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0001 671-22-111

Department of Veterans Affairs (NCO 17) Temple CTX Contracting (90C) 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504

Department of Veterans Affairs (NCO 17) Temple CTX Contracting (90C) 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171 Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25723B0004

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2-1-2023 by 11:00am CST.

The purpose of this amendment is to: See Continuation Page 2.

CONTINUATION PAGE.

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend bid due date and time from 1-25-2023 by 11:00am CST to 2-1-2023 by 11:00am

CST.

2. Incorporate Revised A.3 SCHEDULE OF PRICES/DESCRIPTION.

3. Publish answers to RFIs submitted by contractors.

4. Incorporate Drawing Addendum No1.

5. Delete the following provisions and/or clauses:

a. VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERANOWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION).

b. VAAR 852.19-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018).

c. FAR 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION).

d. VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

(SEP 2021) (DEVIATION).

e. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK IAW “Limitations on Subcontracting” (VAAR 852.219-10).

6. Incorporate the following provisions and/or clauses:

a. VAAR 852.219-73, VA Notice of total set-aside for verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (NOV 2022)

b. VAAR 852.219-75, VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

(NOV 2022)

c. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK IAW “Limitations on Subcontracting” (VAAR 852.219-73).

7. Delete Wage Determination, "General Decision Number: TX20220231 08/05/2022”.

8. Incorporate Wage Determination "General Decision Number: TX20230231 01/13/2023”.

All other terms and conditions not affected by RFI answers remain unchanged.

A.3 SCHEDULE OF PRICES/DESCRIPTION

Renovate Public Restrooms, PROJECT #671-22-111

DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete all required project work in accordance with the provided SOW located at the Audie L. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center located at 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio TX 78229.

** NOTE: Award shall be made on the Base Bid unless the base bid is less than the allocated funding for the project. If the base bid is less than allocated funding, award shall be made on the basis of a Bid Add Alternate(s) beginning with Bid Alternate #1 in order to accommodate allocated funding. Offerors must bid all items in order to be considered.

FAR 36.205 Statutory Cost Limitations states: Solicitations containing one or more items subject to statutory cost limitations shall state - The applicable cost limitation for each affecting item in a separate schedule; That an offer which does not contain separately-prices schedules will not be considered; and that the price on each schedule shall include an approximate apportionment of all estimated direct costs, allocable indirect costs, and profit.

BASE BID ITEM

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Renovate Public Restrooms (Base Bid)

1.00 JB $__________ $__________

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and supervision to renovate public restrooms in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0002 Performance and Payment Bond 1.00 EA $__________ $__________

Grand Total of Line Items (0001&0002) $___________

BID ALTERNATE #1 + (Base Bid + Add Alternate #1):

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0003 Renovate Public Restrooms (Base Bid)

1.00 JB $__________ $__________

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and supervision to renovate public restrooms in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0004 Add Alternate 1 (11 additional restrooms)

1.00 JB $__________ $__________

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and supervision to renovate public restrooms in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0005 Performance and Payment Bond 1.00 EA $__________ $__________

Grand Total of Line Items (0003, 0004 & 0005)

RFI Answers for Solicitation 36C25723B0004

Renovate Public Restrooms, Project# 671-22-111

1. Is this project tax exempt?

Answer: Yes

2. Can the Site Superintendent also act as the Quality Control Manager and Site Safety Officer, provided they have the qualifications and experience to do so?

Answer: No. Since this project involves multiple construction locations simultaneously and on different floors. It’s to much for one person to monitor.

3. Are we to dispose/abate of any asbestos, lead, mold or other hazardous material as part of this project? If so, provide appropriate hazardous material site survey report.

Answer: Yes. All sheetrock, drop and/or hard ceilings, wall and/or floor tile and epoxy flooring is removed under asbestos containment procedures.

4. Provide location of Prime Contractor lay down area on VA campus in proximity of the work to be completed Answer: Laydown area shown on sheet G10.4 is no longer available. A laydown area on campus shall be coordinated with the Contractor. A temporary construction fence with fence screen surrounding the laydown area is required. No more than 2 conex boxes.

Parking within the laydown area isn’t guaranteed and will need to be approved by VA Police.

5. Confirm that the VA will provide access for temporary power for trailer with understanding that Prime Contractor will be responsible for all connection & disconnection costs.

Answer: Trailer is NOT permitted for this project.

6. What will the ICRA level be for this project?

Answer: Class 4

All workers shall be badged, provide Tuberculosis Test and attend Infection Control Training prior to construction. Infection Control Training required annually. Annual Flu shot required unless Religious or Medical exemption provided. Coordinate with VA COR.

Remove or isolate HVAC system.

Complete all barriers before construction begins. Dust barriers must be constructed of fire rated material from floor to decking at interstitial level. Dust barriers constructed at floor level must have a one-hour fire rating.

Do not remove barriers until completed project is thoroughly cleaned.

Vacuum work with HEPA filter vacuum as required.

Wet mop with disinfectant.

Remove barrier materials carefully to minimized spreading of dirt and debris.

Contain and transport waste in covered containers.

Post sign cautioning about spread of dust.

Maintain negative pressure with HEPA filtration, exhaust must be routed to main ventilation or outside of building. Notify COR if not possible.

Seal dust barrier holes, around pipes, duct and conduits.

Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work or their coveralls can be removed each time they leave the work site.

Sticky mats required at entrance/exit of each project location.

No cardboard boxes or wood pallets allowed to be stored with the hospital.

See Sheet G10.3 for further information

7. Are there any proprietary, required subcontractors the General Contractor must use for this project?

Answer: VA Fire devices are controlled by:

Beckwith Electronic Eng.

San Antonio, Tx 78249

(210) 699-6441.

8. Is this project a Design-Build where the winning contractor will be required to provide 35%, 65%, and 95% design drawings for Government review and approval?

Answer: Design has already been completed.

9. If this project is not a Design-Build, what contract drawings will the winning contractor be required to provide to the Government for review and approval (if any).

Answer: Refer to Question #8.

10. If this is Design-Build project that requires design drawings to be submitted to the Government for review and approval, it will take a minimum of 90 days to complete the design process. Currently, the RFQ seems to indicate that there are 0 days allocated for the design process. It might be possible to compress the design process to 60 days, but 0 days will not work if design is required.

Answer: Refer to Question #8.

11. Is any work associated with this contract required to be performed after hours?

Answer: All work is performed M-F from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm unless special request is approved by the Contracting Officer. No work allowed on Federal Holidays.

12. Are all bathrooms going to have a gypsum ceiling. Drawing A1.3 states will have new ceilings to paint and some will have Patch Grid and Tile to patch. (See Below as the confusion)

a. Demo shows the bathrooms with the gray to have the existing gypsum ceiling removed REF Drawing AD1.3

Answer: All restrooms will have new and painted gypsum ceiling.

b. The put back shows a portion gets new gypsum but not sure what happens to the other. REF Drawing A1.3

Answer: Please refer to latest drawing set. See below for clarification.

13. Solicitation indicates the normal working hours to be between 7am and 4pm Monday thru Friday while plan sheet G10.3 Note 23 indicates after hours. We understand that normal working hours is correct per the pre-bid meeting.

Answer: see response on answer 11

14. Keynote 2 on AD1.1 and other plan sheets calls for demolition of one layer of sheetrock on certain walls. Is this note intended to mean demolition of sheetrock on ALL walls in each restroom?

Answer: Yes.

15. Plan notes indicate to remove “a layer of sheetrock.” Confirm only 1 layer to be removed.

Answer: Yes.

16. Plan notes indicate to remove “a layer of sheetrock.” Confirm there are no additional layers to remain.

Answer: No additional layers to be removed.

17. AD1.1 Keyed Note 3 and other demo sheets call for removal of flooring and epoxy base.

What type of flooring is to be removed?

Answer: Porcelain tiles and epoxy flooring.

18. Fire Protection DESIGN notes on AD 1.3 are not applicable as the heads are identified as existing to remain on plan sheets A2.2, A3.2 and A4.2.

Answer: Some are to remain, and some are to be removed referenced in the legend.

19. Reference Plan sheet A3.5, KN 11. What is a “shin”? Please provide a detail.

Answer: solid surface “Shim”

20. A4.3 KN 5 “new soft joint” to match solid surface color. Is this intended to be a joint sealant in one of the manufacturer’s closest available standard color?

Answer: Yes.

21. Would it be possible to have a live virtual bid opening via teleconference? If yes, could this teleconference phone number be provided to all by amendment?

Answer: No

22. Asbestos abatement specifications are provided, but seem to be missing the stated quantities and the hazardous materials survey. If any hazardous materials are required to be abated as part of this project, please issue the hazardous materials survey and indicate locations and quantities by amendment.

Answer: All sheetrock, drop and/or hard ceilings, wall and/or floor tile and epoxy flooring is removed under asbestos containment procedures.

23. Confirm Phasing legend on A1.0 should read Room F006 instead of Room F004 (phase 1).

Answer: Correct.

24. As this is not a design build project, please provide steel sizes for the (a) steel channel,

(b) the brace, and (c) the wall angle in Detail D1/A5.1 by amendment.

Answer: Designated design shall be selected by manufacturer’s Engineer.

25. The demo plans indicate to remove gypsum board, but does not mention the existing ceramic tile located on the gypsum board? Should ceramic wall tile be removed as well, or is this being accomplished by others outside of this contract?

Answer: Ceramic wall tiles to be removed by contractor. Removed under abatement.

26. Section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.21 requires the use of a professional photographer, autocad indexing of the photos, and numerous other requirements including online web hosting for the photos. In lieu of these requirements, can the superintendent take these photos with a smart phone and forward by email or CD?

Answer: YES

27. The printed version of plans received from the printers do not accurately reflect the work shown on the computer screen. For example, see the demo and new ceiling plans.

Much of the demo and new ceiling work could be missed if utilizing printed plans. We are unsure whether or not this problem exists on other plan sheets. Please review and issue revised plans where printed plans reflect the visible screen.

Answer: Our printers do not have this issue. Sounds like an internal problem. Follow Legend descriptions for new and demo work.

28. Please confirm that all restroom ceilings are to be demolished and replaced with gypsum board.

Answer: Refer to Question #12 responses.

29. What does the differing shading on ceilings signify on plan sheet A1.3 and other sheets?

Answer: New wall

30. Does Control Measure Option General Note 6.b. apply to this project? For control measures, can fire retardant poly be extended from the top of existing restroom perimeter walls to the deck above utilizing an air scrubber in the room?

Answer: Maintain negative pressure with HEPA filtration, exhaust must be routed to main outside of building. Notify COR if this is not possible for an exception.

31. Related to question above, what is the height from finish floor to metal deck above?

Answer: Average distance is 8 ft.

32. Legend on architectural demo plans indicates to Remove Supply and Return Duct, but there is no work to this effect shown on the mechanical plans. If any duct demolition is required, please identify scope and extent of duct demolition at each restroom by amendment on the associated mechanical drawings.

Answer: No duct work is required refer to mechanical drawings.

33. About half of the existing floors appear to be tile and the rest cementitious troweled epoxy and base. Please clarify the thickness of the existing epoxy flooring.

Answer: Varies from 1/8” to 1/2” with epoxy cove base.

34. We were not able to enter room F006 as it is included inside an existing construction area. Please clarify if F006 is to be included in this contract.

Answer: Yes.

35. If F006 is to be included in this contract, please clarify what type of existing floor is in this room.

Answer: See photo below.

36. AD1.1 Note 27 (cores for new floor drain) and A1.1 Note 4 call for new floors drains, refer to plumbing drawings which shows the floor drains as existing per Note 6/P401.1.

Site visit confirms that 14 each floor drains on sheet P401.1 are not present. If new floor drains are required at these locations under this contract, please clarify to all bidders by amendment with revised plumbing plan P401.1.

Answer: note 6 /P401.1. will be change on drawing per Addendum.

37. Exposed Tamper Resistant Fasteners: Specification 10 28 00, paragraphs 2.17A.1 and 3.2I require tamper resistant fasteners in Mental Health and Behavioral Units. If any of the restrooms in this project are considered to be in Mental Health or Behavioral Units, please provide a complete list of these restrooms by amendment to all bidders.

Answer: None.

38. Soap Dispensers and Soap Reservoirs: Plumbing Fixtures Connection Schedule, Lavatories L-1H, L-2H and L-3H, under “Manufacturer” states “provide separate 120V 3A GFI-protected receptacle for sensor operation and soap dispenser. Provide soap reservoir to wall inside P-trap enclosure”. Specification 10 28 00-2.13B.3 indicates soap dispensers are to be battery operated. Electrical drawings only show one 20A 120V non- GFI circuit to each Wash and Dry faucet with hand dryer, as located on the Plumbing drawings. There is no separate GFI-protected receptacle indicated for other loads such as hands-free soap dispensers. The Toilet Accessory Schedules located on the Architectural drawings indicate Tag TA1 Soap Dispenser is “Contractor Supplied and Installed”. Where this item is shown on Architectural Interior Elevations, they appear to be wall mounted in different locations, depending on the restroom and lavatory layouts.

Are there supposed to be separate soap dispensers and reservoirs within each lavatory assembly, or is only a wall mounted dispenser to be furnished and installed?

Answer: Soap dispenser is only battery operated, no electrical.

39. At each Wash and Dry faucet with hand dryer location shown on the Electrical Power drawings, there is a symbol for a motor rated switch with thermal overload to be served by a dedicated 20A 120V non-GFI protected circuit from an existing panel. At some locations, this same circuit also serves a convenience receptacle in the restroom, located near the new lavatory. The specified faucet/hand dryer described on the Plumbing Fixture Connection Schedule for Lavatories L-1H, L-2H and L-3H seems to require a GFI-protected receptacle to be located below the lavatory assembly or within the P-trap enclosure for connection of power for the faucet auto-sensor. In addition, the specified faucet/hand dryer motor bucket is designed to be direct wired with either a cable or flexible conduit and wiring. If a toggle switch with lock out provision is still required for a local disconnect, would it still require thermal overload protection if the faucet/hand dryer is thermally protected? If GFI protection is required for the faucet/hand dryers, would it be better to install an additional non-usage GFCI device below each lavatory and connect to the motor bucket with flexible conduit, in addition to a motor rated toggle switch, in lieu of trying to install a GFCI circuit breaker for each new circuit in each different panel that is designated? Or, would it be preferable to install a GFI duplex receptacle below the lavatory and connect the motor bucket with a #12 AWG appliance cord, utilizing a cord and plug disconnecting means?

Answer: No thermal protection of disconnect is required. No GFCI is required for hand dryers.

40. Plan P601 specifies Acorn Meridian Edge 3801, 3802 and 3803 which appear to be solid surface, but specifications Call for vitreous china. What is required?

Answer: Solid surface

41. If electrical power is required to be provided to soap dispensers, please identify which soap dispensers and which existing circuit is to be utilized.

Answer: Refer to Question #46.

42. Are there going to be any state regulatory inspections for electrical work?

Answer: No

43. Does an emergency lighting circuit exist in each bathroom?

Answer: Yes, also in adjacent corridor

44. What will be required of the fire alarm panels and devices during demo and reconstruction?

Answer: At contractors’ option they can be salvaged and reused. Otherwise, devices for full coverage shall be new.

45. Will all fire alarm devices be reused?

Answer: See response to question #44

46. Besides the 120V/20A circuit for faucet/hand dryer, will there be power for soap dispensers? Not shown on electrical prints, if power is required could power be tapped off nearest plug?

Answer: Soap dispensers are touch free battery operated. Refer to specifications.

47. Will an environmental survey be provided? This survey needs to be filed with the State of Texas for an Asbestos Abatement Notification.

Answer: Survey in project areas doesn’t exist. To be assumed that all demo materials are asbestos containing and should be bid as such. Asbestos sub-contractor is responsible to follow all State laws and procedures.

48. What percentage of the bathrooms are expected to contain asbestos?Answer: 100%

49. Do the construction barriers need to go all the way up to the bottom of the interstitial decking above? (approx. 20’AFF?)

Answer: Construction barriers are to be fully enclosed and separated from the public.

50. Are the air scrubbers to be vented to the existing exhaust vents in the rest rooms?

Answer: See answer #30

51. What is the minimum hallway width requirements once the construction barriers are in place?

Answer: 4’-0” clear per drawing GI0.4

52. Can elevators be used for demo and construction materials as well as personnel?

Answer: Only service elevators can be used for construction.

53. The specs talk about anti-ligature points for toilet partitions, are the doors to be anti-ligature also?

Answer: No

54. Are hospital jamb legs a requirement for this project? Hospital legs and regular legs, both types were identified at the job walk.

Answer: Match hospital stop of existing frames where applicable.

55. What are the drawing requirements for this project?

Answer: Need more info to answer.

56. During the site visit, the restrooms which were viewed did not have any existing floor drains. Are floor drains to be added to each restroom?

Answer: Yes.

57. Does the VA know of any asbestos pipe or wall insulation exists in the restrooms or the interstitial?

Answer: G.C. to provide testing and remove all hazardous materials.

58. Can the VA provide any asbestos survey information?

Answer: G.C. to provide testing

59. What does ALL entail when referencing asbestos abatement?

Answer: G.C. to provide testing and remove all hazardous materials.

60. What are the requirements for employee’s badge?

Answer: All workers need badges and must pass the FBI background check. Badge is required to enter the job site. Badge forms can be obtained by the VA COR. Allow one week for the background check and process. GC is responsible for all workers badges to be current. A one day temporary badge can be requested but must be approved by the

VA COR.

61. Are company employees required to be on identifiable uniform? Are uniforms color coded by trade?

Answer: GC is responsible for proper PPE.

62. There are multiple specs that do not align or may not be relevant to this job, will plans supersede specs? (I.e. professional photographer, dedicated scheduler, exterior fences) Will a recycling plan will be required?

Answer: See sheet G10.3, General Project Notes – Coordination - #2

63. Will the CPM/Schedule will be required in specific file format or a third party format can be provided (i.e. Procore, Builder Trend, Smart Sheets) Answer: VA Firewall doesn’t allow software to be used like Procore, etc. Schedule can be sent in pdf through email for review.

64. Application for payment will be through AIA certification or Tungsten invoicing?

Answer: Tungsten Invoicing

65. IC Training will be required to be outsource by GC or it will be provided by VA Personnel?

Answer: IC training is provided by the VA in room E002 every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Training is required annually. Workers are required to have the Tuberculosis Test results at the time of the training. The VA Infection Control Nurse conducts the training along with the VA Safety Dept.

66. Please clarify if Countertops Specs. Details call SS-1 Solid Surface for the wainscot but does not define anything for countertops.

Answer: No countertop specs.

67. What will; be the Licensing/Permitting requirements? (i.e. M,E,P & Fire) Answer: see answer #7 and follow the specs.

68. Will it be any recycling requirement?

Answer: No recycling

69. Has any vendor been identified as a sole provider? (i.e. required to use a specific waste management co, has to use a specific third party inspector) Answer: see answer number #7.

70. Has asbestos testing ever been performed in the areas that will be worked in? If so, can the results be provided?

Answer: No

71. Has asbestos testing ever been performed in the building? If so, can the results be provided? Answer: No. Not in the area of this project.

72. If no asbestos tests have been performed, can this be performed?

Answer: see answer #47 and #22

73. What all is suspect of Asbestos.

Answer: see answer #47 and #22

74. The restrooms will closed during construction. How many restrooms per floor will we be able to work on at one time?

Answer: Recommended Phasing:

First Floor (Phase 1): see sheet A2.0 Second Floor (Phase 1): see sheet A3.0 Third Floor (Phase 1): see sheet A4.0

All of Phase 1 to be completed and turned over to the VA before starting Phase 2.

First Floor (Phase 2): see sheet A2.0 Second Floor (Phase 2): see sheet A3.0 Third Floor (Phase 2): see sheet A4.0

The VA COR can change the above phasing if the GC is having trouble managing the infection control or safety at multiple locations. GC can submit an alternate phasing plan for approval, but it must minimize the impact to Veterans and VA Employees. GC is required to provide directional signage (mounted to the Temporary Construction Wall) for Veterans/Employees indicating the nearest restroom while under construction.

Attachments:

See attached document: Addendum No1_Renovate Public Restrooms Project 67122111.

See attached document: Sign-In Sheet for 36C25723B0004_Renovate Public Restrooms.

VAAR 852.219-73, VA Notice of total set-aside for verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businessES (NOV 2022)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB”:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.101, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is listed in VA’s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; and

(v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR parts 121 and 125, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVO SBC, is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB, unless otherwise stated in this clause.

(2) The term “Service-disabled Veteran” means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C.

101(16).

(3) The term “small business concern” has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

(4) The term “small business concern owned and controlled by Veterans with service-connected disabilities” has the meaning given the term “small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans” under section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)), except that for a VA contract the firm must be listed in the VIP database (see paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of this clause).

(b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Offers received from entities that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed SDVOSB who is eligible at the time of submission of offer(s) and at the time of award.

(3) The requirements in this clause apply to any contract, order or subcontract where the firm receives a benefit or preference from its designation as an SDVOSB, including set-asides, sole source awards, and evaluation preferences.

(c) Representation. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible to receive award of a resulting contract. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70.

(d) Agreement. When awarded a contract action, including orders under multiple-award contracts, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and part 125, including the non-manufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406(b) and 13 CFR 125.6. Unless otherwise stated in this clause, a requirement in 13 CFR parts 121 and 125 that applies to an SDVO SBC, is to be construed to also apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. For the purpose of limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs (including independent contractors) shall be considered eligible and/or “similarly situated” (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to comply with the required certification requirements in this solicitation (see 852.219-75 or 852.219-76 as applicable). These requirements are summarized as follows:

(1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

(2) Supplies/products. (i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. When a contract includes both supply and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract.

(ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a non-manufacturer, the SDVOSB prime contractor will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been granted. Refer to 13 CRF 125.6(a)(2)(ii) for guidance pertaining to multiple item procurements.

(3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the SDVOSB prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(4) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, may be paid to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

(5) Subcontracting. An SDVOSB must meet the NAICS size standard assigned by the prime contractor and be listed in VIP to count as similarly situated. Any work that a first tier VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, the cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the portion of the contract with the preponderance of the expenditure upon which the assigned NAICS is based. For information and more specific requirements, refer to 13 CFR 125.6.

(e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period. An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

____ By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

____ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(f) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered eligible as an SDVOSB if the joint venture is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any requirement therein that applies to an SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VIP-listed SDVOSB. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(g) Precedence. The VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR 802.101, subpart 819.70, and this clause, takes precedence over any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA Program for SDVO SBCs, and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program.

(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(g), any business concern, including all its principals, that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB status is subject to debarment from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years (see VAAR 809.406-2 Causes for Debarment).

(End of clause)

VAAR 852.219-75, VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

(NOV 2022)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in

FAR 19.102.]

(i) □ Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13

CFR 125.6.

(ii) □ General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) □ Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.

645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer.

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ________________________________________

Printed Title of Signee: _________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________

Date: _____________________

Company Name and Address: ______________________________________

(End of clause)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK IAW “Limitations on Subcontracting” (VAAR 852.219-73)

OFFEROR’S SELF PERFORMED ESTIMATED CALCULATIONS

At the time of proposal Offeror’s are required to complete.

a) Offeror’s total proposed price: $ __________

b) Amount projected to be paid to non VIP listed SDVOSBs: $ __________

c) Offeror’s percentage of estimated Non VIP work (b/a X 100 = %) __________%

d) Offeror’s percentage of estimated self-performed work (100 – c = %) __________%

A/E-Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed VOSBs.

General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

Special trade contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs.

WAGE DETERMINATION

"General Decision Number: TX20230231 01/13/2023

Superseded General Decision Number: TX20220231

State: Texas

Construction Type: Building

County: Bexar County in Texas.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the |2022, or the contract is | contract.

|renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at |after January 30, 2022: | least $16.20 per hour (or | | the applicable wage rate | | listed on this wage

| | determination, if it is | | higher) for all hours | | spent performing on the | | contract in 2023.

|If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the |January 29, 2022, and the | contract.

|contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least |30, 2022: | $12.15 per hour (or the | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | hours spent performing on | | that contract in 2023.

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/06/2023 1 01/13/2023

ASBE0087-014 06/06/2022

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR (Duct, Pipe and Mechanical System Insulation)....$ 28.10 8.29

BOIL0074-003 01/01/2021

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER......................$ 29.47 24.10

ELEC0060-003 06/01/2022

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN (Communication Technician Only).................$ 31.95 15%+6.41

ELEC0060-004 06/01/2022

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring)..................$ 31.95 15%+6.41

* ELEV0081-001 01/01/2023

Rates Fringes

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 46.83 37.335+a+b

FOOTNOTES:

a. 6% under 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked. 8% over 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked.

b. Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day;

Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day;

Christmas Day; and Veterans Day.

ENGI0450-002 04/01/2014

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Cranes......................$ 34.85 9.85

IRON0066-013 06/01/2022

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 25.25 7.28

IRON0084-011 06/01/2022

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL...........$ 26.76 7.88

PLUM0142-009 07/01/2020

Rates Fringes

HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC

Electrical Temperature Control Installation Only).......$ 30.25 13.36 HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC Unit Installation Only)...............$ 30.25 13.36 PIPEFITTER (Including HVAC

Pipe Installation)...............$ 31.90 13.76 Including HVAC Pipe Installation PLUMBER (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation)....................$ 31.90 13.76 Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation

SFTX0669-002 04/01/2021

Rates Fringes

SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers)......................$ 31.68 22.50

SHEE0067-004 04/01/2022

Rates Fringes

Sheet metal worker Excludes HVAC Duct Installation................$ 27.89 16.25 HVAC Duct Installation Only.$ 27.89 16.25

* SUTX2014-006 07/21/2014

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 22.15 0.00

CARPENTER (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only)...............$ 17.83 0.00

CARPENTER (Form Work Only).......$ 13.63 ** 0.00

CARPENTER, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation................$ 16.86 4.17

CAULKER..........................$ 15.00 ** 0.00

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 22.27 5.30

DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER...........$ 13.81 ** 0.00

DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD

INSTALLER........................$ 15.18 ** 0.00

ELECTRICIAN (Low Voltage Wiring Only).....................$ 20.39 3.04

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 12.27 ** 0.00

LABORER: Common or General......$ 10.75 ** 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Brick...$ 11.88 ** 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete..................$ 12.00 ** 0.00

LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 11.00 ** 0.00

LABORER: Roof Tearoff...........$ 11.28 ** 0.00

LABORER: Landscape and Irrigation.......................$ 8.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 15.98 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader................$ 14.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 14.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Drill.................$ 14.50 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 12.50 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 23.00 5.07

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 12.79 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Mechanic..............$ 18.75 5.12

OPERATOR: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete).........$ 16.03 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 12.00 ** 0.00

PAINTER (Brush, Roller and Spray), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping.................$ 13.07 ** 0.00

ROOFER...........................$ 12.00 ** 0.00

TILE FINISHER....................$ 11.32 ** 0.00

TILE SETTER......................$ 14.94 ** 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 12.39 ** 1.18

TRUCK DRIVER: Flatbed Truck.....$ 19.65 8.57

TRUCK DRIVER: Semi-Trailer Truck............................$ 12.50 ** 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Water Truck.......$ 12.00 ** 4.11

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($16.20) or 13658 ($12.15). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the

EO

is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).