36C25521R0027.docx

36C25521R0027

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.

36C25521R0027 X 02-05-2021

657-19-128JB

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

KS

66048 Y Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

KS

66048 Knight, Kevin | kevin.knight2@va.gov 913-946-1130 The Department of Veteran Affairs, NCO 15, intends to awarda Construction Contract for project 657-19-128JB Create Elevator Tower & Stairwell, Building 23, located at the Jefferson Barracks Division VA Medical Center, St. Louis, This project is being solicited as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

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

NOTE: The term offer, and bid are interchangeable for this solicitation.

There is a Guarantee Period of Service for a period of one (1) year after completion and acceptance of the Elevators.

Payment and Performance bonds are required.

Those offerors not providing the documentation outlined in the "Proposal Instructions to Offeror" will be deemed non-responsive to the terms of the solicitation. The NAICS code for this project is 236220 ($39.5 M) Commercial and Institutional Construction Contractors.

Estimate of construction magnitude for this project is $2,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.

There will be one site visit for this project. The site visit is scheduled for 11 FEB 2021 at 9:00 am CST.

All questions pertaining to this project are due by 15 FEB 2021 at 11:00AM CST. Send all question to james.petrik@va.gov and kevin.knight2@va.gov.

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

ORIGINAL BID BONDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE 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 BID BOND DOCUMENTS TO BE RECEIVED UPON ARRIVAL: 913-946-1130, 913-946-1143 or 913-946-1125

A single award will be made on Bid item I, but in the event that the bid exceeds the funds available a single award may be made on an alternate bid item. Bid item XVI, Guarantee Period Services, will be awarded along with the awarded main item. All Contractors and Offerors shall submit pricing for each bid item. All contractors and joint ventures must be registered in SAM and VetBiz by the proposal due date in order to be eligible for award.

Provide Contractor Duns Number: __________________________

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 may 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).

**Period of Performance will vary depending on bid item awarded, see Bid Items on pages 3 to 6 and Specification Section 01 00 00, Para 1.3 for description and periods of performance for each bid item.** X X 52.211-10 X Digital 14:00

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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

Price to be submitted on Pages 3 to 6 of this solicitation.

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

KS

66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Austin

TX

877-353-9791 512-460-5429 X Kevin D Knight

SPECIAL NOTICE GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES

A. Offerors are advised that this solicitation and any resulting contract contain Guarantee Period Services. The specifics of these services are listed in specification SECTION 14-24-00.

B. A Service Contract Act Wage Determination has been included in the solicitation. Payment for employees performing work under the Guaranteed Period Services portion of any resulting contract shall be in accordance with the wage determination and/or any amendments thereto.

C. Guarantee Period Services are awarded at the same time as the construction project. The contractor will be required to submit a schedule of costs/values with a cost breakdown of the branches of work with its construction proposal. This breakdown will include a line item cost for the Guarantee Period Services portion of the contract for the elevator. The cost must state both the one year total and the monthly total cost for the services. Contractor is also required to provide monthly and one year total cost for Guaranteed Period Services on the following bid item pages. The payment clause VAAR Clause 852.232-70 and its ALT1 requires the prime contractor, to furnish the total cost and the number or work hours required to perform the guarantee period services in accordance with the specifications. These costs will be evaluated and must be determined reasonable. The payment clause also provides the contracting officer the right to withhold payment should performance be unsatisfactory.

D. The original installer of the equipment shall be required to provide the Guarantee Period Service.

E. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required in the amount of 100% of the contract price upon acceptance. The bonds must include coverage for the Guarantee Period Services portion of the contract. Upon completion of the actual construction, the value of the bonds may be adjusted downward for this portion of the contract, but must maintain enough bonding to cover the one year Guaranteed Period Services portion of the contract, following complete acceptance of the elevator installation.

F. Requests for payment for the Guarantee Period Services are to be in the form of a certified invoice and may be invoiced monthly or quarterly in arrears. Payments will be made upon receipt and certification of the invoice in accordance with the appropriate payment clause.

G. The entire construction contract will not be closed out until required Guarantee Period Services have been provided. Please take note that the performance period (completion time) for the construction portion of the contract will vary depending on bid item awarded.

H. The term of the Guarantee Period Services commences after completion and acceptance of the elevator installation.

BID ITEMS

PROJECT 657-19-129JB

FCA – CREATE ELEVATOR TOWER & STAIRWELL, BUILDING 23

BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, temporary construction, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, necessary partial removal of existing structures and certain other items, including electrical, mechanical, technology and electronic security necessary to construct a new stair and elevator tower at Building 23. Existing fiber-optic lines and supports are to be protected and remain in-place during construction throughout the entire construction period. The construction period is estimated to be 485 days.

BID ITEM II, ALTERNATE NO.1: Items I above, except omit Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Panel System and replace with Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS). Note that reveals & panel modules shall maintain similar appearance in finish texture & profiles by area.

The construction period is estimated to be 475 days.

BID ITEM III, ALTERNATE NO. 2: Items I & II above, except omit TPO roofing and replace with modified bituminous roofing system. The construction period is estimated to be 475 days.

BID ITEM IV, ALTERNATE NO. 3: Items I, II & III above, except omit all ceiling finishes. All lighting, HVAC and related ceiling-mounted items to be suspended from structure. The construction period is estimated to be 459 days.

BID ITEM V, ALTERNATE NO. 4: Items I, II, III & IV above, except omit aluminum storefront windows, Type A, at north and east elevations.

Infill shall be typical wall construction & finishes with no indication of window opening. The construction period is estimated to be 457 days.

BID ITEM VI, ALTERNATE NO. 5: Items I, II, III, IV & V above, except omit budget requirement to provide landscape planting elements. The construction period is estimated to be 457 days.

BID ITEM VII, ALTERNATE NO. 6: Items I, II, III, IV, V & VI above, except omit budget requirement to provide irrigation system and related components. The construction period is estimated to be 457 days.

BID ITEM VIII, ALTERNATE NO. 7: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII above, except omit sod material, installation, and watering, and replace with hydroseeding in broadcast spray application throughout designated areas. The construction period is estimated to be 457 days.

BID ITEM IX, ALTERNATE NO. 8: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, & VIII above, except mot wall tile to head-height of Level 01 windows, and replace with 4’-0” wainscot-height tile finish throughout. The construction period is estimated to be 447 days.

BID ITEM X, ALTERNATE NO. 9: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX above, except omit wall tile and provide paint finish to all exposed CMU interior wall areas. The construction period is estimated to be 442

BID ITEM XI, ALTERNATE NO. 10: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X above, except omit the painted super graphic at the stair-side wall of the Floor 00 Lobby. The construction period is estimated to be 441

BID ITEM XII, ALTERNATE NO. 11: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X & XI above, except omit luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring, and replace with sealed concrete. The construction period is estimated to be 439

BID ITEM XIII, ALTERNATE NO. 12: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI & XII above, except omit the foundation, walls, roof, and associated items required for the Utility Chase 004. Any utility lines currently utilizing this space shall be routed to follow the existing fiber lines remaining in place. The construction period is estimated to be 439 days.

BID ITEM XIV, ALTERNATE NO. 13: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII above, except omit the temporary corridor and associated elements for alternate routing from the existing Connecting Corridor to Building 23. The construction period is estimated to be 419

BID ITEM XV, ALTERNATE NO. 14: Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII IX, X, XI, XII, XIII & XIV above, except omit the temporary corridor and associated elements for alternate routing from the existing Connecting Corridor to Building 23, and replace with wood-framed canopy/ramp connection between the connecting corridor and Building 23. The construction period is estimated to be 439 days.

GUARANTEED PERIOD SERVICES- Will be awarded along with BID ITEM I or an Alternate above.

BID ITEM XVI: Guarantee Period Services. Furnish complete inspection and maintenance service on both elevators for a period of one (1) year after completion and acceptance of all the elevators. This maintenance service shall run concurrently with the warranty.

Monthly $__________________ Total (12 Months) $_____________________

Table of Contents

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NO: 657-19-128JB FCA – Create Elevator Tower & Stairwell, Building 23

PROJECT LOCATION: Jefferson Barracks, VAHCS, St Louis, MO 64125-4181

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT: Between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

TYPE CONSTRUCTION: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

NAICS: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Construction Contractors 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 485 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on: 02-11-2021 at 9:00 AM CST. Location: Jefferson Barracks, Building 23.

BID GUARANTEE

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 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: (X ) YES or ( ) 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: MO20210056 01-22-2021 MO56 Service Contract – Wage Determination: 1986-1207 Rev 48 12-21-2020

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: 03-08-2021 at 2PM CST

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.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE COMPETITION

SOLICITATION: 36C25521R0027

PROJECT: FCA - Create Elevator Tower & Stairwell, Building 23, 657-19-128JB LOCATION: Department of Veteran Affairs, St Louis, Missouri VAMC

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 Proposal (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 Five (5) evaluation factors for determination of technical acceptability consist of:

1. Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor

2. Technical Construction Experience of Prime Contractor

3. Technical Experience of Proposed Key Staffing

4. Technical Construction Experience of Proposed Elevator Manufacturer, Suppliers, Installer OR Related Subcontractors.

5. Provide Contractor Safety Plan

NOTE: Failure to comply with the RFP requirements may 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; james.petrik@va.gov; and david.holden@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 US Postal Service or other courier prior to the solicitation closing time.

Project # 657-18-128JB FCA – Create Elevator Tower & Stairwell, Building 23

2. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT.

The original documents to be included in the envelope identified above consist of:

The following significant Evaluation Factors will be used as the basis for determining Technical Acceptability:

1. Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor

2. Technical Construction Experience of Prime Contractor

3. Technical Experience of Proposed Key Staffing

4. Technical Construction Experience of Proposed Elevator Manufacturer, Suppliers, Installer OR Related Subcontractors.

5. Contractor Safety Plan

NOTE: There is a realistic 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), relevant 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:

Factor 1 SPECIAL 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 have the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project. Offerors must submit no less than ONE (1) and no more than THREE (3) examples 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:

A. Work as a prime under the same NAICS code as this solicitation (236220, Commercial and Institutional Construction Contractors), that involved renovation or replacement of elevators in a medical facility.

B. Work of a dollar magnitude equal to, or greater than $1,200,000.00. If offering subcontracted work as proof of technical construction experience, offerors must submit evidence that supports the magnitude of the work they performed as a subcontractor.

FACTOR 3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED STAFFING.

Qualified offerors must submit a detailed resume of each key individual.

To be technically acceptable, this information will be evaluated to determine if each key individual has the appropriate technical training and construction experience to meet the technical requirements of a project of this nature. No one individual can perform more than two of the staffing positions below:

Factor 3 Special Note: During the period of performance of the Contract, the Contractor shall make NO substitutions of the Key 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.

FACTOR 4: TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED ELEVATOR MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIERS, INSTALLERS OR RELATED SUBCONTRACTORS.

To be Technically Acceptable, the offerors must provide evidence that the elevator contractor has the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project. As such, provide evidence of qualifications of such contractor in accordance with Elevator Specification.

Acceptability of products or services of proposed manufacturer, suppliers and installers will be contingent upon submission by Contractor of documentation evidencing the following:

1. Elevator contractor is currently and regularly engaged in modernization of elevators as one of his principal products.

2. Installer has technical qualifications of at least five years of successful experience, trained supervisory and installation personnel, and facilities to install and/or modernize elevator equipment specified herein.

3. Proposed Contractor shall submit a list of two or more prior hospital installations where all the elevator equipment he proposes to furnish on this project has performed satisfactorily together under conditions of normal use. The list shall include projects that have been in operation for a period of not less than two years preceding the date of these specifications; include the names and addresses of the Medical Center and the names of the Medical Center Administrators.

4. Approval of elevator contractor will be contingent upon the contractor having a permanent and satisfactory maintenance service branch which shall render services within two hours of receipt of notification. Elevator contractor shall submit the names and addresses of his authorized branch or service department which will render service to this installation.

Factor 4 Special Note: When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposals, and the name and experience of a specific subcontractor is a required evaluation factor, then that subcontractor who is offered must 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 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 propose another subcontractor who does possess equivalent qualifications.

FACTOR 5: PROVIDE CONTRACTOR SAFETY PLAN

To be technically acceptable, Offerors must provide a complete construction safety plan:

1.The contractor's Safety Plan shall be evaluated for their compliance with local/State/Federal rules and regulations and the company's consideration of safety of its employees and the general public. The contractor's Safety Plan at the minimum, shall address their safety policy, commitment to safety, detailed disciplinary action to be taken with respect to employees violating safety requirements, personnel safety responsibilities, personnel safety training, personal protective equipment, accident / incident reporting procedure and investigations, emergency procedures guidelines, and their safety incentive plan.

2.The contractor’s Safety Plan shall address their plan for completing all contract work on and around an active hospital without impacting patient care and completing all work in accordance with all construction documents and all local/State/Federal rules and regulations.

Note: It is intended that award will be made on bid item 1; however, should bids exceed the funds available, award may be made on an alternate bid item. Bid Item XVI provides pricing for Elevator Guaranteed Period Services and will be awarded with Bid Item I or an alternate.

3. BASIS OF AWARD.

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

4. Special Contract Requirements

SUBSTITUTIONS OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND / OR KEY PERSONNEL

A. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposals, and key personnel who are proposed to work on the project are required to be submitted, those personnel who are offered must 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. 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 propose another employee who does possess equivalent qualifications.

B. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to this Request for Proposals, and the name and experience of a specific subcontractor is a required evaluation factor, then that subcontractor who is offered must 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 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 propose another subcontractor who does possess equivalent qualifications.

5. SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit required information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record, see Appendix 2. 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 documenting that their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is 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.

Bidders/Offerors with an EMR of greater than 1.0 will be considered “Unacceptable”. Failure to affirm being within these guidelines or submit this information will result in a determination of unacceptable and the Bidder/Offeror will be ineligible for award.

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.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers. Prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the acceptability of their prospective subcontractors consistent with this safety requirement.

PRICE BREAKDOWN AND CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED/SUBCONTRACTED WORK - Appendix 1

Offerors for Commercial and Institutional Construction Contractors (NAICS code 236220) must provide at least 15% for 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 the required format.

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH BID ITEM.

Division 01

Division 02

Division 03

Division 04

Division 05

Division 06

Division 07

Division 08

Division 09

Division 10

Division 11

Division 12

Division 13

Division 14

Division 21

Division 22

Division 23

Division 25

Division 26

Division 27

Division 28

Division 31

Division 32

Division 33

Division 34

Division 48

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 = _____%

LIST THE NAMES OF ALL SDVOSB CONTRACTORS THAT WILL BE WORKING THE ABOVE DIVISIONS.