IFB Admendment - 36C25820B0008 0005.docx

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

06-12-2020

691A4-18-101SM

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85014

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85014 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25820B0008 03-23-2020

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Reference Instructions or Amend 0004

The purpose to Amendment 0005 is to include the following documents:

1. Improved SOW - Revised areas are highlighted in yellow.

2. Instructions, Conditions, And Other Statements To Bidder

3. Final RFI Log to answer all RFI questions prior to solicitation cutoff date.

4. Solicitation Attachment Listing for Clarification

5. The most current DBA Wage Determination

6. Sign-In Sheet - Site Walk on 6 April 2020 See Continuation pages and/or attachments for the above items.

Statement of Work Demolition Buildings in Sepulveda Project Number - 691A4-18-101SM Greater Los Angeles, California VA Health Care System (691) Sepulveda Los Angeles

B.1 INTRODUCTION:

This requirement is for site preparation and complete demolition services for several quarters located at Sepulveda, Los Angeles, additional real property to Greater Los Angeles, California VA Health Care System. This requirement is classified under construction as it calls for the alteration of real property.

B.2 BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. VA Secretary ordered the disposal all vacant VA buildings on May 31, 2017 to benefits the Taxpayers and Veteran’s. The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System located in Sepulveda, LA, California requires such demolition services.

B. This project was designed through awarded government contract VA262-16-D-0153 - VA262-17-J-6598 to the AE firm Webb, Frank R Architects Inc

B.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT:

A. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, certification, supervision, and materials necessary to perform all operations in connections with this order. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the General Specifications, Statement of Work, schedule, and all other supporting documents for this contract to include, but not limited to the following documents:

1. Refer to solicitation for list of attachments and actual attachments.

B.4 SPECIFICATIONS:

A. The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications shall be used as the basis for project designs.

B. A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website: http://www.cfm.va.gov. Specifications which address EOSH requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Refer to solicitation attachment of this solicitation for attachment to 36C25820B0008 691A4 18 101SM Specifications and Drawing

B.5 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

a. This requirement is for the contractor to completely prepare sites for demolition and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Demolition Quarters Sepulveda (60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 80, 81, 82, 83, and T-2) as required by Drawings and Specifications.

b. All employees of General Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

c. Prior to commencing work, General Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “Competent Person” (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) with a minimum of 30 hours OSHA training will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General or subcontractors are present. Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of General Contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by Competent Person with input from the Infection Control Risk Assessment Team. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. MAIN BID ITEM, GENERAL DEMOLITION: Work includes complete demolition and removal of existing structures as noted on the architectural drawings, leveling and landscaping of the demolition sites to blend into the surrounding areas. Buildings included in the Main Bid Item are: 60, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 80, 81, 82, 83, and T-2.

b. DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE 1: Where site flatwork (Concrete/Asphalt) will remain, all associated grading, backfill, irrigation and landscaping in those areas only shall be deducted from the scope of work as part of Deductive Bid Alternate #1.

c. DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE 2: In addition to the Deductive work described in Alternate #1, Deduct Alternate #2 includes the demolition of all applicable buildings, except for the concrete slabs/foundations which shall remain. Where slabs remain, all associated grading, backfill, irrigation and landscaping in those areas shall be deducted from the scope of work as part of Deducted Bid Alternate #2.

3. BIDDERS MUST QUOTE A PRICE FOR EACH BID ITEM.

A. ITEM 1 - PROVIDE AS FOR REQUIREMENT

Contract completion time shall be: Construction 90 calendar days.

B. ITEM 2 - ALTERNATE NO 1.

Same as Item 1 - Provide as for Requirement; except omit “Where site flatwork (Concrete/Asphalt) will remain, all associated grading, backfill, irrigation and landscaping in those areas only shall be deducted.

Contract completion time shall be: Construction 90 calendar days.

C. ITEM 3 - ALTERNATE NO 2.

Same as Item 2, Alternate No1. except: In addition to the Deductive work described in Alternate #1, Deduct Alternate #2 includes the demolition of all applicable buildings, except for the concrete slabs/foundations which shall remain. Where slabs remain, all associated grading, backfill, irrigation and landscaping in those areas shall be deducted from the scope of work Contract completion time shall be: a. Construction 90 calendar days

4. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

4.1 - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR DEMOLITION BUILDINGS IN SEPULVEDA PROJECT NUMBER - 691A4-18-101SM. PER ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK, DESIGN, SPECS AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS INCLUDED.

***Bid Amount SHALL list, Labor Cost, Material Cost, Profit, Overhead, and in a separate line the Grand Total.***

A. ITEM 1 - PROVIDE AS FOR REQUIREMENT

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE LABOR ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE MATERIALS ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE PROFIT ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE OVERHEAD ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BASE BID COMBINED: _________________________________________

B. ITEM 2 - ALTERNATE NO 1.

TOTAL BID PRICE LABOR ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE MATERIALS ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE PROFIT ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE OVERHEAD ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BID COMBINED: _________________________________________

C. ITEM 3 - ALTERNATE NO 2.

TOTAL BID PRICE LABOR ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE MATERIALS ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE PROFIT ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE OVERHEAD ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BID COMBINED: _________________________________________

C. ITEM 3 - ALTERNATE NO 2.

TOTAL BID PRICE LABOR ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE MATERIALS ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE PROFIT ONLY: _______________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE OVERHEAD ONLY: ___________________________

TOTAL BID COMBINED: _________________________________________

B.6 CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

A. All design and construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with the latest edition of the following documents unless the contractor is directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Any exceptions shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to construction startup.

1. VA Master Construction Specifications – VA Technical Information Library link: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01

2. VA Construction Standards

3. VA Seismic Design Handbook

4. VA Space Planning Criteria

5. VA Design Manuals

6. VA CADD Standards

7. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

8. NFPA 70, National Electric Code

9. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities

10. NFPA 12, Installation of Sprinkler Systems

11. Accessibility Standards (ADAAG, ABAAS, Barrier Free Design Guide)

12. AIA Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities

13. International Building Codes

14. State and Local codes and guidelines (as applicable)

B.7 HOURS OF COVERAGE:

A. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. All work is expected to be performed generally during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the COR or his/her designee.

B. Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building. All work performed, to include delivery of materials and equipment, shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

C. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage shall be approved by the COR or his/her designee.

D. Federal Holidays observed by Veterans Health Administration are:

1. Federal Holidays are as follows:

2. For actual dates observed, see the following link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

B.8 IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, NO SMOKING, & VA REGULATIONS:

A. The Contractor's FSEs shall wear visible identification issued by VAHCS Police Section at all times while on the premises of VAHCS. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. VAHCS shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the Veterans Affairs Health Care Facilities, to include main facility, and any other buildings at or on the premises. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

B.9 INFORMATION SECURITY:

A. In accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist blocks 7, the C&A requirements do not apply to this requirement, and Security Accreditation Package is not required. The nature of this requirement is technical; however, there is no information to be protected.

B.10 POINTS OF CONTACT AND PHYSICAL LOCATION:

A. Access to worksite shall be coordinated through:

1. GREATER LOS ANGELES VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - (GLA-SEPULVEDA):

16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, CA 91343 COR – To be provided at the time of award.

CS – To be provided at the time of award.

B.11 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

A. Commencement of work shall begin within 10 days after receipt of written Notice to Proceed (NTP) and should last no longer than a duration of 90 calendar days after date NTP is issued.

B.12 SUBMITTALS:

A. Contractor shall submit all required material/shop drawing submittals to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of award, or as agreed to by the Contracting Officer for approval. No materials shall be installed prior to approval.

B. All material submittals and shop drawings shall contain, and have the Project Title, Project Number, and Contract number clearly indicated.

C. Material submittals and shop drawings shall be checked and signed by the Contractors Quality Control Manager prior to submission to the Government.

D. Submittals shall be legible and shall include all technical data needed to verify that the item meets requirements of listed specifications, and applicable codes.

E. Contractors shall utilize Material Approval Submittal for use as cover sheet when submitting to Government for approval. Forms shall be provided to contractor at post-award, pre-construction conference

B.13 COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, AND PAYMENT FOR WORK:

A. The Contractor shall be required to commence work required at the time specified on the Notice to Proceed (NTP), execute the work, and complete the entire work not later than the completion time specified on the NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. At the government’s option, it may choose to specify a two-stage performance period. For example, separating material lead-time from construction days can considerably decrease the length of time occupied buildings are inconvenienced by construction.

B. Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications; location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for the Contractor employees; and the like. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

C. The Contractor shall be paid monthly upon submission of proper invoices for work completed. If the performance period exceeds 30 days and a progress schedule (approved by the Government) has been submitted, partial payment(s) may be authorized. Final payment shall be withheld until all discrepancies are corrected and as-built drawings are approved by the Government.

D. The contractor shall attend no less than weekly progress meetings with the COR and/or Contracting Officer to discuss at a minimum; progression of work, projected progress versus actual progress, action items due from the contractor, action items due from the government, and any other significant issues that require attention. The contractor also shall document the meeting minutes and forward a signed copy to the COR for concurrence of the documentation. Copies of all minutes shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. In the event of any discrepancies the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately for clarification. Contractor shall use the Meeting Minutes form provided for use at the post-award, pre-construction conference.

B.14 MODIFICATIONS:

A. Modifications for this project shall be submitted to the assigned COR who shall then submit a formal request to the Contracting Officer (CO). New work is not allowed to commence prior to Contracting Officer’s signed and written approval via fully executed Standard Form (SF) 30 modification.

B.15 ACRONYMS:

A. ABAAS - Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard B. ADAAG - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

C. AIA - American Institute of Architects' AIA D. CAC - Certified Asbestos Consultant E. CADD - Computer Aided Design and Drawing F. CO - Contracting Officer. The Federal employee who is warranted by the Government to enter into contracts on behalf of the Government and is the only person authorized to make changes to those contracts G. COR - Contracting Officer's Representative. Individual designated by the CO to place orders, furnish technical guidance, advice, certify invoices, and provide general supervision of the work performed under the executed contract H. EOSH - Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health I. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency J. FSE - Field Service Engineer K. HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 L. ICRA - Infection Control Risk Assessment M. IPRM - Information Protection Risk Management N. ILSM - Interim Life Safety Measures O. ISO - International Standards Organization P. VAHCS –VA Health Care System Q. MOU - Memorandum of Understanding R. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association S. NTP - Notice to Proceed T. OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer U. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration V. SF - Standard Form W. SME - Subject Matter Expert X. SOW – Statement of Work Y. TIL – Technical Information Library Z. TWA - Time-Weighted Average AA. VA – Veteran Affairs AB. VAHCS – Veteran Affairs Health Care System AC. VHA - Veterans Health Administration

(END OF SOW)

E.4 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This requirement is for site preparation and complete demolition services for several quarters located at Sepulveda, Los Angeles, additional real property to Greater Los Angeles, California VA Health Care System. This requirement is classified under construction as it calls for the alteration of real property.

2. PROJECT LOCATION:

GREATER LOS ANGELES VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (GLA-SEPULVEDA):

16111 Plummer Street, North Hills, CA 91343

3. CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Justin Hicks Email – justin.hicks@va.gov

4. CONTRACT SPECIALIST:

Dena Hallaren Email – dena.hallaren@va.gov

5. TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Firm Fixed Price

6. ESTIMATED COST RANGE:

Magnitude estimated price ranges are between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 in accordance with (IAW) FAR 836.204(f).

7. DESIGN:

This project includes a package of drawings with specifications.

8. ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME:

Period of Performance - 90 Calendar Days after NTP.

9. PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

Was already conducted on 04/06/2020 see sign-in sheet attached to amendment 0005.

10. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

All Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding this IFB have closed.

No further RFI email, telephone calls or voicemails shall be considered for this solicitation.

***NO QUESTIONS SHALL BE ASKED DURING TO ANY VA PERSONNEL.

11. BID CONTENTS:

0. Standard Form 1442. (Box 14-20 completed and signed acknowledging all amendments; do not fill in anything in “Award” section, from box 21 down).

0. Bid Guarantee/Bond (using SF24).

1. Electronic Copies of the Bonding will be acceptable for bid opening so long as all other elements of the executed bond are present. See number 12. Below, for Bid Due Date and POC email for electronically submitting Bonding. Further instructions for mailing the physical copy of the actual bonding, with the raised seal shall be provided at the time of pre-award phase. If apparent low bidder is unable to provide electronic and/or physical copy of Bonding, bidder will be ineligible for award.

0. Contractor’s License - All Bidders shall submit, issued to the SDVOSB Prime, a current copy of their General Contractor’s License, or for those States that do not issue a General Contractor’s License, a State issued construction license that pertains to the remodeling or renovation of a building structure.

0. Safety or Environmental violations and Experience Modification Rate (EMR) - All Bidders shall include with their Bid, past Safety and Environment record and current Experience Modification Rate.

0. VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report.

12. BID DUE DATE:

Submit One (1) copy of Bids contents no later than:

July 09, 2020, 1:00 p.m. PST.

Due to COVID-19 ALL BIDS SHALL BE EMAILED

Bids shall be emailed directly to dena.hallaren@va.gov

*Bids received after the time and date specified above, shall be rejected as late.

** GOVERNMENT EMAILS ARE “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” (FOUO) – NO MARKETING/SPAM EMAILS WILL BE REVIEWED AND MAY BE BLOCKED BY NETWORK SYSTEMS

13. PUBLIC BID OPENING:

Will be held on July 09, 2020, 2:00 p.m. PST:

If a bidder would like to attend via SKYPE please send name(s) and email address(s) of attendees by July 02, 2020 – 2:00 p.m. PST.

Join by telephone at: 844-364-7556 – Conference ID 534014840# (West) English - United States

14. OFFER GUARANTEE (BID BOND):

An offer guarantee is required. Per FAR Clause 52.228-1 – Bid Guarantee – paragraph (c), the amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

15. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS:

If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the solicitation.

16. DAVIS BACON WAGE RATE

Compliance to Labor Standards Provisions and Bid Davis Bacon Wage Rate Determinations for Los Angeles County is required.

17. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS)

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 236220.

18. BUY AMERICAN ACT:

VA does not anticipate accepting an offer that includes foreign construction material. More information about this can be found under the following provisions and clauses: FAR 52.225-9 and 52.225-10.

19. AMENDMENTS:

1. All Amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged in the space provided in Block 19 of the SF1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment with the bid on the bid due date.

1. Bidders are strongly cautioned to check the beta SAM Gov, https://beta.sam.gov/, website frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the latest information

20. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

1. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. All bidders must also complete an electronic annual representations and certifications. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

1. Bidders are required to provide verification of their submission of the annual form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report (http://www.dol.gov). This verification shall be the emailed confirmation of receipt notification sent to the bidder after successful submission of their report.

1. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Sec. 8127 provides SDVOSB and VOSB Set Aside authority to the VA. Businesses must be registered and verified in the VIP database at Vendor Information Pages (VetBiz).

21. SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EMR

1. All Bidders shall submit information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information will be reviewed such that the bidder has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violation(s) in the past three (3) years.

1. All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record. The information must contain a certification that the bidder/offeror has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. If such certification cannot be made, a Bidder/Offeror shall explain why and submit as much information as possible regarding the circumstances of its past safety and environmental record, including the number of EPA violations and/or the number of serious, repeat, and/or willful OSHA violations, along with a detailed description of those violations.

1. All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information shall be obtained from the Bidder’s/Offeror’s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. If a Bidder/Offeror’s EMR is above 1.0, Bidder/Offeror must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the elevated EMR and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

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

22. RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

1. A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) online inspection history databases will be used, in part, to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above will result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the bidder.

0. Note: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility will make the bidder ineligible for award.

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

23. PAYMENT VENDOR FILE

Prospective Offerors are notified that verification of VA Form 10091 and the W-9 sent directly to the paying office in Austin, TX, must be submitted with the offer unless the offeror has previously submitted these forms to VA Austin and provides certification of previous work. The FMS Vendor File Update form needs to be submitted in all cases to the Contracting Officer as part of the offer or proposal. Prior information sent to the VA Payment Center in Austin does not preclude submittal of the FMS Vendor File Update form. Failure to include this information could preclude the offeror from consideration for award or considerably delay award.

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RFI 36C25820B0008

FINAL RFI AMENDMENT

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic will the VA also allow an email bid submittal?

RFP, Page 12 of 101 states that hardcopy bids must be submitted to 777 E. Missouri Ave, Suite 300, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Yes, the bid delivery method will be changed to an electronic submission.

Post Site Visit RFI - Sepulveda Building Demo

3.3 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLERS. (page 76)

A. General: 2. Before grading, contact Underground Service Alert of Southern California (USASC) for information on public buried utilities and pipelines. Retain the services of an underground utility locator for onsite utilities. (page 53)

It was also noticed that some of the buildings are adjacent to little league ball fields.

Will the VA require oversight from an Industrial Hygienist during abatement activities?

ACM ABATEMENT

a) Contractor is to follow OSHA requirements and project specification at every stage.

b) Contractor is to notify the dates of ACM abatement at least two weeks in advance to VA’s COR. VA’s safety office provides the required oversight including verification of the abatement company’s credentials and procedures. (page 98)

a) Contractor to follow OSHA requirements and project specification at every stage.

b) Contractor to notify the dates of ACM abatement at least two weeks in advance to VA’s COR. VA’s safety office provides the required oversight including verification of the abatement company’s credentials and procedures. (page 98)

Complete Set Drawings - 25Mar20; Survey Report 12.19.17 RFI 36C25820B0008 Q & A.

00.GLA Safety Policies and Permit Forms and VA Sepulveda Bldg Demo Specs remain as submitted with original Solicitation.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

1. Solicitation Attachment Listing for Clarification.

(Previously Posted with Solicitation)

(Previously Posted Amendment 0001)

(Previously Posted with Solicitation & Amendment 0001)

(Previously Posted with Solicitation)

(Posted with Amendment 0005)

D.1 DAVIS BACON WAGE DETERMINATION

General Decision Number: CA CA20200022 05/29/2020 Greater Los Angeles, California VA Health Care System (691)

"General Decision Number: CA20200022 05/29/2020

Superseded General Decision Number: CA20190022

State: California

Construction Types: Building, Heavy (Heavy and Dredging) and Highway

County: Los Angeles County in California.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; DREDGING PROJECTS (does not include hopper dredge work); HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include water well drilling); HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.80 for calendar year 2020 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.80 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2020. If this contract is covered by the EO and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must pay workers in that classification at least the wage rate determined through the conformance process set forth in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) (or the EO minimum wage rate,if it is higher than the conformed wage rate). The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60). Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/03/2020 1 01/10/2020 2 01/31/2020 3 03/06/2020 4 05/08/2020 5 05/15/2020 6 05/29/2020

ASBE0005-002 09/01/2019

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Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanical systems).....$ 43.77 22.48 Fire Stop Technician (Application of Firestopping Materials for wall openings and penetrations in walls, floors, ceilings and curtain walls)...........................$ 28.92 18.73

ASBE0005-004 07/01/2019

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Asbestos Removal worker/hazardous material handler (Includes preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging and disposing of all insulation materials from mechanical systems, whether they contain asbestos or not)....$ 20.63 12.17

BOIL0092-003 03/01/2018

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BOILERMAKER......................$ 44.07 33.52

* BRCA0004-007 05/01/2020

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BRICKLAYER; MARBLE SETTER........$ 41.53 19.48

*The wage scale for prevailing wage projects performed in Blythe, China lake, Death Valley, Fort Irwin, Twenty-Nine Palms, Needles and 1-15 corridor (Barstow to the Nevada State Line) will be Three Dollars ($3.00) above the standard San Bernardino/Riverside County hourly wage rate

BRCA0018-004 06/01/2019

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MARBLE FINISHER..................$ 33.43 14.11

TILE FINISHER....................$ 28.23 12.65

TILE LAYER.......................$ 40.07 18.36

BRCA0018-010 09/01/2018

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TERRAZZO FINISHER................$ 31.25 13.41

TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER...........$ 38.39 14.18

CARP0409-001 07/01/2018

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CARPENTER

(1) Carpenter, Cabinet Installer, Insulation Installer, Hardwood Floor Worker and acoustical installer...................$ 41.84 19.17

(2) Millwright..............$ 42.91 19.17

(3) Piledrivermen/Derrick Bargeman, Bridge or Dock Carpenter, Heavy Framer, Rock Bargeman or Scowman, Rockslinger, Shingler (Commercial)................$ 42.54 19.17

(4) Pneumatic Nailer, Power Stapler...............$ 40.09 19.17

(5) Sawfiler...............$ 39.83 19.17

(6) Scaffold Builder.......$ 31.60 19.17

(7) Table Power Saw Operator....................$ 40.93 19.17

FOOTNOTE: Work of forming in the construction of open cut sewers or storm drains, on operations in which horizontal lagging is used in conjunction with steel H-Beams driven or placed in pre- drilled holes, for that portion of a lagged trench against which concrete is poured, namely, as a substitute for back forms (which work is performed by piledrivers): $0.13 per hour additional.

CARP0409-002 07/01/2016

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Diver

(1) Wet.....................$ 712.48 17.03

(2) Standby.................$ 356.24 17.03

(3) Tender..................$ 348.24 17.03

(4) Assistant Tender........$ 324.24 17.03

Amounts in ""Rates' column are per day

CARP0409-005 07/01/2015

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Drywall

DRYWALL INSTALLER/LATHER....$ 37.35 11.08

STOCKER/SCRAPPER............$ 10.00 7.17

CARP0409-008 08/01/2010

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Modular Furniture Installer......$ 17.00 7.41

ELEC0011-004 01/27/2020

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ELECTRICIAN (INSIDE

ELECTRICAL WORK)

Journeyman Electrician......$ 48.45 3%+28.11

ELECTRICIAN (INTELLIGENT

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Street Lighting, Traffic Signals, CCTV,and Underground Systems) Journeyman Transportation Electrician.................$ 48.20 3%+28.37 Technician..................$ 35.14 3%+28.37

FOOT NOTE:

CABLE SPLICER & INSTRUMENT PERSON: Recieve 5% additional per hour above Journeyman Electrician basic hourly rate.

TUNNEL WORK: 10% additional per hour.

SCOPE OF WORK - TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

ELECTRICIAN:

Installation of street lights and traffic signals,including electrical circuitry, programmable controllers, pedestal-mounted electrical meter enclosures and laying of pre-assembled multi-conductor cable in ducts, layout of electrical systems and communication installation, including proper position of trench depths and radius at duct banks, location for man holes, pull boxes, street lights and traffic signals.

Installation of underground ducts for electrical,telephone, cable television and communication systems.

Pulling,termination and splicing of traffic signal and street lighting conductors and electrical systems including interconnect,detector loop, fiber optic cable and video/cable.

TECHNICIAN:

Distribution of material at job site, manual excavation and backfill, installation of system conduits and raceways for electrical, telephone, cable television and communication systems. Pulling, terminating and splicing of traffic signal and street lighting conductors and electrical systems including interconnect, detector loop, fiber optic cable and video/data.

* ELEC0011-005 12/31/2018

COMMUNICATIONS & SYSTEMS WORK (excludes any work on Intelligent Transportation Systems or CCTV highway systems)

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Communications System Installer...................$ 36.07 3%+14.43 Technician..................$ 33.30 3%+27.82

SCOPE OF WORK The work covered shall include the installation, testing, service and maintenance, of the following systems that utilize the transmission and/or transference of voice, sound, vision and digital for commercial, education, security and entertainment purposes for TV monitoring and surveillance, background foreground music, intercom and telephone interconnect, inventory control systems, microwave transmission, multi-media, multiplex, nurse call system, radio page, school intercom and sound, burglar alarms and low voltage master clock systems.

A. Communication systems that transmit or receive information and/or control systems that are intrinsic to the above listed systems SCADA (Supervisory control/data acquisition PCM (Pulse code modulation) Inventory control systems Digital data systems Broadband & baseband and carriers Point of sale systems VSAT data systems Data communication systems RF and remote control systems Fiber optic data systems

B. Sound and Voice Transmission/Transference Systems Background-Foreground Music Intercom and Telephone Interconnect Systems Sound and Musical Entertainment Systems Nurse Call Systems Radio Page Systems School Intercom and Sound Systems Burglar Alarm Systems Low-Voltage Master Clock Systems Multi-Media/Multiplex Systems Telephone Systems RF Systems and Antennas and Wave Guide

C. *Fire Alarm Systems-installation, wire pulling and testing.

D. Television and Video Systems Television Monitoring and Surveillance Systems Video Security Systems Video Entertainment Systems Video Educational Systems CATV and

CCTV

E. Security Systems, Perimeter Security Systems, Vibration Sensor Systems Sonar/Infrared Monitoring Equipment, Access Control Systems, Card Access Systems

*Fire Alarm Systems

1. Fire Alarms-In Raceways: Wire and cable pulling in raceways performed at the current electrician wage rate and fringe benefits.

2. Fire Alarms-Open Wire Systems: installed by the Technician.

ELEC1245-001 01/01/2020

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LINE CONSTRUCTION

(1) Lineman; Cable splicer..$ 58.09 19.74

(2) Equipment specialist (operates crawler tractors, commercial motor vehicles, backhoes, trenchers, cranes (50 tons and below), overhead & underground distribution line equipment)...........$ 46.40 18.55

(3) Groundman...............$ 35.47 18.17

(4) Powderman...............$ 51.87 18.79

HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, M.L. King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

ELEV0018-001 01/01/2020

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ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 57.40 34.765+a+b

FOOTNOTE:

a. PAID VACATION: Employer contributes 8% of regular hourly rate as vacation pay credit for employees with more than 5 years of service, and 6% for 6 months to 5 years of service.

b. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

ENGI0012-003 07/01/2018

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OPERATOR: Power Equipment (All Other Work)

GROUP 1....................$ 45.30 25.25

GROUP 2....................$ 46.08 25.25

GROUP 3....................$ 46.37 25.25

GROUP 4....................$ 47.86 25.25

GROUP 5....................$ 48.96 25.25

GROUP 6....................$ 48.08 25.25

GROUP 8....................$ 48.19 25.25

GROUP 9....................$ 49.29 25.25

GROUP 10....................$ 48.31 25.25

GROUP 11....................$ 49.41 25.25

GROUP 12....................$ 48.48 25.25

GROUP 13....................$ 48.58 25.25

GROUP 14....................$ 48.61 25.25

GROUP 15....................$ 48.69 25.25

GROUP 16....................$ 48.81 25.25

GROUP 17....................$ 48.98 25.25

GROUP 18....................$ 49.08 25.25

GROUP 19....................$ 49.19 25.25

GROUP 20....................$ 49.31 25.25

GROUP 21....................$ 49.48 25.25

GROUP 22....................$ 49.58 25.25

GROUP 23....................$ 49.69 25.25

GROUP 24....................$ 49.81 25.25

GROUP 25....................$ 49.98 25.25

OPERATOR: Power Equipment (Cranes, Piledriving & Hoisting)

GROUP 1....................$ 46.65 25.25

GROUP 2....................$ 47.43 25.25

GROUP 3....................$ 47.72 25.25

GROUP 4....................$ 47.86 25.25

GROUP 5....................$ 48.08 25.25

GROUP 6....................$ 48.19 25.25

GROUP 7....................$ 48.31 25.25

GROUP 8....................$ 48.48 25.25

GROUP 9....................$ 48.65 25.25

GROUP 10....................$ 49.65 25.25

GROUP 11....................$ 50.65 25.25

GROUP 12....................$ 51.65 25.25

GROUP 13....................$ 52.65 25.25

OPERATOR: Power Equipment (Tunnel Work)

GROUP 1....................$ 47.15 25.25

GROUP 2....................$ 47.93 25.25

GROUP 3....................$ 48.22 25.25

GROUP 4....................$ 48.39 25.25

GROUP 5....................$ 48.58 25.25

GROUP 6....................$ 48.69 25.25

GROUP 7....................$ 48.81 25.25

PREMIUM PAY:

$3.75 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, Point Arguello, Seely Naval Base, Fort Irwin, Nebo Annex Marine Base, Marine Corp Logistics Base Yermo, Edwards AFB, 29 Palms Marine Base and Camp Pendleton

Workers required to suit up and work in a hazardous material environment: $2.00 per hour additional. Combination mixer and compressor operator on gunite work shall be classified as a concrete mobile mixer operator.

SEE ZONE DEFINITIONS AFTER CLASSIFICATIONS

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS

GROUP 1: Bargeman; Brakeman; Compressor operator; Ditch Witch, with seat or similar type equipment; Elevator operator-inside; Engineer Oiler; Forklift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types under 5 tons;

Generator operator; Generator, pump or compressor plant operator; Pump operator; Signalman; Switchman

GROUP 2: Asphalt-rubber plant operator (nurse tank operator);

Concrete mixer operator-skip type; Conveyor operator;

Fireman; Forklift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types over 5 tons; Hydrostatic pump operator; oiler crusher (asphalt or concrete plant); Petromat laydown machine; PJU side dum jack; Screening and conveyor machine operator (or similar types); Skiploader (wheel type up to 3/4 yd.

without attachment); Tar pot fireman; Temporary heating plant operator; Trenching machine oiler

GROUP 3: Asphalt-rubber blend operator; Bobcat or similar type (Skid steer); Equipment greaser (rack); Ford Ferguson (with dragtype attachments); Helicopter radioman (ground);

Stationary pipe wrapping and cleaning machine operator

GROUP 4: Asphalt plant fireman; Backhoe operator (mini-max or similar type); Boring machine operator; Boxman or mixerman (asphalt or concrete); Chip spreading machine operator;

Concrete cleaning decontamination machine operator;

Concrete Pump Operator (small portable); Drilling machine operator, small auger types (Texoma super economatic or similar types - Hughes 100 or 200 or similar types -drilling depth of 30' maximum); Equipment greaser (grease truck); Guard rail post driver operator; Highline cableway signalman; Hydra-hammer-aero stomper; Micro Tunneling (above ground tunnel); Power concrete curing machine operator; Power concrete saw operator; Power-driven jumbo form setter operator; Power sweeper operator; Rock Wheel Saw/Trencher; Roller operator (compacting); Screed operator (asphalt or concrete); Trenching…