36C25725R0048_1.docx

36C25725R0048

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

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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)

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.

none 36C25725R0048 X 05-13-2025 none 00674 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Bldg. 171 Temple

TX

76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Bldg. 171 Temple

TX

76504 Miguel Gonzalez

(915) 282-1732 Bldg. 60 VAV Box Replacement

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to make upgrades to the data, electrical and space per plans and specifications.

Site Visit: May 20, 2025 at 10:00 am CST. Meet in Engineering Building 9.

RFI's due by May 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm CST. RFI's shall be submitted to miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov. RFI responses shall be published as an amendment to the solicitation by the close of business, June 3, 2025.

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 DSBS by SBA.gov at (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm).

IAW FAR 36.204 (e), MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT: (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000

This project is being solicited as a request for quotes (RFQ) under NAICS 238220. See “Instruction to Offerors” for additional information.

Quotes are due no later than Jun 13, 2025 by 1:00pm CST. Quotes are to be submitted by email to miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov.

X 52.211-10 X 13:00

CDT

06-13-2025 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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

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

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

(Contractor is not required to 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. Bldg. 171 Temple

TX

76504 none Financial Services Center (FSC) Department of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-8971 Miguel Gonzalez

VA-VHA-RPOW-2025-0045

Table of Contents

A.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

Dallas VA Medical Center Dallas, TX 75216

CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

For

Bldg 60 Wing A & B VAV replacement

Construction Completion by: 120 days after NTP

-- Services --

Provide:

1. Professional construction services to include but not limited to:

a. Site investigation – assess site condition above ceiling and hard to access areas for demolition, planning, electrical work, plumbing work, HVAC controls work, construction.

b. Contractor shall provide ICRA level IV containment and phasing plan which needs to be approved from staff and COR before any work can be performed.

c. Contractor shall hire project scheduling consultant to build project schedule with phases aligned with period of performance. If contractor falls behind on schedule, contractor shall reproduce project schedule clearly indication critical path with deliverable identified within period of performance.

d. Contractor shall demo total of 76 VAV boxes including plumbing tied to reheat water and cap the reheat piping to and from VAV at the bas of main line.

e. Contractor shall provide the 76 VAV box type identified in drawings and SOW and tie plumbing coming from above the main line and return tied on top of retuen main line with no low points below main lines.

f. Contractor shall replace all flex ducts from main supply trunk to VAV and from VAV to the air devices.

g. Contractor shall use existing siemens controllers on VAV boxes. Safe keep controllers during demo carefully and reconnect at new install.

h. Contractor shall haul off all demo materials according to VA and local/state disposal regulations.

2. Contractor shall provide below VAV boxes and coordinate with COR for location of each VAV box according to provided drawings.

a. Wing “A”

i. H type – 31

ii. J type – 2

iii. K type – 4

iv. L type – 1

b. Wing “B”

i. H type – 31

ii. K type – 5

iii. L type – 2

Unit type

-- Documentation and Acronyms --

Applicable Documents:

3. The following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in effect on date of contract issuance and all subsequent changes or updates apply:

a. Federal Acquisition Regulation

b. Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation

c. Service Contract Act (SCA) Directory of Occupations (Fifth Edition) http://www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/sca.htm

d. ANSI: https://pdflakekxng.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/ansi-z133-safety-standard-pdf.pdf

e. VA Directive 0058- VA Green Purchasing Program

f. VA Directive 0057- VA Environmental Program

g. Master Construction Specification: https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp#03 Acronyms:

4. Glossary: Acronyms used in this SOW are listed below for easy reference:

-- Project Scope --

GENERAL:

5. Dallas VAMC intends to issue a service contract. The project consists of:

a. The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, materials, equipment, and supervision required to replace VAV boxes in Bldg 60 Wing A and Wing B to the VA Dallas Medical Center as required by the Dallas VA Healthcare System, located at 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX, 75216. The contractor will replace total of 76 VAV boxes including plumbing, electrical and controls.

SPECIFICS:

6. Demolition of VAV boxes.

a. The Contractor shall demo out the existing VAV boxes in order to replace with new VAV boxes.

i. The Contractor shall construct and maintain barricades for the duration of the demolition according to the ICRA level and approved phasing plan of the project.

1. The Contractor shall install signs according to the VA specifications requirement for signage.

2. The Contractor shall comply with VA, State, and Municipal regulations and guidelines regarding construction barricades and appropriate signage.

ii. The Contractor shall clear out any debris left on the property at end of each work day.

b. Contractor shall demo Flex duct.

i. Contractor shall demo all flex ducts from main supply trunk to the VAV boxes and demo all flex duct from VAV boxes to the supply registers.

c. The Contractor shall reuse the siemens controls.

i. The Contractor shall safe keep the existing siemens controls for each VAV box during demo.

ii. Any damaged controller during demo shall be replaced by contractor with exact same type and model controller for compatibility with existing siemens panel.

d. The contractor shall demo the existing plumbing tied to VAV box.

i. The contractor shall demo existing reheat water plumbing to the main supply line and cap at piping.

7. Install of VAV boxes

a. Contractor shall install VAV boxes in right direction.

i. Contractor shall place and hang VAV boxes from existing or new hangers ensuring the flow of air is directed from main supply duct to room flex duct.

ii. Contractor shall supply and install new flex duct from main supply duct to VAV boxes and from VAV boxes to supply registers.

iii. Contractor shall provide new plumbing coming from top of reheat water supply main line to the VAV box and tie return line to top of reheat water return main line.

iv. Contractor shall install the existing siemens controls and test for correct operation. Any damaged siemens control shall be replaced by contractor with same type of controller.

v. Contractor shall install all electrical connection and ensure proper operation of VAV boxes.

8. Additional responsibilities.

a. The Contractor shall use environmentally friendly products whenever possible.

b. The Contractor shall provide a daily report any day that they work for the duration of the project

c. The Contractor shall only use products suitable for the job conditions. Manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations shall be followed for all products used.

d. The Contractor shall adhere to all safety control measures while performing work.

e. The Contractor shall be responsible to maintain and upkeep their staging area.

f. The Contractor shall provide their own dumpster and dispose of all damaged items, removed items, and debris created from the construction and demolition in every aspect of this project.

g. Contractor shall turn in submittals in a timely manner and promptly upon the award of contract.

h. Contractor shall provide clear lead time of materials immediately upon approval of submittals.

i. Contractor shall provide proof of material ordered for long lead items immediately upon ordering.

Other Specifics:

9. Contractor will submit before and after pictures of the work area below and above ceiling.

10. Contractor will submit picture in between each phase (e.g. demo VAV boxes, demo flex ducting, etc.).

11. Contractor shall only use soldering method. Pro-press and any other joint methods are not approved.

12. Contractor will ensure value engineering is included in this project to maintain approved budget.

-- Site Investigation --

Expectation: Contractors will make site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions.

13. Make site visit as required to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project.

a. Provide any structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical investigation work of existing area necessary to ensure the accuracy of the design.

-- Environmental/Occupational Safety and health (EOSH) --

Expectation: All projects and project designs shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

14. Regulatory Compliance- EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

a. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910- Occupational Safety for General industry.

b. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926- Occupational Safety for the Construction Industry.

c. Volume 40 of Code of Federal Regulations, Protecting of the Environment.

d. Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397- Transportation of Hazardous Materials.

Specification: The VA Master Construction Specification contains work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specification must be used as the basis for the project designs.

-- Location/Hours/Deliverables --

Performance Location:

15. 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas TX 75216.

Hours:

16. Work is to be performed on Monday to Friday at 9:00AM - 4:30PM. Contractor access will be provided during this time, except special federal holidays unless discussed and approved by the COR ahead of time. Weekend work is not approved unless previously discussed and authorized by COR.

Deliverables:

17. The Contractor will submit a daily log, sign-in sheet, pictures, work performed each time services is rendered.

18. The Contractor shall submit a report for each shipment of construction debris, shipment date, destination, and whether the debris is to be recycled/reclaimed or disposed to the COR. Types include concrete, lumber, metal, dry wall, etc.

-- Contractor Personnel and Management --

Contractor Personnel:

19. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall make sure that subcontractor and employees have proper documentation to authorize personnel to work in the United States of America. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

20. The Contractor is required that all subcontractor or employees have been screen by the Dallas VAMC Healthcare System. All personnel are required to wear a VA government furnished badge. All contractor and subcontractor are required to wear a government and company furnish badge while performing services under this contract. The badge will contain a personal picture, name of employee, and Contractor's name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

21. Government issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

22. The contractor shall insure that employee or subcontractor have valid driver license when driving a vehicle on property.

Management:

23. All information generated in performance of this contract becomes property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract. The Contractor must protect against the destruction and/or misplacement of all information produced under this contract, unless directed under local policy to destroy. This includes both hard and soft copies of data.

24. The Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the COR.

25. Contractor personnel or subcontractor shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e. timeliness, communication; spoken and written etc.). The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the Government. The hospital director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this performance work statement. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel.

26. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length in excess of three inches, while assigned under this contract.

Safety/Security Requirements:

27. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. The Contractor shall ensure that employees or subcontractor have the proper PPE for the job. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

28. All work performed under this contract will be in accordance with Safety and Health During Construction Activities Policy 138-80-16. Provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements. For those maintenance and repair projects where the life / safety code requirements are not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

29. The Dallas VAMC Safety Officer and COR shall have full authority to see that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

30. Provide all necessary barricades / signage where required.

31. Isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent space and maintain the area negatively pressurized when required.

32. See Appendix A for additional requirements.

Work Attire and Appearance:

33. Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities.

Personnel Qualification:

34. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW and authorized to work in the United States. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract. The Government reserves the right, during the life of the resulting contract, to request work histories on any contractor employee for the purposes of verifying compliance with the above requirements; additionally, the Government reserves the right to review resumes of contractor personnel proposed to be assigned. Personnel assigned to, or utilized by, the Contractor in performance of work shall be fully capable of performing the requirements contained in the SOW in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.

35. Contractor shall provide a supervisor who speaks English on site at all time.

36. Personnel should be properly trained for safety and performance of their respective duties.

37. Appropriate safety equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor to contractor personnel or subcontractor and shall be used as prescribed by OSHA Standards.

38. The Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications. Upon request, resume shall be provided to the Contracting Office prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purpose and not for the Government to become the hiring authority.

39. Contractor and all contractor employees must have taken the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certified 30/ 10-hour construction safety course and show documented proof. The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. 32(f) which states, “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them”. The contractor shall instruct each of his employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to this work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

Non-Personal Service Statement:

40. Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the SOW. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

-- Damages/Insurance --

Damages:

41. The Contractor is liable for all damages to Government equipment, property; utilities, etc., located at the site (e.g. sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, windows, etc.) caused by the Contractor, its employees or it subcontractors. The Contractor shall immediately report all damages to the COR and shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR, a written report, within 24 hrs. The report shall include: What occurred, who was involved, when it occurred (Time/Date), where did it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, and the proposed means to repair or replace.

42. Contractor is to maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

Appendix A

North Texas VA Health Care Systems Construction Safety Accident Prevention Plan Requirements

Prior to commencing work contractors must submit for approval Accident Prevention Plan. The prime contractor will write this plan for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the requirements for safety and occupational health. This plan shall be reviewed and found acceptable by Government personnel prior to initiation of work at the job site. The plan shall be developed by qualified personnel and shall be signed by a competent person AND a representative of management.

The prime contractor shall integrate all subcontractor work activities into the Safety and health Program, make the program available to all contractor and subcontractor employees and ensure all subcontractors integrate the provisions of the plan into their work activities.

The prime contractor shall integrate in their safety plan a requirement that all subcontractor lead personnel attend a onetime facility construction safety orientation;

Date: every 3rd Thursday Time: 9:00 am Location: 4500 Lancaster, Dallas, Texas 75216 (Engineering Building 9)

NOTE: Please provide an anticipated attendance list prior to attendance

The safety plan shall include:

· Title, signature and phone number of the plan preparer

· Title, signature and phone number of the plan approver

· Background information on the project:

· Contractor, contract number, project name, description of work to be performed and location of work to be performed, contractor accident experience such as OSHA 200 forms, corporate safety trend analysis, and a listing of phases of work and hazardous activities requiring hazard analysis.

Statement of safety & health policy

· Administrative responsibilities for implementing the plan

· Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for accident prevention

· Means for controlling work activities of subcontractors and suppliers

· Responsibilities of subcontractors

· Plans for safety orientation of new employees / sub contractors

· Plans for continued safety training

· Provisions for safety inspections to include

· Work site/material and equipment inspection

· Means for recording inspection results

· Timetable for correction of deficiencies

· Procedures for follow-up inspections to ensure correction

· Responsibilities for investigation and reporting accidents/exposure

· All accidents incident to the project will be investigated & reported within 24 hours

· Accidents that result in a fatality, three or more persons admitted to a hospital or significant property damage will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer. Contractors are responsible for notifying OSHA.

· First aid treatments shall be reported and recorded daily.

· Responsibilities for maintaining accident data, reports and logs

· Emergency response capabilities for disasters

· Emergency Plans will include emergency phone numbers and shall be tested periodically. Plans shall include escape procedures, employee accounting following an emergency evacuation, rescue and medical duties, means of reporting emergencies and persons to be contacted.

· Plans for maintaining job cleanup and safe access

· Public safety requirements (fencing/signs)

· Prevention of alcohol/drug abuse on the job

NOTE: Items that are commonly omitted in safety plans:

· Plans for hazard communication program must include:

1. A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present

2. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards

3. Containers must be present and labeled

4. MSDS for each hazardous chemical on site

Plans must identify monthly supervisor safety meeting and weekly worker safety meetings. Meetings shall be documented including the date, attendance, subjects, and the name of individuals who conducted the meeting.

· Fire protection plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work; prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures. As part of the Fire Safety Plan the contractor shall include the following applicable standards NFPA 101, NFPA 1, NFPA 241. These standards describe requirements when the Fire protection Systems are impaired. Any open piping/conduit and/or penetrations extending through walls or floors from the construction area into a non-construction compartment will need to be capped off and fire stopped. All hot work will require a permit a facility Safety Officer will inspect the area before such work is performed.

NOTE: When fire protection systems are disrupted, contractors shall ensure procedures are incorporated to maintain equivalent levels of fire protection and provide formal notification to the facility. Procedures shall be approved by facility CSO (construction safety officer) or project COR (contracting officer representative) prior to implementation.

Safety requirements for the hazards identified on the job site such as listed but not limited to the following:

· Fall protection

· Alternate measures for impaired fire protection systems (sprinkler, fire alarm, etc)

· Asbestos exposure

· Confined space entry

· Lock out/tag out

· Excavations

· Electrical safety

· Machinery and mechanized equipment

· Hand and power tools

· Contingency plan for severe weather

· Hot work (welding, torch cutting, brazing etc)

· Flammable storage

NOTE: Plan must indicate that no hot work shall be performed without required burn permit issued by safety)

Hazard Analysis

Prior to beginning EACH PHASE OF WORK, an activity hazard analysis shall be prepared by the contractor performing that work. Work shall not proceed until the hazard analysis has been accepted by facility Construction Safety Coordinator.

The analysis will:

· Define the activity being performed

· Identify the sequence of work to be accomplished

· Identify the specific hazards that are anticipated

· Identify the control measures that shall be implemented to reduce each hazard to an acceptable level

Hazard analysis shall identify the principal steps to be accomplished in sequence to accomplish the operations. Equipment used in the operation shall be listed on the hazard analysis form. Inspection requirements for the equipment and machinery shall be listed on the hazard analysis form. Each step shall be analyzed to identify its potential hazards and a recommended control shall be identified to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level.

Hazard Analysis Work Phase:

Activity Analyzed by/Date Reviewed by/Date

Identify the Identify the potential hazards List specific control measures sequence of work activities

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and supervision to demo and provide a total of 76 VAV boxes including plumbing tied to reheat water and cap the reheat piping to and from VAV at the bas of main line in accordance with the Statement of Work.

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and supervision to demo and provide a total of 76 VAV boxes including plumbing tied to reheat water and cap the reheat piping to and from VAV at the bas of main line in accordance with the Statement of Work.

See attached document: Specs and drawings - SCAN0003.

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A.6 SELF PERFORMED ESTIMATED CALCULATIONS

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

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. 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, https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_quicksearch.cfm, 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 DSBS.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

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

I.1B COST RANGE: IAW FAR 36.204 (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 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 1:00 PM Central Standard Time on June 13, 2025. There will be no public opening. Submit quotes to: miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov.

A.8 PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

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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- Dallas Texas Health Care System, Dallas Veterans Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), they will evaluate our firm's two (2) 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 two (2) completed questionnaire to the following address to arrive NOT LATER THAN JUNE 13, 2025. 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 Miguel.Gonzalez4@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?

CONTRACTOR PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https:// www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest. It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of Clause)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 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)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request.