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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

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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 _____________________________).

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

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

36C25721Q1213 08-06-2021 756-21-3-6090-0187 756-21-100 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office NCO17 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple

TX

76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office NCO17 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple

TX

76504 Eileen Myers 254-899-6046 Acquisition Title: Install Booster Pump Station, EL Paso VAMC, El Paso, Texas Scope: Contractor shall provide all skilled personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to perform the requirements of installing a Booster Pump Station located at 5001 N Piedras Drive, EL Paso, Texas.

NOTE: Project is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) only. Offerors must be certified in CVE at the time quotes are submitted.

Method of Procurement will be a Request for Quote (RFQ).

All work shall be performed in accordance with the SOW, Specifications and drawings provided.

MAGNITUDE of the Construction Project: $50,000.00 to 100,000.00

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238220

A Site Visit will be held Tuesday August 10, 2021 @ 0900 AMMST. All Interested Contractors shall meet at the 5001 N. Piedras EL Paso VAMC, EL Paso, Texas.

All contractors attending the Site Visit must go through COVID-19 screening prior to entering all VAMC facilities.

Please ensure early arrival and will be screened at the Police Station, where you will be met by the COR.

Face masks and picture ID are required.

Cut off for submission of RFI(s) shall be August 12, 2021 @10:00 AM CDT. All RFI(s)/questions must be emailed to the following email address: Eileen.Myers@va.gov. with RFQ # 36C25721Q1213 referenced in the subject line to allow for adequate time for the Government to reply. RFI(s) shall be submitted in word format.

Submission of Quotes: All quotes shall be submitted via email to the following email address Eileen.Myers@va.gov.

Quotes must be received by the specified date and time stated in block 13A below.

Funds are not currently available for this solicitation. Award of a contract as a result of this solicitation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment of this contract may be made. There shall be no legal liability on the part of the Government for contract purposes until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer. The contracting Officer will confirm availability of funds prior to award of a contract.

X X 52.211-10 X 10:00 am

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

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

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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.)

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office, NCO17 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple

TX

76504 This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

(877) 353-9791

(512) 460-5540 X Joyce M. Mills Contracting Officer

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SECTION B – SCHDULE OF PRICES/DESCRIPTION

Install Booster Pump Station Project No. 756-21-100

DESCRIPTION: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete all required project work in strict accordance with the SOW, Specifications and Drawings to Install Booster Pump Station located at VAMC 5001 N. Piedras Drive, El Paso, Texas.

BID

AND SUPERVISION TO INSTALL

BOOSTER PUMP STATION

0002 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 1 EA $_________ $__________

TOTAL (Items 0001 and 0002) $___________

**TOTAL PROJECT DURATION: 120 Calendar days to complete work from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

STATEMENT OF WORK

PROJECT # 756-21-100 BOOSTER PUMP STATION

1. General Information

1.1. General Scope.

1.1.1. Description of Services. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and supervision necessary as prescribe in the specifications and drawings contained herein to perform construction of a Booster Pump Station at the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System. This includes the following.

1.1.1.1. Construct a concrete pad to support and anchor the pump station. The concrete pad dimensions shall be 8’ L x8’ W, the thickness and strength shall be in accordance with the attached specifications. The final dimensions shall be field verified and approved by COR.

1.1.1.2. Construct a metal shelter to provide relief to the pump station from the weather and elements. Shelter shall have four posts, open sides, a pitched metal roof, and anchored to concrete pad. The shelter shall be rated to 55mph winds.

1.1.1.3. Connect to existing piping systems. Existing water supply piping to the booster pumps is 6” Flat Faced Flanged, Ductile Iron. The existing piping to the downstream system the pumps will pump to is 4” copper alloy piping.

1.1.1.4. Construct pump station system. Pump inlet piping shall be 3”, Ductile Iron AWWA C151/A21.51. Pump outlet piping shall be 3” ASTM B42 / ASTM B302 copper or copper-alloy pipe or equivalent. Total length of piping runs shall be field verified.

1.1.1.5. Install 2 booster pumps and purchase a third to deliver to VA as a spare. Pump drives shall be 3PH, 460V, 60Hz with a TEFC high efficiency motor. The pumps shall be rated for outdoor service and potable water. Pumps shall be Goulds Model 46SV22GK4F60V34 or equivalent.

1.1.1.6. Construct power and cabling infrastructure to support pump station. Electrical infrastructure shall be constructed in accordance with attached specifications. Dimensions to be field verified.

1.2. Facility Information. Work shall be performed on the Northwest exterior of the facility. Reference the “New Booster Pump Station Brief and Plan”.

1.3. Period of Performance. Period of Performance shall be 120 days after receiving Notice to Proceed.

1.4. Hours of Operations. To be performed during NON-Normal hours from 4:30 pm to 11:30pm Monday through Friday, and 7:00am to 3:00 pm Saturday. COR shall be notified in advance of scheduled hours to assess risk associated with critical utility shutdown(s). Contractor shall make any provisions necessary in their proposal to account for any work required during non-office hours. Work on Sundays shall be allowed only if coordinated with COR minimum of seven (7) calendar days in advance.

1.5. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System Facility, located at 5001 N. Piedras Dr., El Paso Texas 79930.

The following is a list of U.S. Government holidays. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as the holiday; if the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

HOLIDAY DATE

1.6. Quality Control Plan. Quality control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 52.246-1 entitled, “Contractor Inspection Requirements” and applicable sub- clauses pertaining to quality control. The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Control System which includes a written Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall implement standardized procedure/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met.

1.7. Safety.

1.7.1. Safety Plan. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety plan. The plan shall include an Accident Prevention Plan for the specific work and hazards of the contract. The plan will be signed by a representative of the Contractor’s project management team. The plan will be job-specific and include work to be performed by control hazards associated with material, services, or equipment. The safety plan shall also include the subcontractors and suppliers.

1.7.2. Contractors shall have and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for arc flash level to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall provide documentation that all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE have current calibration. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all instruments, test equipment, tools and PPE as appropriate. Contractors will be required to attend a Safety Class to be informed about EPVA Clinic Safety Rules prior to commence of work by EPVA-FSS Safety Specialist who will also inspect the tools and equipment used for work.

1.8. Environment and OSHA. The Contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local State, or Federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the Contracting Officer or authorized representative to halt any and all Contractor performance. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract.

1.9. Emergency Services. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor of their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the COR or Government representative of the incident. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.10. Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the COR or Government representative and shall notify the Government of the corrective action to be taken.

1.11. Personnel. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “personnel” or “employee(s)” refers to any person performing work related to this contract, including but not limited to, the Contractor’s employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractor. The Contractor shall staff this effort with trained, competent and capable employee(s) for the discipline they are assigned to. Contractor personnel shall present a clean, neat and professional appearance. The Contractor shall ensure that employees meet all applicable federal, state, local, and installation certification, licensing, medical requirements, and qualifications to perform all assigned tasks and functions as defined in this contract prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall not permit any personnel to work under this contract if such person is identified by a Government authorized representative to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the El Paso VA Healthcare System.

1.12. Conduct of Employees. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on VA Facilities.

1.13. Supervision of Contractor Employees. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor or Subcontractor employees while performing work under the contract. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, not the Government. The Contractor, in turn, shall be accountable to the Government for Contractor or Subcontractor employees.

2. General Tasks

2.1. General. The contractor shall provide all skilled personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, material, supervision, and other items necessary to perform this prescribed project as defined in this SOW to meet the performance requirements, except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services.

2.1.1. Contractor shall ensure that construction will be planned, coordinated and inspected following EPVA standards and regulations.

2.1.2. Site Conditions. The contractor shall verify all dimensions and investigate existing site conditions. All technical questions shall be addressed to the COR or Government representative for resolution.

2.1.3. Contractor shall be experienced General Contractor, with properly trained and licensed, as applicable, permanent staff required to perform the proposed work. The contractor shall provide continuous competent supervision and adequate number of skilled workmen, materials and equipment to meet the construction schedule.

2.1.4. The contractor shall provide TWO (2) hard-copies (paper) Operator’s Manuals and TWO (2) hard-copies (paper) of Technical Service Manuals no later than 2 week after pump installation.

2.2. Specific Tasks:

2.2.1. Booster Pump Station:

The existing water softener system has failed due to low water pressure coming into the building from the main water supply. If the system is left without running, this could result in the damage and failure of other systems within the building. The water softener system provides treated water to all 4 stories of the main building located at 5001 N. Piedras Dr., El Paso Texas 79930. The booster pumps will increase water pressure coming from Fort Bliss Water Service to meet the system’s minimum requirements to operate.

2.2.1.1. Demolition of the existing piping;

2.2.1.1.1. Only piping necessary to accommodate new booster pump station shall be demoed.

2.2.1.1.2. Provide materials and support needed for containment and proper disposal of piping, piping accessories, and any media.

2.2.1.2. Provide and Install primary booster and backup pumps.

2.2.1.2.1. Pumps shall be for potable facility water. The material of construction for the pump shall be food grade stainless steel.

2.2.1.2.2. The model pump(s) shall have a discharge pressure between 65psig minimum and 100psig maximum.

2.2.1.2.3. The pump shall have a variable frequency drive to allow for flow and pressure adjustment by the operator(s).

2.2.1.2.4. The model pump(s) shall be compatible with an inlet pressure range between 30psig to 50psig.

2.2.1.2.5. The model pump(s) shall output a flow rate of 250GPM or greater.

2.2.1.2.6. The model pump(s) shall be motor driven by an electrical motor.

2.2.1.2.7. The model pump(s) shall come with an appropriate size frame and accessories to support ideal normal operating conditions.

2.2.1.3. Provide and Install Concrete Pad and Pump Shelter;

2.2.1.3.1. Appropriately sized reinforced concrete pad for the pump(s) to be secured.

2.2.1.3.2. Appropriately sized pump housing to protect pump(s) and parts.

2.2.1.4. Provide and Install Electrical power supply to the pumps;

2.2.1.4.1. Electrical power supply to include but not limited to; conduit, wiring, accessories, and all materials & support required to properly provide power to the booster pump station.

2.2.1.5. Provide and Install Plumbing;

2.2.1.5.1. Plumbing to include but not limited to; piping, flanges, bolting, gaskets, seals, piping accessories, supports, all materials & support required to make the booster pump station fully operational.

2.2.1.6. Test and Verification;

2.2.1.6.1. Provide Testing & Verification documentation that the system is fully operational, leak tight, and ready for normal use.

2.2.1.7. Contractor shall provide all material and labor for the following tasks which include but are not limited to:

2.2.1.7.1. Remove all existing parts that are no longer needed or functional

2.2.1.7.2. Contractor shall be responsible for properly disposing any items no longer needed.

2.2.1.8. Provide and install all new components which will provide a fully functional system.

2.2.1.9. Provide any electrical wiring, disconnects, fuses, etc. required by the manufacturer for a complete installation.

2.2.1.10. Contractor shall be responsible for the startup of the system and any functional testing required by the manufacturer.

2.2.1.11. Contractor shall provide training that shall include at minimum the following:

2.2.1.11.1. Provide training on how the systems works.

2.2.1.11.2. Provide training for any Maintenance required for all major components.

2.2.1.11.3. Provide basic training for troubleshooting common functional issues.

2.2.1.11.4. Provide a digital copy (PDF) of the entire system being installed, as well as product cut-sheets and Operation and Maintenance Manuals. No hard copies are needed.

3. Applicable Codes and Regulations

3.1. The contractor (to include Subcontractors) must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Although some publication dates are given, the design shall be by current references and standards.

3.1.1. Current state and national codes, regulations and specifications involving architectural, civil, structural, electrical, environmental, mechanical and any other disciplines associated with the design and construction of this project.

3.1.2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through adoption of the ADA ABA Accessibility Guidelines, July 2004 with corrections, Aug 2005.

3.1.3. 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Health and Safety

3.1.4. ICC International Building Code

3.1.5. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

3.2. Review all pertinent VA design and standard details. Responsible for incorporating all such standards in the project. May obtain design criteria and copies of the complete VA Design Guides, Design Manuals & other resources from VA Facilities Management Technical Information.

Library at web site/page: https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/index.asp

4. Records Management Language:

5.1 All records (administrative and program specific) created during the period of the contract belong to EL Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ELPVAHCS) and must be returned to EL Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ELPVAHCS) at the end of the contract or destroyed in accordance to the VHA Record Control Schedule (RCS)10-1.

5.2 Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

5.3 In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

5.4 In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal

Page law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

5.5 ELPVAHCS and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of ELPVAHCS or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to ELPVAHCS records officer . The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5.6 The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to ELPVAHCS control or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

5.7 The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and ELPVAHCS guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

5.8 The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with ELPVAHCS policy.

5.9 The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public ELPVAHCS information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

5.10 The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

5.11 The ELPVAHCS owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which [Agency] shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— August 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am CST

(c) Participants will meet at— VAMC El Paso Engineering Office (End of Provision)

2.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.

(2) The small business size standard is $16.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X](i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X](ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[](iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[](iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[](v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

[](vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

[](vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[](A) Basic.

[](B) Alternate I.

[](viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.