36C25722B0005_1.docx

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

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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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.

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

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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.

36C25722B0005 X 674-22-130 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 Michael Walls (254)899-6044 Acquisition Title: Replace Bldg. 163 Roof Systems, Project No. 674-22-130

Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete all required project work in accordance with the provided SOW, Specifications, and Plans. Project is located at the Temple VA Medical Center (VAMC) 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504

This is a "Competitive" requirement Set Aside 100% Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Magnitude of the Construction Project: $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 236220.

Pre-Bid Site Visit shall be held on November 3, 2021 @ 9:30am CST. All interested Contactors shall meet at the Temple VAMC Engineering Office Bldg. 46. conference room.

All Contractors attending the Pre-Bid Site Visit must go through COVID Screening to enter the facility. Please ensure early arrival to the facility to allow enough time to go through screening. Face Masks and picture ID is required.

Cut off for submission of RFI(s)/Questions shall be November 11, 2021 @ 2:00 PM CST. All RFI(s)/Questions must be emailed to: michael.walls2@va.gov. Please include the solicitation No. 36C25722B0005 on the subject line.

All Bidders must submit a Bid Guarantee as part of their Bid Package. Additionally, the Awardee must be able to obtain the necessary level of Performance and Payment Bonds.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS: All bids shall be submitted via email to the following email address: michael.walls2@va.gov by the date and time as stated in Block 13a below.

**All Contractors are required to comply with EO 14042 regarding COVID vaccines.

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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.

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

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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.)

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

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:

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Table of Contents

Statement of Work (SOW) Project Number: VATMC 1-2020 VA Temple Medical Center Title: Roof Replacement, Teague Tower Roof and Penthouse Date: 1 December 2020

1. General Requirements:

1.1 Contractor shall provide all labor and materials needed to accomplish the tasks associated with this statement of work. The Contractor shall also conduct all work in accordance (IAW)with manufacturer’s specifications, the latest International Building Code (IBC), the latest National Electric Safety Code (NESC), NEC, National Fire Protection Association Code, roofing specifications provided and the latest in roofing standards. All roofing details and specifications shall per NRCA (Nationals Roofing Contractors Association) standards. Fall Protection to be installed on per OSHA requirements.

1.2 Contractor will always be required to provide cleanup of the project site to prevent any roofing materials blowing around the base and the flight line. Inside buildings above drop ceilings, Contractor shall clean-up any roof debris and/or tar that has fallen inside. Dispose of all waste generated by this project according to all applicable local regulations. The building face shall be protected from damage and asphalt spills: all attempts shall be taken to prevent tar from splashing on brick facia and trim. The staging area shall be kept orderly and the paved surfaces area shall be protected from damage. Any damage to the asphalt parking lot shall be repaired by the Contractor. The Contractor will access the roofs from TBD. Contractor shall provide their own fall protection. All safety requirements shall be adhered to and shall be the responsibility of both the general contractor and subcontractors. All HVAC and electrical systems are to not to be damaged. Any damaged components will be replaced by contractor

1.3 Contractor shall verify all dimensions and existing roof conditions, penetrations, pipe sizes, roof drains, etc. and the thickness of the existing Built-up (BUR) system. Contractor to water-test all roof drains before project and will be responsible for any work after testing. Contractor responsible for all MEP relocation (if necessary because of roof system heights) required on project. Contractor shall report all finding to CE within two days after surveying roof conditions. Contractor shall also take note of any existing building damages and report such finding to CE.

1.4 All Revision to this Statement of Work will depicted with both bold and underlined text.

1.5 As-builts will be required upon completion of the new built-up roof system outlining all components of the roof including the ISO layout and taper system layout.

1.6 Lightning Protection: The Contractor shall remove the existing lightning protection on the existing roof to the existing grounding cable that is attached to the building structure. Install new lightning protection on the new built-up roof and the existing equipment. New tabs shall be set in Green Lok Structural Adhesive (or equal) once the new roof is completed. The old lightning protection cable and rods shall be disposed of in the Civil Engineering recycle dumpster. The lightning protection shall be installed by a certified lightning protection company with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. All employees installing the lightning protection system must have their certification as well. Installer of the lightning protection system shall provide the Government with UL Lightning Protection Inspection certification and resistance reading for the facility. Contractor shall adhere to the following codes: UFC 3-575-01, NFPA 780, AFI 32-1065. All components shall comply with UL 96A.

1.7 Warranty Requirements: Provide a 30 year, No Dollar Limit (NDL) warranty with a 300 mph wind uplift which shall cover full term of warranty on the new BUR roof system. Multiple-source warranties are not acceptable. Manufacturer’s 30-year watertight warranty, including coverage for all metal trim, flashings, and penetrations associated with the built-up roof and metal roof areas. Warranty shall include the following: (on all new installed metal) 20-year coverage on finish including checking, crazing, peeling, chalking, fading and/or adhesion, shall commence on the date of a completed pre-final and beneficial occupancy or final inspection. Installer shall provide manufacturer with a 2 year-year warranty covering roofing system installation and water tightness, provide a single warranty by a single approved manufacturer membrane roof manufacturer, including metal detailing and transition between the two materials types. Roof installer must be certified by the material manufacturer for the warranties.

1.8 A Full-Time Employee of the manufacturer shall provide inspections, mark corrections and provide installation support at a minimum of 2 days per week during application. Inspection reports will be provided to CE weekly. The reports shall include photo documentation and daily summarizations of work.

2. Demo:

2.1 Contractor shall remove the entire roof system down to the concrete deck including all edge metal. The metal roof deck shall be clean of all roof debris prior to installing new roof system. The complete assembly must be installed in the same day. The contractor shall not remove more roofing than can be replaced on a daily basis or that can be made watertight by each day’s end.

2.2 Contractor shall remove any broken roof drain baskets or plastic roof drain baskets. Contractor shall remove any rubber (expand flash) expansion joints. Contractor shall remove any existing storm collars, pitch pans or rubber boots unless noted in shop drawings. All recyclable metal removed from the roof, shall be put in the recycle dumpster located in the CE dumpster yard.

3. New Roof: Roof replacement will be at all levels.

3.1 Contractor shall install two layers of Polyisocyanurate insulation meeting average R-Value of R-20, staggered seams, mechanically attached per manufacturers approved wind uplift fastener patterns for Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3. Contractor is only allowed to use 4x4 insulation boards. Zone 1: (Field) .75“ wide beads spaced 12” O.C. per 4x4 board, Zone 2: (Perimeter) .75“ wide beads spaced 6” O.C. per 4x4 board, Zone 3: (Corner) .75“ wide beads spaced 4” O.C. per 4x4 board.

3.2 The contractor shall install ½” Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board, fiber-reinforced, homogenous composition set in a highly elastomeric one step VOC compliant, high rise roof insulation adhesive that contains no solvents and sets in minutes. Following the Gypsum fiber board, a layer of an 80-mil fiberglass reinforced sandwiched by Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) rubber Modified Base Sheet set in a NO VOC’s Cold processed high-performance, NON asphalt based, modified polyether, moisture-cured polymer solvent free adhesive. Followed by a layer of a 155-mil fiberglass reinforced asphalt mineral modified membrane cap sheet also set in a NO VOC’s Cold processed high-performance NON asphalt based modified polyether, moisture-cured polymer solvent free adhesive.

3.3 NO VOC’s Cold processed high-performance asphalt modified polyether; moisture-cured polymer solvent free adhesive shall be applied at 2.5 gals per square (100 sf) per interply.

3.4 24-gauge Metal Edge shall have inside and outside corners and splice plates. All meeting ANSI/SPRI ES-1.

3.5 All pipe penetrations shall have new 24 gauge stainless steel pitch pans with hoods and filled with an all-weather, fast setting, chemical action concrete patching material and a two-part, pourable, self-leveling, 100% solids, urethane sealant.

3.6 Any area where a termination bar is installed, the contractor shall install the manufacturers approved roof cement three coarse application over the termination bar and install a metal counterflashing over the termination bar.

3.7 All curbs shall be with one layer of new a 80-mil fiberglass reinforced sandwiched by Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) rubber Modified Base Sheet and one layer of a 155-mil fiberglass reinforced asphalt Mineral modified membrane cap sheet. The 80-mil fiberglass reinforced sandwiched by Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) rubber Modified Base Sheet and 155-mil fiberglass reinforced SBS asphalt modified membrane cap sheet flashings shall be run up and over the curb, 2“over the wood nailers. All mechanical equipment/curbs are to have new prefinished counter-flashings installed. Color chosen by owner.

3.8 All new perimeter edge and facia metal shall be 24-gauge flat stock approved by manufacturer, bended for the application, (counterflashing, drip edge, gutters, downspouts, storm collars, etc). All metal joints shall have butyl caulking applied. Drip edge metal shall be primed with recommended Manufacturer guidelines prior, followed with a bead of urethane sealant along the edge of the cap sheet and the drip edge. Drip edge will have fire-rated wood nailers added to existing to match new roof height. Existing copper through-wall counterflashing will remain in place installing new termination bar and stainless steel slip metal counterflashing under existing and sealing to water-tight condition.

3.9 All roof drains shall have cast metal drain baskets, Contractor shall verify if metal or plastic and immediately notify CE. Any broken metal roof drains shall be replaced. The existing roof drain clamping rings and strainers are to be replaced with new steel clamping rings and cast iron strainers. New all stainless steel all-thread, nuts and washers are to be installed. Clamping rings and strainers are to be primed and painted red.

3.10 Contractor shall install a taper system to allow for proper drainage to the roof drains and to prevent any standing water at corners. Crickets shall also be installed behind any curbs which will not allow water flow to a roof drain or gutters. Contractor shall provide a layout of the taper system with an indication of the thickness.

3.11 At walls, no vertical flashing joints shall be wider than the roll of flashing materials. At walls contractor shall install one layer of 80-mil fiberglass reinforced sandwiched by Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) rubber Modified Base Sheet followed by one layer of 145-mil fiberglass reinforced asphalt Polyurethane thermoset modified membrane cap sheet, all set in a trowel grade cold applied, ZERO VOC’s, NO Asphalt based, 100% polyether moisture-cured flashing adhesive at 3 gals per square per interply.

3.12 At walls, vertical flashing joints shall have 5” strips of 155-mil mineral flashing materials installed set in a trowel grade cold applied, ZERO VOC’s, NO Asphalt based, 100% polyether moisture-cured flashing adhesive at 3 gals per square per interply.

3.13 Where applicable, any new or existing curbs shall meet the 8” minimum height per NRCA standards. If needed, treated 2x4 lumber shall be installed to meet the required height. Any sleeper shall also be treated 4x4 blocks or pre-manufactured sleepers.

3.14 All pitch pan shall be filled 3 quarters (¾) of the way with an all-weather, fast setting, chemical action concrete patching material and the last 1 quarter (¼) filled with a two-part, pourable, self-leveling, 100% solids, urethane sealant. Any pipe penetration thru the pitch pans shall be temporarily protected from any asphalt attaching to the pipe. Contractor shall follow the manufacturer guideline as indicated below. All pitch pan shall than have a rain collar installed as well with a 1/2” offset to accept a bead of caulk.

3.15 Any metal counterflashing or other areas requiring caulking shall be a polyurethane sealant. The polyurethane sealant shall be a single-component, moisture-curing and non-sagging. It shall create an effective bond and seal between materials of similar and dissimilar surfaces, porosities and coefficients of expansion. Sealant shall be a urethane caulking approved by manufacturer.

4. Material Requirement:

4.1 The following Modified Built-up roofing (BUR) materials shall be sourced from one manufacturer that meets the following salient characteristic and all roofing materials including metal to be supplied shall be warranted by one manufacturer. A Modified BUR warranty shall cover all roofing materials from a single supplier.

4.2 Base Sheet/Base Sheet Flashing Membrane: Base sheet shall have be a high strength, puncture and fatigue resistant, rubber modified roofing membrane designed for use as the waterproofing and reinforcement layer of a built up or modified roofing system. Shall consist of fiberglass reinforcement sandwiched by Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS rubber with a high penetration index of asphalt mixture. Provide long term resistance to splits and tears, with fiberglass scrim in cross machine directions. Must have advances SBS rubber technology which provides increased thermal shock resistance, UV protections, heat resistance and elongation and low temperature flexibility. Must have a nominal thickness of 80 mils.

· Tensile Strength, ASTM D 412

· 2 in/min. @ 73.4 +/- 3.6 deg. F MD 100 lbf/in XD 100 lbf/in

· Tear Strength, ASTM D 5147

· 2 in/min. @ 73.4 +/- 3.6 deg. F MD 110 lbf XD 110 lbf

· Elongation at Maximum Tensile, ASTM D 5147

· 2 in/min. @ 73.4 +/- 3.6 deg. F MD 2.0 % XD 2.0 %

· 18% Pre-consumer recycled content

· Low Temperature Flexibility, ASTM D 5147, Passes -20 deg. F

4.3 Cap Sheet/Flashing Membrane: 155 mil SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) mineral surfaced, rubber modified roofing membrane reinforced with a fiberglass and polyester composite scrim. Cap sheet membrane shall feature a fiberglass reinforced asphalt-based membrane modified with a specially designed polyurethane resin designed to extend roof longevity. Membrane shall have puncture and fatigue resistant. Membrane must have excellent heat and chemical resistance. The cap sheet must have a tensile strength of 310 lbs./in and tear strength of 500 lbf/in. in a machine and cross machine direction. Nominal thickness shall be no less than 155 mils.

· ASTM D 6162, Type III Grade G

· Tensile Strength, ASTM D 5147

· 2 in/min. @ 73.4 +/- 3.6 deg. F MD 310 lbf/in XD 310 lbf/in

· Tear Strength, ASTM D 5147

· 2 in/min. @ 73.4 +/- 3.6 deg. F MD 500 lbf/in XD 500 lbf

· Elongation at Maximum Tensile, ASTM D 5147

· 2 in/min. @ 73.4 +/- 3.6 deg. F MD 8% XD 8%

· Low Temperature Flexibility, ASTM D 5147, Passes -30 deg. F

· Pre-Consumer Recycled Content: 11%

· Color: Grey

4.5 Interply Adhesive: A NO VOC’s high performance, NON asphalt based modified polyether, moisture-cured polymer adhesive, capable of being directly applied to coverboard, ISO, and environmentally friendly with the following characteristics:

· Density @ 77F, ASTM D 1475 at 11.4lbs/gal

· Non Volatile, ASTM D 4586, 100%

· Viscosity 20,000-50,000cPs

· Tack Free @ 70 F, 40-60 minutes

· Flash point ASTM D 93 400 F

· Apply by squeegee

· No adverse effects on sheet softening, odor free

4.5.1 Flashing Adhesive: A flashing adhesive shall be a trowel grade, cold applied, zero VOC, NON asphalt based, 100% polyether moisture-cured flashing adhesive. Flashing adhesive must bonds tenaciously to SBS modified bitumen membrane and ready to use right out of the can. Must meet the following characteristic:

· Density @77F, 11.8 lbs/gal

· Non Votaile, ASTM D 4586 100%

· Lap shear 50 psi

· Tensile strength 50 psi

· Tack free 40-60 minutes @ 70 F

· Flash point ASTM D 93 400F

· VOC 0 g/l

4.5.2 Gypsum Board adhesive: Must be a highly elastomeric, one step, VOC compliant insulation adhesive that contains no solvents and will set in a few minutes. Two component insulation adhesive that does not require mixing and compatibles with a variety of insulation types, base sheets, and insulation boards. Gypsum board adhesive must meet the following:

· Tensile strength 250 psi

· Viscosity 22,000-60,000 cP

· Peel strength 17 lb./in

· Flexibility -70 degress F.

· VOC 0 g/l

4.6 Surfacing: Granular/Mineral embedded Cap Sheet

4.8 Roofing Cement: A flashing adhesive shall be a trowel grade, cold applied, zero VOC, NON asphalt based, 100% polyether moisture-cured flashing adhesive. Flashing adhesive must bonds tenaciously to SBS modified bitumen membrane and ready to use right out of the can. Must meet the following characteristic:

· Density @77F, 11.8 lbs/gal

· Non Votaile, 100%

· Lap shear 50 psi

· Tensile strength 50 psi

· Tack free 40-60 minutes @ 70 F

· Flash point 400F

· VOC 0 g/l

4.10 Sealant: Sealant shall be a non-sag polyurethane sealant, single component and moisture curing. It shall be designed to maintain an effective bond and seal between materials of similar and dissimilar surfaces.

· Tensile strength of 225 psi

· Elongation of 450-550%

· Hardness, shore A 25-35

· Tack free less than 1 hour

· No sag

· VOC 19 g/L

4.11 Pitch Pan Sealer: Pitch pan sealer shall be a two part, pourable, self-leveling, 100% solid urethane, asbestos free sealant, shall be elastic, weather resistant, water tight, non-shrinkable at any age & tack free with 8 hours. Sealer shall meet or exceed the following: Viscosity for Part A component shall be 100,000 -150,000cps, Part B component shall be 500-2,000cps, Durometer shall be 40-50 shore, elongation 250%, tensile strength 200, 100 mil, moisture vapor transmission 0.05 Perm/inches.

· Flexural Strength 3 x 4 x 16” Prisms 550 PSI

· Compressive Strength, 1 hr/2,000psi, 28 days/8500 psi

· Set time, 15 minutes

· ASTM D 412

· Elongation 250 mil @ 70 deg/250%

· Tensile Strength 200, 100 mil

· Peel Adhesion ASTM C 836

4.12 Roofing Metal: 24 gauge, All roof metal throughout shall have the following properties: high gloss factory baked finish paint, aluminum-zinc coating, G-90 galvanized steel, which may be coated on both sides with an epoxy primer or on the weathering surface with either a fluorocarbon, siliconized modified or a plastisol finish. The finish on the sheet stock shall not peel, crack, blister or chip. Metal at the interior roof surface area shall be white in color and on the exterior of bldg. shall match existing exterior color or owner selected standard color.

4.13 Edge Metal: Must be 24-gauge, G-90 Galvanized steel with a kynar color finish, must have pre-manufactured inside and outside mitered corners, end caps, transitions, and Tees. New fire-rated wood-nailers will be installed to match new height of roofing insulation and roofing membrane.

· ANSI/SPRI-ES1

· Kynar finish

· Support anchor plates

· 20 year warranty, paint finish, chipping and fading.

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT AND SUPERVISION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BUILDING 163 ROOF SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK, SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS ** NOTE** an award shall be made on the Base Bid (Line Items 0001 and 0002) unless the base bid is more than the allocated or available funding for the project. If ALL base bids exceed the allocated or available funding, then no award will be made. Offerors must bid all items in order to be considered.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

TOTAL PROJECT DURATION: 365 Calendar days to complete work from issuance of the Notice to Proceed

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

COVID-19 Bid Submission Instructions

A. In order to comply with Federal mandate to limit Face-to-Face interaction and/or Social Distancing hard copy bid package(s) shall not be submitted via FedEx, UPS, or Hand Deliver to the Contracting Office. All bid packages shall be submitted via email to the following email address: michael.walls2@va.gov , by the specified Bid Closing date and time.

All public Bid Opening are hereby suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 limiting Face-to-Face interaction and/or Social Distancing. Bids shall be opened by the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist and recorded on an official Bid Abstract. Bid Abstracts will be available upon request via email.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Amended October 25, 2021)

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with FAR 52.232-99 and VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

2.1 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (AUG 1998)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to— GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988) The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

Activity:

Complete Address:

Telephone Number:

Person to be Contacted:

Time(s) for Viewing:

The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicitation.

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2.3 52.211-4 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988) The specifications cited in this solicitation are not available for distribution. However, they may be examined at the following location(s):

Activity:

Complete Address:

Telephone Number:

Person to be Contacted:

Times(s) for Viewing:

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2.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.5 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)

2.6 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 Temple VA Medical Center 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple TX, 76504 (End of Provision)

2.7 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)

2.8 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.9 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.10 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Michael Walls Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 2002 Scott Blvd.

Temple TX 76504

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.11 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— See Page 1, Block 10

(c) Participants will meet at— See Page 1, Block 10 (End of Provision)

2.12 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)

2.13 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

2.14 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

2.15 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and…