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556-23-101

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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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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.

36C25225B0005 X 01-15-2025 556-25-1-6919-0001 556-23-101 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC-69) Attn: Ryan McMillin 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Hudell Ballen

(414) 844-4842 PROJECT 556-23-101 RENOVATE CLC BUILDING 134 - 2C AT CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE CENTER (FHCC), NORTH

CHICAGO, IL 60064-3048:

Contractor shall provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this contract in accordance with (IAW) the specifications and drawings to complete the project indicated above. All work shall be performed in accordance with all current NFPA, federal, state, and local authorities.

NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction - Small Business Size Standard of $45.0 Million.

The project magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for CVE verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Firms (SDVOSB) per the authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of bid, and prior to award of any contract, the bidder must represent to the CO that it is: (1) an SDVOSB eligible 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 Veteran Small Business Certification ( VetCert ) database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

See FAR 52.236-27 for site visit details. Two (2) organized site visit is scheduled as outlined below:

1st Site Visit: Tuesday, January 21, at 9:00 am CST; 2nd Site Visit: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:00 am CST

Attendees will meet in Building 3, Room 116 at the Captain James A Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, IL 60064. Contractors are encouraged to attend the site visit to become familiar with the area, compare the existing conditions with the contract documents and to develop appropriate questions about the solicitation details.

Submit all questions regarding the solicitation, specifications, and/or drawings in writing to the Primary POC:

Contract Specialist, hudell.ballen@va.gov and Secondary POC: Contracting Officer, ryan.mcmillin@va.gov no later than February 07, 2025. Questions received after the deadline may not be addressed. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

NOTICE: VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contract compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirements in VAAR 852.219-75 NOTICE LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING.

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

All offerors are responsible for monitoring and downloading all amendments from Contract Opportunities at the following website: https://sam.gov/content/opportunities.

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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

AMENDMENT

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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

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

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

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OFFER

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

SEE BID SCHEDULE

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

BID SCHEDULE

Project Magnitude is Between: $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

This construction project is required to have a contractor provide all tools, materials, labor, quality assurance, and supervision for renovations resulting in a complete, compliant, and fully functional project. This project shall provide professional services for construction to renovate 12,590 square feet of CLC Building 134-2C and tie-in the current HVAC system and all its components installed on the roof to the new space on the 2nd floor. The construction shall be conducted in accordance with (IAW) the drawings, specifications, and all other associated project documents at Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center.

All work shall be completed within 370 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

Base Bid Lump SUM: $_________________________

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

of *Illinois State Sales Tax Exemption:

The Illinois Administrative Code, 130.2075 allows construction contractors to be exempt from Retailers Occupation Tax and Use Tax within the State of Illinois when the materials are for Incorporation into real estate owned by Governmental bodies. For purposes of this authority, a Construction Contractor is defined as a General Contractor or a Subcontractor 86 Ill. Adm. Code 130.1940(a)(1). Materials, are defined as all of the tangible personal property, including fixtures, which enter into a structure or otherwise become incorporated into real estate 86 Ill. Adm. Code 130.1940(a)(5), but do not include tools, fuel, lumber for forms and other end use or consumption items which are not incorporated into the real property 86 Ill. Adm. Code 130.2075(d)(3).

Prospective offerors are notified that under 86 Ill. Adm. Code 130.2075, purchase of applicable materials within the State of Illinois to be incorporated into the real property of Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) North Chicago, IL may be exempt from Illinois Retailers’ Occupation Tax and Use Tax. VA will furnish a Certificate to the successful awardee under this solicitation that contains appropriate information that will allow the awardee to take advantage of this tax exemption within the State of Illinois for the project identified in this solicitation. Prime contractors may furnish the certificate to its subcontractors for use on this project. All bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect any tax benefit that may be realized upon receipt of this certificate.

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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 SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities. 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 in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will result in rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Project: 556-23-101 Renovate CLC Building 134 – 2C of )Project Magnitude is Between: $5,000,000.00 - $10,000,000.00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AS FOLLOWS:

Requests for information or clarifications to solicitation documents shall be submitted to the contracting officer ryan.mcmillin@va.gov and the contract specialist hudell.ballen@va.gov no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the IFB closing date as shown in Block 13 of the Standard Form 1442.

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

INQUIRIES:

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

CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE:

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

(a) Individuals. Signed by the individual.

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

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

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

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

36C25225B0005 of )(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.

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ADDITIONAL PRIME CONTRACTOR INFORMATION - Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rating Information

Information provided below shall be applicable to Project 556-23-101 Renovate CLC Building 134 – 2C:

1.) All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information must contain a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. If such certification cannot be made, a Bidder/Offeror shall explain why and submit as much information as possible regarding the circumstances of its past safety and environmental record, including the number of EPA violations and/or the number of serious, repeat, and/or willful OSHA violations, along with a detailed description of those violations.

2.) All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information shall be obtained from the Bidder’s/Offeror’s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. If a Bidder/Offeror’s EMR is above 1.0, Bidder/Offeror must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the elevated EMR and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

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

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

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

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

Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form

Information provided below is current and applicable to Solicitation 36C25225B0005 for Project 556-23-101 Renovate CLC Building 134 – 2C.

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.

36C25225B0005 of )4. Company’s Insurance Experience Modification Rate (EMR): ____________________________

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

(this is different than the Dun & Bradstreet Number)

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

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CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT OF WORK

Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064 Part 1: Project Scope of Work Overview:

Contractor shall provide all tools, materials, labor, quality assurance, and supervision for renovations resulting in a complete, compliant, and fully-functional CLC, including erection of temporary enclosures preventing the release of dust outside of the work area, selective demolition, metal studs, gypsum wall board, paint, ceilings, flooring, electrical power and light, modifications to the fire protection system, telecom cabling, fire alarm, and other work to affect a complete turn-key space supporting described clinical function(s) and equipment. Finished square footage is approximately 12,590. The current HVAC system and all its components installed on the roof will be tied into the new space on the 2nd floor.

Part 2: Period of Performance:

1. The following model presents the summary logic of the milestone sequence working backward from the delivery date of the longest lead time in the critical path to determine a mobilization date, and then forward from the delivery date of the longest lead time to completion of all work.

Notes:

A. See Section 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules with Long Lead Items (D/B/B Projects at FHCC).

B. ( 0 of )The dates are shown to model how the long lead schedule will work.

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Part 3: Detailed Project Requirements:

1. Project Scheduling and Mobilization on Site:

A. Prior to beginning work, post and maintain at each work area all current emergency contact information, VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)/Permit, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), and other information required by VA and the GC project- specific safety plan, at all entry points to the work area.

4. Performance of the Work:

A. Erect and maintain a dust-tight containment around the work area which complies with applicable Code associated with UL-Rated wall assemblies and maintenance of egress paths.

B. Containment shall enable access to the work, without obstructing access to adjacent suites or rooms. Establish HEPA air purification. Review and follow specification 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements as applicable to this location and work. Follow PRA & ICRA plan and permit generated and issued by VA. Remove only upon completion approval of the COR.

C. After establishing and gaining approval of the temporary modular hard plastic dust-tight construction dust control barrier system, including lockable door. Where this is the sole containment, include differential pressure monitoring for the work area, with monitor located adjacent to the temporary entry door.

D. Where fire or smoke-rated wall assemblies are planned for alternation – even if temporarily, provide a dust-tight 1-hour rated temporary construction wall with locking door to isolate the area of work, finished with one coat of paint on the outside were indicated.

E. The 1-hour temporary wall shall include differential pressure monitoring for the work area, with monitor located adjacent to the temporary entry door.

F. The 1-hour temporary wall and differential pressure monitoring must be complete and approved prior to removal of the (outer) temporary modular wall barrier, and commencement of demolition within the space.

G. Prior to removal of a temporary fire or smoke-rated walls, completely restore rated wall assemblies required of the work, and then re-erect the temporary modular hard plastic, dust-tight, barrier system.

H. In no case shall any containment be removed unless and until the work area, including the inside of the ventilation system, has been thoroughly cleaned and approved for progress toward activation.

I. Immediately prior to turnover, remove all air filters from the ventilation system used during construction, and supply and install new specified filters. Supply case quantities of each filter to VA with the system.

5. Perform selective demolition and construction as described in the specifications and drawings.

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)Special Acceptance Criteria for the work shall include:

A. HVAC system shall not be acceptable in whole or in part unless and until Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) is completed and accepted in accordance with the Specifications, Drawings, and the current edition ASHRAE 170 Ventilation of Health Care Facilities (and errata) requirements specific to the room/suite type and purpose. VA reserves the right to conduct, or have conducted, verification testing, and deduct its cost from the contract if noncompliant conditions are found.

B. The contractor shall provide EIA/TIA testing and certification of all new Cat 6a communications cable.

7. Restore all finishes damaged during the work – match existing.

8. Thoroughly clean all surfaces using HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner and anti-bacterial wipes.

Part 4: Meetings, Submittals, and Deliverables:

1. Kick-Off Meeting and Documentation

A. The contractor’s Project Manager and Field Supervisor shall attend a Preconstruction Safety and Coordination Meeting to discuss project details.

B. Kick-Off Meeting Documentation:

1) Prepare and submit for review and acceptance a DRAFT Critical Path Method (CPM) Baseline Schedule reflecting each phase and activity of the work beginning with mobilization, including each critical activity, and each essential task required to optimally meet the objectives of the project..

2) To enable objective assessment of costs and progress, the Baseline Schedule shall be cost-loaded at each work activity (essentially Division 02 – on), ensuring that the total cost of each phase and Division of work match the corresponding Schedule of Values, and the total of the construction contract at Award.

a. Develop the CPM schedule in sufficient detail to enable readers to understand all planned activities, their predecessors, and successors, who is performing the work, durations, and costs. Activity durations shall not exceed two calendar weeks. Indicate resource SDVOSB status.

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)The Project Manual index of specifications is a useful guide for starting the CPM schedule and Schedule of Values in sufficient detail. For example: Simply listing “HVAC” is unacceptable for projects including more than basic work in this category. The inclusion of specifications for an AHU, controls, ductwork, demolition of each, testing and balancing, etc. also prompt their inclusion as categories of activities and tasks in the schedule. In fact, for larger work categories, breaking down the cost by system/material and installation and testing enables partial payment for higher cost items upon delivery into the facility work area.

c. Preparation and processing of submittals are GC procurement (administrative) activities and not work activities contributing to the compensable work in the field. Should the contractor elect to include submittal planning in their internal use schedule for their own purposes, do not show those line items in the schedule submitted to VA for consideration in the Baseline Schedule.

d. Include all expected utility system shutdowns, road closures, crane lifts, and off- hours work in the CPM schedule.

3) The contractor shall prepare and submit SF-1413 for each subcontractor to the CO, copying the COR. List of all subcontractors and suppliers, including Company names, office address, and main point of contact name with telephone number, and SDVOSB status.

4) As required at 01 35 26 Safety Requirements: Develop and submit a Project- Specific Construction Safety and Accident Prevention Plan with project-specific procedures, processes, analysis, and details, including but not limited to:

a. Access and use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements and its Appendix A – Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plans for development of meaningful, effective, and compliant project safety plans.

b. Submission of generic, non-project specific safety plans will be rejected, resulting in a contractor-caused delay in commencement of the work.

c. Project-specific Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), which forms the basis of the Construction Safety and Accident Prevention Plan highlighting identified risks such as isolation of stored energy (Lock-Out*), fall protection, or confined space access.

(*) Note that tag-out is not an acceptable form of isolation, therefore it was intentional not to use the term LOTO.

d. Submit an electronic copy of the GC and all subcontractor competent persons OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training certificates with project-specific Construction Safety and Accident Prevention Plan.

e. Submit an electronic copy of all workers OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training certificates or cards prior to allowing entry to the site.

f. Assist the COR in completing project-specific VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) documentation..

C. ( of )Quality Control Plan and Quality Assurance Plan:

1) 01 40 00 Quality Requirements is included in its entirety in this contract. This specification is brief but very informative and enabling to those who approach it as an opportunity.

2) Submittal Register (aka submittal log) is described in Quality Assurance of the above specification, and the Project Manual at 01 33 23.

a. Submittal Register must list each submission listed in each and every specification. Because each project is different, do not recycle submittal logs from other projects.

2. Construction Progress Meetings:

A. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Field Supervisor shall provide on-site weekly construction progress meetings with the COR for the entire period of performance.

B. Include preparation of meeting agendas, and subsequent minutes of the meeting for each event not later than 1 day (next business day) after each meeting.

C. Construction Progress Meeting Agenda’s and Minutes shall include no less than: List of invitees/attendees, list of past/ongoing and new issues or concerns, indicate days remaining per the contract, detail any safety incidents, and include current updated copies of the RFI Log, the Shop Drawing Log, and a detailed 3-week look- ahead and utility shutdown schedule.

3. Daily Reports:

A. The Contractor shall provide a Daily Report each day, along with accompanying digital photos and other supporting documents. The Daily Report shall include: List of issues or concerns, days remaining per the contract, detail regarding any safety incidents, detail of daily safety inspections (including items checked and corrective actions taken), notations regarding any visitors to the work area.

B. Use of VA Form 10101 Contractor Production Report (fillable PDF at https://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA10101.pdf) is required each day – even on days with no contractor activity, which is what to report on such days. Contractor may and should provide more information than shown in the standard form, but the standard form is required.

C. The report must be accompanied by relevant time and date-stamped photos of construction progress of sufficient quantity and detail to enable viewers to clearly see the progress of all work to-date, all issues discovered (including those which become the subject of RFI’s). Email the VA Form 10101 Contractor Production Report and photos to the COR not later than 9 AM the next working day.

1) In no case shall the GC allow any team member to take photographs with patients, visitors, or employees in the picture.

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4. Acceptance and Closeout:

A. Acceptance criteria for the work:

1) Schedule demonstration of new equipment and systems at least 21 calendar days in advance with the COR.

2) Provide factory startup and certification of all systems.

3) Demonstrate the operation of the system.

4) Newly installed water or medical gas piping and distribution system components shall be flushed and disinfected prior to being placed in service. Include documenting completion/certifications.

5) Startup and testing of new systems or equipment, or moving in VA purchased equipment or furnishings, or their use, does not constitute any form of Acceptance (or Beneficial Occupancy). The project is planned around the complete, complaint, and unconditional fulfillment of all requirements of the contract which enable the work to be complete – by definition. Please work with VA to expedite this process.

B. Closeout Records: Provide one full-size, and one half-size printed set of as-built drawings, as well as CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media containing a complete archive of all project documents and files, including but not limited to:

1) As-built record drawings of the installed condition as CAD and PDF files.

2) Approved shop drawings.

3) Operations and Maintenance Manuals.

4) Spare parts lists.

5) All photographs.

6) All daily reports.

7) All communications.

8) All pay applications.

9) All communication, change, and cost data.

10) All safety records.

11) A project “Warranty for Construction” written by the General Contractor, projected to start upon Final Acceptance by VA (typically within a business week of receiving a complete and compliant closeout package).

a. Where manufacturer’s warranties exceed one year, provide all documentation necessary for VA to exercise warranty rights beyond the standard GC warranty.

b. Where specified, such as with roofing systems, provide the warranty written by the manufacturer to VA for the term specified or greater (typically 20 years).

c. Note that moving furnishings or equipment into the space does not constitute occupancy or acceptance, however, damage to completed work during these activities shall be the responsibility of VA to correct.

12) ( of )Lien Waivers and other documents required by the Contracting Officer.

Part 5: Applicable Performance Standards

1. All work shall comply with A. All VA and FHCC policies including and not limited to: VA Construction Safety and VA Infection Control Policies.

B. Codes, Standards and Executive Orders (Topic 1) found at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/cPro.asp C. 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules with Long Lead Items (D/B/B Projects at FHCC) D. 01 35 26 Safety Requirements E. 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements F. 01 40 00 Quality Requirements G. 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements H. 01 42 16 Definitions and Abbreviations

2. ( of )Coordinating with VA-retained Commissioning Agent (CxA) and Architect-Engineer (AE).

A. VA intends to retain the services of an independent CxA.

B. AE field-verification and documentation of compliant systems remains an essential part of Construction Period Services.

3. The General Contractor shall have a Competent Supervisory Person on site at all times when any worker(s) or subcontractor(s) are present. The General Contractor is also required to maintain on site a competent Site Safety and Health Officer (see 01 35 26 Safety Requirements when any worker(s) or subcontractor(s) are present. The VA COR may, at his or her discretion, may allow the Competent Supervisory Person to also act at the SSHO, based on demonstrated competency and performance in the two roles. If demonstrated lack of competency or effectiveness in either role is observed, the VA COR may revoke the privilege.

4. Safety:

A. Prior to any activity, review the following with all project and craft team leaders: 01 35 26 Safety Requirements.

B. The Contractor shall provide a proactive and complaint Construction Safety and Accident Prevention plan in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 01 35 26 Safety Requirements, and site-specific policies:

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

D. 01 35 26 Safety Requirements is included in its entirety in this contract. Each contractor-employer is required to be solely responsible for the health and safety of its employees in accordance with 29 CFR 1910, 1926, & 1960 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended.

E. Because each contractor-employer is required to be solely responsible for the health and safety of its employees, part of a compliant and effective safety management program requires each employer to plan and implement their own compliant permit- required work – including written permits. DO NOT rely on, or request that VA generate required permits such as Hot Work or Confined Space documents.

F. Prior to the beginning of any work, fire extinguisher(s) complying with NFPA 10 shall be pedestal-mounted in the work area. Inspection of the work area includes verification that inspection tags are current. Where non-compliant, the contractor may be required to remove and replace the unit(s) before resuming work activity.

G. All work in crawl spaces shall be planned and carried out as OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space.

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

Exception: The above will not necessarily apply to areas where the documents call for abatement activities. This item is concerned with unplanned locations.

I. Fire-seal all penetrations made or discovered through any wall or floor assembly with UL Listed fire-rated products or systems.

5. Infection Control:

A. 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements is included in its entirety in this contract. Its construct is enabling for each condition experienced through each phase of the work. The following are high-level requirements most often found deficient during inspections yet required.

B. Prior to any activity, review the following with all project team leaders: 01 35 33 Infection Control Requirements.

C. Review and comply with containment construction and sequence described in the design and specification documents.

D. Provide a modular dust-tight system designed and manufactured specifically to be used as a temporary construction isolation barrier.

E. Before the start of work provide pressure differential monitoring system at the entry door to the construction area to prove that the construction area is under negative pressure. Maintain daily logs of readings and submit to the COR weekly. Remove at the completion of construction.

F. Walk-off sticky mats are required at all times inside and outside all entry / exit points to all workspaces. Sticky mats must be changed at least once per shift, or more as required by the construction or COR. Size sticky mats to match the width of the door opening and ensure that no less than 24” depth is provided.

G. Block off all HVAC return ductwork and louvers to prevent introduction of dust into the HVAC system.

7 of )1) Where existing HVAC ducts are being removed, immediately, permanently, and compliantly seal off the opening.

H. Provide High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration (HEPA) recirculating air equipment inside the workspace. Size the air filtration system sufficiently large enough to ensure that negative pressure remains effective when doors are opened.

I. When working above the ceiling outside of the work area, such as in a corridor, open only one ceiling tile at a time, and provide dust containment tent or portable containment cube, with HEPA filtering negative air system to seal the one opening.

J. Broom-sweep the work area at the end of each day (or shift during days with multiple shifts). Provide HEPA vacuum and damp (not wet) mop daily where broom sweeping creates airborne dust.

K. Provide fire-sealing of all existing wall and ceiling openings in area of work needed to allow the HEPA filtration equipment to effectively generate negative air pressure within the work area, with respect to the surrounding area.

L. Provide HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaning of all surfaces, and damp mop the work area every day.

M. Do not allow corrugated carboard to be stored for any period of time within the hospital. Upon arrival, unpack, and transfer all products from cardboard containers to sealed plastic containers, and immediately dispose of the cardboard – outside of the building.

Part 6: Site-Specific Requirements

1. Comply with all site-specific requirements and SOPs including and not limited to: Key Policy, Badging Policy, Rules of Behavior, and Smoking Policy.

2. Normal construction work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

A. No work by the Contractor on Federal Holidays, and no work on the weekend when the Federal Holiday is on the respective Monday or Friday.

B. No work in stairs, corridors, lobbies, or other interior / exterior public areas shall be performed during the above-designated work hours.

C. Any work including and not limited to noise, vibration, dust, odors, core drilling, hammer- drilling, saw cutting, equipment moving in public corridors, soil compaction shall be performed during the above-designated work hours only.

D. Crane lifts, or any work that closes drive isles, closes building entries, or closes public corridors shall be during low patient times and performed between Saturday 6 PM through midnight concluding by 6 PM on the following Sunday.

3. All building systems shall be maintained in full operation at all times:

A. Request utility system shutdowns in writing not less than 21 calendar days in advance and scheduled with the COR at times least impacting patient care.

B. Shutdown work shall be during low patient times and performed between Saturday 6 PM through midnight concluding by 6 PM on the following Sunday.

4. ( of )Wherever demolition is planned, ceiling tiles are to be removed, or the sprinkler system is to be disabled, GC shall first provide uniform heat detection throughout the work area, connected to the existing supervised building master fire alarm system, for the duration of the work. Fire and or smoke detection devices shall be provided prior to turnover and acceptance.

5. Deliveries, Parking, Elevators:

A. Deliveries at the dock: At time of delivery: Provide vehicle information to the VA Police and remove the vehicle as soon as delivery is complete. Move materials in public corridors during low patient times between 6 PM through 6 AM the following day.

B. No parking in the VA garages. As part of the Mobilization Plan submission, indicate where workers are to park.

C. Contractor shall use freight elevators. Do not move materials and employees in passenger elevators without written approval of the COR, and never within elevators occupied by staff or patients.

6. The Mobilization Plan submission shall indicate if and where a construction dumpster is intended to be placed. The contractor shall provide a construction dumpster with a locked safety fence surrounding it, at a location submitted to and approved by the COR. Pavement, concrete surfaces, and landscaping shall be protected from damage resulting from delivery and retrieval, loading and unloading, and dumpster weight.

A. Construction Waste Diversion Reports are required for every dumpster removed from every construction site at every VA facility. Provide these reports to VA COR immediately after the waste hauler removes each dumpster to comply with VA GEMS Policy.

B. No trash, used packaging, or construction spoils shall be stored in the work area. Never use dumpsters other than those rented for this work. Severe penalties, including potential criminal charges may be levied for use of government-rented or owned containers, or those of other contractors.

C. Trash removal from the work area shall be within gondolas which have sealed covers (completely enclosed), and during non-business hours, via the freight elevators.

7. No on-site office trailer shall be allowed. Coordinate with the COR for staging materials within the area of work.

8. No music radios within work areas.

9. No noise generated within the work area can be allowed to leave it.

10. The use of powder-actuated fasteners is forbidden.

11. Performing demolition using motorized equipment, whether tracked or wheeled, pushed or driven, is forbidden.

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12. Two-way communications radios are allowed where transmit/receive frequencies will not disrupt any hospital system.

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

14. Compatible system procurements shall include the following:

A. Locks and Keys: Temporary and permanent door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7-pin, G-keyway, interchangeable core. Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall provide VA with blank cores; quantity matching the number of openings planned. VA shall then provide construction coring, and a key for same to the General Contractor, who will sign acknowledgement and receipt and responsibility for the key until returned to the VA COR. Final pinout and keying is provided by VA.

B. Exit Signs: All exit signs shall be City of Chicago approved specification red letters on white edge-lit LED fixtures continuously illuminated 90 mins. after loss of power, push-to- test switch and LED pilot light on the housing, available as single or double-sided models, and meeting UL924.

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

D. 27 15 00 Communications Cabling (and other specifications which include telecom cabling): All new telecom cabling shall be Cat 6a vs. 5e. Cat 6a telecom cable, termination punch-down T-568-(B.1, B.2, C.2, etc.), tested and certified (submit result to COR), 6-port modular wall jacks with two RJ45 on top and bottom and two blanks in middle. While VA facilities generally do not include plenum return spaces above ceilings, it nonetheless requires plenum-rated teledata cabling complying with codes pertaining to plenum environments.

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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.

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(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is City of North Chicago Lake County State of Illinois (End of Provision)

2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of…