36C25221B0009_1.docx

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

36C25221B0009 X 03-25-2021 695-21-3-6093-0033 None 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 McMillin, Ryan 414-844-4839 No Project Number Assigned, Campus Pavement Painting and Marking at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in 5000 W.

National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295.

Provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and qualified supervision, and all other items designated in the contract and all associated/attached contract documents.

This five-year IDIQ will have a ceiling of $500,000. The magnitude price range is between $250,000 and $500,000.

NAICS 237210: Highway, Street, and Bride Construction (Painting traffic lanes or parking lot lines) / SBA Size Standard: $39.5 Million

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for CVE-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Firms (SDVOSB) per the authority of 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) an SDVOSB eligible firm under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) a small business concern under the NAICS assigned to this acquisition; and (3) an SDVOSB listed as verified in the VIP database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/

Submit all questions regarding the solicitation, specifications, and/or drawings in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ryan McMillin, no later than 1700 local time April 12, 2021. Questions received after this deadline may not be addressed. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

See 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (Page 19) for information on an organized site-visit.

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 the Government Point of Entry (GPE).

AwardOnly one base award will be issued. Upon award of the base IDIQ, it is anticipated that a task order will be issued concurrently with the base award. Beyond the first task order award, the VA may issue task orders on an as-needed basis.

The five-year ceiling for this IDIQ will be $500,000. The minimum amount of this IDIQ is $5,000.

TBD

X X 52.211-10 X

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04-27-2021 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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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

PHONE:

FAX:

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 Price 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

RYAN MCMILLIN

CONTRACTING OFFICER

BID SCHEDULE

Campus Pavement Painting and Marking

Price Range: $250,000 to $500,000.

Base Bid: Contractor shall provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this IDIQ contract and all issued task orders in accordance with the specifications and drawings to complete all task orders issued from IDIQ Contract for Campus Pavement Painting and Marking at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295.

All work shall be completed IAW the issued task orders. The proposed contract will have a five-year ordering period from the date the base IDIQ contract is awarded.

CLIN 0001: Base Bid LUMP SUM: _______________________________

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: At times, the contractor will be working in occupied buildings and the hospital. Work plans for VA review/approval are required before any work can begin associated with any of the tasks. Outages and shut-downs will need to take this information into account. Off-shift scheduling (nights/weekends) is required for outages, shutdowns, and work directly impacting patient care.

The contractor will be required to keep all other non-impacted roads, walks and entrances to grounds, parking, and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Submittals regarding staging of equipment, crane placement, storage of supplies, etc. are required. Off-hours and/or week-end deliveries of construction equipment or materials may be required.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: An approved cost-loaded, Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedule is required prior to commencement of construction per task order. 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 is in addition to and augments the specifications and drawings. ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Painting of parking stall - single line per SOW.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2021 POP End: 04-30-2022

Painting of Handicap Symbol with Blue Box per SOW.

Painting of Pavement Arrows per SoW.

Painting of 4-Inch line per linear foot per SoW.

Painting of Stop Bars per SoW.

Painting of Crosswalks per SoW.

White Paint Striping per SoW.

Painting of White Speed Bumps per SoW.

Painting of parking stall - single line per SOW.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-01-2022 POP End: 04-30-2023

Painting of Handicap Symbol with Blue Box per SOW.

Painting of Pavement Arrows per SoW.

Painting of 4-Inch line per linear foot per SoW.

Painting of Stop Bars per SoW.

Painting of Crosswalks per SoW.

White Paint Striping per SoW.

Painting of White Speed Bumps per SoW.

Painting of parking stall - single line per SOW.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-01-2023 POP End: 04-30-2024

Painting of Handicap Symbol with Blue Box per SOW.

Painting of Pavement Arrows per SoW.

Painting of 4-Inch line per linear foot per SoW.

Painting of Stop Bars per SoW.

Painting of Crosswalks per SoW.

White Paint Striping per SoW.

Painting of White Speed Bumps per SoW.

Painting of parking stall - single line per SOW.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-01-2024 POP End: 04-30-2025

Painting of Handicap Symbol with Blue Box per SOW.

Painting of Pavement Arrows per SoW.

Painting of 4-Inch line per linear foot per SoW.

Painting of Stop Bars per SoW.

Painting of Crosswalks per SoW.

White Paint Striping per SoW.

Painting of White Speed Bumps per SoW.

Painting of parking stall - single line per SOW.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026

Painting of Handicap Symbol with Blue Box per SOW.

Painting of Pavement Arrows per SoW.

Painting of 4-Inch line per linear foot per SoW.

Painting of Stop Bars per SoW.

Painting of Crosswalks per SoW.

White Paint Striping per SoW.

Painting of White Speed Bumps per SoW.

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PARKING LOT AND ROAD LINE STRIPING

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PRICE COSTS

The contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, management, travel, and equipment necessary to stripe the lines, road, and parking spaces located within the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 53295, as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

BASE YEAR: MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 31, 2022

CLIN DESCRPITION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL

TOTAL BASE YEAR $_________

OPTION YEAR 1: MAY 1, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 31, 2023

CLIN DESCRPITION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL

TOTAL OPTION YEAR 1 $_________

OPTION YEAR 2: MAY 1, 2023 THROUGH APRIL 31, 2024

CLIN DESCRPITION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL

TOTAL OPTION YEAR 2 $_________

OPTION YEAR 3: MAY 1, 2024 THROUGH APRIL 31, 2025

CLIN DESCRPITION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL

TOTAL OPTION YEAR 3 $_________

OPTION YEAR 4: MAY 1, 2025 THROUGH APRIL 31, 2026

CLIN DESCRPITION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL

TOTAL OPTION YEAR 4 $_________

TOTAL BASE AND ALL 4 OPTION YEARS $________________

PARKING LOT AND ROAD LINE STRIPING

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, management, travel, and equipment necessary to stripe the lines, road, and parking spaces located within the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 53295, as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) during the month of May each year listed.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall provide parking lot striping services to repaint the existing spaces on the Milwaukee VA Campus as well as all road striping. This work shall consist of furnishing and applying paint and reflective glass beads on pavement surfaces, in the form of traffic lanes, parking bays, areas restricted to handicapped persons, crosswalks, and other detail pavement markings currently in place and in accordance with the details as shown on the attached 31 maps.

B. The contractor price shall include all site preparation work. Prep work will include, but not be limited to, sweeping/cleaning areas to be painted, sidewalks, entrances, cleaning of any spills with approved solvents then pressure washing the affected area, etc. The contractor shall remove all debris from the property. The contractor is also responsible for providing any and all barriers required to perform this work.

C. Work is to be completed after hours as noted in Section 8.0 below. The VA will coordinate for areas to be cleared of vehicles. Contractor to coordinate schedule with COR.

D. The painting/striping listed below must be performed according to current paint schemes/existing colors:

1. Traffic Control: Paint/Repaint - Stop Bars, DOT Directional Arrows, 8” Channel Lines, and Double/Single Yellow Traffic Divider Lanes (Contractor shall lay out centerline stripes in areas where current line does not exist).

2. Crosswalks: Paint/Repaint – Lines or Blocks

3. ADA Spots: Paint/Repaint in OSHA Blue/Parking Lines & Hatching in Yellow –

a. Unloading Zone and Handicap Stencil

4. Directional Arrows: Paint/Repaint – Stencil

5. Crosshatch Lines in Yellow: Paint/Repaint – Lines

6. Beads shall be mixed with yellow paint for road striping only

7. Directional arrows in white on all five speed bumps

E. A diagram of the all parking lots, roads, parking structure, crosswalks, crosshatching, directional arrows, etc. are shown in Attached 31 maps. The contractor is to provide a schedule for painting/striping of each parking lot, ramp, and road area to the COR in writing within 15 days after award. This schedule will need to be approved by the COR and the VA Police before any work is to be started.

** NOTE: The contract must provide their own employees to act as spotters while performing the requirements of this contract.

3.0 SPECIFICATIONS

A. Products:

1. The paint used shall conform with Wisconsin Department Of Transportation (WIDOT) specifications and must be either Alkyd (i.e. oil based) or Latex with applicable beads certificate, which shall accompany each batch of paint stating compliance with the applicable publication.

2. The paint used shall be of a quality that it will be expected to last a minimum of two years.

3. All line markings shall be reproduced in kind unless otherwise noted in this contract or as directed by CO. All work shall be in accordance with standards set by the WI DOT specifications.

4. The paint shall be applied at the rate consistent with the specification standard and the lines shall be applied under dry conditions with humidity levels of 80% or less. The contractor will confer with the COR regarding weather conditions for schedule work prior to the start of work. Humidity levels will be monitored by the COR.

5. The contractor shall ensure that newly applied pavement markings are protected from traffic until paint has cured and that method of protecting will not constitute a hazard to the traveling public. Any damage to any markings as a result of tracking shall be repaired by the contractor at his expense.

B. Surface Preparation:

1. Thoroughly clean all surfaces to be marked before application of paint. Remove dust, dirt, and other granular surface deposits by sweeping, blowing with compressed air, or a combination of these methods. If necessary, to ensure a clean new application, completely remove rubber deposits and other coatings adhering to the pavement. Pavement marking shall follow as closely as practicable after the surface has been cleaned and dried, but do not begin any marking until the COR has inspected the surface and gives permission to proceed. The Contractor shall establish control points for marking and provide templates to control paint application by type and color at necessary intervals. The Contractor is responsible to preserve and apply marking in conformance with the established control points.

C. Application:

1. Apply uniformly painted and reflective pavement marking of required color(s), length, and width with true, sharp edges and ends on properly cured, prepared, and dried surfaces in conformance with the details as shown and established control points.

2. All lines must be no less than 4”. Refer to Attachment A and B for the specifics.

D. Protection:

1. Conduct operations in such a manner that necessary traffic can move without hindrance in the evening hours and weekends. Protect the newly painted markings so that, insofar as possible, the tires of passing vehicles will not pick up paint. Place warning signs at the beginning of the wet line, and at points well in advance of the marking equipment for alerting approaching traffic from both directions. Place small flags or other similarly effective small objects near freshly applied markings at frequent intervals to reduce crossing by traffic. Efface and replace damaged portions of markings at no additional cost to the Government.

E. Detail Pavement Marking:

1. Use Detail Pavement Markings, exclusive of actual traffic lane marking, at exit and entrance islands and turnouts, at crosswalks, at parking bays, and at such other locations as shown in Attachment A and B. Show the VA Handicapped Symbol at indicated parking space already in place. Color shall be as Handicap blue.

F. Final Cleanup

1. Cleanup to include removal of spilled paint, debris, rubbish, etc. is the responsibility of the contractor.

4.0 SAFETY DATA SHEETS

Prior to commencement of services, the Contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets to the COR in accordance with VA and OSHA regulations.

5.0 AUTHORIZED SERVICES

Only those services specified within the contract are authorized. Before performing any service or repair of a non-contract nature, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer or COR of the nature and reasoning for additional work. If appropriate, the Contracting Officer may authorize the additional services or repairs under an amendment to the contract or a separate purchase authorization. No emergency type work is authorized.

6.0 SAFETY STANDARDS

The contractor is required to adhere to all VA, OSHA and EPA safety related policies, procedures, standards and regulations. The contractor shall convey to its personnel and consultants the appropriate information regarding safety requirements, including the requirements of hazard communication.

7.0 REPORTS

A. A written Employee Service Report (ESR) and updated electronic files documenting amount of work completed during the specific visit. Report must be in format mutually acceptable to VA and Contractor. The report shall also include, but not be limited to, manufacturer of products used, UL classification, and a copy of any Safety Data Sheets previously submitted as required by the specifications and OSHA. In addition, each ESR must, at a minimum, document the information listed below legibly and in complete detail. Failure to provide written reports could result in delay of payments.

A. Name of Contractor B. Name of Field Service Employee (FSE) who performed services C. Contractor service ESR number/log number D. Date, time (starting and ending), of the striping conducted that day E. VA purchase order number (Using the incorrect number could delay processing of invoices) F. Identification of locations that have been re-painted and if any issues interfered with the completion of any line stripping G. Signatures of the FSE performing the services and the VA employee who witnessed the services described

8.0 HOURS OF OPERATION

A. Normal hours of operation for the Medical Center are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, excluding National Holidays. All work is to be completed after hours (After 5 pm and on weekdays, work to be completed and paint dry prior to 6 am the following weekday morning and on weekends).

B. Federal and National Holidays observed by the VAMC are:

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a legal holiday. CONTRACTOR CAN PERFORM WORK AT FACILITY UNDER THIS CONTRACT ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS THAT FALL DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR THIS SERVICE.

9.0 FACILITY CHECK IN/OUT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be required to report to Grounds and Transportation Bldg 107. This check in is mandatory. Upon completion of work, the FSE shall be required to log out at Bldg 107.

VA Contact Person(s): COR: Norman Carberry ph: 414-384-2000 Ext # 45082 ALT COR Cherie Ladwig ph: 414-384-2000 Ext # 41061.

Location (Building/Room Number): Grounds and transportation Bldg 107

Telephone Number & Extension(s): (414) 384-2000, Ext. 41061

Contractor – Provide telephone number(s) to call for your Service Department: ________________

Provide name(s) of authorized contact person(s):_________________________________________

10.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Smoking Policy - Effective January 1, 2019, the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center is a smoke free and tobacco free campus. Employees and contractors are not allowed to smoke anywhere on the campus A copy of hospital smoking policy is available upon request. Violation of the VAMC Milwaukee smoking policy may result in worker being removed from worksite for duration of the project.

11.0 SPECIAL NOTE: COVID-19

Due to the current pandemic, contractors must be able to meet the screening polity in effect at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Contractor Personnel who screen positive, will not be allowed to enter any building on campus. Contractor Personnel must be able to answer “NO” to all the following questions:

A. Do you have a fever?

B. Do you have a sore throat?

C. Do you have a new onset of shortness of breath within the last 21 days?

D. Do you have a new onset of a cough in the last 21 days?

E. Have you traveled outside the U.S. in the last 14 days?

**Contractors are required to wear an approved face mask over their nose and mouth when working on campus within 6 feet of another individual when outside, and at all times when inside a building.

12.0 DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS

CO - Contracting Officer COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative ESR – Employee/Vendor Service Report: A documentation of the services rendered for each incidence of work performance under the terms and conditions of the contract FSE – Field Service Employee: A person who is authorized by the Contractor to perform services on the VAMC Premises.

VA – Veterans Affairs VAMC – Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Contracting Officer’s Special Instructions as follows:

After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with Block 13 of the SF 1442 (page 1 of this solicitation). Return the original and specified number of copies to the issuing office listed in Block 8 of the SF 1442 (page 1 of this solicitation).

INQUIRIES:

Written requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents are requested to be submitted to the Contracting Officer Ryan McMillin at Ryan.McMillin@va.gov no later than 1700 local time April 12, 2021. Requests received after this deadline may not be addressed. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation document should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. 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. A contract with an individual shall be signed by that individual. A contract with an individual doing business as a firm shall be 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].

(b) Partnerships. A contract with a partnership shall be signed in the partnership name. Before signing for the Government, the contracting officer shall obtain a list of all partners and ensure that the individual(s) signing for the partnership have authority to bind the partnership.

(c) Corporations. A contract with a corporation shall be signed in the corporate name, followed by the word “by” and the signature and title of the person authorized to sign. The contracting officer shall ensure that the person signing for the corporation has authority to bind the corporation.

(d) Joint venturers. A contract with joint venturers may involve any combination of individuals, partnerships, or corporations. The contract shall be signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section for each type of participant. When a corporation is participating, the contracting officer shall verify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture.

(e) Agents. When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, the agent’s authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the contracting officer.

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 task order price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee on form SF24, 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 SF25A, and a Performance Bond, on form SF25. Each bond shall be issued for a penal sum equal to the value of the awarded contract. Copies of forms SF25 and SF25A 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).

Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate 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.

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 EMR, and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

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

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

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

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

Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form Company Name: ______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________ Fax: ________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ 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.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

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2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

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2.3 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.

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2.4 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

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2.5 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.