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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.)

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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)

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SOLICITATION

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

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CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

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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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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.

36C25218B0017 X 01-05-2018 550-18-2-6985-0001 550-18-101 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 329 North Chicago

IL

60064-3048 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Department of Veteran Affairs 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 329 North Chicago

IL

60064-3048 Angella Sterling 224-610-3650 #94 South Water Tower Repair at the VAIlliana Health Care System

General Description: Repair of the #94 South Water Tower to bring into compliance with current safety standards.

The Contractor shall provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Tools, and Transportation to execute work for Project 550-18-101, Repair North-South Water Towers located on the VA Illiana Health Care System campus located at 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832.

Project Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000. NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) applies with a $36.5 million size standard.

In accordance with Public Law 109-416 and pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), this requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Bidders must be CVE-verified prior to submission of bid in accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b).

Davis Bacon Wage Requirements as outlined in IL70002 is incorporated into this solicitation.

A pre-bid site visit is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm, CST., at 1900 East Main Street, Building 102, Room 102G, Danville, IL 61832. Requests for Information are due by 2:00 pm, CST on January 30, 2018. Responses to Requests for Information received after this date will be answered at the Contracting Officer's discretion.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid. A single award will be made on the BASE BID, subject to available funding.

X X 52.211-10 X 3:00 p.m., CST 02-15-2018 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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.

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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29. AWARD

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

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

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Base Bid $___________________________ Deductive Alternate Bid #1 $___________________________ Deductive Alternate Bid #2 $___________________________

550-3680162-6985-854200-2580 23NRNR003

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 329 North Chicago

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60064-3048 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin

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78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 Claude Humphrey

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A.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individual(s):

a. CONTRACTOR: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Contact Person: _____________________ Telephone #: _____________________ Fax #: _____________________ e-Mail Address: ___________________ Tax Identification Number: _____________________ DUNS Number: _____________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer (36C252/90C) Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12) Southern Tier Construction Team Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Rd., Bldg. 1, Rm 329 North Chicago, IL 60064-3048

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: Effective January 1, 1999 all payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1(k).

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after performance and acceptance of services and must include the VA Contract Number, Project Number, Purchase Obligation Number and Detailed description of the services provided. Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made in arrears, within thirty (30) calendar days, upon receipt of properly executed invoice(s) in accordance with:

· 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012)

· UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICES

· In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with OB10 e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. OB10 electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with OB10 by submitting an email to VA.Registration@ob10.com or calling 1-877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.

· Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice within ten (10) calendar days after performance and acceptance of services to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspxhttps://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, OB10 customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

· All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity provided, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

· For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, please call VAFSC directly at 1-877-353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the Contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.” to the following web address: http://www.ob10.com/us/en/#&panel1-1.

FACSIMILE, E-MAIL, AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF SUBMISSION FOR PAYMENT REQUESTS.

For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@ob10.com <http://VA.Registration@ob10.com/>

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov <http://va.gov/>

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

6. CONTRACT AUTHORITY: The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this request. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to Contract Administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that affect pricing, quantities or quality of performance of this contract.

7. SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS: All offers must be submitted to the attention of the Contracting Officer identified No Later Than the date/time specified. E-mail proposals will be acceptable at angella.sterling@va.gov.

Offers for providing the services will be received at: (Contracting Officer – (36C252/90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12), Southern Tier Construction Team, Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Rd., Bldg. 1, Rm 329, North Chicago, IL 60064-3048 until the date and time specified.

NO FAX/ FACSIMILE SUBMITTED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All transmittal envelopes or other packaging shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number, offeror’s company name and return address. All offers shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this solicitation.

8. QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing (email is acceptable). Any prospective offeror/bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. All questions must be submitted in writing to angella.sterling@va.gov No Later Than, 3:00 p.m., local time (CST) on January 10, 2018. No phone responses will be accepted. NOTE: All questions must reference the IFB# and Description of the project in the Header or Opening Statement.

A.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Material, Supplies, and Equipment, to Upgrade and Repair a 200,000-gallon multi-column Elevated Water Storage Tank at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Illiana Health Care System, 1900 East Main St., Danville, IL in accordance with plans and specifications. Work shall include cleaning and debris removal; installation of lightning protection and grounding systems, flapper valves, manways, riser piping, ladders, railing, safety grating, drain valves, signage, liquid level indicators, and cathodic protection; anchor bolt adjustment; repair of interior welded seams, lead-based paint removal and disposal, and application of interior and exterior coating systems.

Prior to work commencing, direct coordination with Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System (VAIHCS) Facility Management Service is required. Primary point of contact is Mark Shoviak at (217) 554-4160 and alternate is Patrick Sherrill at (217) 554-5982.

NOTE: The Certification and Accreditation requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

SCOPE OF WORK TASKS

A. BASE BID - The Contractor shall provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Material, Supplies, and Equipment, to perform the following tasks in accordance with the accompanying plans and specifications.

Task #1: Lightning Protection System and Grounding: Install Lightning Protection and Grounding System, per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (K), NFPA 780-2014, 5.4 Metal Towers and Tanks, and NFPA 70-2017.

TASK #2: Anchor Bolts: Clean area around anchor bolts, tighten anchor bolts to specifications, then weld around circumference of the nut-to-base plate connections and anchor plate-to-leg connection then tack weld the bolt-to-nut connections for preventive maintenance.

TASK#3: Riser Drain Valve: Install frost-proof drain valve, complete with locking device and splash pad to direct water away from the tank foundation, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.7.4.1. A drain pipe of at least 2" that is fitted with a controlling valve and 1/2" drip valve shall be connected into the tank discharge pipe near its base, where possible on the tank side of all valves.

TASK#4: Name Plate: Remove name plate, clean the face, clean and repaint area behind the plate and remount it.

TASK#5: Stub Overflow Pipe: Extend 4" stub overflow pipe down the exterior to grade, complete with standoffs every 10' on center and an elbow fitted with a flapper valve and screen and a splash pad to direct the water away from the tank foundation, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.6.3.2.

TASK#6: Tower Access Ladder: Install a compliant tower access ladder, complete with standoffs every 10' on center, a cable type ladder safety climb, a lockable ladder guard and post a Fall Protection sign, per OSHA 1910.27 Fixed Ladder.

TASK#7: Tower Access Ladder Standoff Platform: Raise height of rigid railing system around outside of balcony from 33" to 42". Install anti-skid floors and swing gates.

TASK#8: Balcony Hand Rail System: Raise height of rigid railing system around outside of balcony from 36" to 42". Install intermediate rail complete with swing gate at the opening of the handrail at the junction of the tower access ladder and structural girder. Install necessary bracing to maintain design strength. Install anti-skid floors and swing gates.

TASK#9: Strut End Connections: Reinforce strut end connections by welding.

TASK#10: Balcony Floor Weep Holes: Drill additional weep holes in the balcony floor to prevent ponding of water.

TASK#11: Shell Manways: Install two (2) 30" shell manways 180 degrees apart. Install davit slides on both shell manways. Install "Confined Space Entry" signs, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.7.2 Shell Manholes, OSHA 1910.146 (c)(2) Confined Spaces.

TASK#12: Liquid Level Indicator: Repair the existing liquid level indicator, replace damaged parts as needed and calibrate the unit, per NFPA 22-2013; 14.1.8 Water-Level Gauge.

TASK#13: Shell/Roof Access Ladder: Install a compliant shell/roof ladder complete with standoffs every 10' on center and a cable type ladder safety device, per OSHA 1910.27 Ladders. Minimum clear distance between the sides of individual rung/step ladders and between the side rails of other fixed ladders must be 16".

TASK#14: Primary Roof Manway: Post Confined Space Entry Sign and install new lock on existing manway and post Confined Space Entry sign.

TASK#15: Secondary Roof Manway: Replace existing 24" secondary roof manway with 30" manway, per OSHA 1910.146 (c)(2), AWWA D100-11; 5.4.3, and NFPA 22-2013; 5.7.3 Roof Hatch. Post Confined Space Entry Sign.

TASK#16: Cathodic Protection System: Remove cathodic protection system and weld steel plates over holes. Install passive cathodic protection system.

TASK#17: Interior Access Ladder: Install compliant interior access ladders complete with standoffs every 10' on center and cable type ladder safety devices at the primary and secondary shell manways, per NFPA 22-2013; 5.7.4.1.

TASK#18: Interior Bowl Ladders: Install compliant interior bowl ladders complete with standoffs every 10' on center and cable type ladder safety devices at the primary and secondary shell manways, per NFPA 22-2013; 5.7.4.1.

TASK#19: Interior Cleanout: Perform dry interior cleanout, up to 3" of sediment and debris. Tank to be drained by VAIHCS.

TASK#20: Safety Grating: Install compliant safety grating over riser pipe opening, per AWWA D100-11; 5.1.1 Safety Grill and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 (a)(1).

TASK#21: Riser Ladder: Install compliant riser ladder complete with standoffs every 10' on center and cable type ladder safety device.

TASK#22: Tank Roof Railing: Install 42" high handrail system around the circumference of the tank roof, complete with toe board, intermediate rail and a swing gate at the junction of the shell-to roof access ladder and tank roof.

TASK#23: Interior Wet Coating System: Section 09 91 01, ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK REPAINTING, Paragraph 3.8. The entire surface shall be abrasive blast cleaned to a Near White Finish, removing all existing paint, dirt, mill scale, foreign matter by the methods outlined in the SSPC Society of Protective Coating's Specification SP-10. Minimum angular anchor profile of 2.0 mils is required. Apply a Prime Coat, Stripe Coat, Intermediate Coat, and Finish Coat.

TASK#24: Interior Dry Area Coating System: Section 09 91 01, ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK REPAINTING, Paragraph 3.9. The top side of the upper platform and 1' up the riser wall, the top side of the lower condensate plate and 1' up the riser wall and access tube and the belly of the tank shall be abrasive blast cleaned a Commercial Blast Finish removing all existing paint, rust, dirt, mill scale, and foreign matter the methods outlined in the SSPC Society of Protective Coating's Specification SP-6 A blast profile of 1.5 mils is required. All other rusted and failed surfaces on the interior dry shall be spot abrasive blast cleaned to a Commercial Finish, SSPC SP-6. Feather edges to for a smooth transition to a tight existing paint. Apply a Prime and Finish coat.

TASK#25: Exterior Coating System: Section 09 91 01, ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK REPAINTING, Paragraph 3.7. Remove all oil and grease from the surface prior to blast cleaning. All exterior surfaces shall be abrasive blast cleaned to a Commercial Finish, removing all existing paint, rust, dirt, mill scale and foreign matter by the recommended methods outlined in the SSPC Society of Protective Coating's Specification SP-6. A minimum angular blast profile of 2.0 mils is required. Apply Prime, Additional Prime, Intermediate, First Finish, and Second Finish Coats. Apply VA Logo. Note: Tank exterior is known to contain lead-based paint, for lead-based paint removal, see Section 02 83 33.13 LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL.

Period of Performance shall be ninety (90) Calendar Days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

B. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1: Includes all work in the BASE BID minus the Exterior Coating System (Task #25).

Period of Performance shall be seventy-five (75) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

C. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #2: Includes all work in the DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1: minus the Interior Wet Coating System (Task #23), and Interior Dry Area Coating System (Task #24).

Period of Performance shall be sixty (60) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

A. BASE BID: The project includes the upgrade and repair of Elevated Water Storage Tank #94 (South). Work includes cleaning and debris removal, foundation repair, installation of lightning protection and grounding systems, anchor bolt adjustment, installation of flapper valves, manways, riser piping, ladders, railing, safety grating, drain valves, signage, liquid level indicators, and cathodic protection, repair of interior welded seams, interior coating system (wet and dry), and exterior coating systems. See Scope of Work: Drawings Sheet G-003.

B. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE BID #1: All work in the Base Bid minus the Exterior Coating System (Task #25). See Scope of Work: Drawings Sheet G-003.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid.

A single award will be made on Base Bid, but in the event the offer exceeds the funds available, a single award will be made on Alternate Bid Item 1 or Alternate Bid Item 4, in that order, based on available funding. Offerors should quote a price on each item listed.

For Alternate Bid Items, bidders should ensure that the all-inclusive price after the deductions are subtracted has been entered. Do not enter the amount of the deduction.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

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:

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 City of Danville County of Vermilion State of Illinois (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) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or 3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Jeffrey Gerbensky Branch Chief Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veteran Affairs GLAC - Southern Tier Construction Team 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 328 North Chicago IL 60064-3048 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs GLAC - Southern Tier Construction Team 3001 Green Bay Road Building 1, Room 328 North Chicago IL 60064-3048

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— 17 January 2018 at 1:00 PM, CST

(c) Participants will meet at— 1900 East Main St, Danville, IL 61832 Bldg 102, Room 102G (End of Provision)

2.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

2.9 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

2.10 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall:

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester's representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and contracting officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

As an alternative to filing a protest with the contracting officer, an interested party may file a protest with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Materiel Management, Acquisition Administration Team, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management, the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issues pending with the contracting officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

2.12 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2017)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

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

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

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

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

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

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

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

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[](vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

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

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

[](viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer…