36C25022B0024 (1).pdf

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATIONSOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Attn: Eric Sweatt 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Eric Sweatt 3179881511

Upgrade Lobby Restrooms - 610A4-21-105 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to remodel the Lobby Restrooms located at the Northern Indiana Heath Care System, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. A need was identified to update existing restrooms and create two new restrooms that were designed to meet the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). This project will build new restrooms and remodel existing restrooms on the first floor of building #1.

Period of Performance: 305 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

An organized pre-bid site visit is scheduled for DATE: Monday, April 25, 2022 @ 10:00 AM (EDT) Location: Bldg. 4, Room 103, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Magnitude of Construct: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

NAICS Codes: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

Small Business Size Standard: $16.5 Million This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

NOTICE: The VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contractor compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirements included in VAAR 852.219-10. See Limitations on Subcontracting - Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) located in the General Conditions.

Bid Opening will be held via phone conference at the time specified in block 13 unless otherwise stated via amendment.

Call in information will be provided via amendment prior to bid opening.

Bidder's VetBiz listing must appear at the time of bid opening (VAAR 819.7003(b)) AND at the time of award.

Bidders should also be advised that the "fast-track" re-verification program ended September 30, 2012.

Consequently, bidder/offeror appearing in VetBiz at the time of bid opening/offers due AND at the time of award but only with the "re-verification" moniker will not be considered and will not be "fast-tracked" for re-verification.

Failure to submit all requirements as stated in this solicitation may result in offer/bid being deemed unresponsive.

Bids are to be mailed to 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 to the attention of Eric Sweatt Electronic bids will not be accepted.

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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COMPLETE AND ATTACH THE BID SCHEDULE OF THIS SOLICITATION

BIDDER EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Management System P O Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 512-242-7300 N/A

Yvonne M. Demorest Contracting Officer

36C25022B0024

Table of Contents

BID SCHEDULE

STATEMENT OF WORK

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

PROJECT INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

3.4 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

4.3 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER

COVERED ENTITIES (NOV 2021)

4.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.5 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.6 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2020)

ALTERNATE I (MAR 2020)

4.7 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (SEP 2021)

4.8 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(SEP 2021)

4.9 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.10 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

4.11 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

4.12 52.223-21 FOAMS (JUN 2016)

4.13 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (NOV 2021)

4.14 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.15 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

4.16 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.17 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.18 VAAR 852.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OCT 2020)55

4.19 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION)

4.20 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

4.21 VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021)

(DEVIATION)

4.22 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

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

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

4.24 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

2018)

4.26 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

4.29 VAAR 852.236-92 NOTICE TO BIDDERS—ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE BID LINE

ITEMS (APR 2019)

4.30 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.31 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..69

4.32 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.33 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN

2008)

ATTACHMENTS

BID SCHEDULE

Base Bid Item 1: The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to completely renovate lobby restrooms in Building 1 at the Fort Wayne Indiana Campus as per the plans and specifications. This project includes work in the following divisions: Openings, Finishes, Specialties, Equipment, Furnishings, Plumbing, and Electrical.

An asbestos survey has been completed. The results show no asbestos-containing materials were detected at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion Campus, 2121 Lake Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805, based on the contract Scope of Work.

Work to be completed within 305 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Price:$_______________________________________

ALTERNATE NO.1: All work Includes all items in Line Item I except Restrooms III.

Work to be completed within 203 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Price:$_______________________________________

STATEMENT OF WORK

Upgrade Lobby Restrooms, Fort Wayne

Project No. 610A4-21-205

OVERVIEW: The following describes the project Scope of Work (SOW) and provides an overview regarding the requirements for the specific projects identified. This project is located at the Veteran Affairs Northern Indiana Hospital Care System (VANIHCS) at 2121 Lake Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805. This project will build new restrooms and remodel existing restrooms on the first floor of building #1.

JUSTIFICATION OF WORK: A need was identified to update existing restrooms and create two new restrooms designed to meet the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). This project will be conducted in phases as necessary to mitigate interruptions’ inaccessibility.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT:

1. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and expert supervision. The Contractor shall complete this project within 305 days as specified in this SOW following the notice to process date. The Contractor shall provide Operation and Maintenance manuals and documentation to COR 10 working days before the training date.

2. This project consists of interior renovation/modification of the existing restroom space and office spaces.

2.1. The Contractor shall patch/fill exist/new holes and where bolts protrude into existing walls with red fire rated (HILTI Brand) firestop caulking. Resurface to new or like-new conditions at required penetration. Remove, clean, and fill existing sealant.

2.2. The existing main restrooms on the first floor are Rooms #A165 and #A166.

A. The existing doors, frames, door hardware, floor tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, supply diffusers, exhaust fans and grilles, toilet partitions, toilet accessories, and chase wall between is to be removed.

B. New chase wall constructed with metal studs and moisture resistant gypsum board, new doors, frames, door hardware, floor tile, wall tile, paint, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures (LED), supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories, toilet partitions, and gypsum board ceiling patching to be installed.

2.3. Offices #141 and #142, Restroom #143, Restroom #145, and HAC #144 will be modified to create Restroom #141 and Restroom #143.

A. The existing doors, frames, door hardware, interior partitions, ceiling tile and grid, floor tile, wall tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories are to be removed.

B. New interior partitions are to be constructed of metal studs and moisture resistant gypsum board to create a new plumbing chase.

C. New floor tile, wall tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures (LED), supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories, toilet partitions, and gypsum board ceilings are to be installed.

2.4. Existing Restrooms #177 and #178 will be renovated to create new ADA/ABASS compliant restrooms.

A. The existing plumbing chase walls, doors, door frames, door hardware, floor tile, 18.1012.09 wall tile, ceiling tile and grid, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, supply diffusers, exhaust fans, toilet accessories, and toilet partitions are to be removed.

B. New doors, door frames, door hardware, floor tile, wall tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures (LED), supply diffusers, exhaust fan, and gypsum board ceilings are to be installed.

TASKS

1. Deliver, Purchase & Install: The contractor shall perform all field measurements and site prep work to ensure functional performance and operations.

The Contractor shall coordinate with assigned COR/POC and the Urgent Care staff in the medical center for time and dates of installation not to disrupt Veteran patient care.

2. Service and Maintenance: The Contractor will provide emergency maintenance within 24 hours after contacting the VANIHCS. The contractor is responsible for any routine maintenance and repairs as part of the maintenance service. The contractor will provide training for VANIHCS Engineering Department service personnel on the operation, keeping, and adjustment of installed equipment.

3. Holidays: This term refers to Federal Holidays. Suppose a holiday falls on a regularly scheduled workday. In that case, the Contractor will resume the project on the next business day to ensure timely completion based on the guidelines set forth in the contract. If the Contractor is unsure what day the federal holiday is observed, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to contact the COR or Contract Officer for clarification.

3.1. Holidays include:

A. New Year’s Day Labor Day

B. Martin Luther King Day Indigenous Native People Day C. Presidents Day Veterans Day D. Memorial Day Thanksgiving E. Independence Day Christmas F. Juneteenth Independence Day G. And any other day specifically designated as a national holiday by the President of the United States.

4. Proposal must include all charges, fees, taxes, and surcharges.

5. Licenses, permits & insurance: The Contractor must provide copies of any applicable licenses, permits, and insurance. The Contractor is responsible for any incidental costs related to the delivery and installation of the cubicle curtains system.

The Contractor is responsible for providing copies of any licenses, permits, insurance, ICRAS, Hot Works, and Outages documents to the VANIHCS.

6. General Housekeeping Duties: The Contractor shall be required to perform general housekeeping duties in and around the work area prior to departing at the end of each workday and after the project.

7. Quality Control: The Contractor shall test during installation to ensure the proper functioning of each system installed at the designated location(s) according to the contract. The Contractor shall develop and demonstrate procedures for the proper use and maintenance of the systems.

8. Quality Assurance: The government will periodically evaluate the Contractor’s performance by the COR monitoring performance to ensure services are received. The COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspection of the Contractor’s quality control program and receipt of complaints from VANIHCS 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 repeat customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance dictates. The government will also receive and investigate complaints from various customers located on the installation.

SECURITY

1. Traffic Laws: The Contractor and their employees shall comply with the VANIHCS traffic regulations, which comply with federal law.

2. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition: Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor- owned vehicles on this federal installation.

3. Hazardous Materials Handling: The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local, and VANIHCS policies concerning the use, storage, and reporting of Hazardous Materials (HM). The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe handling of all potentially hazardous materials while on this federal installation. In the case of a release of an HM into the environment, the Contractor shall initiate clean-up and notify

VANIHCS Safety personnel. HM will be defined as any substance listed as having characteristics of flammability, corrosives, reactivity, toxicity, or contains any listed constituents, or is otherwise harmful to personnel and/or the environment.

4. Spills & leaks: Any leaks or spills will be cleaned up by the Contractor in accordance with federal, state, and local rules. A copy of the disposal record will be provided to the Safety Office.

5. Information Security: The C&A requirements do not apply, and a security accreditation package is not required for this contract.

6. Access: The position sensitivity impact for this effort has been designated as Low Risk, and the level of a background investigation is NACI. The Contractor’s employees and Subcontractor s under this contract or order are required to complete the VANIHCS's online Security Awareness Training Course and the Privacy Awareness Training Course annually. The Contractor shall provide signed certifications of completion to the CO during each year of the contract. This requirement is in addition to any other training that may be required of the Contractor and Subcontractor (s). Lead time for background checks/clearances required to perform services should be taken into consideration when bidding on this opportunity.

6.1. The Contractor shall bear the expense of obtaining background investigations. If the investigation is conducted by the OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM) through the VANIHCS, the Contractor shall reimburse the VANIHCS within 30 days.

6.2. Background investigations from investigating agencies other than OPM are permitted if the agencies possess an OPM and Defense Security Service certification. The Contractor shall prescreen all personnel requiring access to ensure they maintain U.S. citizenship and are able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

6.3. After contract award and prior to performance, the Contractor shall provide the following information to the CO:

A. List of names of Contractor personnel.

B. Social Security Number of Contractor personnel.

C. Home address of Contractor personnel or the Contractor's address.

7. The Contractor, when notified of an unfavorable determination by the Government, shall withdraw the employee from consideration from work. Failure to comply with the personnel security requirements may result in termination of the Contractor for default.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS- 319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

Influenza Information

**NOTE

The Construction Contractors representatives performing construction activities on the Northern IN Marion VA campus must validate the following additional requirements are in place before starting construction activities on campus:

1. Daily visit at check-in station for COVID and temperature screening a.

Sticker/device must be worn visibly

2. Annual influenza shot is required for all staff performing work on the Northern IN Marion VA campus.

3. Contractor badge must be obtained and worn by contractor or representative at all times while on campus

The contractor will validate in writing via signed memo to the Contracting Officer that the above items are being done as part of the bid package. No Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will be collected.

The temperature checks are performed on the Northern IN Marion VA campus and must be performed immediately when the contractor arrives on site. Temperature checks are currently performed at the Northern IN Marion VA campus. If at any time an employee of the Construction Contractor is found in deficiency of the listed, a stop work order will be issued for safety of the Northern IN Marion VA campus patients and staff. Any further questions please refence the below document.

▪ Seasonal influenza with Vaccines (VHA Directive 1192.01)

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NUMBER: Upgrade Lobby Restrooms, – 610A4-21-205 PROJECT LOCATION: Northern Indiana Health Care System – Fort Wayne Campus MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: (NAICS): 238220

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $16.5 Million

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 305 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed

WAGE DETERMINATION: Department of Labor General Decision Number IN20210002 04/01/2022 is included as an attachment in this solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to bid opening. Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award. Wage decisions are available at:

http://www.wdol.gov/Index.aspx.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements, specifications, and/or drawings, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this Solicitation, send it via email to eric.sweatt@va.gov. The subject line of the email must read ‘RFI – 36C25022B0024’. RFIs must be specific, identify section, paragraph, and the page no.

of the specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format. All RFIs submitted shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, city, state, telephone, email address, date submitted, and the RFI question(s). RFI responses will be posted to www.beta.sam.gov as necessary in amendment format. The deadline for submitting RFIs for this solicitation is the close of business on April 29, 2022. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the Government’s best interest as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR:

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES

SEE THE SOLICITATION FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION: The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidates the capabilities of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR, including FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in SAM at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system.

Warning: Award cannot be made to unregistered contractors. Registration must be active at the time of bid opening and award. Bid(s) received by any unregistered offeror(s) shall be rejected.

THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals or businesses providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person or business providing services under this contract. During the performance of this contract, the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

VETS-4212 FEDERAL CONTRACTING REPORTING SYSTEM: Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report, in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $100,000 or more in any fiscal year. Report submission link:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. The rules and regulations can be found here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required VETS-4212 Report with respect to the preceding fiscal year if the contractor was subject to the reporting requirement of 38 U.S. Code, Section 4212, codified at 41 CFR Section 61-300. Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. See FAR provision 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (JUNE 2020) under the

Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors, FAR clause 52.222- 37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUNE 2020) under the General Conditions.

BONDING INFORMATION

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15 and FAR 28.102, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $30,000.00 shall require a Payment Bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25). Payment and Performance bonds are due no later than ten days after award notification. Bonds must be provided with original ‘wet ink’ signatures - no whiteouts or other corrections are allowable. Copies and facsimiles of bonds shall not be accepted.

SECURITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information.

The level of a background investigation is commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work. This requirement is also applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same level of access.

Levels and associated types of Background Investigations:

If the project requires that workers have only limited physical access to the VA facility for a period of one year or less, a local flash badge with fingerprint check is issued.

If the project requires that workers require un-supervised, logical, and/or physical access for 180 consecutive or aggregate days in 365 days, over three years, a background investigation may be required (Special Agency Check (SAC)) which must be completed prior to being allowed access.

If the project requires that workers have access to a VA Network (such as the Building Management System) or un-supervised, full-time, logical, and/or restricted physical access for more than six months or more than 180 aggregate days in one year, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)) and access is not allowed until a favorable SAC completion.

All costs for SAC and NACI checks are borne by the contractor. The VA may, at its discretion, make deductions against the contract in order to recoup the investigation costs. The current cost for a SAC is $25.00 per employee, and the current cost for a NACI check is $182.00 per employee (subject to change at any time).

MEDICAL CENTER ACCESS: Anyone participating in the site visit, or any other reason that involves visiting the medical center related to this solicitation, must have a valid ID on their person. Their vehicle must be properly registered and insured. Visitors are prohibited from possessing weapons while on a federal installations (See 18 USC 930 – Possession of Firearms and Dangerous Weapons in Federal Facilities). Handheld cellphone use or texting while driving is also prohibited. All VA Medical Centers and associated properties are Federal Property.

PRIVACY TRAINING: All workers, regardless of project length must take VA Privacy Training which will be coordinated after the project award with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E- Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54).

CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) applicable for the contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility GEMS and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the facility GEMS Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All on-site contractor personnel shall complete yearly EPA sponsored environmental training specified for the type of work conducted on-site. Upon inclusion in the contract, the Contracting Officer's Representative will verify that all contractor personnel has acquired EMS Awareness Training at their appropriate site or location.

REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, SENIOR RESIDENT

ENGINEER, OR PROJECT MANAGER: Any reference contained within contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer,” “Resident Engineer,” “Senior

Resident Engineer,” “Project Manager,” or their abbreviations are to be replaced with “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).”

PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFF-SITE: Payment in advance of installation for materials stored off-site is not authorized under this contract.

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS: The submittals contemplated by FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship, are listed on the Schedule of Material Submittals in the Specifications. The provided schedule is for reference only; all submittals required by the contract documents are required.

PROGRESS SCHEDULE: The schedule required by FAR 52.236-15 shall be provided within ten calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS)

(a) As prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.15, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates contractor past performance on all contracts that exceed $700,000 and shares those evaluations with other Federal Government contract specialists and procurement officials. The FAR requires that the contractor be provided an opportunity to comment on past performance evaluations prior to each report closing. To fulfill this requirement, VA uses an online database, CPARS, which is maintained by the Naval Seal Logistics Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. CPARS has connectivity with the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) database, which is available to all Federal agencies. PPIRS is the system used to collect and retrieve performance assessment reports used in source selection determinations and completed CPARS report cards transferred to PPIRS. CPARS also includes access to the federal awardee performance and integrity information system (FAPIIS). FAPIIS is a web-enabled application accessed via CPARS for contractor responsibility determination information.

(b) Each contractor whose contract award is estimated to exceed $700,000 is required to register with the CPARS database at the following web address:

www.cpars.csd.disa.mil. Help in registering can be obtained by contacting the Customer Support Desk at DSN: 684-1690 or COMM: 207-438-1690.

Registration should occur no later than thirty days after contract award and must be kept current should there be any change to the contractor's registered representative.

(c) For contracts with a period of one year or less, the contracting officer will perform a single evaluation when the contract is complete. For contracts exceeding one year, the contracting officer will evaluate the contractor's performance annually.

Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the contract when the final report will be completed. The report shall be assigned in CPARS to the contractor's designated representative for comment. The contractor representative will have thirty days to submit any comments and re-assign the report to the VA contracting officer.

(d) Failure to have a current registration in the CPARS database, or to re-assign the report to the VA contracting officer within those thirty days, will result in the Government's evaluation being placed on file in the database with a statement that the contractor failed to respond.”

Site Visit for Construction Solicitation 36C25022B0024

Upgrade Lobby Restrooms

Project # 610A4-21-205-

A site visit will be conducted for this requirement. It is recommended (but not required) that all interested and eligible offerors attend this site visit. As a site visit can benefit potential offerors, offerors are encouraged to take advantage of this site visit opportunity.

Purpose: The overall goal of this site visit is to give potential offerors a “first-hand” look at the construction site in which future construction services will be conducted.

Scope: This site visit is for viewing purposes only of any possible equipment, the site itself, and the environment in which future construction will be conducted.

Photography must not include VA staff or patients’ photos and will be strictly monitored during the site visit. Training will not be provided or conducted during the site visit. During the course/conduct of the site visit, offeror questions will be addressed as much as possible. However, questions about this solicitation shall be submitted in writing in accordance with the Request for Information (RFI) instructions listed in the solicitation and shall be submitted within the time windows specified to the point of contact indicated.

The terms and conditions of this solicitation (to include Statement of Work requirements) shall remain the same despite an offeror’s inability or unwillingness to attend this site visit when scheduled. An alternate site visit date or an additional site visit opportunity shall not be provided to offerors who can’t or don’t attend the single site visit planned for this requirement. Minutes, records, or proceedings to include “I couldn’t attend, what did I miss?” type of information shall also not be provided to any offeror once the site visit has been concluded.

Date: The site visit will be conducted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Location: Northern Indiana Healthcare System, Fort Wayne Campus, 2121 Lake Avenue, Conference Room 521, Building 1, Fort Wayne, IN

Time: The site visit will begin at 10:00 a.m. (EDT, Fort Wayne, IN)

Duration: The site visit is expected to last no more than two (2) hours, from 10:00 a.m. (start time) to noon (end time).

Contractor Meeting Point: On the day of the site visit, contractors shall meet at the Northern Indiana Healthcare System, Fort Wayne Campus, 2121 Lake Avenue, Conference Room 521, Building 1, Fort Wayne, IN.

The point of Contact is Eric Sweatt, Contract Specialist. The office number is (317) 988-1511.

It is recommended that attendees be punctual and arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to the start time to allow for unexpected delays or occurrences. The site visit is expected to start on time and when scheduled. Special accommodations will not be made for late attendees, including waiting for potential attendees to arrive at the rallying point.

Parking: Parking for site attendees is not guaranteed and may or may not be available depending on mission requirements (patient volume) and/or site availability.

Uniform: The site visit will be conducted in a facility interior and exterior setting.

Formal, semi-formal business attire is not recommended. While it is not anticipated that attendees will “get dirty” during their participation in the site visit, appropriate attire should be chosen.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended for this site visit. Site visit attendees are strongly encouraged to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while the site visit is in progress and/or while in site visit areas: Safety Steel Toe Shoes. Site visit attendees should also wear additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if they feel the need to do so. However, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall not be provided by the Government to site visit attendees. The government will not be liable for injuries that occur to site visit attendees which occur as a result of a site visit attendee NOT wearing the recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e., Safety Steel Toe Shoes) if such an injury/occurrence would have/could have been prevented if the recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Steel Toe Shoes) had been worn.

Additional Information / Site Visit Questions Only: For additional information or clarification regarding this site visit, don't hesitate to get in touch with Contracting Specialist Eric Sweatt at office number (317) 988-1511 or by e-mail at eric.sweatt@va.gov the Contracting Specialist is the point of contact for this site visit and shall be contacted for site visit questions only. Questions about the solicitation or questions that arise during or after the site visit have been completed shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in accordance with submittal instructions and due dates that have been provided in the solicitation. Please contact the appropriate person for questions/matters/concerns about this solicitation and/or the site visit.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

4.4 % 6.9 % These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute shall submit the request with its offer, including the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c)…