36C25524R0056_1.docx

36C25524R0056

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.

36C25524R0056 X 08-09-2024

TBD

657A5-24-600SL

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

KS

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

KS

66048

HOOVER, MARIA

913-946-1127 THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

NCO 15 anticipates the award of one (1) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contract (JOC), for the Marion VA Medical Center, 2401 West Main Street, Marion IL 62959 (Marion VAMC).

Marion VAMC is in need of expedited procurement capabilities through the JOC to provide simplified non-complex, general construction services for lower dollar construction projects, maintenance, alterations, and repair of buildings, structures, or other real property projects.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 236220, General Contractors.

The small business size standard is $45.0 million.

This acquisition is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). All Contractors and Joint Ventures must be certified in SBA Vetcert, and registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal due date through the time of award to be eligible for award. See FAR 52.204-7(b)(1).

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).

Proposals submitted by Teaming Arrangements other than VA Joint Ventures will not be considered.

Contract will be for a one-year (1) base period with up to four (4) one-year option periods. The total contract will not exceed five (5) years. Minimum task order amount: $2,000.00 and Maximum Task Order amount: $500,000. The maximum contract value of the contract shall not exceed $20,000,000.00 over the life of award and will be made based on the best value to the Government. Base Contract Year is anticipated to be for a 365 calendar day period.

There will be only one site visit / pre-bid meeting on August 15, 2024 . Attendance is highly recommended.

Virtual Teams Pre-bid Meeting at 0900 AM central time Phone 1-872-701-0185 Conference ID 359-405-438# Onsite walk-thru: 0930 am. contractors are to meet at building 15 conference room.

Questions relating to this solicitation document must be submitted in ng via email to maria.hoover@va.gov and jeanette.mathena@va.gov by 2:00 PM Central Time on August 20, 2024.

TBD

X 52.211-10 X none

2:00 PM

CDT

09-08-2024 x

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

See pricing schedule in page 6.

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

Table of Contents

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

A.3 SCHEDULE A - CONTRACT COEFFICIENTS

1. LOCATON

All work outlined in each task order solicitation shall be performed at:

Marion VA Medical Center, Marion, Illinois 62959

2. COEFFICIENTS:

0001 – BASE CONTRACT YEAR - ONE CALENDAR YEAR FROM AWARD

The price set forth in the RS Means software on the date the proposal is due shall be multiplied against the coefficient proposed below to determine line item unit cost.

Fill-in the blanks using the format = X.XX (no more than two decimal places).

0001A

______ -- NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from contract award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

Normal work hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays.

0001B

______ -- OTHER THAN NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from contract award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

Other than normal working hours are any hours not stated above.

0002 - OPTION PERIOD I

0002A

______ -- NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from option period award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

Normal work hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays.

0002B

______ -- OTHER THAN NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from option period award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

0003 - OPTION PERIOD II

0003A

______ -- NORMAL WORK HOURS --

Normal work hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays.

0003B

______ -- OTHER THAN NORMAL WORK HOURS --

0004 - OPTION PERIOD III

0004A

______ -- NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from option period award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

Normal work hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays.

0004B

______ -- OTHER THAN NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from option period award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

Other than normal working hours are any hours not stated above.

0005 - OPTION PERIOD IV

0005A

______ -- NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from option period award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

Normal work hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays.

0005B

______ -- OTHER THAN NORMAL WORK HOURS --

In effect from option period award date of “TBD” to end of ordering period of “TBD” (see notes).

Other than normal working hours are any hours not stated above.

3. NOTES:

a. A coefficient breakdown sheet is provided for Prime Contractor use. This form is not required for the proposal and is only provided as a guide for contractors to use when calculating their coefficient.

b. The total contract shall not exceed five years. The guaranteed minimum for the awarded IDIQ is $2,000.00 which will be met by the first construction project task order issued under the IDIQ contract. The minimum task order amount: $2,000.00 and Maximum task order amount: $500,00.00. The maximum value of the contract shall not exceed $20,000,000.00 over the life of the award.

c. In addition to the insurance requirements required by FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, there shall be no exclusionary clauses added to this contract for any asbestos related work that would void the general liability insurance.

d. The effective dates will be filled in at the time of the contract award. The base ordering period shall be from the date of the contract award for one year (365 calendar days). This contract will provide up to four one-year option periods, to extend the ordering periods. The contract coefficients shall be established for the base contract year and for each of the possible four one-year option periods. The contract resulting from this solicitation will not provide for periodic economic price adjustments with the exception of utilizing the latest yearly-published version of R.S. Means Cost Data.

e. Contractor shall use the RS Means Facilities Repair Cost Data Software located at www.rsmeans.com. This Software contains pricing information for the work to be accomplished and for the units of measure specified. The contractor must furnish pricing (proposals) for each individual Task Order on a LINE ITEM BASIS per RS Means (www.rsmeans.com).

f. The most recent versions of RS Means cost estimating data will serve as the Unit Price Book (UPB) for this contract. The UPB is updated annually after 1 January and no later than 15 January. The contractor’s proposals for the work described in each task order will be based on the pricing information and the units of measure specified in the UPB. The following RS Means data shall be used:

Facilities Construction Cost Data Facilities Maintenance and Repair Cost Data Mechanical Cost Data Plumbing Cost Data Electrical Cost Data Assemblies Cost Data Facilities Construction Cost Data Facilities Maintenance and Repair Cost Data

g. HARD COPY OF MEANS: The contractor shall provide two (2) electronic (CD) copies and two (2) hard copies of unit price data to consist of the R.S. MEANS® cost data books. Contractor shall annually provide the latest edition of these books to the hospital Chief of Engineering and Contracting Officer (CO) after 1 January and no later than 15 January, for the life of the contract to include each option year. The contractor shall consider the item non-priced ONLY if it cannot be located in the computer database or any of these guides.

h. LINE ITEM UNIT PRICES AND QUANTITIES: The price set forth in the RS Means software on the date proposal is due shall be multiplied against the coefficient to determine line item unit cost. Use Marion VA Medical Center, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, Illinois 62959-1188 for the location of the facility where work is to be completed for all RS Means pricing.

(END OF SCHEDULE)

COEFFICIENT BREAKDOWN WORKSHEET– NORMAL WORKING HOURS

Overhead, Profit, labor burden

Bonds ( Payment & Performance

Estimating Software

Proposal preparation

Subcontractor profit & Overhead

Mobilization and Close Out for Total Contract and Each Task Order;

Projected Increases (Cost Risk) In Construction Costs over the 1-Year Ordering Period

All Wastes and Excess Material

Final Clean Up (Day-To-Day Clean Up Included in Material Costs

Project Management and Supervision

Office Management and Equipment

Quality Control

Submittals (Including As-Built Drawings), Permits, Licenses

Protection of Government Property

Compliance with Safety Laws (I.E., Safety Rails, Face and Clothing Protection, Etc.)

Compliance with Environmental Laws (Including Permits & Reporting Requirements, Etc.)

Compliance with Tax Laws

Traffic and Work Site Signs and Barriers

List Any Other Risks of Doing Business.

Percent

Coefficient decimal rate 1.0 etc

COEFFICIENT BREAKDOWN – OTHER THAN NORMAL WORKING HOURS

Overhead, Profit, labor burden

Bonds ( Payment & Performance

Estimating Software

Proposal preparation

Subcontractor profit & Overhead

Mobilization and Close Out for Total Contract and Each Task Order;

Projected Increases (Cost Risk) In Construction Costs over the 1-Year Ordering Period

All Wastes and Excess Material

Final Clean Up (Day-To-Day Clean Up Included in Material Costs

Project Management and Supervision

Office Management and Equipment

Quality Control

Submittals (Including As-Built Drawings), Permits, Licenses

Protection of Government Property

Compliance with Safety Laws (I.E., Safety Rails, Face and Clothing Protection, Etc.)

Compliance with Environmental Laws (Including Permits & Reporting Requirements, Etc.)

Compliance with Tax Laws

Traffic and Work Site Signs and Barriers

List Any Other Risks of Doing Business.

Percent

Coefficient decimal rate 1.0 etc

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS

a. GENERAL INFORMATION The Government plans to award one Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contract (JOC) for the Marion VA Medical Center, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959. Award will be made to the Offeror who is responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 9.103(b), whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose proposal is judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation factors to be most advantageous to the Government.

The six (6) evaluation factors consist of:

Factor 1 – Contractor Organization Sub-Factor 1.a – Qualifications of Key Personnel Sub-Factor 1.b – Key Subcontractors Factor 2 – Technical Approach Sub-Factor 2.a – Quality Controls Sub-Factor 2.b – Compliance with Construction Standards Sub-Factor 2.c – Timeliness Factor 3 – Relevant Experience of Prime Contractor Factor 4 – Past Performance Factor 5 – Contractor Safety Plan Factor 6 – Price

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION FACTORS - All non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The non-price factors are listed in descending order of importance Offerors should address, in detail, their capabilities by describing their proposed approach to each factor. All factors will be considered based solely on the proposal provided, to the extent in which the proposal demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements, and the contractor’s ability to meet those requirements.

Noncompliance with the RFP submittal requirements will raise serious questions regarding an Offeror’s technical ability to perform the services and 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, concurrence with the Requirement Description and Statement of Work and the proposed contract type.

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 FAR 52.215-1, 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 cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

d. NUMBER OF COPIES TO SUBMIT Offerors shall submit proposals electronically by e-mail to maria.hoover@va.gov and jeanette.mathena@va.gov. The email(s) shall include the following 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 … The email must list the solicitation number in the Subject Line: 36C25524R0056. Email confirmation will be provided by the Contracting Officer. If you do not receive email confirmation, contact the Contracting Officers.

2. FORMAT OF PROPOSALS

All Offeror’s shall be required to submit a proposal with the minimum content as specified herein. Proposals that do not provide the minimum content may be rejected.

a. PAGE FORMAT Printed text shall be easily readable (12-pitch type or 10 point proportional spacing) and all text shall be single spaced and printed black on white paper. Cross-references should be utilized to preclude unnecessary duplication of data between sections. All pages shall be standard letter size (8-½” by 11”) sheets of paper with a minimum of ½” margins. Text size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the Offeror but must be easily readable.

b. PAGE LIMITATIONS Page limitations are as follows: Fold-outs will be counted as the appropriate number of pages based on an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet of paper. The Contractor shall number each page to eliminate any confusion.

c. PROPOSAL LIMITATIONS The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated above. If the page limits are exceeded, the proposal may be determined as non-responsive and cannot be considered for award. The Government will not accept any changes to the contractor’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation (See FAR 15.208 for further information regarding late proposals).

Page limits include: All appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, etc.

Page limits do not include: Covers for volumes, tables of contents, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. They will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted.

In the event an Offeror creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

3. CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

Offeror’s proposals shall consist of separate emails (one for the technical proposal and one for the pricing proposal). Each must be clearly identified. Pricing must be kept separate from technical information. If pricing is included in the technical proposal, the proposal will not be considered. Email one (1) will consist of TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (NON-PRICE FACTORS) and Email two (2) will consist of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & PRICE PROPOSAL. In addition, offerors are to provide proof of bonding capacity in the form of a letter from their surety indicating bonding capacity per task order and aggregate for the maximum value of the contract (in addition complete attachment 3).

Offeror’s technical proposal shall contain a “Table of Contents” as a master index of the entire technical and price proposal. The table of contents shall identify major areas by Title, as well as Volume, Section, Tab, and Page Numbers. A copy of this master “Table of Contents” shall be placed separately in the Technical Proposal email.

a. VOLUME I - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (NON-PRICE FACTORS) The Technical Proposal will be submitted via email and will be evaluated separately from the Price Proposal. The technical (non-priced) evaluation factors, listed below in descending order of importance, will be used to determine the acceptability standards for non-price factors. The sub-factors within Factor 1 are equal in importance. Failure to provide detailed information will make the proposal non-responsive. Award will not be made if the proposal is deemed non-responsive.

The Government will rate an offeror's technical proposal, at the factor level, by use of descriptive adjectives that combines technical merit and proposal risk that most accurately defines the offeror's performance risk considering all factors/sub-factors/elements identified in this section.

NOTE: THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SHALL NOT CONTAIN ANY PRICING INFORMATION RELATING TO THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSED COEFFICIENTS.

FACTOR 1. CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION

Offerors must provide evidence that they have the capabilities, qualifications and experience needed to meet the performance requirements of this project. Within the Contractor Organization factor, two (2) sub-factors will be evaluated. Both sub-factors are of equal importance and portray the offerors probability of success with a low degree of risk.

Sub-Factor 1.a. QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL For each Key Personnel position proposed, provide the following narrative description:

- Position Title;

NOTE: Offerors may include significant experience of Key Personnel even if performed for another organization. Offerors may not replace or substitute Key Personnel without the written authorization and concurrence from the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). At a minimum, any proposed individuals must meet or exceed the experience level of the Key Personnel being replaced. No more than two positions may be held by the same person.

Offerors shall provide a detailed description of the proposed critical personnel that will be involved in managing and executing projects (task orders) under the resulting contract. Offerors are provided considerable flexibility in how they structure their proposed staffing, but the functional positions (regardless of job title) must, address the following functions:

- Superintendent - OSHA Construction 30 Hour Certificate On-Site Construction Superintendent: The Contractor shall identify an OSHA Construction Certified On-Site Superintendent who will be assigned to projects awarded under the resulting contract in writing to the Contracting Officer with the response to the Request for Proposal for this solicitation. Superintendent shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience supervising construction projects similar to those performed at a VA Medical Center, active commercial hospital which is equal or larger in size, services provided, and patient care load than the Marion VA Medical Center, or other medical or medical related facility which is active 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. If the Superintendent does not have the necessary experience, the proposal may be rejected. The Contractor shall provide a resume and any applicable technical certifications (e.g. OSHA Certification) for the Superintendent with the information necessary to confirm training and experience with the RFP response.

The Superintendent shall be physically present at the on-site project office anytime work is being performed. Work performed outside of normal working hours shall be required to have prior written approval from the COR.

- Project Manager - The Contractor shall identify a Project Manager who will be assigned to projects awarded under the resulting contract in writing to the Contracting Officer with the response to the Request for Proposal for this solicitation. The Project Manager shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing construction projects similar to those performed at a VA Medical Center, active commercial hospital which is equal or larger in size, services provided, and patient care load than the Marion VA Medical Center, or other medical or medical related facility which is active 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. If the Project Manager does not have the necessary experience, the proposal may be rejected. The Contractor shall provide a resume for the Project Manager with the information necessary to confirm training and experience with the RFP response. Project Manager shall not be changed without written authorization and concurrence from the CO and COR.

The Project Manager does not have to be physically present at the on-site project office anytime work is being performed but shall make on-site visits as needed or requested by the CO or COR. Work performed outside of normal working hours shall be required to have prior written approval from the COR.

- Quality Control Manager Quality Control Manager (Note: no more than two key positions may be held by the same person) The Contractor shall identify a Quality Control Manager (QCM) experienced in managing and inspecting construction projects to the Contracting Officer in writing with the response to the Request for Proposal for this solicitation. QCM shall have a minimum 3 years’ experience inspecting construction projects similar to those performed at a VA Medical Center, active commercial hospital which is equal or larger in size, services provided, and patient care load than the Marion VA Medical Center, or other medical or medical related facility which is active 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. The proposed candidates shall present a copy of 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety training certificate with the contractor’s response to the RFP. The QCM shall be physically present at the project office, except on Federal Government holidays (see list below), as designated in the statement of work issued with each individual task order. The QCM shall have authority to act for the Contractor in all quality control matters. The Contractor shall provide a resume for the QCM with the information necessary to confirm training and experience with the RFP response. If the QCM does not have the necessary experience, the proposal may be rejected. QCM shall not be changed without written authorization and concurrence from the CO and COR.

- Qualified Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and a Competent Person (CP): (Note: no more than two key positions may be held by the same person.)

In accordance with VA Master Specification Safety Infectious Control, 01 35 26, the Contractor shall identify a SSHO and a CP (site superintendent) who will be responsible for safety compliance for the projects awarded under this contract. This information will be provided with the response to the Request for Proposal for this solicitation. The SSHO and a CP shall be experienced in managing safety for and inspecting construction projects similar to those performed at a VA Medical Center, active commercial hospital which is equal or larger in size, services provided, and patient care load than the Marion VA Medical Center, or other medical or medical related facility which is active 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. This individual shall have authority to act for the Contractor in all safety matters. The SSHO and a CP shall have qualification and training as required by OSHA 29CFR1926 and five years of experience as a safety and health professional in the construction industry. The Contractor shall provide a resume for the SSHO and a CP with the information necessary to confirm training and experience with the RFP response. The SSHO and a CP shall present a copy of 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety training certificate. The SSHO and a CP shall not be changed without written authorization and concurrence from the CO and COR.

Sub-Factor 1.b _KEY SUBCONTRACTORS Offerors shall provide a detailed list of the Key Subcontractors they intend to utilize in executing projects (task orders) issued under the resulting contract. Offerors shall list a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) proposed subcontractors for the following specialty trades:

- MECHANICAL;

For each of the proposed subcontractors, Offerors shall provide a brief narrative description of the subcontractor’s:

NOTE: If offerors plan to self-perform some of this specialty trade work, using their own resources, they must list themselves for the applicable trade work. When doing so, offerors must provide the same information regarding qualifications, capability, and availability to self-perform that they would provide for a separate subcontractor.

SUB-FACTOR 2. TECHNICAL APPROACH

Within the Technical Approach sub-factor, there are three (3) sub-factors that will be evaluated. All three sub-factors are of equal importance.

Sub-Factor 2 a. QUALITY CONTROL Offerors shall provide a detailed description of specific techniques and processes used to manage Quality Control for construction projects.

Sub-Factor 2.b COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation of how well the offeror and proposed subcontractors have the technical knowledge and capability to ensure strict compliance with applicable construction industry standards. The applicable standards may vary by the scope of individual task orders, and typically may include, but are not limited to:

The narrative description shall be specific, detailed, and complete to clearly and fully demonstrate that the Offeror, and proposed subcontractors, collectively have a thorough understanding of the requirements for compliance with established construction industry standards.

The narrative should identify specific project experience and/or key personnel training/qualifications rather than merely stating that the offeror “intends to conform to all standards.” The point of the factor is not to indicate good intentions, it is to demonstrate qualifications.

Sub-Factor 2.c TIMELINESS Offerors shall provide a detailed description of procedures and techniques for maintaining on-time schedule performance. The narrative shall address the offeror’s plan to execute projects (task orders) from the initial development through project completion in a manner that will best meet the Government’s completion requirements.

The narrative shall address the planned timeframes for responding to:

The narrative should also address the Offeror’s management tools and practices to for:

FACTOR 3. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR

To demonstrate their relevant experience, Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) construction projects which started within the last three (3) years that are construction complete and which closely match the nature of work described in the Statement of Work. Relevant Experience is interpreted to mean contracts for construction projects involving hospital or medical facility repair or renovation where the Offeror served as the Prime (General) Contractor and the work involved multiple Subcontractors with multiple projects running concurrently. If Offerors wish to submit experience that was not conducted at hospital or medical facilities, they should explain how the nature and complexity of the work involved was equivalent to that described in the Statement of Work for this contract. Contractors may use the Performance Relevancy Survey attached to this solicitation (attachment 2).

For each construction project submitted for Relevant Experience evaluation, provide the following information:

- Original (initial) Contract Performance Period (duration), and Actual (final) Completion Date;

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. Offerors who fail to submit experience for all Joint Venture partners may be rated lower.

NOTES:

- If the work submitted is not for hospital or medical facility repair or renovation construction projects, provide additional information to explain how the nature and complexity of the work involved was equivalent to that described in the Statement of Work.

- Offerors may submit for Relevant Experience evaluation projects involving its officers and/or individuals submitted for the Key Personnel sub-factor. However, if the Offeror’s firm did not perform as the Prime (General) Contractor, discuss in detail the role performed by the individuals involved that would equate to prime contractor experience.

(Note: Subcontractor experience cannot be substituted for Prime Contractor experience and will not be considered.)

FACTOR 4. PAST PERFORMANCE

a. For purposes of evaluating the offerors past performance. Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) of the most recently completed relevant construction contracts accomplished within the last five (5) years. Contractors shall submit completed Past Performance Questionnaires (attachment 1) in support of this evaluation factor. Projects submitted for Past Performance considerations shall be completed construction contracts that were:

b. For each construction contract submitted for Past Performance evaluation, provide the following information:

c. The submitted construction projects must be relevant to medical center construction projects. In assessing relevancy, the Government will evaluate an offeror's references for similarity to the construction methods to be completed under the scope of this solicitation, multi-discipline or specialized areas, the scope/type of contracts/projects, the magnitude of projects as it relates to price.

Prime contractors who demonstrate that multiple construction projects were managed at the same time will be evaluated higher than Prime contractors who only manage one project at a time.

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. Offerors who fail to submit experience for all Joint Venture partners may be rated lower.

The past performance evaluation will be conducted using information obtained from your proposal, as well as other sources available to the Government, such as information obtained from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPAR), and /or any other sources deemed appropriate. The Government also reserves the right to contact any owner of a prior construction project performed by the Offeror to obtain additional information.

Special Note: Offerors that May Lack Past Performance Information: In accordance with FAR Part 15.305(a)(2), An offeror with no Past Performance may receive a rating based on the evaluation of its predecessor companies, key personnel, and/or subcontractors. If such information is not applicable (i.e., the offeror does not have a predecessor company, key personnel or subcontractors with relevant experience), the offeror shall be evaluated as "Neutral”. However, the proposal of an offeror with no relevant Past Performance history, while rated “Neutral” in Past Performance, may not represent the most advantageous proposal to the Government and thus, the Government may in its tradeoff analysis determine that highly rated past performance is more beneficial than a neutral past performance rating.

Currency, Relevancy: The Government will consider the currency and relevancy of the performance information while conducting its performance evaluation.

For this solicitation, currency is performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. Within this period, performance occurring more recently will have greater significance than work occurring earlier in the period. For example, performance information for work occurring during 2022 - 2023 may have greater importance than performance information for work occurring during 2021.

The Government may consider an offeror’s previous contracts in the aggregate in determining relevancy, should the offeror’s present and past performance lend itself to this approach. For example, an offeror’s work experience on three contracts may represent only a semi-relevant effort when each contract is considered as a stand-alone effort. However, when these contracts are performed concurrently (in part or in whole) and are assessed in the aggregate, the work may more accurately reflect a relevant effort.

In accordance with FAR 15.306(a)(2), if award will be made without conducting discussions, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their proposals, e.g., the relevance of an offeror's Past Performance information and adverse Past Performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond, or to resolve minor clerical errors.

FACTOR 5. CONTRACTOR SAFETY PLAN

Offerors must provide a construction safety plan according to TIL Spec Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements (see attachment 4).

A. Compliance & Plan Content: 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 public. The contractor's Safety Plan, at the minimum, shall address their safety policy, 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.

B. Hospital Working Environment Considerations: The contractor’s Safety Plan shall address their plan for completing all contract work on and around an active hospital without impacting patient care. Plan will be evaluated on how it demonstrates contractor’s intended efforts for maintaining infection control around the hospital work site. Contractor must also detail its plan for accomplishing all necessary tuberculosis and covid screenings for its workforce.

b. VOLUME II - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & PRICE PROPOSAL The Contract Documents and Price Proposal will be submitted as a separate email and will be evaluated separately from the Technical Proposal. Volume II shall be organized into two major sections: the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and the PRICE PROPOSAL as described below.

(1) SECTION 1 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Section 1 shall consist of the following subsections:

COVER LETTER

A Cover Letter and Introduction (maximum of two pages in length) shall include the following information.

Submit the Completed Standard Form 1442 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award) issued with the solicitation. Be sure to fill out blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, 20A, 20B and 20C, and acknowledge any solicitation amendments in block 19 of the Standard Form 1442.

SCHEDULE A

Fill in the blanks in Schedule A for the respective VAMC work schedules.

LETTER FOR BONDING CAPABILITY

Offerors shall submit a letter from their surety, providing the payment and performance bonds limitation.