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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

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Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

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

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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.

36C25219B0022 X 01-31-2019 537-19-3-555-0006 537-321 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12) Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay Rd., Bldg 1, Rm 329 North Chicago IL 60064 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12) Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay Rd., Bldg 1, Rm 329 North Chicago IL 60064 John Roskowski 224-610-3670 537-321: Material Management Building, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC/NCO12) requires a Contractor to provide all tools, materials, components, labor and supervision for construction and remodeling for a fully functional Material Management Building. The work associated with project 537-321 includes all work detailed in the Scope of Work (SOW).

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for CVE-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Firms (SDVOSB) per the authority 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) (Public Law 109-461). In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of offers, and prior to award of any contracts, the offeror must represent to the CO that it is a (1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition; and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov.

Interested bidders, (primes & subcontractors), should register at www.fedbizopps.gov to express their desire to participate in this solicitation and to receive automated updates. Amendments to the solicitation shall be posted at www.fedbizopps.gov. By registering to receive notification, you will be notified by e-mail if any new amendments have been issued.

A Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference is scheduled for February 5, 2019, 10:00 a.m. CDT. Prospective Bidders are to meet at:

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S. Damen Ave., Taylor Pavilion, 3rd Floor, Library Conference Rm. B3204.

See section 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB1995) ALTERNATE I.

BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE PRE-BID SITE VISIT CONFERENCE.

Request for Information (RFI) questions are due no later than February 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. All RFI's must be sent in writing to the Contract Specialist at peter.roskowski@va.gov. Reference the solicitation number.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ONLY WRITTEN INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The project magnitude range is between $2,000,000.00 & $5,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220, Size Standard $36.5 Million applies.

Bid Opening Location:

Capt James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Rd, Bldg 1, Rm 328, North Chicago, IL 60064

X X 52.211-10 X 3:00 p.m. CDT 03-04-2019 X

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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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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

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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 LUMP SUM $ ____________________

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Rd Bldg 1, Rm 329 North Chicago IL 60064 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 Megan Manis

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

A.1 BID SCHEDULE

This requirement will be for Project No. 537-321 (Title: Material Management Addition). Work will be performed at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, located in Chicago, IL.

Provided below is the Bid Schedule Summary. Lowest Price Offeror will be based on the Offeror that can provide the most features of work at the lowest price utilizing the Deductive Alternates List of Priorities provided below, listed in descending order.

A full description of each Deductive Alternate Item is provided in Drawing Sheet GI-003, located in Specifications Volume I, Section 00 01 15, List of Drawing Sheets.

BID SCHEDULE SUMMARY

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 1A:

Eliminate Toilet Renovations as described on Drawing Sheet GI-003

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 1B:

Replace limestone panels with precast concrete panels, and eliminate metal parapet railing, as described on Drawing Sheet GI-003 NOTE: Bid Item 0001 as above, less Deductive Alternates 1A & 1B as indicated in Drawing Sheet GI-003 (Specifications Volume I, 00 01 15 – List of Drawing Sheets)

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DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 2A:

Eliminate stairs to crawl space and roof as described on Drawing Sheet GI-003

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 2B:

Eliminate concrete slab on grade in pipe crawl space as described on Drawing Sheet GI-003

NOTE: Bid Item 0002 as above, less Deductive Alternates 2A & 2B as indicated in Drawing Sheet GI-003 (Specifications Volume I, 00 01 15 – List of Drawing Sheets)

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3A:

Eliminate EDOU demolition as described on Drawing Sheet GI-003

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE 3B:

Eliminate Scope of Work in existing corridors as described on Drawing Sheet GI-003

NOTE: Bid Item 0003 as above, less Deductive Alternates 3A & 3B as indicated in Drawing Sheet GI-003 (Specifications Volume I, 00 01 15 – List of Drawing Sheets)

End of Bid Schedule

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

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Date: January 16, 2019 Construction Contractor Statement of Work for:

820 S. Damen Ave Chicago IL 60612

Part 1: Project Scope of Work Overview:

Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, components, labor and supervision for construction and remodeling for a fully functional Material Management Building.

Part 2: Period of Performance (POP) and Project Construction Cost Magnitude:

Complete all work including submittals, reviews and quality control within the calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) as shown below. NTP will be delayed for outside work until weather permits.

Accommodate the Period of Performance by including accelerated equipment delivery costs as well as adjusting crew sizes.

Part 3: Detailed Project Scope of Work:

The contractor shall provide concrete piers and the first floor of a 9-story building per Knight Engineers & Architects plans and specifications.

Provide the following pricing:

· Bid Item 0001: All work as shown on Knight Engineers & Architects Drawings and Specifications

· Bid Item 0002: Bid Item 0001 as above, less Deductive Alternates 1A & 1B as indicated in Drawing Sheet GI-003 (Specifications Volume I, 00 01 15 – List of Drawing Sheets)

· Bid Item 0003: Bid Item 0002 as above, less Deductive Alternates 2A & 2B as indicated in Drawing Sheet GI-003 (Specifications Volume I, 00 01 15 – List of Drawing Sheets)

· Bid Item 0004: Bid Item 0003 as above, less Deductive Alternates 3A & 3B as indicated in Drawing Sheet GI-003 (Specifications Volume I, 00 01 15 – List of Drawing Sheets) Construction Progress Meetings: The Contractor’s Project Manager and Field Supervisor shall provide on-site weekly construction progress meetings with the COR for the entire period of performance.

· Include minutes of the meeting and issue not later than 3 days after the meeting, in both PDF format, and MSWord or Excel format as applicable.

· Construction Progress Meetings Minutes shall contain: list of attendees, list any issues or concerns, indication of days remaining per the contract, details of any safety incidents, RFI Log, Shop Drawing Log, detailed 2-week look ahead schedule, and shutdown/outage look ahead schedule.

At 25%, 50%, 75% and 95%, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for walk–through inspections with VA Shops Leads and personnel. The Contractor shall have the Foremen from all trades attend. The VA Shops that will attend are the following: A/C, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpenter Shops. The purpose of the walk–through inspections is for the VA Shop Leads to talk with the respective Contractor Trade Forman/Superintendent.

Daily Report: The Contractor shall provide a Daily Report in compliance with VAAR 852.236-79 DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIAL. The Daily Report shall contain: list any issues or concerns, indication of days remaining per the contract, details of any safety incidents, detailed daily construction safety inspections including items checked and corrective actions taken, and construction progress photo(s). The Contractor shall email the Daily Report to the COR not later than 9 am the next working day.

Part 4: Submittals and Milestone Deliverables:

1. KICK-OFF MEETING with DOCUMENTATION

a. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Field Supervisor shall attend a Pre-Construction Safety Meeting, to discuss the project details.

b. Submit: Provide a FULLY LOADED COST SCHEDULE meeting the requirements of the VAAR 852.236-84 SCHEDULE OF WORK PROGRESS. Include not less than 1 item per subcontractor. In addition, include any expected system shutdowns and off hours work.

c. Submit: Provide a LIST OF ALL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS. Include company names, office address and main point of contact name with telephone number.

d. Submit: Provide a CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS document. Include project–specific procedures, processes, analyses, and details including but not limited to:

1. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PLAN, LOCK OUT TAG OUT (LOTO), PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM, CONFINED SPACE PLAN

2. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP) project–specific

3. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA) project–specific

e. Submit: Provide a CONSTRUCTION INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT/DUST CONTROL PRECAUTIONS document including but not limited to:

1. Project–specific details to assist the COR in completing the VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment documentation.

f. Submit: SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT LOG:

1. List all shop drawings and products in the submittal log.

g. Submit: Scanned copy of all workers’ OSHA Construction Safety Training certificates.

2. SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT SUBMITTALS

a. The Contractor shall provide all shop drawings and product submittals by email to the COR.

b. Allow 21 calendar days for AE and VA review.

3. MOBILIZATION ON SITE INCLUDING PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK

a. Contractor shall not mobilize on site until all KICK-OFF MEETING AND DOCUMENTATION and SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT SUBMITTALS are reviewed and accepted by the VA.

b. Approval to mobilize shall be in writing by the COR.

c. Post and maintain emergency contact information, VA’s Infection Control Risk Assessment and other information required by the COR, on the wall at all entry points to the worksite.

4. ACCEPTANCE AND CLOSE OUT

a. Acceptance Criteria for the work:

1. Demonstrate the operation of each system.

2. Provide factory startup and certification of all systems.

3. Newly installed piping and distribution system components shall be flushed and disinfected prior to being placed in service. Submit completion documentation.

4. Schedule the demonstration with the COR 21 days in advance.

b. Factory Training

1. Provide factory personnel for training for all equipment.

2. Provide 3 sessions of 2 hours each.

3. Schedule the factory training with the COR not less than 21 days in advance.

c. Close Out Records: Contractor shall provide 3 printed sets and 3 compact discs with electronic files of each the following:

1. Plan As–Built record drawings of the installed condition. Shall be CAD drawn. Turn over the CAD files (do not bind xrefs), PDF files and the red line field notes to the VA.

2. Approved shop drawings.

3. Operating and Maintenance Manuals.

4. Spare parts listing.

Part 5: Applicable Performance Standards

1. All work shall comply with:

a. All VA Policies including but not limited to: VA Construction Safety and VA Infection Control Policies.

b. Codes, Standards, and Executive Orders (Topic 1) found http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/cPro.asp

2. All persons including subcontractors shall have completed the 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training program.

3. The Prime Contractor shall have a Competent Supervisory Person on site at all times when any worker(s) or sub-contractor(s) are present.

4. All persons working on any electrical systems rated 50 volts or more shall have the minimum qualification as a State Licensed Master Electrician or Registered Journeyman Electrician. All activities shall follow the safe work practices in compliance with NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

5. The Contractor shall provide mitigating activities as outlined in the CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and CONSTRUCTION INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT / DUST CONTROL PRECAUTIONS including but not less than the following:

a. Fire extinguishers, pedestal mounted, in the areas of the work.

b. Walk off dust mats, inside and outside all entry / exit points to the workspace, changed not less than daily or more as required by the construction or COR.

c. Block off all HVAC return ductwork and lovers so not to introduce dust into the HVAC system.

d. Provide dust tight temporary construction wall with locking door to isolate the area of work, finished with one coat of paint on the outside.

e. Provide a High-Efficiency Particulate Arresting / High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration (HEPA) recirculating air equipment inside the construction workspace. Include fire seal the existing openings in area of work needed to allow the HEPA exhaust equipment to make the area of work negative air pressure with respect to the surrounding area.

f. Include monitoring the negative pressure environment for the construction workspace:

1. Before the start of work, provide a fully functional differential pressure sensor and connection to the VA’s Building Automation System to prove that the construction area is under negative pressure. The BAS system shall alarm at the VA graphic annunciator. Remove at the completion of construction.

g. When working above the ceiling, provide dust containment tent or portable containment cube, with HEPA filter negative air system.

h. No trash, used packaging or construction spoils shall be stored on site. Remove each day using covered gondolas.

i. Broom sweep the work area at the end of each day. Provide HEPA vacuum and wet mop daily where broom sweeping creates undesired dust.

6. All work will be provided with 1-year parts and labor guarantee from date of acceptance by the VA.

Part 6: Jesse Brown VAMC Additional Requirements

1. Project number and the contract number shall appear in the subject line of all emails.

2. Comply with all Jesse Brown VAMC site–specific requirements and SOPs including and not limited to: Key Policy, Badging Policy, Rules of Behavior, and Smoking Policy.

3. Normal construction work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

a. Normal work hours can be modified only by written approval of the COR.

b. No work by the Contractor on Federal Holidays, and no work on the weekend when the Federal Holiday is on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.

c. Work in stairs, interior / exterior public areas shall be between 6:00 pm through midnight concluding by 6:00 am on the following day.

d. Any work including and not limited to: noise, vibration, dust, odors, core drilling, hammer drilling, saw cutting, equipment moving in public corridors, soil compaction shall be performed between 6:00 pm through midnight concluding by 6 am on the following day.

e. Crane lifts, and any work that closes drive aisles, closes building entries, or closes public corridors, shall be performed during low patient times on weekends.

f. The Contractor shall check in (in person) with the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) which is located in Patient Admitting for any work between 6:00 pm through midnight to 6:00 am or any time on weekends. Provide the name and cell number of the on-site supervisor to the AOD. At the completion of the work, check out with the AOD.

4. All building systems will be maintained in full operation at all times:

a. Request system shutdowns in writing not less than 21 calendar days in advance.

b. Shutdown work shall be during low patient time and performed between Saturday 6 pm through midnight concluding by 6 pm on the following Sunday.

5. Provide uniform heat detection in the area of work, connected to the existing supervised building master fire alarm system, for the duration of the work whenever the ceiling tiles are removed, or the sprinkler system is disabled.

6. Fire-seal all penetrations through any wall or floor with Listed fire rated assembly.

7. Process for excavation is as follows:

a. Identify the areas where excavation is required and mark for COR review

b. Contractor shall verify buried utilities with VA record documents and municipal record documents.

c. Contactor shall contact all utilities for locator services in the area of work.

d. There are existing non-utility owned buried services and the Contractor shall provide locator services such as ground penetrating radar and radio frequency techniques.

e. Before excavation the contractor shall core paved areas to verify concrete/pavement depth. Coordinate the location of the holes with the COR before drilling.

f. Hand dig all non-paved areas prior to excavation

8. Deliveries, Parking, Elevators:

a. Deliveries only at the Polk Street dock, and coordinated with the COR. At time of delivery: provide vehicle information to the VA Police and remove the vehicle as soon as delivery is complete. Move materials in public corridors during low patient time and performed between 6 pm through midnight concluding by 6 am on the following day.

b. No on-site parking or parking in the VA garage. Utilize street parking or other parking structures such as the Cook County Juvenile Parking Garage at their daily rate. The existing JB VAMC parking garage is at capacity, and is reserved for patients and staff.

c. Contractor shall use Freight Elevators. Do not move materials and employees in passenger elevators unless receiving written approval by the COR.

9. Contractor shall provide construction dumpsters with a surrounding safety fence. Pavement to be protected from damage of loading and unloading the dumpster and dumpster weight. Locate dumpsters in the Material Management construction zone. Provide recycling and receipts from the salvage / deposal service in compliance with VA’s GEMS Policy.

10. The Contractor may provide on-site storage / office container within the construction zone. Provide ‘just in time delivery and pickup’ for all large deliveries

11. No music radios. Two-way communications radios are allowed where broadcast frequency is approved by the COR.

12. All work in the JB VAMC crawl spaces shall be planned and carried out as OSHA Permit Required Confined Space.

13. Immediately stop work and notify the COR if asbestos is noticed or suspected in the area of work.

14. Before starting work the Contractor shall give 21 days’ notice to the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

15. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR.

16. VA reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and have Contractor’s employees vacate the premises in the event of a civil emergency or operational requirement. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR

17. Compatible System procurements as follows:

a. Locks and Keys: Door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7-pin, F keyway, interchangeable core. Final pinout and keying is provided by the VA. Provide and turn over new blank cores to VA not less than 21 days in advance of construction completion. The final pinout and key blanks shall be provided by VA.

b. Exit Signs: All exit signs shall be City of Chicago approved red letters on white edge light LED

c. Building Automation: Components, programming and start up: native BACnet communications protocol for Building Automation and Control (BAC) connected to the existing Johnson Controls head end equipment

18. Sole Source Procurement: the Architect / Engineer shall provide fully functional complete systems, however include the following sole source procurements specifications for the following special systems: (Include separate Opinion of Probable Construction Cost)

a. Fire Alarm: components, programming and start up: Bed Tower JCI/Simplex, all other buildings Siemens

b. Proximity card door lock release entry system: components, programming and start up: eNorman Security

c. Video Surveillance / Closed Circuit Camera System: components, programming and start up: Advent Systems

d. Temperature, humidity and pressure monitoring for general alarm annunciation: TempTrak shall be provided by the VA. Show locations and power requirements on the plans.

CONTRACTING SPECIALIST SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AS FOLLOWS

PROJECT 537-321, Material Management Building

Requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Specialist at peter.roskowski@va.gov for action no later than February 8, 2019 at 5:00pm CDT.

After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with the "Bid Due Date" in Block 13 of the SF 1442. Return the original and specified number of copies to the issuing office listed in Block 8 of the SF 1442.

INQUIRIES:

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation document should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer referenced in the solicitation. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY TO CONTACT ONLY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER ISSUING THE SOLICITATION ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF THIS REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD.

CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 4, contractual documents (e.g. bids, proposals, awards, modifications, etc.) shall be completed and signed by the Contractor as follows:

(a) Individuals: Signed by the individual.

(b) Individual doing business as a firm. Signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual's typed, stamped, or printed name and the words, "an individual doing business as _________________________________________________ (insert name of firm)".

(c) Partnership: Signed in the partnership name. Prior to award, provide list of all partners and designate which partners have authority to bind the partnership.

(d) Corporations: Signed in the corporate name followed by the word "by" and the signature, and title of the person authorized to sign. Prior to award, provide list of individuals who have authority to bind the corporation.

(e) Joint Ventures: Signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in (a) through (d) above.

(f) Agents: When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraph (a) through (e) above, the agent's authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the contracting officer.

ADDITIONAL PRIME CONTRACTOR INFORMATION - Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rating Information Information provided below shall be applicable to solicitation 36C25219B0022 1.) All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information 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.

2.) All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information shall be obtained from the Bidder’s/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.

3.) 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 PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

4.) 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 is has assigned Bidder/Offeror a Unity Rating of 1.0.

5.) 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 an initial Determination of Responsibility.

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

PRE-AWARD CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD EVALUATION FORM

Company Name: ______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________ Fax: ________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ DUNS Number: ________________________________________________ Contact: ______________________________________________________

1. Utilizing your OSHA 300 Forms, please complete the following information:

Number of man hours (jobsite and office).

Number of cases involving days away from work, restricted activity, or both (Column H and I of OSHA 300).

Days away, restricted, or transferred rate (# of days away, restricted, or transferred cases x 200,000/# of man hours) (DART Rate).

Number of serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA within the last 3 years. Please attach explanation for any violations.

Please attach copies of the following documents: OSHA 300 and 300a Forms. These forms can be accessed through the OSHA publications search page: http://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.html.

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

TAX ID Number:

DUNS Number:

Past Performance Point of Contact (within your company), include name and email address:

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) This solicitation & all associated bid documents are available to interested parties in electronic file format from www.fedbizops.gov. No hard copy documents will be provided by the government.

(b) A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $5,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee on form SF 24, in the proper amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will result in rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) The bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, on form SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, on form SF 25. Each bond shall be issued for a penal sum equal to the value of the awarded contract. Copies of forms SF 25 and 25A may be obtained from the Contracting Officer upon request.

(d) Bidders are to ensure the most current version of SF24, SF25, and SF25A bond forms are used. Current versions of these forms can be found and downloaded from the GSA Forms Library (https://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP)

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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 52.222-23 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 083 Chicago, IL Cook County

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (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 should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(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 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)

2.4 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 $5,000,000, 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)

2.5 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:

Megan Manis Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veteran Affairs

GLAC (NCO 12)

Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay Rd, Bldg 1, Rm 329 North Chicago IL 60064 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (NCO 12)

Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay Rd, Bldg 1, Rm 329 North Chicago IL 60064

(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)

2.6 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— February 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. CDT

(c) Participants will meet at— 820 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 (End of Provision)

2.7 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)

2.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SEP 2018)

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

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email 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)

2.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (SEP 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision)

2.10 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 (OCT 2018)

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

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(vi) 52.209-2, 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,…