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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.)

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13. ADDITIONAL

SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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".

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

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

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

36C25520R0135 X 09-30-2020

657-19-200JB

N 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Leavenworth KS 66048 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Leavenworth KS 66048 Knight, Kevin | kevin.knight2@va.gov 913-946-1130 The Department of Veteran Affairs NCO 15 intends to award a Construction Contract for project 657-19-200JB Renovate Space in Medical Rehabilitation for Adaptive Bowling at Jefferson Barracks VAMC, St. Louis, Missouri.

This project is being solicited as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

Proposals received in response to this solicita tion will be evaluated in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 15.101-2 Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process.

Those offerors not providing the documentation outlined in the "Instructions to Offerors" will be deemed non-responsive to the terms of the solicitation and will not be consideredfor award.

The NAICS code and size standard for this project are: NAICS 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a size standard of $39.5 Million. Estimate of construction magn itude for this project is between:

$250,000.00 and $500,000.00 There will be only one site visit.

The site visit is scheduled for October 9, 2020 at 8:00 AM,CST at Jefferson Barracks VAMC Building 57, Room 1B 100.

(Engineering Conference Room). PPE required. See 52.236-27.

All Questions pertaining to this project are due by October 15, 2020 by 1:00 PM CDT.

Provide Contractor Duns Number:__________________________ Contractors working at the Medical Center are exempt from state sales tax, and a Project Exemption Certificate will be issued upon award of this contract.

Note: The term Offer and Bid are interchangeable within this solicitation.

**PHYSICAL COPIES OF PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCCEPTED FOR THIS SOLICITATION.

ORIGINAL BID BONDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TH

E CONTRACTING OFFICE PRIOR TO THE SOLICITATION CLOSING AT:

ATTN: Kevin Knight, 3450 S. 4th STREET, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 66048. CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS TO BE RECEIVED UPON ARRIVAL: 913-946-1143, 913-946-1125 or 913-946 -1144 The Government intends to make a single award on Bid Item I. Depending on funding award may be made on Bid items II or Bid item III or Bid item IV

All contractors and joint ventures must be verified in VetBiz and registered in SAM at the time of proposal due date, in order to be eligible for award.

NOTICE: Clause 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans is incorporated by reference in this solicitation. Public Law (P.L. 105-339), Section 1354 provides that no agency ma y enter into a contract with a contractor who has not filed a VETS-4212 report for the preceding fiscal year under Title 38 Section 4212(d).

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

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

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

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

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TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

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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 pr int) (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

Bid Item Pricing to be completed on pages 3-5 00255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 00255 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Austin TX 877-353-9791 512-460-5429 X David P. Holden Contracting Officer

A. BID ITEM I (BASE BID):

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, along with necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. The Brunswick Bowling Alley Manufacturer’s Planning Guide shall be referenced for the construction of the bowling alley equipment and materials. Project will develop four (4) new bowling lanes to replace the six (6) lanes being removed in legacy Building 61 at the Jefferson Barracks Division. All new/used/donated bowling specific equipment/materials shall be product specific (Brunswick) and all bowling specific products shall be installed by Bowl-Rite. All contract work to be completed within 120 days after notice to proceed.

Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including connection to new electrical panel. The Brunswick Bowling Alley Manufacturer’s Planning Guide will be referenced for installation details of Bowling equipment. Additionally, include all technology and fire alarm design elements included in project document.

Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment controls and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including providing a new air terminal unit and ductwork to serve the Maintenance area behind the Pin setters. Providing heating water piping connected to the existing mains and extending to the new air terminal units heating coils. Providing return and exhaust duct connected to the existing ductwork entering the space. Providing new supply duct connected to the supply duct in the shell space.

ITEM I $

B. BID ITEM II (ALTERNATE DEDUCT NO.1): Perform work in BID ITEM I with the exception of the following changes. Install new ceiling at 9’4” above Bowling Alley finished floor. Existing fire protection mains and branches to remain. Provide new semi-recessed, quick-response sprinkler heads in the new ceiling. Existing sanitary waste piping to remain. Work to be completed within 120 days after notice to proceed.

ITEM II $

C. BID ITEM III(ALTERNATE DEDUCT NO.2): Perform work in BID ITEM I with the exception of the following changes. Delete the lay-in ceiling in its entirety. Existing fire protection mains, branches, and upright sprinkler heads to remain. Existing sanitary waste piping to remain. Suspend the light fixtures from the concrete deck above as shown on the drawings. Extend gypsum board to bottom of deck. Exposed ceiling to be fog painted standard ceiling white. Work to be completed within 120 days after notice to proceed.

ITEM III $

D. BID ITEM IV (ALTERNATE DEDUCT NO.3): Perform work in BID ITEM I with the exception of the following changes. Delete the lay-in ceiling in its entirety. Existing fire protection mains, branches, and upright sprinkler heads to remain. Existing sanitary waste piping to remain.

Suspend the light fixtures from the concrete deck above as shown on the drawings. Also, delete wall furring and associated gypsum board in its entirety. Existing CMU walls to receive painted finish. Provide surface mounted devices on the walls without furring. Exposed ceiling to be fog painted standard ceiling white. Work to be completed within 120 days after notice to proceed.

ITEM IV $

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VA St. Louis Health Care System Statement of Work: 657-19-200 Renovate Space in Medical Rehabilitation Building for Adaptive Bowling 3 July 2020 Purpose of Project:

The VA St. Louis Health Care System, Jefferson Barracks Division needs develop four new bowling lanes to replace six lanes being removed in legacy Building 3 targeted for demolition FY2021 in the new Rehabilitation Building 54 to provide recreation therapy for Veteran’s.

Criteria:

This project is an interior renovation for the four lane bowling alley in the existing shell space in lower level of the new Medical Rehabilitation Building 54, Jefferson Barracks Division. The construction of building 54 will be complete just prior to the start of this renovation and will be unoccupied during construction of this project. Building 54 is attached to Building 53 through a connecting corridor and Building 52 through a sky bridge. Construction will take place during normal hours. The renovation will include preparing the space to receive relocated and new bowling equipment and final finishes. This project also includes installation of the bowling equipment.

The scope of work for this project shall include, but is not limited to the following items and necessary disciplines to accomplish these tasks:

· Demolition of existing doors, fire protection system, metal stairs and lights.

· Plumbing work will include modifications to existing sanitation piping, installation of a sink including final connections to existing plumbing.

· Electrical work to include providing lighting, power to the new bowling equipment and supplementing the existing electrical capacity of the building by adding a new electrical panel.

· Installation of a new concrete floor at varying heights with concrete stairs.

· Furring existing block walls with metal studs and drywall and finishing with paint.

· Finishes to include luxury vinyl tile, rubber base, paint, acoustic ceiling tile and sealed concrete.

· Installation of relocated pinsetter bowling equipment

· Procuring and overseeing Bow-Rite Inc. for the installation of new Brunswick bowling equipment to achieve a full working system.

· Modifications to the existing fire protection system

· Continuation of the existing supply and return ducts

· Installation of new VAV box with associated plumbing to existing hot water supply and return

A.3PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

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PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE COMPETITION

SOLICITATION: 36C25520R0135

PROJECT: 657-19-200JB Renovate Space in Medical Rehabilitation Building for Adaptive Bowling LOCATION: Jefferson Barracks VAMC, St. Louis Missouri

1. PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS

a. GENERAL INFORMATION.

Selection of an offeror for contract award will be made on the basis of an assessment of each offeror’s response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). As a Request for Proposals (RFP) based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.101-2, the VA will make the award based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price factors. The FOUR (4) evaluation factors for determination of technical acceptability consist of:

1. Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor;

NOTE: Failure to comply with the RFP submittal requirements will be grounds to eliminate the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

b. THE OFFER.

The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, including the Plans & Specifications for the construction of this project. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

c. AWARD BASED ON INITIAL OFFERS.

Pursuant to clause 52.215-1 (included by reference), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price, and technical qualifications standpoint. The VA reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines such discussions to be necessary.

d. NUMBER OF COPIES TO SUBMIT. Offerors shall submit proposals electronically by email to the following addresses: Kevin.Knight2@va.gov and James.Petrik@va.gov . The email(s) shall include the following as attachments:

The total size if any single email must be less than 10 megabytes. Use multiple emails if necessary and label each as 1 of 3, 2 of 3… Original Bid Bonds must still be received at the Contracting Office prior to the solicitation closing time.

Package shall be marked as follows:

ORIGINAL -RESPONSE TO RFP 36C25520R0135

PROJECT: Renovate Space in Medical Rehabilitation Building for Adaptive Bowling Project No. 657-19-200JB This package is to contain the signed original copies of the documents listed below:

2. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT.

Documents to be included in the proposal identified above shall consist of:

The following NON-PRICE Evaluation Factors will be used as the basis for determining Technical Acceptability:

1. Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor;

NOTE: There is a possibility that some offerors may choose to submit the same construction project as a qualifying example for both the past performance and the technical experience evaluation factors. This is not prohibited, but the supporting documentation must demonstrate that the submitted projects absolutely do comply with the specific minimal requirements, identified below, for each separate evaluation factor.

FACTOR 1: RELEVANT PAST PERFORMANCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR.

To be Technically Acceptable, Offerors should identify no less than ONE (1), and no more than THREE (3), previously-awarded, and completed construction contracts, which were issued by either: Federal, State, or Local Government Agencies; and/or Private Organizations. To be evaluated as Relevant Past Performance, the construction contracts submitted by offerors must involve:

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner.

Factor 1 note: for Offerors That May Lack Past Performance Information: In accordance with FAR Part 15.305(a)(2), in the case of an offeror that is without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement; provided that such information is relevant to the construction in this solicitation. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective actions. The government also reserves the right to consider past performance information from all available sources, in addition to any information submitted by offerors.

FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR.

To be Technically Acceptable, offerors must provide evidence that they (as the prime contractor) have the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project. (CVE certification required for SDVOSB, VOSB and joint ventures) Offerors must submit no less than Two (2) example of their successful technical construction experience with projects that involved technical requirements similar to the requirements of this project. The construction project submitted must involve:

For each of the submitted Technical Construction Experience projects, provide the following information:

Factor 2 Note: Offerors must provide evidence that they (as the prime contractor) have the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project not your subcontractors experience (CVE certification required for SDVOSB, VOSB). Teaming agreements are Prime -Subcontractor agreement, the teaming agreement subcontractor experience is not considered Prime Contractor experience

FACTOR 3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED STAFFING.

To be Technically Acceptable, qualified offerors must submit a detailed resume The Offeror shall provide a resume for the and On-Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and Safety Officer. For each resume, include name of company, name of individual, relevant listing of experience, qualifications for each person such as specialized training, education, experience, etc.

(a) On-Site Superintendent – Must have minimum of 3 years of experience as a site superintendent and must have OSHA 30 training. Provide references (that can be contacted) for minimum of 2 projects with similar scope to this project (include brief project description). To be considered for evaluation, the 2 projects must have been performed be within the last five years and valid contact information must be provided.

If Reference cannot be verified, then the proposal will receive no further consideration

(b) Quality Control Manager – Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a project manager. Provide references (that can be contacted) for minimum of 2 projects with similar scope to this project (include brief project description). To be considered for evaluation, the 2 projects must have been performed be within the last five years and valid contact information must be provided.

If Reference cannot be verified, then the proposal will receive no further consideration

(c) Safety Officer – Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a safety Officer Must provide a OSHA 30 Certificate and a list of safety training that at a minimum includes “life safety, excavation safety, scaffold safety, fall protection training, crane/rigging safety”. Provide references (that can be contacted) for minimum of 2 projects with similar scope to this project (include brief project description). To be considered for evaluation the 2 projects must have been performed be within the last five years and valid contact information must be provided.

If Reference cannot be verified, then the proposal will receive no further consideration

Special Note: During the period of performance of the Contract, the Contractor shall make NO substitutions of the Staffing unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer, in writing within five (5) calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events. Any replacement of Staffing shall have equal or better qualifications, subject to the approval by the contracting officer.

3. BASIS OF AWARD.

VA will make the award based on the lowest evaluated price of those proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price factors. Note that offers that are not technically acceptable cannot be selected, regardless of price.

4. Special Contract Requirements

SUBSTITUTIONS OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND / OR KEY PERSONNEL

1. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposal, and key personnel who are proposed to work on the project are required to be submitted, those personnel who are offered will be the same personnel who will actually perform on the project. If, during performance of the contract, it becomes necessary for the contractor to substitute personnel for one of those whose qualifications were the basis for evaluation of the offer and award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer the same information that was required in the initial proposal regarding the proposed substitute employee within one week of the position becoming vacant. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to review the qualifications of the proposed substitute employee and to approve or disapprove his or her qualifications. If the proposed substitute employee's qualifications are disapproved by the Contracting Officer, the contractor will have one additional week to propose another employee who does possess equivalent qualifications.

2. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposal, and the name and experience of a specific subcontractor is a required evaluation factor, then that subcontractor who is offered will be the same subcontractor who will actually perform the specified work on the project. If, during performance of the contract, it becomes necessary for the contractor to substitute a subcontractor for one of those whose qualifications were the basis for evaluation of the offer and award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer within one week the same information that was required in the initial proposal regarding the proposed substitute subcontractor. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to review the qualifications of the proposed substitute subcontractor and to approve or disapprove its qualifications. If the proposed substitute subcontractor's qualifications are disapproved by the Contracting Officer, the contractor will have one additional week to propose another subcontractor who does possess equivalent qualifications.

5. ADDITIONAL PRIME CONTRACTOR SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE See – Contractor Certification Regarding Safety and Environmental

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

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

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

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

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

END OF PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NO. 657-19-200JB Renovate Space in Medical Rehabilitation Building for Adaptive Bowling

PROJECT LOCATION: Jefferson Barracks VAMC, St. louis Missouri

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT: Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00

TYPE CONSTRUCTION: CONSTRUCTION

NAICS: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction SMALL BUSINESS SIZE: $39.5 Million

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on: 10-09-2020 at 8:00 AM CDT. Location: Jefferson Barracks VAMC, Building 57, Room 1B 100 (Engineering Conference Room).

BID GUARANTEE

A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $1,000,000. Failure to furnish a photocopy of the original bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. Bidders shall provide an original bid guarantee within two business days after notification by the Contracting Officer.

PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with FAR 28.102-1 and Contract Clause 52.228-15, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $30,000 shall require Payment Protection (Bonds) (See Clause 52.228-13), and awards exceeding $150,000 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds. All bonds are due no later than 10 days after award.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GOALS AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREA (reference 52.222-23):

Goals for Female Participation for each trade 14.7% Goals for Minority Participation for each trade 6.9% The Geographical covered area for this solicitation (project) is St. Louis, Missouri

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: (__ ) YES or (_X _ ) NO (reference Contract Clause 52.211-12)

Amount Per Day: _____NA_______

WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION FOR GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES: ( ) YES or ( X) NO (reference VAAR 852.246-75).

RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL PRODUCTS: ( ) YES or ( X) NO (reference VAAR 852.236-90)

Description: ____NA_____________________________________

METRIC PRODUCTS: Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch/pound units, providing they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 376B, and all other requirements of this document are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch/pound units, a request should be made to the contracting officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The contracting officer, in concert with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, will accept or reject the product, (reference VA Handbook 0100, Metrics).

WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT:

Davis Bacon -General Decision Number: MO20200056 09/11/2020

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: 11-02-2020 at 2PM CDT

Basis for Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Offer

SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, 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.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

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.

A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. 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 the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above or submit this information will result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the bidder/offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility will make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award.

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

A.4 CALCULATION WORKSHEET FOR SELF-PERFORMED AND SUBCONTRACTED WORK

Offerors for General Construction (NAICS code 236220) must provide at least 15 percent (25% for NAICS codes 238210 & 238220) of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Provide a breakdown of material and personnel costs, by specification division listed for the project. Home Office overhead, profit/fee and bond costs shall be added after a subtotal of personnel and material/Equipment costs has been calculated. Clearly identify the personnel costs you will be performing, and the personnel costs of other eligible service disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Below is a suggested format.

Division 01

Division 02

Division 04

Division 05

Division 07

Division 08

Division 09

Division 13

Division 21

Division 23

Division 26

Division 27

Division 28

Calculation of self-performed personnel costs:

1. Total personnel costs * both prime and all subcontractors: $_________________

2. Subtract all subcontractor personnel costs* that are not SDVOSB companies that will perform work on this contract: $_________________

3. Remainder is ‘Total amount of work to be self-performed under the Contract: $_________________

4. Self-performed work = Line 3/Line 1 x 100 = __________%

*personnel costs include labors, mechanics, other tradesmen, and office personnel directly charged to the project (includes project manager, job superintendent, administrative, estimators, etc.)

I certify the above representations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

(Title of Authorized Representative)

A.5 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Information provided below is current and applicable this Solicitation:

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.

2. Provide six-digit North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition: __________________________________

3. Who administers your company’s Safety and Health Program? __________________________

4. Company’s Insurance Experience Modification Rate

(EMR): ____________________________

A.6 INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and solicitation documents are available by printing a copy from fbo.gov.

(b) A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

(c) If the contract will exceed $100,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office. Bonds must be issued on most current dated form version.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Cost Range: $250,000.00 to $500,000.00

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.