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36C25726R0016

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3. DATE ISSUED

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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 36C25726R0016 X 549-23-723 00674 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Bldg. 171 Temple

TX

76504 Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office (138C) 11495 Turner Road El Paso

TX

79936-4221 Miguel Gonzalez

(915) 282-1732 549-23-723 - NRM Upgrade Utility Grand Prairie

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed for the project as specified in the Statement of Work, plans and specifications.

Site Visit: November 14, 2025, at 1 pm CST. Meet at the VA Grand Prairie Bldg. 9

RFI's due by November 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm CST. RFI's shall be submitted to miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov and include horacio.fernandez@va.gov as the Contracting Officer for the project.

RFI responses shall be annotated as an amendment to the solicitation by the close of business, November 25, 2025.

Note: This requirement is set-aside for SDVOSB's. In order to be eligible for award SDVOSB's must be registered and be a verified in the Vendor Information Pages (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov)

This project is being solicited as a request for proposal (RFP) under NAICS 236620. See “Instruction to Offeror” for additional information.

Proposal is due no later than December 2, 2025, by 1:00pm CST. Proposal is to be submitted by email to both miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov and horacio.fernandez@va.gov.

X 52.211-10 X 1:00

CST

12-02-2025 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 Horacio Fernandez

VA-VHA-RPOW-2026-0001

Table of Contents

A.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (CONSTRUCTION)

VA North Texas Health Care System Utility Upgrade Grand Prairie VA Project No.: 549-23-723

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Title of Project: Utility Upgrade Grand Prairie, Project No. 549 -23-723

1.2 The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this scope of work (SOW), and combined issued for construction drawings (IFC) and specifications.

1.3 All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the and requirements of the most current building codes, Government codes, regulations, procedures, contract specifications, and the technical requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW). Contractor shall comply with VA Construction Standards. https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

1. Background

1.4 The project is located at 2737 Sherman St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051

1.5 The utility upgrade Grand Prairie project includes to completely construct utility upgrade project including, but not limited to demolition, removal of existing materials, furnish all necessary labor, materials, and the construction equipment for the construction for the Utility Upgrade Grand Prairie project. Utility shutdowns shall be coordinated at least 14 days prior and shall be approved by the VA. Contractors shall work Monday through Friday except on federal holidays unless approved by the VA engineer. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/. After hours construction may need to occur to reduce the impact to administrative staff and patients. All after hours work shall be coordinated at least 14 days prior and shall be approved by the VA. Any associated costs for after-hours work shall be incidental to the contract. Specific project phasing items are outlined in the Construction drawings. A high level of coordination will be required to keep the existing building (PACT Clinic) connected and functional at all times. Any utility shutdown to the existing PACT clinic shall be performed after normal business hours during the work week or on the weekend.The clinic business hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Disruption of power to the clinic during normal workdays and hours is not acceptable. ?

1.6 All work must be completed during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 7:00 am and 5:00 pm) unless approved by the COR. Upon completion of daily work, the contractor shall clean up dust and debris from the space.

1.7 Proper safety and infection control measures shall always be observed during construction. Contractor is responsible for the ICRA/PCRA and must submit them to the VA before construction starts.

1.8 Maintain operations of the existing plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems while new systems are installed.

1.9 The contractor is responsible for repairs and/or replacement of any or all government owned equipment/property that is damaged during the construction process.

1.10 Coordination will be necessary with the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to minimize utility disruptions during business hours.

1.11 The contractor is required to give a 14-day notice prior to interrupting utilities. Contractors are required to examine the areas affected by the interruption prior to starting the work and post signage of the affected areas.

1.12 All work shall be made with minimal interruption to existing building.

1.13 Contractor shall field verify all materials to insure size and type prior to installation.

1.14 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.

2 The scope of work: Mechanical

A central plant servicing the PACT Clinic is to b eprovided. The plant water distribution system shall be underground. The PACT water system shall be routed similar to the existing chilled water system and enter on the south side of the existing electrical room. The chilled and heating water serving the dental shall be routed on the west side of the building and shall be terminated at the northern most point of the PACT area.

The Chilled water plant shall consist of four 60-ton air cooled chillers, two chilled water pumps and additional appurtenances needed for proper plant operations. The chillers and pumps are provided in an N+1 manner.

The Central plant will also provide heating water through the use of two boilers installed in the basement of the PACT clinic. The heating plant has two boilers and two pumps, and additional appurtenances for proper plant operations. The boilers and pumps are provided in an N+1 manner. Boilers are sized at 1,500 MBH each.

A new 3” natural gas line at 15 PSI will be routed from the road north of clinic down to service the PACT Clinics and new standby generator. Existing Natural gas services will be abandoned once new systems are in place. Clarification: 4” gas line at the site meter which immediately splits toa 2” supply for the PACT clinic and a separate 3” supply capped off for future work.

3 Electrical

Electrical distribution system (Normal power), New 12.47KV, 3-phase, PMH-12 switchgear to serve below three transformers:

· 750kVA pad mounted utility transformer shall be provided.

· 1,500kVA pad mounted utility transformer servicing PACT building.

· Provide two 1,500kVA pad mounted transformers.

PACT building main switchboard – MSB: 4000A main breaker, 208Y/120V, 3-phase, NEMA-3R. This switchboard will feed (2) new automatic transfer switches, HVAC equipment and re-feed all branch panels, X-ray equipment transformer located by the existing chiller.

Electrical distribution system (Generator power)

· 700kW, 208V/3PH, natural gas outdoor generator.

· 3,000A outdoor generator dock station.

· Main emergency switchboard ‘MSE’: 3000A MLO, 208Y/120V, 3-phase, NEMA-3R.

· 1,200A, 208V/3PH – Outdoor standby ATS (serving PACT standby load, user’s selected load).

· 260A, 208V/3PH – Outdoor Emergency ATS (serving PACT emergency loads).

· 1,200A, 208Y/120V, 3-PH, standby distribution panel – located outdoor.

· 250A, 208Y/120V, 3-PH emergency panel – located outdoor.

· (2) 100A, 208V/120V, 3-PH emergency panels – to be located inside PACT building.

4 Civil

The site is located on the VA Campus in west Grand Prairie, North Texas at the intersection of Sherman Street and Mid Cities Boulevard. The scope of this project includes the development of a Utility Yard to house the PACT building clinic electrical and HVAC equipment. The project will also include the widening of the driveway connecting the proposed utility yard to Hospital Boulevard, and a temporary asphalt drive on the north side of the PACT building to serve the dumpsters on the west side of the site.

Demolition Demolition related to this project will include removal of several trees, existing concrete driveway from Hospital Boulevard, a car port, and asphalt parking at the rear of the building. Several mechanical and electrical pads will also be removed in phases to allow for continuous operation of the PACT facility. Reference MEP plans for more detail on equipment disconnect and demolition phasing.

Storm Sewer An existing 4” roof drain outfalls in a landscape area within the limits of the proposed utility yard on the west side of the PACT building. The existing roof drain will require new piping to extend the outfall beyond the limits of the utility yard wall and discharge into landscape area.

Grading and Drainage The site drains generally from the northwest to the southeast. Roughly half of the site drains via sheet and gutter flow to both Mid Cities Blvd and Hospital Blvd. There are no public storm improvements in the row. The drainage then flows offsite via gutter flow in Hospital Blvd to an inlet at the northwest corner of Hospital Blvd and the southeast and Great Southwest Pkwy. The proposed improvements will increase the amount of impervious cover and increase the runoff from the site. The City of Grand Prairie has reviewed our preliminary site plan and drainage analysis and determined detention will not be required. The proposed grading in the utility yard will provide positive drainage away from the building and equipment pads towards the driveway. The utility yard drainage will then be conveyed down the new driveway to Hospital Boulevard. The dumpster pad and associated pavement improvements will be graded to drain to an existing ditch on the north side of the PACT building. The existing unimproved ditch crosses the north side of the campus and outfalls to Mid Cities Blvd.

5 Structural

The primary structural framing elements for this project will consist of masonry walls, concrete pad for the generator, and concrete pad for the chiller.

· The masonry wall will consist of 8" CMU block and a height of 8-foot-tall. The masonry wall will be supported by a continuous concrete grade beam. The grade beam will be supported by 24" diameter bell piers with a length of approximately 20' long spaced at approximately 24 feet.

· The pads for the generators and chillers will be a concrete slab with turndown edges at the perimeter. The pads shall be placed on bell piers to avoid movement of the subgrade.

Geotechnical Report 94225110-R1 dated May 20, 2022 by Terracon Consultants, Inc. provides information related to utility trenches, pavement parameters, bell piers, and auger-cast-piles.

2. Applicable Codes and Regulations

3.1 The contractor (to include Subcontractors) must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Although some publication dates are given, the construction shall be by current references and standards.

5.1.1 Current state and national codes, regulations and specifications involving, but not limited to architectural, civil, structural, electrical, environmental, and mechanical disciplines associated with the construction of this project.

5.1.2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through adoption of the ADA ABA Accessibility Guidelines, July 2004 with corrections, Aug 2005.

5.1.3 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Health and Safety

5.1.4 ICC International Building Code

5.1.5 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/index.asp

3. Performance Period:

a. The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW will be 548 calendar days or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the COR. If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. After hours work can start no earlier than 5:00 PM to minimize disruption to staff and patients adjacent to the construction boundaries.

b. Warranties. The Contractor shall provide one (1) year performance agreement labor and material in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty. The construction warranty period shall begin on the date of project acceptance and shall continue for the full product warranty period.

B. CONTRACT AWARD MEETING

The contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the CO has conducted a pre-construction meeting or has advised the contractor that the pre-construction meeting is waived and the Notice to Proceced (NTP) has been full executed. Contractor must attend the pre-construction meeting.

C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. For every task, the contractor shall identify in writing all necessary subtasks (if any), associated costs by task, and along with associated sub-milestone dates. The contractor's subtask structure shall be reflected in the technical proposal and detailed work plan.

2. All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language. Statistical and other technical terminology shall not be used without providing a glossary of terms.

3. Where a written milestone deliverable is required in draft form, the VA will complete their review of the draft deliverable within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt. The contractor shall have 14 calendar days to deliver the final deliverable from date of receipt of the Government’s comments unless specifically outlined.

D. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The contractor shall provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period stated in this SOW.

Task One: The contractor shall provide a detailed project schedule for the VA project team, which presents the contractor's plan for completing the contract. The contractor's plan shall be responsive with this SOW and describe, in further detail, the approach to be used for each aspect of the contract as defined here. Shop drawings fully describing components to be installed shall be submitted for review and acceptance.

Deliverable One: A detailed work plan and briefing. Shop drawings fully describing all components and work products. Within 21 calendar days after notice to proceed.

Task Two: Utility Upgrade Grand Prairie VA

Deliverable Two: A completed project per the plans and specifications. Within 548 calendar days after notice to proceed.

Task Three: Provide two hard copies of each As-built drawings. In red ink record all items that are different or does not match the project plan set.

Deliverable Three: Two copies of As-built drawings. Within 14 calendar days of project completion.

The contractor is expected to attend weekly project update meetings as scheduled by the COR. It is the contractor’s responsibility to prepare an agenda and distribute minutes for each meeting and come prepared to discuss the current disposition of the project to include:

E. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

1. The contractor shall complete the Delivery Date for each deliverable specified.

2. Unless otherwise specified, the number of draft copies and the number of final copies shall be the same.

3. If for any reason any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled time frame, the contractor is required to explain why in writing to the CO, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This notice to the CO shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project. The CO will then review the facts and issue a response, in accordance with applicable regulations.

F. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer( CO). A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

G. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall provide the COR with monthly written progress reports submitted electronically. These are due to the COR by the second workday following the end of each calendar month, throughout the project's duration.

2. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the preceding month and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent month. This report shall also identify any problems that arose, along with a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved, with an explanation.

3. Contractor is required to submit copies of all certified payrolls to the COR for review, H. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

It is agreed that:

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

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

3. Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized. “is not authorized per VAAR Clause 852.203-70. Clause is included for your reference: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising. without the written approval of the CO.

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and supervision for the utility upgrade of Grand Prairie project. Includes to completely construct utility upgrade project including, but not limited to demolition, removal of existing materials, and the construction equipment for the construction for the Utility Upgrade Grand Prairie project in accordance with the Statement of Work, drawings, and specifications.

See attached document: A5 - GP UTILITY IFC Drawings.

See attached document: A5 - 549-23-723 SPECIFICATIONS Part 1.

See attached document: A5 - 549-23-723 SPECIFICATIONS Part 2.

See attached document: A5 - 549-23-723 SPECIFICATIONS Part 3.

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A.6 CALCULATION OF 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.

PART I - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

PART I/SECTION A – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

This is a Request for Proposal in accordance with FAR Part 15. 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 VETBIZ.

I.2A SELECTION CRITERIA/ PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiations 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 contracts 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 proposals. 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 proposal 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 15 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 $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 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 PROPOSALS REQUIREMENTS

General – Proposals shall be submitted in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall be submitted via email to miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov. Emails are limited to five (5) MB. The proposals, 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 proposals. 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.

Proposals shall be received by 1:00 PM Central Standard Time on December 2, 2025. There will be no public opening. Submit proposals to: miguel.gonzalez4@va.gov and CC horacio.fernandez@va.gov.

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. 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.8 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- North Texas Health Care System, Grand Prairie Veterans Medical Center, Grand Prairie, Texas.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), they will evaluate our firm's past performance for two (2) different projects. 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 November 25, 2025, at 1pm CST. 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?

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.

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2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

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2.3 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.

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

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

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2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or , whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

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2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Hand-Carried Address:

TX 76504

Mailing Address:

TX 76504

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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2.8 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— Nov. 14, 2025 at 1 pm CST

(c) Participants will meet at— Meet by the Building 9 Main Entrance (End of Provision)

2.9 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/

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2.10 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

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2.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

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