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36C25022R0134

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1. 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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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

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

36C25022R0134 X 07-18-2022 583-22-3-651-0015 583-17-102 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 Julie Stout 317/988-1519 Construct Contingency Water Supply - 583-17-102

Contractor firm shall provide all necessary materials, labor, tools and equipment to install, configure, test and certify a contingency water supply system to be utilized by the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (VAMC). The project will include the construction of a 500,000-gallon water tower and associated site work for domestic water and fire protection, which will be compatible with VA design and Master Specification fire protection, physical security, and plumbing design guides. The project shall include one 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Spheroid Tank, w hich will have a water supply connection from the Indianapolis water main to the domestic water main and fire pump located within Building 1 of the VAMC.

All work will be performed within the on-site campus of the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, located at 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The work will be completed in the H-Lot parking area, located directly adjacent to the employee parking garage. The Contractor shall complete all work within 550 days following Notice to Proceed and a confirmed system outage timeline.

This solicitation is full and open.

NAICS Code 237110; Size Standard $39,500,000

An organ ized site visit is scheduled; see provision FAR 52.236-27 contained herein for details.

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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-th is 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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(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

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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 Julie A. Stout

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SCOPE OF WORK

I. GENERAL SCOPE: The Contractor firm shall provide all necessary materials, labor, tools and equipment to install, configure, test and certify a contingency water supply system to be utilized by the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (VAMC). The project will include the construction of a 500,000-gallon water tower and associated sitework for domestic water and fire protection, which will be compatible with VA design and Master Specification fire protection, physical security, and plumbing design guides. The project shall include one 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Spheroid Tank, which will have a water supply connection from the Indianapolis water main to the domestic water main and fire pump located within Building 1 of the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC.

All work will be performed within the on-site campus of the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, located at 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The work will be completed in the H-Lot parking area, located directly adjacent to the employee parking garage. The Contractor shall complete all work within 550 days following Notice to Proceed and a confirmed system outage timeline.

A. The Contractor shall provide all necessary services (i.e., labor, materials, tools, equipment, and competent supervision) to perform all work as noted below to meet the scope objectives and requirements, and to provide the required outcome in terms of overall quality, timeliness, and documentation. All work performed under this project shall fully adhere to all VA design and Master Specification criteria including energy conservation requirements, as well as relevant additional standards and criteria outlined in the Project Specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and coordinating the services of all third-party subcontractors performing services on site as part of the contract to accomplish the following, with additional details outlined in the provided specifications and drawings:

1. Install a 500,000-gallon contingency water supply in compliance with all requirements for fire protection, potable water, and industrial water storage.

2. Install system control that must be compatible with the Johnson Controls Facility Explorer building management system currently utilized at the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC. The water supply level shall be monitored in accordance with NFPA 22 and NFPA 72 at the chiller plant.

3. The contingency water supply system will be connected to the VAMC emergency power supply and a physical security protection barrier and/or fence system will be installed around the entirety of the contingency system following completion.

4. Previous Requests for Information resulting from the original Scope of Work dated October 2020 requested clarification on the requirement of an AISC certification for steel fabrication and installation for Project 583-17-102: Construct Contingency Water Supply. It was erroneously determined that all steel material for both the water tower and the pump house structure would be required to have a manufacturer and installer that was AISC-certified. Storage (water) tank materials, fabrication, installation/construction, and testing shall be in accordance with the most current applicable American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. AWWA D100 – Welded Carbon Steel Tanks for Water Storage shall be the standard to be used for the fabrication and installation of a water tank. Any structural steel supports or structural steel items not addressed by AWWA standards shall follow Specification 05 12 00.

B. Prior to start of work, the Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions and maintaining current conditions of the VAMC during and following completion of the water supply construction.

1. Contractor shall deliver/ install equipment without interfering with the normal flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the Medical Center. All crane work and lifting operations must be approved by VAMC COR at least 72 hours in advance. Lay-down areas and contractor parking will be at a premium, and will be assigned at the beginning of contract mobilization by VAMC COR.

2. All delivery operations shall be performed on any shift needed, during weekends or at other hours that may be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and CO/COR. If traffic flow must be interrupted for delivery, unloading and removal of equipment, or movement of construction equipment, a minimum of 72 hours’ notice shall be provided by the contractor to the COR in order to coordinate traffic control with the Medical Center staff and Police Services. Any traffic control devices or personnel shall be provided by the contractor, and these devices and personnel shall be deployed at the direction of the VAMC Engineering staff and Police Services.

3. Every precaution shall be taken to prevent damage to all construction materials during transportation and delivery to the work site. Under no condition shall materials be dropped, bumped or dragged. If, in the process of transportation, unloading or handling, any material is damaged, it shall be rejected and immediately removed from the site.

4. All construction material will be stored in a manner which will assure the protection of the material from damage and to keep it clean prior to install.

5. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to keep the construction areas clean and the surrounding areas free from damage. If during work, surrounding areas are damaged, the Contractor will be responsible for any repairs/replacements that are required.

6. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to understand and comply with all applicable city, county, state, and federal codes, laws, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations.

C. All work will be performed to minimize outages and disruption to the VAMC, will involve second or third shift staffing (5 PM to 6 AM), and may also include weekend work.

1. Availability of all utility systems must be restored by 6 AM each day unless otherwise approved by the COR and/or CO. Any work completed during regular business hours of 7 AM to 5 PM shall be subject to the approval of the COR.

2. Outages to water, steam, electricity, air handlers, controls, or any system that could affect the operation of the Medical Center, to include comfort of the staff and patients, must be coordinated a minimum of 14 days in advance and all affected staff notified of planned outage schedule. Any emergency outages will require approval of the VAMC Director, which may be declined at the discretion of the Director if the request is found to be due to a lack of advance planning.

3. VA will provide all required utility power as needed. Temporary electrical connections and plumbing bypasses will be configured and installed by the contractor, with support and direction from the VA Engineering shops. Temporary utility circuit installations and outages must be coordinated with VA Mechanical Shops. A minimum of 72 hours’ notice from contractor to COR is required.

D. All new piping within the pump house structure shall be installed to allow the maximum overhead clearance for equipment and personnel to move through the mechanical rooms and service vestibules.

1. Installation includes all new electrical, plumbing, control or structural system, labor, equipment and coordination regardless of the system or sub system being installed.

2. Contractor shall sleeve and fire-caulk all wall and roof penetrations to prevent water from entering the building using VA-approved materials.

E. Contractor shall provide monthly reporting on the volume and disposition of all construction waste. Whenever possible, construction debris shall be recycled to minimize waste deposited in landfills. A report for the previous 30-day period indicating type of material, approximate weight and final recipient shall be provided to COR on or before the 5th of the subsequent month.

F. Weekly construction progress meetings shall be held upon commencement of mobilization activities and throughout construction until final demobilization. The construction progress meeting will be held to discuss schedule, equipment and/or personnel mobilization, potential road closure, and any other pertinent items that are related to the project work.

G. An Acceptance Test Plan shall be provided by contractor, subject to approval by the COR. Upon completion of the VA approved Acceptance Test Plan, as demonstrated to and verified by the COR, the project shall be considered functionally complete if no unresolved punch list items remain.

H. Upon completion of construction services, the A/E shall be given one (1) copy of the contractor’s working drawing from which the A/E will produce a working set of as-built drawings. All changes or revisions shown shall be incorporated into the as-built drawings and a disk shall be submitted to the Chief, Engineering Service with all as-built drawings in AutoCAD (AutoCAD drawings shall be compatible with 2016 or earlier version). A 2016 Revit BIM level 3 model of the design shall be submitted in the final as-built submission as well. As-built Drawings shall be due by no later than 30 calendar days after the substantial completion of construction work.

II. SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall be thoroughly familiar will all rules and regulations governing safety. A 30-hour OSHA “Competent Person” shall be present for all work and all additional workers shall have a minimum of a 10-hour OSHA Certification. All welders, pipefitters, carpenters, electricians, etc. performing work must present a valid certification for their respectable trade.

B. All work associated with this project shall be in compliance with all VA regulations concerning Safety, Infection Control Requirements, Interim Life Safety Measure Requirements, Parking, Personnel Access, and proper removal/safe disposal of construction waste and debris as listed in the specifications and drawings. The Contractor shall abide by all ICRA requirements that are put into place by the VA infections prevention team. The COR shall provide requirements and forms to Contractor.

C. All work will be performed in accordance with ICRA, but it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to keep the construction areas clean and to not damage the existing equipment. If during the work, equipment is damaged, the Contractor will be responsible for any repairs/replacements that are required.

III. SECURITY

A. The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract.

B. The contractor shall wear a VAMC badge at all times when they are on VA property. General Contractor’s or subcontractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge. Contractor personnel may be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give two weeks’ notice to the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for employee badging.

C. Health screenings may be required of those entering VA property, dependent on VA directives, Federal emergency response, and CDC testing guidelines. Health screening may be used in an attempt to identify a potential health impact that may be transferrable to VA personnel or patients prior to documentable symptoms. In the event that health screening activities are implemented at the Facility Level, the Contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors must adhere to all Facility directions and guidelines at all times when they are on VA property. Prior to starting work, the Contractor shall give three days’ notice to the COR so that current health screening activities at the VA Facility may be identified and communicated to Contractor personnel prior to mobilization (i.e., restricted entrances, limited delivery windows, etc.).

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INFORMATION

IMPORTANT OFFEROR INFORMATION

PROPOSAL MATERIALS Proposal materials consisting of drawings, specifications, contract forms and any issued Amendments will be posted at www.sam.gov . Enter 36C25022R0134 into the search box to access the proposal materials. This is the only official location where these documents can be obtained and where updates are posted. No ‘hard copy’ bidding materials are available.

The offerors will not be relieved from assuming all responsibility for properly estimating the difficulties and cost of performing the work of this RFP because of the failure to become acquainted with all the information concerning the services to be performed PROPOSAL SUBMISSION The following documents are to be included in the offer submission: (1) An original, fully completed and signed SF 1442 Offer page (‘wet ink signature’), (2) Acknowledgment of any amendments issued either via completing block 19 of the SF1442 or completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF 1442 Offer page; (2) Completed Representations and Certifications section; (3) Fully completed Contractor EMR Certification page; (4) Fully completed proposal section (see FAR 52.215-1 and Preparation and Evaluation of Proposals section following 52.215-1); and (5) Subcontracting Plan (for other than small businesses- see FAR 52.219-9 and instructions below under “Other Important Information”).

Offerors are cautioned that failure to submit any of the documents identified in items (1) through (5) in the paragraph above by the date and time specified for receipt of offers may render the offer ineligible for award.

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NUMBER: Construct Contingency Water Supply – 583-17-102 PROJECT LOCATION: Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00 TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: (NAICS): 237110

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $39.5 Million PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 550 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.

WAGE DETERMINATION Department of Labor General Decision Number IN20220002 is included as an attachment to solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to the date and time specified for receipt of proposals. Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award. Wage decisions are available at www.SAM.gov.

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 via email to julie.stout@va.gov. The subject line of the email must read ‘RFI ## – 36C25022R0134 Construct Contingency Water Supply – 583-17-102’. RFIs must be specific identifying section, paragraph and 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.sam.gov as necessary in amendment format. Deadline for submission of RFIs for this solicitation is 4:30pm local time on August 5, 2022. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated 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 Regulation requires 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. If not registered, offerors are advised to do so immediately. If registration is not active at the time of proposal submittal, the offer is ineligible for award.

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 REPORTING REQUIREMENT 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 $150,000 or more in any fiscal year. 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.C. 4212(d). Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. For more information on this requirement and/or for completing the web-based reporting form, check the following website https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. See FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 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 $35,000.00 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 10 days after notification of award. Bonds must be provided with original ‘wet ink’ signatures - no white outs 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 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 a 365 day period, over a 3 year period, 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 6 months or more than 180 aggregate days in a one year period, 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. 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 for any other reason that involves visiting the medical center related to this solicitation, must have a valid ID on their person and their vehicle must be properly registered and insured. Visitors are prohibited from possessing weapons while on a federal installation (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 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).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

If the prospective awardee is other than a small business, as determined by the applicable small business size standard associated with the NAICS code assigned to the procurement, the prospective awardee, upon request by the Contracting Officer, is required to submit a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. The approved plan will be included in and made a part of the resultant contract. The subcontracting plan must be submitted and negotiated within the time specified by the Contracting Officer. Failure to submit and negotiate the subcontracting plan shall make the offeror ineligible for award of the contract.

An acceptable template/format for submission of the plan can be found on the following website: HTTP://WWW.VA.GOV/OAL/BUSINESS/FSS/SBSP.ASP. This is a suggested format only. Other formats are acceptable; however, all identified elements must be included for your plan to be processed and approved. Additional guidance is included in FAR 52.219-9.

ADDITIONAL PRIME CONTRACTOR INFORMATION- SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATING INFORMATION All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. (using the attached EMR information and certification form) pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information must contain a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. If such certification cannot be made, a Bidder/Offeror shall explain why and submit as much information as possible regarding the circumstances of its past safety and environmental record, including the number of EPA violations and/or the number of serious, repeat, and/or willful OSHA violations, along with a detailed description of those violations.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information shall be obtained from the Bidders/Offeror’s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. If a Bidder/Offeror’s EMR is above 1.0, Bidder/Offeror must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the elevated EMR and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and Puerto Rico shall obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

If the NCCI cannot issue an EMR because the Bidder/Offeror lacks insurance history, Bidder/Offeror shall submit a letter indicating so from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead and include a letter from the NCCI indicating that it has assigned Bidder/Offeror a Unity Rating of 1.0.

The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases, will be used to make a Determination of Responsibility.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

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 a 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 have 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.

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

REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS)

1. 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 $750,000 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 Sea Logistics Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. CPARS is available to all Federal agencies and is the official source for past performance information. 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.

1. Each contractor whose contract award is estimated to exceed $750,000 is required to register with CPARS database at the following web address: www.cpars.csd.disa.mil. Help in registering can be obtained by contacting 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.”

SEASONAL INFLUENZA WITH VACCINES (VHA DIRECTIVE 1192.01)

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

0. 1. Daily visit at check-in station for COVID and temperature screening a sticker/device must be worn visibly

0. 2. Annual influenza shot is required for all staff performing work on campus

0. 3. Contractor badge must be obtained and worn by contractor or representative at all times while on campus 0.

The contractor will validate in writing via signed memo to the Contracting Officer that the above items are being done after award and before contract performance. No Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will be collected.

The temperature checks are performed on the VA campus and must be performed immediately when the contractor arrives on site. Temperature checks are currently performed at front entrance. 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 VAMC patients and staff. Any further questions please refence the below document.

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:

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.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) The solicitation number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) It is the only proposal received.

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

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

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

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the…