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36C25724B0015

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.

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674-24-2-5070-0047 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office, NCO 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office, NCO 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171 Temple TX 76504 Michael Walls michael.walls2@va.gov

Acquisition Title: Abatement and Clean-up Waco VA Bldgs. 14 & 17, Project No. 674-24-2-5070-0047

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment needed for the services to abate and clean-up Buildings 17 and 14. All work performed will be done at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility Buildings 17 and 14 in Waco, at 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711. All work shall be done in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications that meet NFPA 70 standards along with OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.

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

Magnitude of the Construction Project: Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

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

Pre-Bid Site Visit shal l be held on April 9, 2024 @ 10:00amCST . All interested Contactors shall meet at Bldg. 24 Engineering, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711

Cut off for submission of RFI(s)/Qu estions shall be April 16, 2024 @ 1:00 PM CST . All RFI(s)/Questions must be emailed to: michael.walls2@va.gov. Please include the solicitation No. 36C25724B0015 on the subject line.

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

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

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

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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 AMEN

DMENTS

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 pr int) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Department of Veterans Affairs 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 Andres Garcia Contracting Officer

SCOPE OF WORK

Asbestos/Lead Paint Abatement, Mold Remediation, and Clean-up Buildings 17 and 14

PROJECT # 674-24-2-5070-0047

Requirements

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment needed for the services to abate and clean-up Buildings 17 and 14. All work performed will be done at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility Buildings 17 and 14 in Waco, at 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711. After all work is completed, the contractor will have a final walkthrough with the VA COR or Alternative COR to ensure all work is completed and ready to receive payment.

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 local, state, federal regulations.

All work shall be done in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications that meet NFPA 70 standards along with OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.

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

Period of Performance:

The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW in 120 calendar days or less from the time material is delivered, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Contractor shall not work Federal Holidays unless VA COR deems it necessary.

Project Requirements

Base Bid – Building 17

Demo and Clean-up: Flat Work and Washroom Areas Non-load Bearing Wall/Wash Rack

1. Demolish existing CMU non-load bearing wall between the Flat Work and Washroom Area between the columns.

a. The non-loading bearing wall is approximately 1300 LF. of standard CMU block.

b. Also, demolish and remove rack in Washroom Area as well and haul off.

2. Exclude the demolishing of columns/columns wraps for the non-load bearing wall.

3. Dispose of removed blocking debris per government and federal regulations.

4. Remove a total of approximately 9,000 SF of floor tile down to the concrete floors in both areas.

5. Remove all VCT tile and glue off the floor, clean and remove all debris and materials from this area.

6. Clean all ceiling surfaces in both areas from the ceiling to the floor that have a ceiling height of 12’-8”ft.

7. Bevel the floor to help patch 12 holes in concrete floor in the Washroom Area with concrete with rebar tie-ins and 2 holes in Flat Work Area as well.

8. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed, cleaned, and sealed with non-slip epoxy resin clear coat.

9. Plastic zipper walls must be hung on boundary lines to separate cleaned areas from rest of building. These zipper curtains will need to remain in place until the asbestos, lead abatement, and mold remediation is complete from the other areas.

10. Also, remove and dispose of all trash and debris in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Demo and Clean-up: Soiled Linen/Sorting Area/Loading Dock B Soiled Linen and Sorting Area

1. Demo and remove approximately 1760 SF of VCT tile and glue off the floor, clean and remove all debris and materials from this area.

2. Clean all surface areas from the ceiling back to the concrete floor.

a. Ceiling Height is 24 ft.

3. Remove or grind all embedded bolts flush with concrete floor.

4. Contractor will need to scrap 7,616 SF of lead base paint off the ceiling in Discharge Area.

5. Contractor will need spray a fireproof insulation 3,000 SF to encapsulate the rest of the lead base paint ceiling.

a. Ceiling height starts at 12’-8” from the walls and runs to 24’ high to the centerline ridge of the roof.

i. Specification or alternative spray fireproof insulation.

ii. ASTM E-84 Class I Fire-Retardant Insulation.

iii. ASTM G21 Anti-microbial formula inhibits mold growth on the foam’s surface.

iv. Foam it Green™ creates a Class 3 vapor retarder which controls air flow and creates a tight building envelope.

v. R-Value of approximately 7 per inch

vi. Yellow + Blue = Green Foam to minimize waste.

6. Remove CMU bond beam from the Loading Dock B area that is connected to the Soiled Linen Area that is following down.

7. Install a new steel header and shore side bracing for this boundary area.

8. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed, cleaned, and sealed with non-slip epoxy resin clear coat.

9. Plastic zipper walls must be hung on boundary lines to separate cleaned areas from rest of building. These zipper curtains will need to remain in place until the asbestos, lead abatement, and mold remediation is complete from the other areas.

10. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed, cleaned, and sealed with non-slip epoxy resin clear coat.

11. Also, remove and dispose of all trash and debris in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Demo and Clean-up: Dock Area B

1. Demo 440SF of ceiling tile and grid in the dock area.

2. Fasten metal deck to the concrete floor to prevent trip hazard.

3. Clean all surface areas from the ceiling back to the concrete floor with a mold remediation chemical to clean area (walls and ceiling).

a. Ceiling Height is 11 ft.

4. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed, cleaned, and sealed with non-slip epoxy resin clear coat when all trash and debris is removed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Demo and Clean-up: Dock Area A

1. Demo all ceiling tile in the dock area.

2. Fasten metal deck to the concrete floor to prevent trip hazard.

3. Clean all surface areas from the ceiling back to the concrete floor with a mold remediation chemical to clean area (walls and ceiling).

a. Ceiling Height is 11 ft.

4. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed, cleaned, and sealed with non-slip epoxy resin clear coat when all trash and debris is removed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Demo and Clean-up: E2/4 and E2 Area

1. Demo all filing cabinets in the E2/4 Area

2. Demo approximately 624 SF of VCT tile, tile glue and floor track that was used for the file cabinets.

3. Demo approximately 216 SF of VCT tile and tile glue to the bare concrete floor.

a. Ceiling Height 11’-2”.

4. In these 2 areas, also remove and dispose of all trash and debris in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

5. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed and cleaned.

Demo and Clean-up: Room 2B

1. Abate 144 SF of Asbestos VCT tile and mastic glue in accordance with local, state, and federal regulation for Asbestos Abatement removal.

2. Demo all ceiling grid/tile and trash/ debris and remove it.

3. Also, the contractor will need to use chemicals for the process of mold remediation for this room on walls and ceilings.

a. Height of the room is 11’-2”.

4. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed and cleaned.

Demo and Clean-up: Discharge Area/Office

1. Demo and remove approximately 4,236 SF of VCT tile and glue off the floor, clean and remove all trash, debris and other materials from this area.

a. Note: 720 SF of this VCT tile and glue must be Abated because it contains Asbestos.

2. Contractor will need to scrap 7,616 SF of lead base paint off the ceiling in Discharge Area.

a. Contractor will need spray a fireproof insulation 7,616 SF to encapsulate the rest of the lead base paint ceiling.

b. Ceiling height starts at 12’-8” from the walls and runs to 24’ high to the centerline ridge of the roof.

i. Specification or alternative spray fireproof insulation.

1. ASTM E-84 Class I Fire-Retardant Insulation.

2. ASTM G21 Anti-microbial formula inhibits mold growth on the foam’s surface.

3. Foam it Green™ creates a Class 3 vapor retarder which controls air flow and creates a tight building envelope.

4. R-Value of approximately 7 per inch

5. Yellow + Blue = Green Foam to minimize waste.

3. Contractor will need scrap 180 SF Lead base paint off the wall in front of the Breakroom.

4. Office demo and remove 255 SF of ceiling grid/tile from this office as well.

5. Also, remove and dispose of all trash and debris in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

6. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed, cleaned, and sealed with non-slip epoxy resin clear coat.

Demo and Clean-up: Breakroom/RM 5, 6, 6A

1. Asbestos Abatement, approximately 375 SF of VCT tile and glue off the floor, clean and remove all trash, debris and other materials from the Breakroom Area.

2. Remove all ceiling tile and grid in the Breakroom area.

3. Mold Remediation- demo and remove 25 LF of drywall and insulation to the ceiling and use a chemical solution to clean-up the mold.

a. Height of ceiling 11’-2”.

4. Clean all trash and debris in Restroom 5, Restroom 6, and Room 6A.

5. Also, remove and dispose of all trash and debris in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

6. After everything is completed, the floor would need to be washed and cleaned.

Mold Remediation Subbasement: Service Room 101, Tank Room and Service Area 1

1. Cleanout floor drains.

2. Cleanout 2000 SF of debris and trash from these areas.

3. Clean all walls and ceilings with a mold remediation chemical to help stop the mold growth in these areas.

Base Bid: Building 14

1. Abate all pipe insulation as marked hot on the survey.

2. Scrape all plaster/paint off walls and ceilings.

a. Note : Walls or ceilings are (Not Hot).

3. Remove all debris, tile, tile glue, or any furniture or loose equipment in Building 14.

Note: At the end of the project, contractor must provide a survey report of work identifying areas are free of asbestos, mold remediation and encapsulate ceiling of lead base paint covered.

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

1. Prior to the start of the work, contractor must notify VA COR 72 hours in advance to schedule a time to start working.

2. Contractor will contact VA COR or Alternative COR prior to start of the work.

A. Program Office Points of Contact:

a. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

3. 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:

(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.

4. 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;

vi. Contract and obligation numbers.

Other Considerations

· Site visit prior to bidding would be beneficial in order to be fully acquainted with existing site conditions and scope of work. It is the contractor’s responsibility to field verify prior to bidding and accepting all existing site conditions.

· The contractor shall be responsible for the verification of all requirements for this project. All field measurements and conditions 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.

· It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide adequate documentation verifying that all materials used are USA made and proposed that it will meet or exceed all federal government requirements.

· Majority of the work shall be performed during normal working hours unless coordinated differently with the VA COR. Normal working hours are 8:00 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 120 days from time the Notice to Proceed is initiated.

· The contractor shall thoroughly clean inside and outside of project site daily with contractor’s own equipment, including vacuums, mops, buckets, wash rags, dust mops, etc.

· The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of project demo materials/debris /equipment from this facility when completed.

· The contractor will provide a security fence necessary to establish the boundaries where work is being performed and a laydown area will be provided and scheduled with the VA COR for a place to store materials.

· Contractor must provide a bond when bidding this construction clean-up.

· Note: The Contract Officer will establish the amount needed for the bond.

· Contractor must provide licenses for Asbestos Abatement, Lead Paint Abatement, and Mold Remediation when bidding this contract.

· Note: If contractor does not provide the information during their bid, the contractor will be removed from the bidding process.

Site Conditions

1. The work covered by these specifications are for unoccupied buildings.

2. All work must be coordinated with the COR.

3. The contractor shall leave no area unsecured or unsafe at the end of the day.

4. The contractor shall always keep the premises as clean as possible and free from an accumulation of waste materials and rubbish.

5. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to field verify all existing conditions and dimensions prior to bid.

6. All materials removed shall be disposed of offsite by the contractor.

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 PLAN 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/ mishap 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. Emergency Procedures (i.e. responsibilities, procedures, etc.)

Contractor employees should adhere to the existing COVID-19 safety and mitigation measures at their local VAMC and follow the guidance outlined in the current version of the VHA COVID-19 Operational Plan https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/25/2021-01766/protecting-the-federal-workforce-and-requiring-mask-wearing Contractor employees should adhere to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force’s guidance for COVID-19 workplace safety protocols for Federal agencies pursuant to Executive Order 13991 Federal Register :: Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1)When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2)Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment.

(3)Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Also all badges now are issued under USAccess and prints are required for all. Time to get badge, if they have current prints within 120 days, we can usually get them a PIV-I or PIV Flash badge within 7 days of submission.

If they require a higher level of investigation as long as prints are complete, and all supporting documents are submitted with the form #1. 10 to 15 days for the badge to be issued. This of course depends on those that require the investigation complete the paperwork and questionnaire in a timely manner and we can release without sending back for corrections.

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment needed for the services to abate and clean-up Buildings 17 and 14. All work performed will be done at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility Buildings 17 and 14 in Waco, at 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711.

Building 14

1. Asbestos Insulation Abatement.

2. Lead Paint Abatement

3. Building Clean-up.

Building 17:

1. Asbestos, Mold Remediation and Lead Paint Abatement.

2. Encapsulate Lead Paint Ceiling with Fireproof Insulation after scrapping

3. Building Clean-up.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

** Note: Award shall be made on the base bid (Items 1 and 2) if the base bid is less than the allocated or available funding for the project. If all base bids exceed the allocated or available funding, then no award will be made. Offerors must bid all items in order to be considered.

Project duration is 120 calendar days following the receipt of the notice to proceed.

Cost of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

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A.4 OSHA and EMR Certification

The Offeror shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each Contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture and for the entity itself. EMR shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

1. OSHA or EPA Violation(s):

Offerors shall provide Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, affirming that the Offeror has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years.

1. Experience Modification Rate (EMR):

Offerors shall provide documentation to show that the offeror has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.

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A.5 OFFEROR’S SELF PERFORMED ESTIMATED CALCULATIONS

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

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

a) Offeror’s total proposed price: $ __________

b) Cost of Materials $ __________

c) Total excluding materials (a-b) $ __________

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

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

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

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.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

Bid Submission Instructions

A hard copy bid package(s) shall not be submitted via FedEx, UPS, or Hand Deliver to the Contracting Office. All complete bid packages shall be submitted via email to michael.walls2@va.gov by the specified Bid Closing date and time.

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 bid being rejected as nonresponsive without further consideration.

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

4. BID SUBMISSION:

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) Standard Form 1442: 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) Price Schedule: Schedule of Prices/Description shall be completed by the bidder

c) Standard Form 30: Amendment of Solicitation: Bidders shall be solely responsible for monitoring Government’s website https://sam.gov for amendments to this solicitation if any and acknowledge them in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation and amendments. Page 1 (Item 15A-15C) shall be completed.

d) Bid Bond: Duly executed Bid Bond/Guarantee: IAW FAR 52.228-1 Bid guarantee is required if the bid is expected to exceed $150,000. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.

e) Representations and Certifications Clause: 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 the bidder’s annual representations and certifications accessed through https://sam.gov, please indicate “NONE”. Print out this clause in its entirety and submit it with the bid or you can submit your SAM.gov Reps and Certs on-line printout.

f) SBA VetCert Registration (evidence of SDVOSB Status): Evidence of certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Program showing your firm as an eligible, visible, and certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). To be eligible for award, Bidders are required to register their businesses at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

g) SAM.gov Registration: Please be advised that to be eligible for award, Bidders are required to register their businesses at https://sam.gov and complete the Reps and Certs Section. The bidder shall have an active registration in SAM at the time of bid submission otherwise the Contracting Officer shall deem the bidder’s bid non-responsive to the solicitation requirements (See FAR 52.204-7).

h) VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting: Print out this clause in its entirety and submit the completed certification portion with the bid.

i) Calculations on Self-Performed Work: Complete the Self-Performed Work Calculations and return with the bid.

j) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation: (Required if Applicable) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM.gov or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete Section (h) of this clause. Print out this clause in its entirety and complete Section (h), the authorized signer must sign and date.

k) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment: Print out this clause in its entirety and complete (d)(1) and (d)(2).

l) Vets-4212 Forms: The bidder shall affirm that they have filed the Vets 4212 Report forms for prior fiscal year if the bid is expected to exceed $150,000. Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more in any fiscal year. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required VETS-4212 Report with respect to the preceding fiscal year if the contractor was subject to the reporting requirement of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. For more information on this requirement and/or for completing the web-based reporting form, visit the following website https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. See FAR provision 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements under Representations and Certifications and FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans.

m) SAFETY:

The Bidder shall submit the following information: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each Contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture and for the entity itself. EMR shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

(1) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Violation(s):

Bidders shall provide Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, affirming that the Bidder has no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violation(s) in the past 3 years.

(2) Experience Modification Rate (EMR):

Bidders shall provide documentation (letter from insurance carrier) to show that the bidder has an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0. If a Bidder’s EMR is above 1.0, Bidder must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the elevated EMR and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and Puerto Rico shall obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

If the NCCI cannot issue an EMR because the Bidder lacks insurance history, Bidder shall submit a letter indicating so from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead and include a letter from the NCCI indicating that it has assigned Bidder a Unity Rating of 1.0.

The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases, will be used to make an initial Determination of Responsibility.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

Note: Failure to submit all aforementioned documents (a-m) shall result in a nonresponsive bid 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: Michael Walls | Email: michael.walls2@va.gov.

The Email Subject Line Shall include the Solicitation Number and Project Title

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. Emails are limited to five (5) MB.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

1. To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the solicitation requirements, specifications and/or drawings, or any other issue pertaining to the advertisement for bids, submit an RFI via email to the attention of the Contracting Officer at michael.walls2@va.gov. The email subject line shall include the Solicitation number and project title.

a. RFIs related to the project technical documents must be specific identifying section, paragraph and page no. of the specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format.

b. RFIs related to the solicitation or other related documents shall refer to the specific provision, clause, etc. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer for action no later than the date shown in Block 10 of the Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award. No phone or faxed inquiry will be accepted. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer.

2. Government’s responses to inquiries will be issued in the form of an amendment to the original solicitation and posted to the same website where this solicitation is posted: https://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 shall be a virtual public bid opening conducted the day bids are due. The time for this virtual public bid opening will start at 2:45 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) with bid opening beginning promptly at 3:00 p.m. CST.

2. Attendance at the bid opening is not mandatory. If you are interested in attending, you are to email the Contracting Officer a separate email requesting attendance via email to: michael.walls2@va.gov. You must have access to Microsoft Teams or the ability to dial-in. No other opportunities for a bid opening will be provided. Questions will not be answered at the bid opening. Bids shall be opened by the bid opening officer and recorded on an official Bid Abstract. Bid Abstracts will be available upon request via email to: michael.walls2@va.gov.

Bid Opening Tentative Schedule:

Date: Day that bids are due 2:45 PM CST: Meeting Begins 2:55 PM CST: Instructions for Bid Opening 2:59 PM CST: One Minute Announcement of Opening of Bids 3:00 PM CST: Bid Opening Begins

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 SAM.gov Responsibility/Qualification (R/Q) records, FedDataCheck Contractor Responsibility Assessment (CRA) Report; Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Report; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS).

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 non-responsible.

OTHER IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION:

WAGE DETERMINATION

The wage determination is included as an attachment to the solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to bid opening. Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award.