36C25223B0010.docx

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

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.

36C25223B0010 X 12-22-2022 695-23-2-6974-0001 695-22-107 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 Steve Helm 414-844-4864 Project Number 695-22-107, Replace Building 5 AHUs at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center 5000 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295-0001.

Provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this c ontract in accordance with the specifications and drawingsto complete project number 695-22-107 Replace Building 5 AHUs at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center. All work shall be completed with three hundred and forty-five calendar days (345) after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The project magnitude price range is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

NAICS 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and 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 a

(1) SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70; (2) Small Business concern under the NAICS assigned to this acquisition;

and (3) SDVOSB listed as verified in the VIP database at: https://vetbiz.va.gov/gov/

Submit all questions regarding the solicitation, specifications, and/or drawings in writing to the Contract Specialist, Steve Helm, no later than Friday, January 20, at 4:30PM (local time). Questions received after this deadline may be addressed. TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: January 11, 10:30AM (local time) See Contracting Officer’s Special Instructions and FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT for information on an organized site visit

BID OPENING: February 15, at 1:00 PM (local time). NOTE: See Contracting Officer's Special Instructions.

If submitting as a joint-venture, offerors must include a copy of the joint-venture agreement at the following website:

https://sam.gov/content/opportunities

Award is subject to availability of funds. Only one award will be issued.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

ITEM

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 Bid Schedule

695-3630162-6974-854200-3220 23NR2MA11

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

Price Range: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000

The contractor shall provide all tools, materials, components, labor, and supervision for Building 5 to replace the two primary air handing units (AHUs). This work includes the replacement of the (2) AHUs, SF-1 and AHU-1, and other HVAC upgrades. Provide work in accordance with federal, state, and local authorities as detailed in the attached project scope of work, specifications and drawings at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

All work shall be completed within 345 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

CLIN 0001: Base Bid LUMP SUM: $ ___________________________

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

COMPLIANCE WITH VHA DIRECTIVE 1192.01

VHA Directive 1192.01 issued August 10, 2020 requires all contractor personnel to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccinations or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Compliance with this directive is a requirement of this contract. A copy of VHA Directive 1192.01 is available at this link:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi0t7CAj_DrAhXDgnIEHbVSCwgQFjAAegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fvhapublications%2FViewPublication.asp%3Fpub_ID%3D8948&usg=AOvVaw1Rwijbc9Z5WL5ilsgWoagN

VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBATTING COVID-19

Last Updated on Wednesday, December 15, 2021

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

4. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER’S SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

INQUIRIES and RFIs:

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation document should be submitted in writing to both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY TO CONTACT ONLY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACT SPECIALIST ISSUING THE SOLICITATION ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF THIS REQUIREMENT. TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents shall be submitted to both the Contract Specialist, Steve Helm, at steven.helm@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Ryan McMillin at ryan.mcmillin@va.gov for action no later than Friday, January 20, 2022 at 4:30PM CST. All RFIs or clarifications sent to the government will have the following SUBJECT Line: RFI-36C25223B0010-[COMPANY NAME]

PRE-BID CONFERENCE (SITE VISIT):

The pre-bid conference will occur in accordance with FAR 52.236-27, in this solicitation. The pre-bid conference will occur on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10:00AM CST. The location is at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 43295-0001. All participants will meet the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the East Entrance Lobby of Building 111, Main Hospital. Contractors are required to wear a medical-grade cough, surgical, procedural, or N95/KN95 mask regardless of vaccination status. Bandanas, neck gaiters, scarves, or baklavas do not qualify as an approved mask. Visitors who do not have an appropriate face mask will be issued one at entrances to the facility.

BID DUE DATE and BID SUMBISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

After compiling all required information, submit the information in accordance with 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 (page 1 of this solicitation). All bid submissions sent to the government must be received in a sealed envelope and addressed to the following:

ATTN: Steve Helm Solicitation: 36C25223B0010 – [COMPANY NAME] Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476

Any bids received after the date and time specified for receipt of bids will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov 1999)

NOTE: VAAR 852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction is included in this solicitation; a signed certification must accompany a bid to be considered for award.

BID OPENING:

The bid opening will be held in-person at the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), Milwaukee, WI. Bid Opening will occur on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1:00PM CST. Contractors will check-in at the front desk and escorted to a designated conference. It is the responsibility of all contractors to arrive prior to the Bid Opening time, as the Bid Opening will start promptly at the time listed above. GLAC address is as follows:

Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476

COVID Guidance for In Person Attendance at Meetings Hosted by the VA: All contractors who attend the Bid Opening MUST comply with the following:

· The VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19. This document is provided in this solicitation. In accordance with this supplement contractors that attend this Bid Opening MUST comply with the following documentation requirements:

· Proof of that the attendee is FULLY vaccinate; or

· Results of a negative COVID-19 test within three (3) calendar days prior to the Bid Opening.

· In-person attendees MUST wear a mask in public indoor settings regardless of vaccination status. No masks will be provided with by the VA.

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.

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

Name of Company:

Name:

Title:

Address: _______

E-Mail Address: _______

Phone No: _______

Fax No: _______

TAX ID Number: _______

DUNS Number: _______

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

INFORMATION REGARDING SOLICITATION MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) This solicitation & all associated solicitation documents are available to interested parties in electronic file format from the eCMS Vendor Portal (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.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 SF24, in the proper amount, by the time set for submission of proposals, will result in rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) The offeror 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) Offerors 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.

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Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Replace Building 5 AHUs Project 695-22-107 Statement of Work November 4, 2022

US Department of Veterans Affairs Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center 5000 W. National Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53295-0001

)STATEMENT OF WORK

)Prepared by:

Facility Management Division

I. General Description:

Provide Construction Services for Project#: 695-22-107 Replace Building 5 AHUs.

1. 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 # 695-22-107: Replace Building 5 AHUs at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI.

2. Building 5 of the Milwaukee VA Campus has (2) primary air handling units (AHUs) that condition the building. The construction of this project includes the replacement of the (2) AHUs, SF-1 and AHU-1, and other HVAC upgrades.

3. SF-1 and AHU-1 are both split systems with direct expansion (DX) for cooling and steam for heating and humidification. The new units shall also be split DX systems with steam for heating and humidification.

4. The construction of this project requires the replacement of SF-1’s condensing unit. AHU-1’s condensing unit was replaced within recent years and a significant portion of its equipment lifecycle remains. AHU-1’s existing condensing unit is to be reused with the new air handling unit.

5. Both air handling units SF-1 and AHU-1 are to be demolished and replaced in their existing locations. Conditioning to the zones that SF-1 and AHU-1 serve shall be maintained throughout construction. The VA will provide a temporary AC unit. The contractor shall be responsible for the operation and installation of temporary ductwork, a temporary step-up transformer, connection to a power source, etc. The contractor shall be responsible for overall maintenance and management of the temporary AC unit during construction. The temporary AC unit shall be returned to the VA upon completion of construction.

6. The VA provided temporary AC unit does not have heating capability. Providing ventilation to the zones will not be possible during the Milwaukee VA’s Heating Season if outside air is too cold for zone occupation. Milwaukee VA’s Heating Season (when steam is enabled to building) typically runs from October to May; therefore, the use of the temporary AC unit will potentially be limited from May to October. Logistics of construction is to be coordinated with the COR.

7. Other HVAC upgrades include conversion of pneumatic controls for air systems and perimeter heating to direct digital controls (DDC), installation and replacement of variable air volume (VAV) boxes, air balancing, duct cleaning, etc. See the specifications and drawings for more details.

8. The new air systems and perimeter heat upgrades will be commissioned by a third-party Commissioning Agent retained by the VA. The contractor will be responsible for providing commissioning support as required by Specification 01 91 00.

9. Appropriate infection control, life safety, and asbestos abatement measures shall be practiced during construction. Penetration repairs, firestopping, and restoration shall be performed in areas affected by construction.

10. Construction work shall not interrupt the building’s operations. VA Departments nor VA Employees shall be displaced throughout construction. Construction work shall adhere to phasing and hours of work as specified in the drawings and specifications.

11. All work shall be completed within 406 calendar days after receiving Formal Notice to Proceed.

This project period of performance shall be completed within Four Hundred and Six (406) calendar days after the issuance of the Limited Notice to Proceed (L-NTP). The project period of performance will include 61 calendar days for performance as part of the Limited Notice to Proceed (L-NTP) and 345 calendar days for performance as part of the full Notice to Proceed (NTP).

III Project Duration/Phases:

1. Phase 0: Preliminary Work Phase is L-NTP+60. Limited Notice to Proceed (L-NTP) issued. The purpose of the L-NTP is to allocate time dedicated to submission and approval of submittals for equipment, material, and the Schedule of Values (SOV). A Contract Orientation Meeting is anticipated to be scheduled on the effective date identified in the L-NTP. Phase 0 is projected not to exceed 60 calendar days. The contractor has 30 calendar days to provide submittals for equipment, material and a Schedule of Values (SOV) based on time duration. The VA has 30 days for submittal review. Contractors will order equipment as submittals are approved.

2. Phase 1: Notice to Proceed Issued. Pre-construction (kick-off) Meeting is anticipated to be scheduled on the effective date identified in the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3. Phase 2: Pre-Construction Period (A) Duration is 30 calendar days and shall not exceed Formal NTP + 30 days. Within this period the contractor shall submit the following and schedule a review meeting with the COR and VA Safety (as applicable per the specification requirements):

a. Construction Schedule (Initial) – 01 32 16.15

b. Accident Prevention Plan – 01 35 26

4. Phase 3: Pre-Construction Period (B) Duration is 15 calendar days and shall not exceed Formal NTP + 45 days. Within this period the contractor shall submit the following Pre-Construction Submittals (as applicable per the specification requirements):

a. Construction Site Security Plan – 01 00 00

b. Construction Phasing Plan(s) – 01 00 00

c. Existing Conditions Survey – 01 00 00

d. Obtain PIV badges – 01 01 10-SN

e. Contractor’s Impact Statement – 01 01 10-SN

f. Contractor Checklist – 01 01 10-SN

g. Submittal Register – 01 33 23

h. Quality Control Plan – 01 33 23

i. Schedule of Values – 01 33 23

j. Activity Hazard Analyses – 01 35 26

k. SSHO and CP List for the Project – 01 35 26

l. OSHA Certificates, Licenses, and Training Documents – 01 35 26

m. Infection Control Plan(s) – 01 35 26

n. Fire Safety Plan – 01 35 26

o. Construction Waste Management Plan – 01 74 19

5. Phase 4: Pre-Construction VA Review Period/Construction Kickoff Meeting Duration is 30 calendar days and shall not exceed Formal NTP + 75 calendar days. Within this period the VA shall complete all review of contractor Pre-Construction Submittals.

Once all Pre-Construction Submittals have been approved and the contractor is ready to mobilize, a Construction Kickoff Meeting will be held.

6. Phase 5: Construction Period Duration is anticipated to be 225 calendar days and shall be completed no later than Formal NTP + 300 calendar days. All applicable documentation listed in Phases 2 & 3 and any necessary submittals required to mobilize must be approved by the COR prior to commencing work. No demolition or construction shall be started without COR review and approval of those items listed in the Pre-Construction Period unless authorized in writing by the COR or the CO.

7. Phase 6: Post-Substantial Completion Period Duration is anticipated to be 45 calendar days and shall be completed no later than Formal NTP + 345 calendar days.

The GC shall provide all required materials within 30 days of reaching Post-Substantial Completion (Formal NTP + 330 calendar days). The contractor is expected to comply with and provide:

a. Inspection and Approval by the COR and/or the CO

b. Final Approval and Beneficial Occupancy when applicable

c. Warranties documents and O&M Manuals

d. As-built drawings and record submittals

e. Staff training when applicable

f. Final Waste Manifest Reports

g. Existing Conditions Re-survey

h. Release of Claims

The last 15 days of the Post-Substantial Completion Period is reserved for the VA to review and approve the submitted closeout documents, which will be completed no later than Formal NTP + 330 calendar days.

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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 Milwaukee County - Milwaukee State - Wisconsin (End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.7 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:

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)

2.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— SEE PAGE 1 and Contracting Officers Instructions

(c) Participants will meet at— SEE PAGE 1 and Contracting Officers Instructions (End of Provision)

2.9 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)

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

(End of Clause)

2.11 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)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (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 that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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 is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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 is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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.