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36C25522R0030

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

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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.

36C25522R0030 X 12-31-2021 589-22-410 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 Finley, Matt 913-946-1131 The Department of Veteran Affairs, NCO 15, intends to award a Construction Contract for project 589-22-410 Replace Elevators Buildings 1 & 15, located at the Kansas City, Missouri VA Medical Center 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 238290 ($16.5 M) Other Building Equipment 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 Wednesday January 19, 2022 at 10:00am CT.

All questions pertaining to this project are due by February 3, 2022 at 2:00PM CT.

Send all questions to Matthew.Finley@va.gov & Cameron.Buse@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: MATT FINLEY, 3450 S. 4th STREET, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS66048. CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FOR BID BOND DOCUMENTS TO BE RECEIVED UPON ARRIVAL: 913-946-1131, 913-946-1141 or 913-946-1143

A single award will be made on CLIN 0001, but in the event that the bid exceeds the funds available a single award may be made on an alternate bid item. CLIN 0005, 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

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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 Matt Finley

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

KCVA PROJECT 589-22-410

Replace Elevators in Building 1 & 15

CLIN 0001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE PROPOSAL: Work includes general construction, alterations, concrete work, light gauge framing, finishes, elevators, electrical, necessary demolition, and certain other items as required by the specifications, drawings, and other documents of Project 589-22-410 Replace Elevators in Buildings 1 and 15 as expressed in Drawings, Statement of Work and Specifications. Period of Performance 550 days.

CLIN 0002, DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.1: All work in CLIN 0001 with the exception of delete replacement of elevator hoist-ropes. (Period of Performance 520 days)

CLIN 0003, DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.2: All work in CLIN 0002 with the exception of delete counterweight roller guides. (Period of Performance 505 days)

CLIN 0004, DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.3: All work in CLIN 0003 with the exception of delete car roller guides. (Period of Performance 490 days)

GUARANTEED PERIOD SERVICES- Will be awarded along with CLIN 0001 or an Alternate above.

CLIN 0005: 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 concurrent with the warranty.

Monthly $__________________ Total (12 Months) $_____________________

Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 STATEMENT OF NEED

The controls and certain component parts listed below for the elevators in buildings 1 and 15 have reached the end of their useful life thus require replacement. The Traffic Dispatch algorithm is outdated, and a more efficient self-learning system will help address the increase in patient activity in buildings 1 and 15.

1.02 DESCRIPTION

This document covers the acquisition of equipment, component parts, material, and the provision of labor, and supervision for installation of the listed equipment and component parts for the vertical transportation systems identified as elevators number 1,2,3,4,5, 9 and 10 and the required environment control system for these elevators, located in Building 1 and 15.

1.03 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Building 1 elevators 1-5, building 15 elevators 9 and 10 Equipment and component parts to be replaced all to be compliant with 2019 ASME 17.1 elevator code:

B. Additional work requirements

1. Remove old damaged entrance side jambs. Install new entrance side jambs at all location. Jambs shall be 3.5” radius constructed of not less than 14 GA stainless steel.

2. Drive machine and deflector sheave assembles are to be evaluated, reconditioned, or replaced and certify for 30 years continuous use.

3. Overhead sheave assembles are to be evaluated, reconditioned, or replaced and certify for 30 years continuous use.

4. All wiring will be replaced

5. Wire ways and conduit will be reused and or replaced as required

6. Elevators will be balanced, tested, and certified at their rated speed and capacity

7. The contractor will employ an independent third party inspection, test, and certification professional to witness all final acceptance tests.

8. Any parts that will not be replaced and reused can be done if allowed in the 2019 ASME 17.1 code. Additionally, reused equipment (such as rails or sheaves) will be engineer certified as safe and acceptable per the 2019 code design criteria in ASME 17.1.

9. Contractor shall produce computations, sizing calculations, and drawings

COMPONENT PARTS AND EQUIPMENT IDENTIFIED BY MANUFACTURE AND PART NUMBER ARE KNOW TO MEET VA REQUIREMENTS AND MATCH EXISTING COMPONENT PARTS AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT THE KANSAS CITY VAMC. THE INTENT IS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT MODELS OF A SPECIFIC PART STOCKED FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, THUS REDUCING PARTS STORAGE SPACE AND INVENTORY COST.

1.03 WORK SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor will coordinate means of access to the project area, space for material storage, use of corridors, stairways, and elevators, location of temporary partitions, phasing, and utility outages with the PM.

B. The Contractor will submit a detailed work schedule in Microsoft Project to include but not limited to, phases, work tasks, outages, inspections, duration of each, and resources.

C. Cost each work task on the schedule for the purposes of calculating Earned Value and Progress Payments.

D. The Contractor will submit a Utility Outage Request to the PM for approval fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of the request utility outage including removing an elevator from service.

E. The Contractor will submit a complete list of component part required to complete the work on the elevator requested to be removed from service and demonstrate to the PM all parts are on site prior to approval of the elevator being removed from service.

1.04 ELEVATOR SERVICE

A. The Contractor assumes responsibility for maintaining elevator service (elevators 1-5, 9 & 10) in buildings 1 and 15 for the duration of this contract.

B. All work on the vacated elevator to include inspections, tests, and acceptance will be completed and the elevator placed back in service before work on the next elevator is started.

C. Upon successful completion of all elevator inspections and tests the PM and Contracting Officer (CO) will conduct the final contract acceptance inspection.

1.05 REMOVAL OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of all equipment, component parts, and material not specified for reuse or retention by the Government, from the Medical Center daily.

1.06 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. The Contractor will conduct work in a manner to afford maximum protection to patients, employees, public guests, building facilities, and to prevent delay or interference with normal hospital activities.

B. The Contractor will provide fire extinguishers that are readily available at all times.

C. The Contractor will maintain clear access to operational elevators and hall push buttons.

D. The Contractor will keep all Materials, tools, and work activities within the confines of the work partitions.

E. Work partitions will conform to the requirements set by the Medical Center Infection Control Nurse.

F. All workspaces will have HEPA filtered air evacuation systems to maintain negative pressure in the workspace with respect to the occupied portions of the medical center.

1.07 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Approval by the CO and the PM is required of products or services of proposed manufacturer, suppliers, and installers and will be contingent upon submission by Contractor of a certificate stating the following:

1. The Contractor’s principal product is the installation and or modernization of elevator equipment and he is so engaged currently and regularly.

2. The Contractor shall have trained supervisory and certified installation personnel and facilities to install and modernize elevator equipment specified herein. The installers shall be certified Mechanics and Helpers with appropriate technical qualifications for the equipment being installed and at least five years of successful experience.

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. Technical support by the equipment (controllers, selectors, group controllers, etc.) manufacture is available to the Government at no additional charge for the life of the equipment.

B. Approval of equipment and component part to be installed will be contingent upon the Elevator Contractor identifying an elevator maintenance company that can render services within two hours of receipt of notification. Contractor shall submit the name, address, and phone number of the authorized branch, service department, or separate company, certified by the manufacture to render service to the installation, together with certification that the quantity and quality of replacement parts stock on hand, is sufficient to warranty continued operation of the elevator installation.

C. The operational noise level of the elevator equipment shall not exceed 60 decibels as measured at a point three feet above finished floor and three feet from the center of each hoist way door on all levels and in the elevator car as it travels between the terminal limits in both directions.

D. Welding at the project site is prohibited without prior approval by the PM. All welding, whether on site or at an offsite location shall be performed by welders and welding machine operators who have previously qualified by test as prescribed in American Welding Society Publications AWS Dl.1 to perform the type of work required. VAMC shall require welding certificates be submitted for all workers employed in this capacity.

E. For welding on site a welding or hot work permit is required for each day and shall be obtained from the PM or safety department. Request permit seven workdays in advance.

1.08 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The latest additions of the Codes and Standards adopted by the Department of Veterans Affairs including amendments and addendums shall form a part of this Statement of Work.

J-C-30B – Cable and Wire: Electrical (Power, Fixed Installation) W-C-596A – Connector, Plug, Electrical; Connector, Receptacle, Electrical W-F-406E – Fittings for Cable, Power, Electrical & Conduit Metal, Flexible W-F-408E – Fittings for Conduit, Metal, Rigid WW-C-566C – Conduit, Metal, Flexible ANSI/UL 797 – Conduit, Metal, Rigid: Electrical, Thin-wall Steel Type (Electrical Metallic Tubing) Straight Lengths, Elbows & Bends GAUGES: Sheet and Plate: U.S. Standard (USS); Wire: American wire Gauge (AWG) D1.1 – American Welding Society (AWS) IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers NEMA - National Electric Manufacturers Association RR-W-410D – Wire Rope with Fiber Core International Building Code (IBC) – Latest Edition ASME A17.1 – Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators – latest edition ASME A17.2 – Inspectors Manual for Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks – latest edition ASME A17.5 – Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment – latest edition NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code – Latest Edition NFPA 72 – National Fire Code – with the exception of NFPA 5000 and NAPA 900 – Latest Edition NFPA 90A – National Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems – Latest Edition NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities Code – Latest Edition NFPA 101 – Life safety code – Latest Edition NFPA 252 – Standard Methods of Fire Test of Door Assemblies – Latest Edition H-18-8 – VA Seismic Design Requirements PG-18-13 – VA Barrier Free Design Guide

1.09 SAMPLES AND DESCRIPTIVE DATA

A. Submit all shop drawings, samples, and related elevator material to the Project Manager, FAC-138, KC VAMC, 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128, for review and approval.

B. Before executing any work, furnish information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract and code requirements on proposed items. Such information shall include, as required; Manufacturer’s Name, Trade Names, Model, or Catalog Number, Nameplate Data (size, capacity, and rating) and corresponding VA specification or standard reference.

C. Name of manufacturer, type or style designation, part number, and applicable data of the equipment listed in section 1.02 above shall be shown on the elevator shop drawing layouts:

D. Shop Drawings layouts will also include:

1. Hoist machine, motor and deflector sheave

2. Hoist way doors, door tracks, rollers, interlocks, pick up and release roller assemblies

3. Main, Auxiliary car operating panels and digital position indicator

4. Hall digital position indicators and hall push buttons

5. Furnish certificates as required under paragraph “Qualifications”

6. Cab interior showing wall and ceiling finished details

7. Drawings showing reactions at point of elevator machine beams and buffer supports. Indicate impact loads.

8. Proposed floor plan layout of the machine room equipment

1.10 WIRING DIAGRAMS

A. Provide three complete sets of field wiring and straight line wiring diagrams showing all electrical circuits in the hoistway, machine room, to include controller wiring and group controller wiring. Install one set framed under Plexiglas or on pivoted hard boards coated with an approved plastic sealer and mounted in the elevator machine room as directed by the PM. In the event field modifications are found necessary during installation, diagrams shall be revised to include all corrections made prior to and-during the final inspection. Corrected diagrams shall be delivered to the PM within 30 days of final acceptance and prior to final invoice.

B. The following information relating to the specific type of elevator controls and group controls installed on this project shall be provided:

1. Owner’s information manual, containing general data on major components, a description of system logic, maintenance requirements, and adjustment procedures.

2. Complete wiring diagrams needed for field troubleshooting, adjustment, repair, and/or replacement of components. Diagrams shall be base diagrams, containing all changes and additions made to the equipment during the design and construction period.

3. Changes made during the warranty period shall be noted on the drawings within 30 days, if significant as determined by the PM, reproduced for mounting in the machine room no later than six months prior to the expiration of the warranty period.

1.11 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

A. Additional equipment required to operate the specified equipment manufactured and supplied for this modernization shall be non-proprietary, furnished and installed by the contractor. The cost of such equipment shall be included in the base bid.

B. Parking, storage and staging will not be available on site. Contractor will coordinate with PM for any short-term requirements, less than 1 day, in which the VA may be able to accommodate.

1.12 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

A. The replacement equipment and component parts provided by this contract shall function in harmony with each other and in harmony with the existing equipment and component parts not replaced under this contract. The result shall be elevators (1-5, 9 & 10) that meet the standards of the VA Elevator Design Manual, operate in accordance with ASME A17.1 – latest edition (2019), and meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable national and local codes and VA standards.

B. In the event of a code conflict, the most stringent will apply.

1.13 WARRANTY

A. The warranty period of 1 year, for the modernized elevator systems, shall begin with the completion and final acceptance of the elevators by the CO and PM. The contractor will extend to the Government all manufacture warranty exceeding 1 year.

B. Upon receipt of notice from the Government of failure of any portion of materials and workmanship furnished, affected part or parts shall be replaced promptly with new parts by and at the expense of the Contractor.

C. Devices are not acceptable that will not give perfect satisfaction without excessive maintenance and attention. If it becomes evident during the warranty period that a device is not functioning properly in accordance with specifications or in the opinion of the PM excessive maintenance and attention is required to keep the device operating, the Contractor will install a new device as part of work until satisfactory operation of installation is obtained. The period of warranty for replacement devices shall start from date of installation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Where stainless steel is specified, it shall be corrosion resisting steel complying with Federal Specification QQ-S-766, Class 302, or 304, Condition A, with #4 finish on exposed surfaces. Stainless steel shall have the grain of belting in the direction of the longest dimension and all surfaces shall be perfectly smooth and without waves. During erection, all stainless steel surfaces shall be protected by suitable material.

B. All operating fixtures shall be illuminated by Light Emitting Diodes. Car and hall call buttons shall be illuminated by Blue Light Emitting Diodes.

2.02 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials, devices, and equipment furnished shall be non-proprietary.

B. Materials, devices, and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items. Items not meeting this requirement, but which otherwise meet technical specifications and the merits of which can be established through reliable test reports or physical examination of representative samples, will be considered.

C. When two or more of the same components are required, they shall be the product of the same manufacturer. This shall apply to all components currently in place providing for redundancy and maintainability.

D. If multiple systems are currently in place the manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which include components made by others, shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit.

E. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for the intended purpose.

F. Motor nameplates shall bear information as required by NEMA Standards, ASME A17.1, NFPA, and VA Standards, latest editions. To include but not limited to; manufacturers’ name, rated horsepower, speed, volts, starting, full load, lock rotor amperes, and other characteristics Motor nameplates shall be securely attached to items of equipment in a conspicuous location as required by NEMA, NFPA, ASME, and VA standards.

G. The elevator control equipment and system supervisory equipment shall be of current production by the same manufacturer with an established reputation regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items. The above items may be the product in part, of many manufacturers of established reputation, provided such items are capably engineered and produced under coordinated specifications to ensure a first class, safe and smooth operating system and warranted by the parent manufacturer.

H. Mixing of manufactures related to a single system or group of components shall be identified in the submittals.

I. Where key operated switches are required with any component of this elevator installation, provide key cylinders that match the Medical Center Master Key Lock system, Best Lock 7 pin. The Contractor will provide the key cylinders to the PM for proper keying.

2.03 CAPACITY, SPEED, TRAVEL AND FLOORS SERVED

A. Each elevator shall have the capacity to lift a live load (exclusive of the weight of the car and ropes) at the speed in feet per minute as specified in the following schedule:

· Elevator Number: 1-4

· Capacity (lbs.): 4000

· Travel Speed (fpm): 500 fpm for traction elevators.

· Floors Served: Basement through 11

· Elevator Number: 5

· Capacity (lbs.): 5000

· Travel Speed (fpm): 500 fpm for traction elevator.

· Floors Served: sub-Basement through penthouse

· Elevator Number: 9

· Capacity (lbs.): 4000

· Travel Speed (fpm): 350 fpm for traction elevator.

· Floors Served: 1 through 8

· Elevator Number: 10

· Capacity (lbs.): 4000

· Travel Speed (fpm): 350 fpm for traction elevator.

· Floors Served: sub-Basement through 8

· The order of modernization will be:

1. Building 15 passenger elevators #9 and #10, one down at a time.

2. Building 1 freight elevator #5

3. Building 1 passenger elevators 1-4, one down at a time

B. Total travel must be verified in the field by the Contractor C. Rated speed is the speed in either direction of travel with rated capacity load in the elevator. Actual speed, under any load condition shall not vary more than three (3) percent of rated speed.

2.04 POWER SUPPLY

A. Power for normal and emergency operation of elevators will be available from emergency power feeders and transfer switch.

B. Provide new shunt trip breakers inside the elevator machine rooms and hoistways as required by code.

2.05 AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION

A. The control system for elevators shall include provisions for normal power operation on emergency power upon failure of the normal power supply.

B. Emergency power supply, including its starting means and a transfer switch for transfer of power supply from normal to auxiliary shall be reused if in compliance with current codes.

2.06 GROUNDING

Equipment grounding shall be provided. Ground conductor supports, controller enclosure, motors, platform and car frames and other noncurrent conducting metal enclosures for electrical equipment in accordance with NEC. The ground wires shall be copper, insulated, and sized as required by NEC. Bond the grounding wires to each pull boxes, junction boxes, cabinets and other enclosures through which the wires pass.

2.07 CONDUIT AND WIRE WAY

A. Existing conduit that conforms to NEC and is a minimum of ¾” may be reused. All conduit and wiring that is not reused shall be removed back to the source.

B. Unless otherwise specified or approved, install electrical conductors, except traveling cables in rigid zinc-coated steel or aluminum conduit, electrical metallic tubing or metal wire ways. Rigid conduit or electrical metallic tubing smaller than 3/4 inch electrical trade size shall not be used unless specifically approved by the PM. All raceways completely embedded in concrete slabs, walls, or floors shall be rigid steel conduit. An auxiliary gutter may be used between controller, starter, and similar apparatus in the elevator machine room. Fully protect self-supporting connections, where approved, from abrasion or other mechanical injury. Hospital grade flexible metal conduit not less than 3/8 inch electrical trade size not exceeding 18 inches in length, may be used for short connections between risers and limit switches, interlocks, and for other applications permitted by NEC.

C. All conduits terminating in steel cabinets, junction boxes, wire ways, switch boxes, outlet boxes, and similar locations shall have approved insulation bushing. Install a steel lock nut under the bushing if they are constructed completely of insulating materials. Protect the conductors at ends of conduits not terminating in steel cabinets or boxes by terminal fittings having an insulated opening for the conductors.

D. Conduit and EMT fittings and connectors using setscrews or indentations as a means of attachment shall not be used. All fittings shall be steel or malleable iron.

E. Connect motors or other items subject to movement, vibration, or removal to the conduit or EMT systems with flexible, steel conduits. Existing conduits and ducts may be reused if they are code conforming and prior agreement is received from the PM.

F. Conduit, raceway, and boxes that are non-conforming to code shall be removed.

G. All conduit, raceway and boxes shall contain machine generated labeling, every 25’ or as requested by the PM.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NO: 589-22-410 – Replace Elevators in Building 1 & 15

PROJECT LOCATION: Kansas City, Missouri VA Medical Center 4801 E. Linwood Boulevard 64128

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT: Between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00 (VAAR 836.204)

TYPE CONSTRUCTION: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

NAICS: 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors, small business size standard $16.5M

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 550 calendar days for the base bid. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on: 01-19-22 at 10:00 AM CST. Location: Kansas City, VAMC Building 6 (Facilities)

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 6.9% Goals for Minority Participation for each trade 12.7% The Geographical covered area for this solicitation (project) is Kansas City, 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: MO20210045 10/29/2021 Service Contract – Wage Determination No.: 1986-0497 Rev 49 2/19/2021

Submit questions pertaining to this project by February 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM CT to Matthew.Finley@va.gov & Cameron.Buse@va.gov

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: February 15, 2022 at 2PM CT to Matthew.Finley@va.gov

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 designated and qualified site superintendent shall be present on the job site at all times. This individual must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a site superintendent/foreman and must have OSHA 30 training documentation.

SECURITY REQURIEMENTS:

For non-PIV and full PIV badges, contractors must meet HSPD-12 requirements. Station is responsible for all additional costs associated with this non-PIV/PIV badging requirements. Contractor backgrounds are required to be processed through the CO to the VHA Service Center.

The COR is required to either escort or arrange escorts for un-cleared contractor personnel while on the premises performing work under the contract during non-business hours. The escort has to be a government official i.e. VA employee.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE COMPETITION

SOLICITATION: 36C25522R0030

PROJECT: 589-22-410, Replace Elevators in Buildings 1 & 15 LOCATION: Department of Veteran Affairs, Kansas City, 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. Contractor Safety Plan

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

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