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3. DATE ISSUED

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5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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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)

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

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.

e 36C25724Q0048 X 504-24-107 00674 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple TX 76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple

TX 7

Miguel Gonzalez

(254) 899-6011 Renovate Canteen Dish Room, Project # 504-24-

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to renovate canteen dish room and remove wallpaper, patch and paint the dining area per plans and specifications found in the SOW.

Site Visit: October 20, at 11:00 am CDT. Meet in the conference of building 34.

6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, Texas 79106.

See FAR 52.236 27. RFI's due by October 26, at 11:00 am CDT. RFI's shall be submitted to horacio.fernandez@va.gov.

RFI responses shall be published as an amendment to the solicitation by the close of business, October 31, 2023.

Note: This requirement is set aside for SDVOSB's.

In order to be eligible for award SDVOSB's must be registered and verified in the Vendor Information Pages (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov).

IAW FAR 36.204(c), MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

This project is being solicited as a request for quotes (RFQ) under 236220.

See “Instruction to Offerors” for additional information.

Quotes are due no later than November 13, at 11:00am CDT.

Quotes are to be submitted by email to miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov.

X 52.211-10 X 11:00 am

CST

11-13-2023 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

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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:

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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 sign this document.)

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

00674 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Temple TX 76504 none Financial Services Center (FSC) Department of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-8971 Horacio Fernandez Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

A.3 Statement of Work

Statement of Work

Renovate Building 28 Canteen

504 – 24 – 107

PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1 PURPOSE:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to renovate Canteen dish room, located in Building 28 at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center, located at 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, Texas 79106.

This project will be to renovate canteen dish room and remove wallpaper and patch and paint the dining area at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center. The project will be done in accordance with the prepared drawings and specifications.

SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 GENERAL: Provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, supervision, and construction services necessary for the renovation of the Canteen Dish Room. All necessary testing will be required.

Work shall include:

The base bid of the project will include all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required work on this project. This work will be for the area labeled “BASE BID” on the project drawings. This work will include the following:

1. Remove wallpaper and paint canteen dining area (Rooms 2229 & 2230B). Approximately 1,822 SQ FT to include two door frames.

2. Renovate canteen dish room (Room 2231B)

a. Remove approximately 741 SQ FT of 1”x1” ceramic wall tile. Replace with 741 SQ FT of 4’x4’ ceramic wall tile. Color TBD upon award. Remove and replace one sink and one eyewash station, this is necessary to remove and replace the wall tile.

b. Remove approximately 741 SQ FT of sheetrock

c. Remove studs and replace with new

d. Replace sheetrock with Durock or equivalent

e. Remove and repair 3 ea 6” floor drains

f. Remove 2 ea abandoned 1’ copper lines. Lines to be removed under the floor, floor to be patched. Total length is approximately 20’

g. Coat approximately 276 SQ FT of flooring with epoxy coating.

3. Remove and replace electrical power outlet for Dish machine (per product specs) in Dish Room (2231B).

A pre-award site visit is recommended, and this visit will be coordinated by the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). A pre-construction meeting is required and regular coordination meetings during construction work may be scheduled.

All numbers and measurements are for reference only. The contractor to verify all amounts and measurements. If there is a discrepancy in the amounts provided and or any condition affecting work shall be brought to the attention of the VA COR before proceeding with the work.

All work as shown in the drawings and specs are the responsibility of the general contractor. Any subdivision of this work to subcontractors remains the sole responsibility of the general contractor.

O&M Manuals, As-Built drawings in CAD and PDF, applicable permits, installation, and testing, are also the responsibility of the general contractor.

Normal hours of operation for VA sites are 8:00AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside the project site’s normal working hours the contractor must submit a written request for approval to the VA-COR at least ten (10) working days prior to the proposed start of such work.

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Existing Conditions

a. Before disabling any of the following systems, the contractor needs to coordinate with COR at least 3 working days in advance. Contractor shall be responsible for relocating and temporary installing all utilities and controls, including, but not limited to, telephone, data, electrical, med/gas, etc. It is the contractor’s responsibility to immediately repair any tampered with system at no additional cost to the government.

b. The buildings and the surrounding site areas will be occupied, and Government operations will continue as normal, temporary, or restricted basis for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall take all precautions to ensure that his operations are conducted in a manner so as not to interfere with the normal operation of surrounding facilities. The Contractor shall execute work in a safe manner and shall not subject personnel to unsafe conditions. The Contractor shall provide safety barricades, devices, and equipment to protect personnel and property and repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all precautions to protect the building, equipment, and occupants during the construction period. Demolition and renovation shall take place with minimal disruption to adjacent areas.

c. Contractor will coordinate all work with existing work to remain and existing conditions.

d. Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all the construction documents and applicable Department of Veterans Affairs Master Specifications as part of this project.

e. Contractor must also comply with all applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations / codes, and applicable OSHA standards project. In addition, the contractor shall flow federal codes including but not limited to the following:

1. NEC

2. NFPA

3. ADA

4. Life Safety Code

5. ASHRAE, SMACNA

6. OSHA Standards

7. JCAHO Standards

8. EPA regulations

9. ASME

10. ASPE

11. National and Local Building Codes

12. Others as applicable

f. On-site staging will be provided on the VA premises. The stage area will be determined later.

g. Contractor will be allowed to park on the VA campus in designated areas.

h. Demolition and renovation shall take place with minimal disruption to adjacent areas.

i. Demolition debris shall be recycled to the best ability of the contractor. Reports of weight and deposition of all waste are to accompany the monthly progress payments.

j. Disposal of materials removed under this contract at an approved disposal site in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines are the Contractor’s sole responsibility. No disposal in VA property is permitted.

k. The contractor shall repair any damage to the adjacent facilities and will return the area to the government within a condition like that before the construction started. This work is the contractor’s responsibility to replace at no additional cost to the government.

l. All work shall be in accordance with VA specifications. All costs shall be included in the base bid. All work shall be coordinated with the VA prior to any demolition work being performed.

B. Additional Requirements

a. Housekeeping - Accumulation of trash, paper, wood shavings, sawdust, excelsior, boxes, and other packing materials will be cleaned up as often as necessary and at the end of each workday. Any material such as concrete washout etc. will also be removed from the VA property at the completion of the project.

b. Fire Watch - Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility safety officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

c. Smoking is strictly prohibited at all Amarillo VA facilities.

d. Security – Contractors will always wear security badge in plain sight above the waist. Contractors found without a badge will be immediately removed from VA property by VA Police.

e. Parking – Contractor vehicles found parked in undesignated VA parking areas will be issued a United States District Court Violation Notice and immediately removed and banned from VA property.

f. OSHA 10 & 30 -Hour Training Course – All construction workers are required to have the OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety training certification. The construction safety manager and superintendent shall have the 30-hour Construction Safety course certification. Proof of certification shall be always on site.

g. Infection Control (IC) and Safety–Construction sign and copy of IC permit shall be always posted on project site. All IC and dust control measures shall be always implemented.

h. All construction and installation work shall comply with VA specifications for material and workmanship, NEC, NFPA and all applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations and codes and OSHA standards. Refer construction drawings and specs for requirements.

i. All incidental work associated with the installation and construction works in the exterior and interior of the building shall be included in the base bid.

j. Conduct work as to interfere as least as possible with facility operations. All coordination for utilities shutdown shall be coordinated at least 2 weeks prior to event with COR.

2.3 OTHER DELIVERABLES

A. Period of Performance: 90 Calendar days after Notice to Proceed

B. Performance and Payment bonds: Due 5 Calendar days after Notice of Award

C. Proof of Insurance: Due (TBD by Contracting Officer) Calendar days after Notice of Award

D. Contractor Quality Control Plan (CQCP): The contractor shall develop a quality control plan and shall furnish to VA for review no later than 5 calendar days after the receipt of notice to proceed. The plan shall identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used. VA will consider an interim plan for the first 15 calendar days of operation. Installation will be allowed to begin only after acceptance of the CQCP or acceptance of an interim plan applicable to the feature of the work to be started. Work outside of the features of the work included in an accepted interim plan will not be permitted to begin until acceptance of a CQCP or another interim plan containing the additional features of the work to be started. After acceptance of the CQCP, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing of any proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer. Please see Appendix H for additional details.

a. The Quality Control Plan shall include as a minimum, the following:

i. A description of the quality control organization, including chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgement that the CQC staff shall report to the project manager or someone higher in the contractor’s organization.

ii. The qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a quality control function.

iii. A copy of the letter to the Quality Control Manager, signed by an authorized official of the firm, which describes the responsibilities and delegates the authorities of the Quality Control Manager, shall be furnished.

iv. Procedures for scheduling and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents.

v. Control testing procedures for each specific test performed on any task order will be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction on that task order (Laboratory facilities will be approved by the Contracting Officer).

vi. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats and distribution of the documents.

E. Safety Plan: Contractor shall develop and implement a Comprehensive safety plan to eliminate injuries occurring relative to providing the design and installation services for this project. Contractor shall furnish to VA for review no later than 5 calendar days after the receipt of notice to proceed. The plan shall also describe how final system installation will meet all applicable requirements of NFPA30 and NFPA30A. Construction/Renovation work will be allowed to begin only after VA’s acceptance of the Safety Plan. Contractor is responsible for providing enough project led time to allow for VA review of Safety Plan before acceptance. The Department of Labor OSHA requires that all Contractors involved in installation on VA owned or leased property comply with the Incorporation of General Industry Safety and Health Standards applicable to Installation Work and Technical Amendments, Final Rule 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926 as published in the Federal Register Volume 58, No. 124, June 30, 1993. In addition, any Contractor that performs construction type work on any VA project as defined by the Scope of the referenced regulation is required to; (1) Provide and maintain his own protective equipment and devices, etc.; and (2) Require all sub-contractors used on site to follow these same provisions in the regulation.

F. Operations and Maintenance Manuals (O&M): The Contractor shall provide two (2) complete sets of O&M manuals including a recommended spare parts list identifying components adequate for competitive supply procurement for operation and maintenance of the system. The O&M Manuals shall include maintenance and inspection for all equipment. A three-ring binder containing all the O&M and electronic files on CD-ROM shall be provided within the binder.

G. Submittals CD: As part of the closeout documentation, the contractor shall provide the COR, 1 CD containing all the approved submittals.

H. Operations and Maintenance Training: The Contractor shall provide on-site O&M training for the location which will consist of two (2) formal on-site training sessions during a 30-day period to including but not limited to system operation, corrective and preventive maintenance and inspections.

Approved M&O manuals shall be used for training. Contractor is responsible for providing enough project led time to allow for VA review of M&O manuals before acceptance.

The contractor shall provide training manuals that include the hands-on exercises, O&M data and troubleshooting guides necessary for personnel to assume full O&M responsibility for the system after completion of the training. The contractor shall provide a written training syllabus for the topics and detailed training content for review and approval by the COR at least 30 days prior to the scheduled training. The contractor will coordinate with the COR the scheduling of any training classes in advance. The COR may require the classes to be provided on non-consecutive days at the convenience of the VA Staff.

A. For the purposes of Warranty and payment for the work performed at a location, government “Acceptance” will be provided by the VA upon the completion of all the following:

a. The Contractor has completed all the punch list items identified during Final Acceptance inclusive of rework.

b. The Contractor has provided electronic closeout package including the following: Contractor certified executed Quality Control Inspection documentation (electronic pdf format), approved submittals, As-builts and Certified Warranty Letter.

c. The Contractor has provided O&M manuals.

d. The Contractor has provided Record drawings to include a CD with all as builds CAD files, one full set, one half set and one Mylar full set.

2.5 CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

A. The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by the VA which has been generated by the contractor in the performance of this Order are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the VA-COR at the conclusion of the contract.

B. The Contracting Officer will be the sole authorized official to release verbally or in writing, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this contract. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this contract presented to the contractor shall be submitted to the CO for response.

C. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO.

D. To the extent that the work under this contract requires that the contractor be given access to proprietary business, technical or financial information belonging to the Government or other companies, the contractor shall treat such information as proprietary business sensitive and agrees not to appropriate such information to its own use or to disclose such information to third parties unless specifically authorized by the CO in writing. A mutually agreed to agreement for exchange of sensitive information or nondisclosure agreement may be required.

E. General Requirements for Privacy Information:

· Information Systems Officer, Information Protection: The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers, nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services.

· Privacy Officer: The contractor will not have access to Patient Health Information (PHI), nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA.

· Records Manager: There will be no federal records created, maintained, used, or dispositioned with this contract; regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.].

Price/Cost Schedule

ITEM INFORMATION

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to renovate the canteen dish room and remove wallpaper, patch, and paint the dining area per plans and specifications found in the SOW.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to renovate the canteen dish room and remove wallpaper, patch, and paint the dining area per plans and specifications found in the SOW.

A.5 Drawings and Specifications See attached document: Drawings - RenovateCanteenDishRoom 28-2-pv.

See attached document: Specs - Eagle Sink FFN2760.

See attached document: Specs - Ecolab EHT-V Single Rack Dishmachine.

A.6 Self-Performed INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED WORK IAW “Limitations on Subcontracting” (VAAR 852.219-10)

OFFEROR’S SELF PERFORMED ESTIMATED CALCULATIONS

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

a) Offeror’s total proposed price: $ __________

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

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

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

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

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

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

A.7 Special Standard of Responsibility

Special Standard of Responsibility

Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

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.

1. Limitation on Subcontracting:

IAW VAAR 852.219-74 each offeror will review the clause and complete the certificate included in the clause. This certificate will be complete prior to solicitation closing and submitted with the proposal documents. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in removal of proposal for consideration for award.

A.7 Instructions to Offerors – Under SAP

PART I - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

PART I/SECTION A – REQUEST FOR QUOTE

This is a Request for Quote in accordance with FAR Part 13. Potential offerors must follow all instructions in order to be compliant with the solicitation.

It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify that their offer is complete. The offeror is responsible for submitting all required forms and documents with the offer.

The Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to a responsible SDVOSB offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on Past Performance and Price.

I.1A JOINT VENTURES

If submitting an offer as a joint venture as defined by P.L. 109-461 AND Department of Veterans Affairs I.L. 049-06-4, http://www.vetbiz.gov/library/jtventure.pdf , an offeror must provide a copy of the joint venture agreement specific to the project that is consistent with the percentage of required work and net proceed. Additionally, the offeror must provide a breakdown or labor of which is to be performed by the SDVOSB firm and that which is performed by the small business joint venture firm and that which is sub-contracted. All Joint Ventures will be required to be registered and verified as an entity in www.veterans.certify.sba.gov.

I.2A SELECTION CRITERIA/QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Award will be made based on the following factors:

Factor 1 – Past Performance Factor 2-- Price Offerors are encouraged to provide their best offers with the past performance information requested for evaluation. The Government, based on the offered material presented, will award to the offeror that best demonstrates to be most advantageous for the Government.

Factor 1 - Past Performance: Offerors shall provide past performance information on two (2) federal, state, local government or private contract of similar type, scope, size and complexity. If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted with the quote. The Government may also evaluate recent and relevant past performance, based upon sources available to the contracting officer that may include Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) and Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS). IF THE OFFEROR CANNOT PROVIDE A CPARS FOR PROJECTS LISTED IN FACTOR 1, then the offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ).

Completed PPQs should be submitted directly from your client via email to miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Miguel Gonzalez at miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov. If the offeror is unable to contact a client for a project(s) before closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the quote the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

Basis of Evaluation: Past Performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and award will be made to the offeror presenting the best value to the Government.

Factor 2 - Price: Offerors shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Service identified within the SF1442 The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

SAFETY

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

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

(2) 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.

PART I/SECTION B - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

I.1B COST RANGE: Between $100,000 and $250,000 If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerance specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the Contracting Officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The Contracting Officer, in concert with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), will accept or reject the product.

I.2B REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

All requests for information must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer for action no later than the date shown in Block 10 of the Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award.

I.3B QUOTE REQUIREMENTS

General – Quotes shall be submitted in response to this solicitation. Quotes shall be submitted via email to miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov. Emails are limited to five (5) MB. The quote, in its entirety, shall not exceed two emails (one email for price, and one email for technical/past performance) of 5MB each. Price shall be in a separate electronic document from the technical and past performance portions of the quote. Failures to submit in the format required and clearly address those factors may result in rejection of the offer. Further details on electronic submission are outlined below. Offerors shall include all required Representations and Certifications and complete their registration in System for Award Management (SAM). See FAR 52.204-7 and 52.204-8, of this solicitation.

Quotes shall be received by 11:00 AM Central Standard Time on November 13, 2023. There will be no public opening. Submit quotes to: miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov.

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A.8 Past Performance Evaluation

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Your Company Letterhead

We have listed your firm as a reference for the work we have performed for you as listed below. Our firm has submitted a proposal under a project advertised by the Department of Veterans Affairs- Central Texas Health Care System, Amarillo Veterans Medical Center, Amarillo, Texas.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), they will evaluate our firm's past performance. Your candid response to the attached questionnaire will assist the evaluation team in this process. We understand that you have a busy schedule and your participation in this evaluation is greatly appreciated. Please complete the enclosed questionnaire as thoroughly as possible. Space is provided for comments. Complete confidentiality will be maintained. Only one response from each office is required.

Please send your completed questionnaire to the following address to arrive NOT LATER THAN November 13, 2023. DO NOT return them to our company.

Email to: Miguel.Gonzalez4@va.gov If you have questions regarding the attached questionnaire, or require assistance, please contact the Contracting Officer at Horacio.Fernandez@va.gov Thank you for your assistance.

Signature and Title

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s compliance with the contract requirements?

1. How would you rate the effectiveness of the Offeror’s on-site management?

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s use of appropriate personnel for contract requirements?

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s adherence to the construction schedule?

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s responsiveness towards safety issues?

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s ability to effectively deal with the customer and other Government personnel?

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s cooperativeness in solving problems and negotiating changes?

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s abilities to address any financial difficulties (i.e., payment of subcontractors and/or vendors, labor disputes, etc.)?

1. As the end user/customer, how would you rate your satisfaction with the end product?

1. How would you rate the Offeror’s overall performance on this project?

1. Would you recommend or use this contractor again?

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

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

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— Site Visit: October 20, 2023 at 11:00 am CDT.

(c) Participants will meet at— Meet in Bldg. 34 conference room (End of Provision)

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

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

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

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A…