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36C252-20-B-0025

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3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

DOCUMENTS (

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES

NO

a.

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

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

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

d.

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

of 36C25220B0025 X 08-21-2020 676-21-1-6923-0001 676-14-105 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) Department of Veteran Affairs 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Anne Vossler anne.vossler@va.gov

Project # 676-14-105 Replace Boilers B415 at the Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI 54660

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this contract, in accordance with specifications & drawings to complete Project # 676-14-105, the replacement of three existing high-pressure steam boilers and associated equipment in Building 415 at the Tomah VA Medical Center.

All work shall be completed within four hundred and ninety calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

Project Magnitude Range: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 NAICS 238220 Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Contractors SBA Size Standard: $16.5 Million

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 (Public Law 109-461). In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bid, and prior to award of any contract, the bidder must represent to the CO that it is: (1) a SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819-70; (2) a Small Business concern under the NAICS assigned to this acquisition; and (3) a SDVOSB listed as verified in the VIP database at: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov.

Submit all questions regarding the solicitation, specifications, and/or drawings in writing to the Contracting Officer Anne Vossler, no later than 4:00 PM Local Time on September 17, 2020. Questions received after this deadline may not be addressed. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

See 52.236-27 Site Visit for information on organized site visits: Two site visits are scheduled: September 1, 2020 10:00-11:30am and September 8, 2020 10:00-11:30am. Meet Building B23, Conference Room 12322 for sign-in, plan review, project requirements, followed by site visit of Bldg B415. Prospective Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

NOTICE: VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contract compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirements included in FAR 52.219-14. See LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING AND COMPLIANCE.

If submitting as a joint-venture, offerors must include a copy of the joint-venture agreement.

All bidders are responsible for monitoring and downloading any amendments from Contract Opportunities at the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=opp X X 52.211-10 X

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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.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

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23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

See Bid Schedule 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540

BID SCHEDULE

Solicitation Number 36C252-20-B-0025 676-14-105: Replace Boilers, B415 Tomah VAMC, Tomah, WI

001 All-Inclusive Base Bid: Contractor shall provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this contract in accordance with the specifications and drawings to complete Project # 676-14-105: Replace Boilers, Building 415 at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin.

All work shall be completed within 490 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

All-Inclusive Base Bid LUMP SUM: $ ___________________________

002 – Deductive Bid Alternate # 1: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision in accordance with construction documents, drawings, and specifications to complete Project 676-14-105 as described in the All-Inclusive Base Bid with the following deductive alternative:

· Omit all work associated with Phase III:

Phase III is the removal and disposal of existing Boiler # 1 and installation of a new Boiler # 1. Includes removal and replacement of an existing wall access panel.

All work to be accomplished within 340 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

002 – Deductive Bid Alternate # 1: $_______________________________

003 – Deductive Bid Alternate # 2: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision in accordance with construction documents, drawings, and specifications to complete Project 676-14-105 as described in Deductive Bid Alternate # 1 with the following deductive alternative:

· Omit all work associated with Phase II:

Phase II is the removal and disposal of existing Boilers # 2 and #3 and installation of new Boilers #2 and #3. Includes removal and replacement of an existing wall access panel.

All work to be accomplished within 210 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

003 – Deductive Bid Alternate # 2: $_____________________________ 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 Deductive Bid Alternate # 1 or Deductive Bid Alternate # 2, 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.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Work shall not commence until all required submittals are approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An approved cost-loaded, Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedule is required prior to commencement of construction. See specifications for details. CPM schedule shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. See specifications for details.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Additional information regarding the general and specific scope of work is defined in the specifications and drawings. This BID SCHEDULE and the attached Scope of Work are in addition to and augment the specifications and drawings.

CONTRACTING OFFICER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AS FOLLOWS

PROJECT 676-14-105: Replace Boilers, B415 Requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at anne.vossler@va.gov for action no later than September 17, 2020.

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 36C252-20-B-0025 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.

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 beta.SAM.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 $3,000,000. 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).

Description of Work: Replace Boilers, B415 at Tomah VA Medical Center Cost Range: $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 Solicitation #: 36C252-20-B-0025

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SCOPE OF WORK - Construction Project 676-14-105: Replace Boilers B415 I. GENERAL: The intent of the project is to replace the existing boilers, boiler controls, equipment and ancillary devices & utilities at Building 415. All work is located at the Tomah VA Medical Center, 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, Wisconsin. The Contractor shall replace three boilers and all ancillary equipment, controls, and piping associated with each boiler in accordance with drawings, specifications, and state & federal requirements. Additional project specific requirements are provided below.

a. The VA will provide the General Contractor access to a submittal exchange. This service will be used to manage and exchange submittals through the duration of the contract. The General Contractor will be responsible to train their personnel on how to navigate the system and upload/download documents via the provided system. The General Contractor shall be responsible to provide their own internet access, computers necessary updates, up to date computer virus software, and electrical power to gain access into the system.

b. The General Contractor shall provide the services of a professional construction scheduler. The General Contractor shall provide the proposed scheduler’s work experience, education and training certifications for review and approval by the COR for acceptance. Scheduler may not be the superintendent but may be the quality control individual, provided they demonstrate they have the necessary training, experience, education, and training.

c. The General Contractor and appropriate subcontractors shall attend and participate in system commissioning activities. This includes but is not limited to the following systems: DDC/BAS system, HVAC, Fire alarm, Fire suppression, lighting, plumbing, and Test & Balance personnel. Activities include but are not limited to filling out factory equipment start up forms, completing Commissioning Agent’s pre-functional checklists, attending commissioning meetings, perform various testing procedures as directed by the Commissioning Agent to test and validate system(s) functionality. Additionally, to provide training for VA personal with factory representatives of the operations and maintenance of the new systems.

d. The General Contractor shall be responsible to maintain and capture red line drawings for all features/disciplines of work throughout the duration of construction. Drawings shall be updated at a minimum, at the end of each work week. Red line drawing(s) shall be reviewed prior to and at each billing cycle. Failure to demonstrate accuracy and/or up to date redline drawings will result in a retention of 30% of the total invoiced amount for the given billing cycle. Redlines shall be reviewed with the primary COR (or designated persons) prior to submitting invoicing for review and approval. Failure to coordinate this activity (reviewing redlines with COR) will result in an automatic rejection of the invoice.

e. The General Contractor shall also be responsible to divert and track recyclable & C&D waste streams. Scale tickets with gross and tare weights shall capture amount of C&D and recyclable material (including type of recyclable) diverted, disposed and location. Scale tickets shall be provided on a monthly basis and shall be provided prior to submitting invoicing for review and approval. Failure to provide such documentation will result in an automatic rejection of the invoice.

f. Abatement of lead paint and asbestos as required. Refer to the drawings, specifications, and supplementary information, remove asbestos and lead paint from existing piping and walls. Where asbestos-containing insulation is removed, new asbestos- free insulation is to be provided and labeled for type of piping, and direction of flow, and that the material is Non-ACM.

II. CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS: The following codes and regulations shall be used for the design & construction of this project, whether or not they have been legally adopted by an agency or jurisdiction. Errata, supplements, etc. shall be considered part of the codes. Standards and other publications referenced by the following codes and regulations shall be followed. The codes listed below may not be all inclusive. The A/E shall determine the codes, regulations and agency requirements that apply to this design.

a. General Wisconsin Building Code International Building Code NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, National Fire Protection Association NFPA Fire Codes with the exception of NFPA 5000 and NFPA 900, National Fire Protection Association OSHA Standards Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities, The Facilities Guidelines Institute

b. Mechanical Wisconsin Mechanical Code International Mechanical Code, International Code Council Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality – ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems – ASHRAE Standard 15 Energy standard for buildings – ASHRAE 90.1-2013

c. Plumbing Wisconsin Plumbing Code International Plumbing Code, International Code Council National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) Code for Pressure Piping, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

d. Electrical Wisconsin Electrical Code, International Code Council National Electric Code, NFPA 70, National Fire Protection Association

e. VA Standards The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction & Facilities Management provides numerous documents pertaining to the construction of facilities for the department. The selected General Contractor shall use the resources provided to minimize errors and/or conflicts in the construction.

f. Asbestos Abatement

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

0. Title 29 CFR 1926.1101 - Construction Standard for Asbestos

0. Title 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment

0. Title 29 CFR 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection

0. Title 29 CFR 1926 - Construction Industry Standards

0. Title 29 CFR 1910.1020 - Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records

0. Title 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication

0. Title 29 CFR 1910 Subpart K - Medical and First Aid

1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

1. 40 CFR 61 Subpart A and M (Revised Subpart B) - National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Asbestos.

1. 40 CFR 763.80 - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

1. Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 CFR 100 - 185 – Transportation

1. State Requirements

1. Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 445

1. Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 447

1. Wisconsin State Statues 285.11, 285.13, 285.17 and

1. Wisconsin Department of Health Services DHS 159

III. GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS AND MATERIALS:

All submittals shall be reviewed and inspected by the General Contractor’s approved Quality Control personnel prior to submitting to the VA for review and approval. The General Contractor’s Quality Control representative shall also inspect all materials delivered to the site and shall be compared to approved submittal documents and specifications for conformance to project requirements. Repeated misses, regularly rejected submittals or observed unapproved materials on site, amounting to or equal to 12 documented instances shall be grounds to remove the General Contractor’s Quality Control personnel, the Superintendent and General Contractor’s Project Manager. Observed and or documented instances does not require concurrence for the General Contractor and the aforementioned personnel shall be removed from the construction project and construction halted until field and administrative personnel are replaced and on site. Should this occur the General Contractor will not be given any time extensions or reimbursed for remobilization fees.

IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Project duration is estimated at 490 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). This is anticipated to be divided into phases:

NTP & Kick-off Meeting NTP + 20 calendar days - Mobilize and commence work on Phase I work NTP + 200 calendar days – Complete Phase I; Start Phase II work NTP + 350 calendar days – Complete Phase II; Start Phase III work NTP + 470 calendar days – Complete Phase III NTP + 490 calendar days – Complete Punchlist, As-builts, Training & Maintenance, Project Close-out Note: Contractor must maintain an N+1 boiler capacity throughout construction duration.

V. BASE BID / DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES:

Base Bid is the full project to include all three phases.

Period of Performance: 490 calendar days from issuance of NTP

Deductive Bid Alternate #1: Omit all work associated with Phase III.

Phase III is the removal of boiler #1. Which includes removal and replacement of an existing wall access panel. And removal and dispensing of the existing boiler and installation of the new boiler #1.

Period of Performance: 340 calendar days from issuance of NTP

Deductive Bid Alternate #2: Is a deduct to omit all work associated with phase II.

Phase II is the replacement of boilers #3 and #2. Which includes removal and replacement of an existing wall access panel. And removal and dispensing of the existing boilers and installation of the new boilers #3 and #2.

Period of Performance: 210 calendar days from issuance of NTP

VI. SEASONAL SHUT DOWN:

A seasonal shut down is not anticipated, but should the General Contractor fall behind schedule there is a possibility a seasonal shutdown will be required. In which case, boiler capacity of N+1 must be maintained throughout the seasonal shutdown, at no additional cost to the government.

VII. SUBMISSION OF AS-BUILT DRAWINGS:

Upon completion of construction services, the General Contractor shall provide one printed and one digital copy of the contractor’s working drawing from which the A/E will produce a working set of as-built drawings.

The General Contractor is totally responsible for the detailed accuracy and adequacy of the 100% complete working drawings. It is the VA’s intentions to hold the General Contractor responsible for “any errors or deficiencies in their as built drawings, and other services.” Such errors or deficiencies shall be corrected without additional compensation. Furthermore, “the General Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Government for all damages caused by negligent performance of any services furnished under this contract”.

VIII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. The General Contractor shall maintain construction area neat and presentable. Clean construction areas daily and/or after each shift.

b. Provide detailed phased construction and utility interruptions for minimal interference with VA operations. Provide 3 weeks advance notice, in writing, prior to scheduling any utility outages.

c. Provide for the safety of all employees, contractors, visitors and others involved with the project site.

d. Provide coordination drawings for review and approval prior to commencing or scheduling preparatory quality control meetings.

e. Provide complete details necessary to show all work required. Show extent of any demolition, cutting, coring, etc., required along with all necessary details for repair/restoration. Include all modifications, rerouting etc., of existing services or construction serving other areas.

f. Provide access to VA staff and other contractors not employed by the General Contractor into the space as directed by the COR.

g. Remediate damage to exterior and interior features caused from construction activities. Provide photographic time stamped documentation prior to mobilizing to the site, in accordance with specifications, that capture existing conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, existing built in and free-standing equipment, asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete stairs, interior and exterior brick walls, slab on grade concrete, windows, and mechanical equipment.

h. Perform and follow up on final inspections. Develop punch list for corrective action. Conduct a detailed inspection including mechanical/electrical spaces, ceiling and chase cavities, and all support areas covered by the contract. Develop punch lists and monitor corrective actions. Schedule with the COR above ceiling and in wall inspections prior to covering up any utility, electrical pathways, wire, ducting, piping, and below grade piping. Incorporate these activities into the construction schedule, allocating at least one full day for each inspection. Notify COR one week in advance of all such scheduled inspection(s).

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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 52.222-5 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: Tomah, Monroe, Wisconsin (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 $3,000,000.00, 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: Anne Vossler, Contracting Officer.

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veteran Affairs

GLAC (36C252)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (36C252)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

(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) Organized site visits have been scheduled for on 9/1/20 at 10:00am & 9/8/20 at 10:00am

(c) Participants will meet at Building 23, Conference Room 12322, Tomah VAMC (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 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 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) 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:

2.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 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)

2.10 VAAR 852.236-92 NOTICE TO BIDDERS—ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE BID LINE ITEMS (APR 2019)

(a) Additive or deductive line items in the bid schedule shall be evaluated to determine the low offeror and the items to be awarded. The evaluation shall be made as follows—

(1) Prior to the opening of bids, the Government will determine the amount of funds available for the project.

(2) The low bid shall be the Bidder that—

(i) Is otherwise eligible for award; and

(ii) Offers the lowest aggregate amount for the first or base line item, plus or minus (in the order stated in the list of priorities in the bid schedule) those additive or deductive line items that provide the most features within the funds determined available.

(3) All bids shall be evaluated on the basis of the same additive or deductive line items.

(i) If adding another item from the bid schedule list of priorities would make the award exceed the available funds for all offerors, the Contracting Officer will skip that item and go to the next item from the bid schedule of priorities; and

(ii) Add that next item if an award may be made that includes that line item and is within the available funds.

(b) The Contracting Officer will use the list of priorities in the bid schedule only to determine the low offeror. After determining the low offeror, an award may be made on any combination of items if—

(1) It is in the best interest of the Government;

(2) Funds are available at the time of award; and

(3) The low offeror’s price for the combination to be awarded is less than the price offered by any other responsive, responsible offeror.

(c) Example: ‘‘The amount available is $100,000. Offeror A’s base bid and four additives (in the order stated in the list of priorities in the bid schedule) are $85,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and $4,000. Offeror B’s base bid and four additives are $80,000, $16,000, $9,000, $7,000, and $4,000. Offeror A is the low offeror. The aggregate amount of offeror A’s bid for purposes of award would be $99,000, which includes a base bid plus the first and fourth additives. The second and third additives were skipped because each of them would cause the aggregate bid to exceed $100,000.’’ (End of Clause)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.

(2) The small business size standard is $16.5 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) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

(x) 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.

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). 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.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 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.

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

(xv) 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.

(xvi) 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.

(xvii) 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.

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

(xix) 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.)

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

(xxi) 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 $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xxiv) 52.225-25,…