the floor as directed by the manufacturer’s specifications.

1.1.6. Fitting Carpet.

1.1.6.1. Installation. Carpet shall be installed as per manufacturer’s specifications using direct glue-down or double-stick methods. Contractor shall be responsible for preparation of floor surfaces as necessary to receive carpet. All surfaces to be free of voids and protrusions. Installed carpet shall be smooth, uniform and secure. Patterned goods shall be accurately matched. Contractor to remove and dispose of all existing floor coverings prior to installation of new floor coverings.

A. Installer Qualifications: The contractor must be a company specializing in carpet installation with a minimum three (3) years’ experience and employing experienced flooring installers who have retained, and currently hold, an INSTALL Certification, or a certification from a comparable certification program, and a valid OSHA 10 certification.

1. Installers to be certified by INSTALL or a comparable certification program with the following minimum criteria:

a. US Department of Labor approved four (4) year apprenticeship program, 160 hours a year.

b. Career long training.

c. Manufacturer endorsed training.

d. Fundamental journeyman skills certification.

1.1.6.2. Door Clearances. The contractor shall ensure clearance between the bottom edges of doors and the level floor surface of newly installed carpet. All doors shall open freely or close without dragging the newly installed carpet. If the door is dragging prior to work, the contractor shall notify the facility manager and the COR to have the Facility Management staff correct the problem.

1.1.6.3. Unaffected Areas. Protect all unaffected areas with plastic sheeting, drop cloths, periodic vacuuming, or sweeping from work debris.

1.1.6.4. Remove Rubbish. The contractor shall remove all rubbish, wrapping paper, salvages and scrap daily. The contractor shall not leave removed waste material inside the facility overnight.

Waste materials generated by the contractor shall be disposed of to an authorized off base facility daily.

1.1.6.5. Vacuum Carpets. The contractor shall vacuum new carpets to remove all debris and waste.

1.1.6.6. Final Cleaning. The contractor shall remove spots, smears, and other foreign matter with an approved solvent. Use a solvent, which will not discolor or damage carpet surface to include cove bases.

1.1.6.7. Furniture. Moving of furniture is primarily the responsibility of the facility. The contractor may be required to move a few items of furniture before or after carpet installation. This information will be disclosed at the time of project request if needed.

1.1.7. Install Cove Base and Edge Strip.

1.1.7.1. Vinyl Cove Base. The contractor shall furnish and install vinyl cove base as directed.

Removal of existing materials shall be as required to support the work.

1.1.7.2. Materials.

a. Facility Standard: Johnsonite, Fawn Rubber (or equal) Base 4” or 6”. Materials can come either in rolls or in precut section lengths. Should be based on each job.

b. Occasionally there may be a need for a millwork base to specified instead of the standard rubber base. This will be specified at the time of request if different than the standard base.

1.1.7.3. Resilient Risers. Provide single piece riser for height and width of stair risers or equal sized units if riser width exceeds available manufactured lengths.

1.1.8.4. Resilient Stringer Skirt. Cut to match riser and tread provide and to meet wall base height, of same material and color as base unless otherwise indicated.

1.1.8.5. Adhesives. Waterproof, stabilized type as recommended by wall base manufacturer to suit material and wall conditions.

1.1.8.6. The contractor shall provide and install T-cap edge strip, using materials consistent with industry practices, at all transitions from carpeted to non-carpeted areas.

1.2. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring. The contractor shall furnish and install LVT flooring as directed. Installation procedures shall be in accordance with the product manufacturer’s recommendations. Removal of existing materials shall be as required to support the work.

1.2.1. Materials.

A. Use adhesives, underlayment, primers and polish recommended by the floor resilient material manufacturer.

C. Critical Radiant Flux: 0.45 watts per sq. cm or more, Class I, per ASTME 648.

D. Smoke density: Less than 450 per ASTM E662.

E. ASTM F1700, Class III, Type B. Refer to Finish Key and Schedule.

F. Color and Pattern, Refer to Finish Key and Schedule.

G. Where luxury vinyl tiles are specified, seek products with recycled content.

1.2.2. Provide product data for luxury vinyl tile. Samples of material shall be submitted to the COR for color selection prior to installation.

1.2.3. Maintenance data for LVT. Contractor shall submit maintenance data to the COR upon job completion.

1.2.4. Delivery, Storage, and Handling. Deliver tiles and installation accessories to project site in original manufacturer's unopened cartons and containers each bearing names of product and manufacturer, project identification and shipping and handling instructions.

1.2.5. Store flooring materials in dry spaces protected from the weather in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Store tiles on flat surfaces. Move tiles and installation accessories into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation.

1.2.6. Sequencing and Scheduling. Contractor shall coordinate with the interior designer and the COR for the installation of the floor tile. The start date will be stated on the task order. Do not install tiles over new concrete slabs until the slabs have cured and are sufficiently dry to bond with adhesive as determined by tile manufacturer's recommended bond and moisture test.

1.2.7. Preparation. Comply with manufacturer's installation specifications to prepare substrates indicated to receive tile.

1.2.8. Apply concrete slab primer, if recommended by flooring manufacturer, prior to applying adhesive. Apply according to manufacturer's directions.

1.2.9. Installation. Comply with tile manufacturer's installation directions and other requirements indicated as applicable to each type of tile installation included in project.

1.3. Ceramic Tile. Installation procedures shall be in accordance with the product manufacturer’s recommendations. Removal of existing materials shall be as required to support the work. Tile could be installed horizontal or vertical.

1.3.1. Materials.

A. Comply with ANSI A137.1, Standard Grade, except as modified:

1. Inspection procedures listed under the Appendix of ANSI A137.1.

2. Abrasion Resistance Classification:

a. Tested in accordance with values listed in Table 1, ASTM C 1027.

b. Class V, 12000 revolutions for floors in Corridors, Kitchens, Storage including Refrigerated Rooms

c. Class IV, 6000 revolutions for remaining areas.

3. Slip Resistant Tile for Floors:

a. Coefficient of friction, when tested in accordance with ASTM C1028, required for level of performance:

1) Not less than 0.7 (wet condition) for bathing areas.

2) Not less than 0.8 on ramps for wet and dry conditions.

3) Not less than 0.6, except 0.8 on ramps as stated above, for wet and dry conditions for other areas.

4. Mosaic tile may be mounted or joined together by a resinous bonding material along tile edges.

5. Factory-Applied Temporary Protective Coating:

a. Protect exposed face surfaces (top surface) of tile against adherence of mortar and grout by pre-coating with a continuous film of petroleum paraffin wax, applied hot.

b. Do not coat unexposed tile surfaces.

c. Pre-wax tiles set or grouted with epoxy or latex modified mortars.

B. Glazed Wall Tile and Trim Shape

1. Conform to applicable requirements of adjoining floor and wall tile.

2. Use trim shapes sizes conforming to size of adjoining field wall tile including existing spaces

3. Internal and External Corners:

a. Square internal and external corner joints are not acceptable.

b. External corners including edges: Use bullnose shapes.

c. Internal corners: Use cove shapes.

d. Base to floor internal corners: Use special shapes providing integral cove vertical and horizontal joint.

e. Base to floor external corners: Use special shapes providing bullnose vertical edge with integral cove horizontal joint. Use stop at bottom of openings having bullnose return to wall.

f. Wall top edge internal corners: Use special shapes providing integral cove vertical joint with bullnose top edge.

g. Wall top edge external corners: Use special shapes providing bullnose vertical and horizontal joint edge.

1.3.2. Upon receipt of task order provide product data for ceramic tile, samples of material shall be submitted for color selection prior to installation.

1.3.3. Samples for verification purposes of each different color and pattern of ceramic tile, threshold and grout, showing full range of variations, shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to installation.

1.3.4. Maintenance data for ceramic tile. Contractor shall submit maintenance data to the COR upon completion of the job.

1.3.5. Delivery, Storage, and Handling. Deliver tiles and installation accessories to project site in original manufacturer's unopened cartons and containers each bearing names of product and manufacturer, project identification, and shipping and handling instructions.

1.3.6. Store materials in dry spaces protected from the weather in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Store tiles on flat surfaces. Move tiles and installation accessories into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation.

1.3.7. Sequencing and Scheduling. Contractor shall coordinate with the interior designer and the COR for the installation of the floor tile. Install tiles and accessories after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.

1.3.8. Preparation. Comply with manufacturer's installation specifications to prepare substrates indicated to receive tile.

1.3.9. Installation. Comply with tile manufacturer's installation directions and other requirements indicated as applicable to each type of tile installation, to include types of settings and grouting materials.

1.3.10. Grout tile to comply with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.4. Homogenous Sheet Goods

A. Sheet Vinyl Floor Coverings: Smooth face, minimum thickness nominal 2 mm (0.08 inch).

Sheet flooring shall conform to ASTM F1913 and material requirements specified in ASTM F1303, Type II, Grade 1, backing classification not applicable. Foam backed sheet flooring is not acceptable.

B. Size: Provide maximum size sheet vinyl material produced by manufacturer to provide minimum number of joints. Minimum size width acceptable - 1200 mm (48 inches).

C. Each color and pattern of sheet flooring shall be of same production run.

D. Weld Rod: Product of floor covering manufacturer in color shall match field color of sheet vinyl covering.

E. ASTM F1303, Type II, Grade 1, except for backing requirements. Foam backed sheet flooring is not acceptable.

a. Minimum nominal thickness 2 mm (0.08 inch); 1800 mm (6 ft) minimum width.

b. Critical Radiant Flux: 0.45 watts per sq.cm or more, Class I, per ASTM E648.

c. Smoke density: less than 450 per ASTM E662.

d. Color and pattern of sheet flooring of the same production run.

1.4.1 Installation – General

A. Install products according to manufacturer’s instructions.

a. When manufacturer’s instructions deviate from the specifications, submit proposed resolution for contracting officer’s representative consideration.

1.4.2 Installation of flooring

A. Flooring Layout:

a. Arrange pattern one direction // with side // and end // joints pattern matched.

b. Extend flooring wall-to-wall, under cabinets, casework, laboratory and pharmacy furniture, and other equipment for seamless flooring installation.

c. Locate seams in inconspicuous and low traffic areas, minimum 150 mm (6 inches) away from parallel joints in flooring substrates.

B. Match edges of flooring for color shading and pattern at seams.

C. Install flooring flush with adjacent floor finishes.

D. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings.

E. Install flooring fully adhered to substrate.

a. Air pockets or loose edges are not acceptable.

b. Trim sheet materials tight to flooring penetrations; seal joints at pipe with waterproof sealant specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

F. Butt joints tight, without gaps and bulges.

G. Installation of Edge Strips:

a. Install edge strips at flooring terminations and transitions to other floor finishes.

b. Locate edge strips under center lines of doors unless otherwise indicated.

c. Set edge strips in adhesive and mechanically fasten to substrate.

1.4.3 Integral Cove Base Installation

A. Set preformed fillet strip at floor intersection with walls and other vertical surfaces.

B. Form straight or radius internal and external corners to suit Application.

C. Terminate base exposed top edge with cap strip. Seal cap strip to wall with sealant.

D. Extend flooring over fillet strip and 100 mm (4 inches) up wall surface.

E. Adhere base to wall surface.

F. Weld joints as specified for flooring.

1.4.4 Heat Welding

A. Heat weld joints of flooring and base using welding rod.

B. Rout joint, insert welding rod into routed space and fuse flooring and welding rods for seamless, watertight installation.

C. Fuse joints for seamless weld.

D. Rout joint, insert welding rod into routed space, and fuse flooring and welding rods for seamless, watertight installation.

E. Fuse joints for seamless weld.

a. Finish joints flush, free from voids, and recessed or raised areas.

1.4.3 Chemical Welding

A. Avoid excess bonding chemical and damage to flooring surfaces.

B. Apply bonding chemical to fuse flooring for seamless, watertight installation.

C. Finish joints flush, free from voids and recessed or raised areas.

2.0. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

2.1. The government may provide flooring materials to the contractor to accomplish the subject contract.

The contractor shall arrange for pickup of government-furnished materials with Interior Designer., The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contract use.

2.2 The contractor shall make sure carpet, cushion, tack strips and vinyl cove base, as applicable, are not damaged upon receipt. The contractor shall notify the COR of any damaged items upon receipt, and will add materials required to complete the task order to the scope of the task order as contractor furnished materials. All contractor furnished materials must be approved by the COR prior to installation.

2.3. The contractor shall return any unused government-furnished material at the end of each project.

Each project is tracked by the COR.

3.0. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES.

3.1. Accessories. The contractor shall furnish all materials required to perform the work required. This includes but is not limited to flooring, edge strips, glue, adhesive, filler, and transitional strips and like items for a complete installation and finished appearance.

3.2. Notification to Commence Work. The contractor shall begin work installation within five (5) working days after service notification is received from the contracting officer. The contractor will receive work order information from the COR by means of face-to-face communication, e-mail, fax or phone and acknowledgment of job order must be submitted to COR. The government will provide the contractor with the facility number and floor plan.

3.3. Contractor-Furnished Material Submittals. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be government-furnished in Section 3 of the PWS, the contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary materials/supplies required to perform the requirements of this PWS. This includes, but not limited to, cove base, edge strips, VCT, and ceramic tiles.

The contractor shall submit Material Approval Submittal (AF Form 3000. See Section D - Attachment 3 - AF 3000 Material_Approval_Submittal), along with a sample of each product for the contracting officer’s approval prior to start of each job order. Asbestos-free certification is required for any possible ACM (i.e., glue/adhesive, joint compound, etc.,) when an AF 3000 is submitted for approval. The installation may recommend the substitution of a nonhazardous chemical if a hazardous material is used.

4.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1. Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure requirements of the contract are provided as specified in accordance with the standards accepted in commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures. The contractor shall submit the Quality Control Plan (QCP) no later than ten (10) days after contract award. The COR and contracting officer will review the contractor’s

QCP.

4.1.1. Material Application Guarantee. The contractor shall guarantee the workmanship for a one-year period from the date of completion.

4.2. Quality Assurance. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government representative will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the contractor’s quality control program and receipt of complaints from base personnel. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints.

Likewise, the government will also receive and investigate complaints from various customers located on the installation. The COR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints. However, the government representative shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s).

4.3. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the on-site services required under this contract during the following hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except on U.S. holidays specified in section 4.4.1. of this PWS. No on-site work shall be scheduled or performed on holidays unless previously approved or directed by the C.O. If the contractor desires to work on non-scheduled workdays, he/she must submit a written request to the CO for approval.

4.3.1. Holidays. The contractor is required to provide service, except as noted on the following days:

Day Holiday First Day of January New Year's Day* Third Monday of January Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Third Monday of February President’s Day Last Monday of May Memorial Day Fourth of July Independence Day* First Monday of September Labor Day Second Monday of October Columbus Day 11 November Veteran’s Day* Last Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day 25 December Christmas Day* *If holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

4.4 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the Interior Designer/COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Interior Design/COR

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 day a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

4.5 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government shall be specified by the

COR in each task order and shall be identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse.

4.6 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor shall make all arrangements with the Interior Designer/COR for use of elevators.

Contractor may use elevators for daily and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

4.7 INFECTION CONTROL

A. Infection Control is critical in all medical center facilities. Interior construction activities causing disturbance of existing dust, or creating new dust, must be conducted within ventilation-controlled areas that minimize the flow of airborne particles into patient areas.

B. An AHA associated with infection control will be performed by VA personnel in accordance with FGI Guidelines (i.e. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)). The ICRA procedure found on the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) website will be utilized. All task orders associated with this contract will be Class II or lower Risk Classification and will require approval by the Project Manager or Government Designated Authority before beginning any construction work.

1. Class I requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Project or Government Designated Authority.

2) Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

3) Ceiling tiles: Immediately replace a ceiling tiles displaced for visual inspection.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Clean work area upon completion of task

2) Notify the Project Manager or Government Designated Authority.

2. Class II requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Project or Government Designated Authority.

2) Provide active means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere such as wet methods or tool mounted dust collectors where possible.

3) Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

4) Seal unused doors with duct tape.

5) Block off and seal air vents.

6) Complete plastic barriers to seal work area from non-work area as determined by

Project Manager.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Wipe work surfaces with cleaner/disinfectant.

2) Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3) Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

4) Upon completion, restore HVAC system where work was performed

5) Notify the Project or Government Designated Authority.

C. Products and Materials:

1. Sheet Plastic: Fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thickness meeting local fire codes

4. High Efficiency Particulate Air-Equipped filtration machine rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Maintenance of equipment and replacement of the HEPA filters and other filters will be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Exhaust Hoses: Heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced; Ventilation Blower Hose

6. Adhesive Walk-off Mats: Provide minimum size mats of 24 inches x 36 inches

7. Disinfectant: Hospital-approved disinfectant or equivalent product

8. Portable Ceiling Access Module

D. In general, the following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

2. Exhaust hoses shall be exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

3. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

4. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as it is created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

5. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Resident Engineer and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

6. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

7. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

5. ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

ITEM ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Per Fiscal Year

UNIT OF ISSUE

Carpet purchase and install 2000 Square Yards Government Owned Carpet install

1000 Square yards

Carpet Removal 5000 Square yards Walk off Mat Tile purchase and install

2000 Square yards

Ceramic Tile purchase and Install

3000 Square Foot

Ceramic Tile removal 6000 Square Foot LVT purchase and install 2000 Square Foot VCT Removal 2000 Square Foot Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install

2000 Square Yards

Homogenous sheet vinyl removal

1000 Square Yards

Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 6000 Linear foot Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 2000 Linear foot Cove-base, ceramic 2000 Linear foot Floor prep and labor 2000 Square Foot

These are estimates only, to provide a general idea of the nature of the work. The terms and conditions of the contract and task orders will specify specific quantities. These quantities are not guaranteed to be ordered throughout the life of the contract.

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Ordering Period 1: 01-15-2019 - 01-14-2020

DESCRIPTION EST QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

Carpet purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Government Owned Carpet install 1000 Square Yards $ $ Carpet Removal 5000 Square Yards $ $ Walk off Mat Tile purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Ceramic Tile purchase and Install 3000 Square Foot $ $ Ceramic Tile removal 6000 Square Foot $ $ LVT purchase and install 2000 Square Foot $ $ VCT Removal 2000 Square Foot $ $ Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Homogenous sheet vinyl removal 1000 Square Yards $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 6000 Linear foot $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 2000 Linear foot $ $ Cove-base, ceramic 2000 Linear foot $ $ Floor prep and labor 2000 Square Foot $ $

TOTAL PRICE FOR ORDERING PERIOD 1: $

Ordering Period 2: 01-15-2020 - 01-14-2021

TOTAL PRICE

Carpet purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Government Owned Carpet install 1000 Square Yards $ $ Carpet Removal 5000 Square Yards $ $ Walk off Mat Tile purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Ceramic Tile purchase and Install 3000 Square Foot $ $ Ceramic Tile removal 6000 Square Foot $ $ LVT purchase and install 2000 Square Foot $ $ VCT Removal 2000 Square Foot $ $ Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Homogenous sheet vinyl removal 1000 Square Yards $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 6000 Linear foot $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 2000 Linear foot $ $ Cove-base, ceramic 2000 Linear foot $ $ Floor prep and labor 2000 Square Foot $ $

TOTAL PRICE FOR ORDERING PERIOD 2: $

Ordering Period 3: 01-15-2021 - 01-14-2022

TOTAL PRICE

Carpet purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Government Owned Carpet install 1000 Square Yards $ $ Carpet Removal 5000 Square Yards $ $ Walk off Mat Tile purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Ceramic Tile purchase and Install 3000 Square Foot $ $ Ceramic Tile removal 6000 Square Foot $ $ LVT purchase and install 2000 Square Foot $ $ VCT Removal 2000 Square Foot $ $ Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $

Homogenous sheet vinyl removal 1000 Square Yards $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 6000 Linear foot $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 2000 Linear foot $ $ Cove-base, ceramic 2000 Linear foot $ $ Floor prep and labor 2000 Square Foot $ $

TOTAL PRICE FOR ORDERING PERIOD 3: $

Ordering Period 4: 01-15-2022 - 01-14-2023

TOTAL PRICE

Carpet purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Government Owned Carpet install 1000 Square Yards $ $ Carpet Removal 5000 Square Yards $ $ Walk off Mat Tile purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Ceramic Tile purchase and Install 3000 Square Foot $ $ Ceramic Tile removal 6000 Square Foot $ $ LVT purchase and install 2000 Square Foot $ $ VCT Removal 2000 Square Foot $ $ Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Homogenous sheet vinyl removal 1000 Square Yards $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 6000 Linear foot $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 2000 Linear foot $ $ Cove-base, ceramic 2000 Linear foot $ $ Floor prep and labor 2000 Square Foot $ $

TOTAL PRICE FOR ORDERING PERIOD 4: $

Ordering Period 5: 01-15-2023 - 01-14-2024

TOTAL PRICE

Carpet purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Government Owned Carpet install 1000 Square Yards $ $ Carpet Removal 5000 Square Yards $ $ Walk off Mat Tile purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Ceramic Tile purchase and Install 3000 Square Foot $ $ Ceramic Tile removal 6000 Square Foot $ $ LVT purchase and install 2000 Square Foot $ $ VCT Removal 2000 Square Foot $ $ Homogenous Sheet Vinyl purchase and install 2000 Square Yards $ $ Homogenous sheet vinyl removal 1000 Square Yards $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 4” 6000 Linear foot $ $ Vinyl Cove-base, 6” 2000 Linear foot $ $ Cove-base, ceramic 2000 Linear foot $ $ Floor prep and labor 2000 Square Foot $ $

TOTAL PRICE FOR ORDERING PERIOD 5: $

ESTIMATED AGGREGATE CONTRACT TOTAL: $

All Unit Prices are Firm-Fixed Price.

The total minimum dollar amount, or guaranteed minimum, for the contract is $110,000.00 over the life of the contract. The maximum total value of the contract, inclusive of the base period and all options exercised, shall not exceed $2,000,000.00.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be…