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36C25723B0028

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5.

REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE

DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL

SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See

YES

NO

a.

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

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

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

d.

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

36C25723B0028 X 01-26-2023 674-23-2-5065-0916 None 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171 Temple TX 76504 Jennifer Stringer 512-949-1553 Project Title: CTX BLDG 204 Loading Dock Upgrade

Description: Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and supervision to (1) install two dock levelers;(2)install handrails and repair dock; (3) repair trash dumpster site; (4) re pair and alter dock stairs.

This Invitation for Bids corresponds with Pre-Solicitation Notice 36C257-23-AP-1106-PSN posted on Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov.

Magnitude of Construction Project: $25,000 to $100,000.

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

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

The Pre -Bid Site-Visit shall be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 10:00 AM CST at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, BLDG 204, Temple Texas 76504. POC for site visit is Michael Stanley. Pleas contact him with your intent to attend site visit. Email: michael .stanley5@va.gov; Phone: 254-493-6226.

All Questons/Inquiries about this solicitation shall be directly submitted via email to the Contracting Officer:

jennifer.stringer@va.gov. No phone or faxed inquiry will be accepted. Deadline for all Question/Inquiries shall be Wednesday, February 15, 2023, no later than 15:00 (3:00) PM CST.

The p ublic bid opening shall be an electronic public bid opening. Bid Abstracts will be available upon request via via email to jennifer.stringer@va.gov.

All Offerors m ust provide evidence of SDVOSB status by submitting a copy of VetBiz Registry printout showing your firm as verified SDVOSB or SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VetCert) verification.

Please see Statement of Work and Statement of Work Attachment A for pictures and specifications.

All apllicable Specifications and Drawings are issued as part of this solicitation. Please refer to VA website http//www.cfm.va.gov/tile for VA Master Specifications and Design Criteria.

X X 52.211-10 X

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15:00

CST

02-22-2023 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

SIGNATURE

20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to s ign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Building 171 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 Jennifer Stringer Contracting Officer

Section B – Schedule of Prices/Description

B.1 SCHEDULE

Products

Total

Construction

Total

TOTAL BID AMOUNT $ _____________________

Table of Contents

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement OF WORK Bldg. 204 Loading Dock Upgrade Project Temple VA Project

Requirements

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment needed to demo, replace, and install two VA Provided dock levelers, upgrade handrails, repair trash compactor stand, and upgrade dock stair to non-slip at building 204. Services will be performed at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility in Temple at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504 at Buildings 204. After all work is completed, the contractor will have a walkthrough with the VA COR or Alternative COR to ensure all work is completed and ready to receive payment. This is a TURNKEY PROJECT.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, services, vehicles, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, facility supervision, administration supervision and any other item(s) necessary to perform and accomplish this service. The contractor shall be familiar with all the terms, conditions, and requirement herein contained. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

The period of performance (POP), for this service shall be 60 days or less from the Notice to Proceed date to be completed.

Note: “The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required for this contract.”

Project Requirements

New Work

1. Provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment to expedite, install, remove, and replace VA provided dock levelers.

2. Verify and measure the existing dock levelers and associated components to determine all modifications to the dock leveler openings to accept the VA provided dock levelers.

3. It is contractor responsibility to transport dock levelers, components, and all associated materials to Building 204 loading dock.

4. Provide a written Method of Procedure MOP for all work two weeks prior to scheduled demo and install.

5. Contractor shall demo existing concrete, metal plates and mounting plates.

6. Contractor shall provide and install new reinforced concrete, metal plates and mounting plates.

7. Contractor shall schedule and provide concrete testing for any new concrete work.

8. Concrete must match strength of existing concrete.

9. Contractor shall demo all existing dock leveler electrical, control boxes, and associated parts.

10. Contractor shall provide and install new electrical and control boxes for the new dock levelers.

11. Contractor shall provide two 20-amp 120 volt dedicated emergency circuits from the closest emergency panel. Running new conduit from emergency panel and utilize existing raceways with new weatherproof box, cover and simplex outlet.

12. Contractor shall test dock levelers for proper operation and make any needed changes to ensure safe operation.

13. Contractor shall install three four-inch bollards to protect control panels and electrical on the columns.

14. Contractor shall provide labels for all work to identify each dock leveler and electrical fed from.

15. Contractor shall provide and install all temporary barriers around work site for safety before work begins.

16. Contractor shall remove temporary barriers at completion of project.

17. It is the contractor’s responsibility to accept all deliveries.

18. All Demo shall be removed by contractor and removed from VA property.

Installation of Contractor Provided Handrails

1. Contractor shall provide and install removeable steel safety handrails around the entirety of Bldg. 204 loading dock. Handrails shall be constructed of heavy gauge round steel pipe with 4 “toe guards. Handrails shall be installed at a minimum height of 42 inches and a maximum height of 48 inches.

2. Contractor shall provide industrial swing gates at the Mobile Morgue & Trash chute platform.

3. Contractor shall provide two heavy duty safety gas spring activated gates at loading dock levelers with safety switch to prevent dock leveler from operating while gate is down.

4. Contractor shall rigidly secure all handrails and gates to the concrete.

5. Contractor shall install all mounting plates from concrete edges at a distance to prevent the concrete from breaking or chipping off.

6. Contractor shall repair any concrete that is broke off with high impact repair kit.

7. Concrete must match strength of existing concrete.

8. Contractor shall provide a drawing with the dimensions and layout of the handrails and gates.

9. Contractor shall submit proposed handrails and gates for VA COR approval before ordering.

10. Contractor shall remove existing handrails at the time of replacement occurs.

11. It is the contractor’s responsibility to accept all deliveries.

12. Contractor shall repair any cracks and reseal entirety of the loading dock.

13. Contractor shall install contractor grade joint compound at any gaps around the entirety of the loading dock.

14. Contractor shall repair all entry way thresh holds leading into the building from the loading dock. Fabricated ramps for elevation changes on the exterior and interior of all door entry ways and exits to allow for easy cart movement.

15. Railing must comply with ADA-ABA Standards on safety railing.

16. All Demo shall be removed by contractor and removed from VA property.

Contractor Repairs and Upgrades to the Trash Dumpster Site

1. Contractor shall repair or replace the trash dumpster metal landing and reinforce landing supports.

2. Contractor shall replace and reinforce the trash dumpster guides.

3. Contractor shall repair the broken concrete and install a metal plate to prevent future concrete damage.

4. Contractor shall sand, prime, and paint the trash dumpster landing, railing, guides, and supports to match the new dock handrails.

5. Contractor shall use a high-quality oil-based primer designed for metal.

6. The contractor shall paint or finish the trash dumpster metal landing to a non-slip means.

7. Contractor is responsible for removing, relocating, and reinstalling the dumpster during repairs as to not interrupt trash removal and disposal at the loading dock.

Loading Dock Stair Repairs and Upgrades Stair Covers

1. Contractor shall provide and install non-slip stair covers at loading dock stairs.

2. Contractor shall repair cracks and reseal stairs.

3. Contractor shall install contractor grade joint compound at any gaps around the stairs.

4. Contractor shall install stair covers recessed into concrete or with taper edges to prevent a tripping hazard.

5. Contractor shall sand, prime, and paint the stairs handrails to match the new dock handrails.

6. Contractor shall use a high-quality oil-based primer designed for metal.

7. Contractor shall use a high-quality exterior-grade paint hat is designed for painting metal.

8. Contactor shall use a professional spray technique to provide a smooth professional finish.

9. Contractor shall provide a non-slip coating to all step surfaces.

10. Railing must comply with ADA-ABA Standards on safety railing.

Note: At the end of each workday, please clean-up all worked in areas.

1. Contractor will contact VA COR or Alternative COR 72 hours prior to start of the work.

A. Program Office Points of Contact:

a. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Michael Stanley, M&O Supervisor – Engineering Service, 254-493-6226, Michael.stanley5@va.gov

b. Alternative: Alfred Stall, M&O Supervisor – Engineering Service, 254-743-1557, Alfred.Stall@va.gov

c. Supervisory POC: Victor Gaw, M&O Section Chief – Engineering Service, 254-743-0664, Victor.Gaw@va.gov

2. Coordinate with VA COR before the start of this service and completion. See information below:

A. Government Holidays:

(a) The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th

(b) In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

a. Any other day designated by Federal Statute

b. Any other day designated by Executive Order

c. Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked.

3. Submit the proper documentation and reports to receive payment on this service. See information below:

A. Invoices and Payment

1. Payment to be made monthly, in arrears, following satisfactory performance by Contractor’s personnel and upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

1. Contractor shall be required to invoice through the Tungsten System at http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional information regarding Tungsten shall be provided upon award.

1. The contract shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for this solicitation; URL: www.sam.gov.

1. The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below, and not provided on an invoice, will render that invoice incomplete and the invoice will be returned for immediate correction.

i. Time period being invoiced for.

ii. Description of services performed.

iii. Unit Cost billed.

iv. Extended amount due.

v. Invoice number, date, and; amount partial or full

vi. Contract and obligation numbers.

Site Conditions

· A site visit is needed prior to bid to be fully acquaint oneself with existing site conditions and scope of work since the facility is fully functional.

· It is Contractor’s responsibility to field verify all site conditions prior to bidding the job.

· The contractor shall be responsible for the verification of all requirements for this project and all field measurements/conditions that must be verified by the contractor.

· Any discrepancies between field conditions, project documents, and this SOW shall be immediately brought to the Contracting Officer’s attention.

· Majority of the work shall be performed during normal working hours unless other wised noted by the VA COR. Working hours are from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.

· The contractor’s supervisor shall always be available to address any needs, the VA COR/Alternative COR may have during the Period of Performance which is 15 days from start to finish.

“VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”

COVID-19 Mandated Protocol (Executive Order 14042)

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

1. Documentation requirements:

0. If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination

0. 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

0. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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 following website: COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates.

1. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient 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.”

Codes and Standards The project shall be in accordance with the latest Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) standard, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS), VA Specifications and Standards, and local facility requirements. In the event there is a conflict between any of the standards/codes, the more stringent standard/code shall apply.

The contractor shall provide all applicable safety signage and barricades applicable to OSHA, VHA and DOD regulations. Contractor shall comply with VHA DIRECTIVE 2004-012 and all VA Center Policy Memorandums, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Protection of patients, visitors, and employees from traumatic injury, as well as occupational and facility–associated infections.

(b) Compliance with OSHA and State construction safety regulations. Construction contracts require that the general contractor’s on-site “competent person” have completed the OSHA 30-hour construction worker course and that all other general and sub-contractor’s workers have completed the OSHA 10-hour construction worker course or other relevant competency training. The determination for training is based on the project hazards and complexity, State and Federal regulations and VA requirements. Verification of completion of training will be required prior to performing work.

(c) Compliance with EPA and State environmental regulations.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Prior to performing any work, the contractor will be required to submit a safety plan in accordance with OSHA and VA Regulations.

The safety plan shall include, but not limited to the following:

A. Safety and Health Policy (i.e., company policy) B. Safety and Health Objectives (i.e., company goals, procedures, etc.)

C. Job Site Inspections (i.e., safety inspection/potential hazards/prevention, etc.)

D. Contractor Safety Administrator (i.e., competent person/safety officer) E. Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., head, hearing, and eye protection, footwear, clothing, gloves, etc.)

F. Safety Rules (i.e., rules applicable to the work/task being performed, equipment, ladders, confined spaces, open flame, etc.)

G. Job Safety Training (i.e., OSHA, safety meetings, etc.)

· 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course – competent person

· 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course – all others H. Safety Discipline (i.e., correction of violations, etc.)

I. Hot Work Permit (i.e., responsibilities, procedures, etc.)

J. Emergency Procedures (i.e., responsibilities, procedures, etc.)

K. Written Hazard Communication Program (i.e., responsibilities, procedures, list of hazards, MSDS, Warranty Period

· Contract must provide one (1) year warranty on parts and labor.

· Warranty period does not start until VA COR signs off on the project.

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK ATTACHMENT A

· Current Dock Levelers. These will need to be demolished, and modifications or repairs done to dock leveler openings to except the new dock levelers.

· This is the data plate on the new dock levelers.

· These are the existing electrical control boxes for the current dock levelers will need to be removed and new control boxes installed. (Controllers are on the right) Bollards are to be installed to safeguard these electrical panels.

· The current safety rail needs to be removed and new railing needs to be fabricated to match existing safety railing that is installed throughout the facility. There is approximately up to 75 feet of handrail that needs to be replaced with new manufactured handrail.

Example of Industrial swing gates that need to be purchased and installed over dock openings.

· The Trash compactor metal landing, guides, & broken concrete.

· Stairs will be repaired and have anti-slipped coating installed.

· View from dock looking out. From left to right a dock gate will be installed over opening, railing between dock openings will have railing replaced, second dock opening will have gate, railing between dock opening and trash platform will be replaced, trash loading dock will be replaced, and last the rail between trash platform and dock corner will be replaced.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1. Bidding materials consisting of drawings and specifications are issued as attachments to this solicitation for the respective qualified General (Prime) Contractors interested in submitting bids directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

a) Currently there are no drawings or specifications available for this IFB. Pictures are included in Statement of Work Attachment A.

2. One set of drawings and specifications may be obtained by Builders Exchanges, Chambers of Commerce, Quantity Surveyors, trade, and microfilming organizations.

b) Currently there are no drawings or specifications available for this IFB. Pictures are included in Statement of Work Attachment A.

3. Bidding materials may be obtained only upon written application to the issuing office. Bidders should allow 5 working days after receipt of their request by the issuing office for reproduction, in addition to mail delivery time when requesting bidding material.

c) Currently there are no drawings or specifications available for this IFB. Pictures are included in Statement of Work Attachment A.

4. While no deposit will be necessary, return of the bidding material, postage prepaid, to the issuing office within 10 days after date of opening bids will be required. In case no bid is to be submitted, the return of the bidding material, as soon as this fact has been determined and before the date of opening bids, is requested. If you decide not to bid on this project, please advise the issuing office of your reasons (the contracting officer should modify accordingly if a deposit is required).

d) Currently there are no drawings or specifications available for this IFB. Pictures are included in Statement of Work Attachment A.

5. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.

e) A bid guarantee is not required for this IFB. A contracting officer shall not require a bid guarantee unless a performance bond or a performance and payment bond is also required. 40 U.S.C. Chapter 31 Subchapter III Bonds - Requires performance and payment bonds for any construction contract exceeding $150,000.00. Cost Range Current IFB: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

6. If the contract will exceed $100,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

f) Performance and Payment Bonds are not required for IFB. Cost Range Current IFB: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

7. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Central Texas (CTX), BLDG 204 Loading Dock Upgrade Project, Temple VA.

8. Cost Range: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

9. FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements: Davis Bacon Act WD TX20230230, dated 1/6/2023 – Link: SAM.GOV

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

PREPARATION OF BIDS

To assure responsiveness of submitted bids, bidders shall follow the instructions contained herein. These instructions prescribe the format of the bid and describe the approach for development and presentation of the bid package. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information. Bidders are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations, and certifications. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Interested bidders shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with this solicitation including but not limited to the preparation of bids.

1. Bids shall be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms; and (2) manually signed. The person signing a bid shall initial each erasure or change appearing on any proposal form.

2. Bidders shall submit proposed prices for ALL bid items as listed in the bid schedule. Failure to submit proposed prices for ALL bid items will result in the proposal being rejected as nonresponsive without further consideration.

3. Alternate bids Will NOT be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

4. The following documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on the due date and time listed on the SF 1442. Electronic bids transmitted through email are the only authorized form of submission under this solicitation. One (1) emailed electronic PDF document of the bid shall be submitted at the time of the bid opening. The emailed electronic PDF document of the bid shall be organized as follows:

a) Pricing: Page 2 of the SF1442 shall be completed and signed by the signatory authority. All blocks under section “OFFER” on page 2 of SF1442 (Item 14 thru 20C) shall be completed.

b) Section B – Schedule of Prices/Description shall be completed by the offeror

c) Bidders shall be solely responsible for monitoring Government’s website www.sam.gov for amendments to this solicitation if any and acknowledge them in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation and amendments.

d) Duly executed Bid Bond/Guarantee: Bid Bond not required for this IFB.

e) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications: since 52.204-7 is incorporated by reference in this solicitation, paragraph (d) under clause 52.204-8 applies to this contract. Bidder shall check the box in front of paragraph (2)(i) under clause 52.204-8 and indicate any changes under paragraph (d) of clause 52.204-8. If no change has been made to offeror’s Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), please indicate “NONE”. Print out this clause in its entirety and submit it with the bid or you can submit your on-line ORCA printout.

f) Evidence of SDVOSB Status: Copy of VetBiz Registry printout showing your firm as a verified SDVOSB or SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VetCert) verification.

g) Please be advised that to be eligible for award, Offerors are required to register their businesses at http://www.vetbiz.gov/ and https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ (Previously known as www.ccr.gov) and complete the ORCA. Bidders shall submit a printout of their ORCA.

h) Acknowledgement of Amendments

i) Failure to submit all aforementioned document (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h) shall result in a nonresponsive offer and the bid shall not be considered.

5. Bids shall be submitted electronically to the email address below by or on the due date set forth in this solicitation, Page 1, Form SF1442, Block 13:

a) Contracting Officer: Jennifer Stringer | Email: jennifer.stringer@va.gov

The Email Subject Line Shall Read: 36C25723B0028 CTX BLDG 204 Loading Dock Upgrade - Contracting Officer Jennifer Stringer

It is solely the responsibility of the bidders to ensure the Government receives the bids before or on the exact due date and time set forth in this solicitation.

INQUIRY ON THE SOLICITATION AND DEADLINE FOR INQUIRY

1. All Questions\Inquiries about this solicitation shall be directly submitted via email to the contracting officer: jennifer.stringer@va.gov. No phone or faxed inquiry will be accepted.

2. Deadline for all Questions\Inquiries shall be Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 15:00 CST

3. Government’s responses to inquiries will be issued in the form of Amendment(s) to be posted on the same website where this solicitation is posted: www.sam.gov. All interested bidders including those submitting inquiries are required to monitor the above website for any posted amendments and acknowledge them in accordance with the instructions provided in the amendments as well as in this solicitation.

BID OPENING

1. A public Bid Opening will not be held. Bids shall be opened by the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, witnessed, and recorded on an official Bid Abstract. Bid Abstracts will be available upon request via email to: jennifer.stringer@va.gov

BID EVALUATION

1. All bids submitted on time and in accordance with provision 52.214-5 will be evaluated for the conformance to all requirements of this solicitation. Any bid that fails to conform to the requirements of this solicitation will be determined non-responsive and therefore rejected.

2. Bid prices will be evaluated as follows:

a) For the purpose of determining the low bid conforming to the solicitation, the Government will evaluate the proposed total schedule bid items and make an award on the proposed total schedule bid items to the bidder whose bid conforms to this solicitation and is deemed the most advantageous to the Government.

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

1. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid conforms to this solicitation and is deemed the most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors specified in this solicitation.

2. Award will be made in accordance with provision 52.214-19 Contract Award—Sealed Bidding—Construction incorporated by reference in this solicitation.

3. Determination of Responsibility:

a) Pursuant to FAR 9.103 prescribing that purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contractors only, the Government will perform the determination of responsibility on the apparently lowest bidder whose bid is deemed conforming to the solicitation as stated under paragraph a). The Government’s determination of responsibility will be performed in accordance with FAR 9.1 and will include but not limited to the review of all federal excluded or debarred lists from different U.S. departments, and from the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), available at www.ppirs.gov.

b) Since this solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), the Government will refer the matter to the Small Business Administration which will decide whether to issue a Certificate of Competency if the Government deems a potential SDVOSB awardee nonresponsible.

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

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2.2 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.

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2.3 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 Bell County

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2.4 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.

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2.5 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— Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST

(c) Participants will meet at— 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive-BLDG 204, Temple, Texas 76504 (at loading dock)

(d) POC for Site Visit: Michael Stanley; Email: michael.stanley5@va.gov ;

Phone: 254-493-6226 (End of Provision)

2.6 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/

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2.7 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 provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

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2.8 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.

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REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service…