36C25922Q0003.docx

A.1 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with current Department of Veterans Affairs policy for personal identity verification of all employees performing under this contract when frequent and continuing access to VA facilities or information systems is required.

(b) The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees will require frequent and continuing access to VA facilities or information systems.

(End of Clause)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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.

1 of 36C25922Q0003 X 11-15-2021 660-22-111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 daniel.payne@va.gov

Daniel Payne 303-712-5770 The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete the following projects at The Salt Lake City VA Medical Center located at 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148 660-22-111 Patient Lift Site Prep

The Project Magnitude of the requirement is estimated to bebetween $25,000 and $100,000.

The NAICS code is 236220 with a business size standard of $39.5M.

In accordance with P.L. 109-461, this acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns. See VAAR 852.219-10, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Set Aside of this solicitation for information in regard to requirements in order to be considered. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation at the time of submission of proposal. Failure to be both Verified by CVE and Visible on VetBiz at the time of proposal submission will result in the offeror's proposal being deemed non-compliant.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), prospective contractors shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award of a contract or agreement.

A SITE VISIT will be held on November 22, 2021 at Salt LakeCity VAMC at 1:00 PM Mountain Time (MT).

Please get COVID screened at the Front Entrance to the facility and then meet at the B.6 Engineering Training room.

All QUESTIONS in relation to this solicitation are due no later than 1:00PM Mountain Time (MT) November 26, 2021.

Please address questions to daniel.payne@va.gov The CLOSING Date for this solicitation is December 08, 2021 at 1:00 PM Mountain Time (MT). Please email proposals to daniel.payne@va.gov

X X 52.211-10 X

1:00 PM

MST

12-08-2021 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

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 Christina Beeler-Blackburn

Table of Contents

A.4 Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

INSTALL CEILING LIFTS SERVICE AT

GEORGE E. WAHLEN SALT LAKE CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

84148

1. General.

1.1 The scope of work shall provide all labor, material, tools, docking station (if required), batteries, equipment, permits, testing, and reports required to perform site prep in advance of installation for permanent ceiling mounted patient care lifts. The lift motor shall be an Arjo Maxi Sky 2 with Enhanced Charging System (ECS) and Infection Control (IC). All lifts shall be capable of lifting 600 lbs.

1.2 The contractor is to oversee the ICRA, ILSM, CSRA for the installation team. Contractor to relocate or remove at the direction of the VA any associated ceiling hardware that conflicts with location of installed patient lift. These modifications have been noted on installation drawings. Repair any damages to the temporary isolation room barriers and rework any curtain track as required to work with new patient lifts.

1.3 The contractor shall install 120V power at the end of 1 of the tracks. The installation contractor has shown preferred location on drawings.

1.4 For all rooms that apply, a rail system shall be designed, constructed, and installed in such a manner as to allow for minimum interference with patient room space. Operation of the system shall be smooth. Motorized unit shall slide easily in track and transverse rail shall move easily in- side/overhead rails. Operation of the system shall allow for adequate lifting height allowing for transfer of patient from bed. The system operation shall include the capability to work with both a fixed start/stop button and a remote control. The rail sections shall be movable on the XY axis.

1.5 All work and all equipment supplied shall meet the requirements specified in Specification Section 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

1.6 Scope shall include as outlined in section 8; (Nuclear Medicine) installation of 5 new ceiling mounted lifts with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for full use of exam table, (Podiatry) installation of 10 new ceiling mounted lifts with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for full use of exam chair/table, (CT) installation of 1 new ceiling mounted lift with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for use within full range of CT exam table, (Acute Medicine/2E) installation of 1 new ceiling mounted lift with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for use within full range of patient bed(s), (Surgical/3W) installation of 3 new ceiling mounted patient lifts with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for use within full range of patient bed(s), (ICU) removal of 10 linear ceiling tracks and replacement with 10 new ceiling mounted patient lifts with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for use within full range of patient bed, (GI Lab Admit/Recovery Bay) installation of 1 new ceiling mounted lift with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for full range of patient bed, (Emergency Department) installation of 3 new ceiling mounted patient lifts with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for full range of patient bed 2 in Life Support, 1 in Trauma Bay and reconfiguration of 3 existing ceiling tracks with cassette upgrade from Maxi Sky 600 to a new ceiling mounted patient lift cassette with ECS and IC that works in conjunction with current Arjo XY tracking in GA43-1-4, (SIM Lab) installation of 1 new ceiling mounted lift with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for full range of patient bed for training purposes, (Dialysis) installation of 1 new ceiling mounted patient lift with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for use within full range of patient bed, (RICU) replacement of 8 Maxi Sky 600 ceiling lift cassettes (technology upgrade) with 8 new ceiling lift cassettes with ECS and IC, (SDS/PACU) installation of 6 new ceiling mounted patient lifts with ECS and IC on an XY axis track for use within full range of patient bed (4 in Pre-Op, 2 in PACU).

1.7 Overtime will be required throughout this project and the contractor will be required to have a CP/SSHO at the SLCVA during all installation times. The contractor work with the installers but no interfere with their hours of operation.

1.8 This work will be in an active COVID wing and masks are required on the SLC VA campus at all times while inside of any building, and anywhere on campus that social distancing of 6 feet apart is not able to be maintained.

1.9 Fire, and Safety control requirements shall be enforced for the duration of the project, regardless of any disruptions, to protect patients, visitors, VA staff, and contractors/subcontractors. The contractor shall be responsible for the site during construction and shall ensure all contractor employees and subcontractors adhere to all fire and safety related control requirements always. The VA will inspect all containments and active work areas periodically during construction. The contractor shall be required to install temporary fire detection and suppression system if fire systems are compromised. Contractor/ subcontractors shall conduct themselves in a professional manor at all times as this is an active Medical Center, keeping in mind noise levels affects patients, and shall adhere to all industry standard practices. Contractor shall repair all penetrations created during construction to meet the requirements for fire-rated walls.

1.10 The contractor shall be required to lead meetings to discuss progress and problems with the VA staff. The contractor shall be required to take meeting minutes and distribute to the VA for approval and as documentation of what was covered within the meeting.

1.11 The project site is within the VA complex, which will remain active during construction. As such, thorough attention to keeping a secure site and keeping all items that could pose a self-harm risk or be used to hurt others must be locked up at all times. Construction barriers will be required for the duration of the construction to isolate staff from dust, debris and construction hazards. Features of fire protection shall not be compromised, ILSM measures will be installed if needed, and all VA security and safety measures are required.

1.12 The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one Site Safety and one Health Officer (SSHO) to administer the contractor’s safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs. Also, The SSHO or an equally qualified designated representative/alternative will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. CPs will maintain presence during their construction activities in accordance with above mentioned clause. A listing of the designated SSHO and all known CPs shall be submitted prior to the start of work as part of the APP with the training documentation and/or AHA.

1.13 In order to comply with above, please do NOT bid for same SSHO that would or would potentially cover multiple projects on the campus.

2. Education/Training.

Manuals: Contractor shall provide one copy of the owner’s manual. Contractor shall provide five copies of the repair manuals for each different model of lift installed under this order or contract at no additional cost to the government.

3. Technical.

3.1 Contractor shall provide a submittal showing track design and layout, support locations, and ceiling anchor details. Anchors into ceiling/deck shall be designed for the specific construction type used and ceiling/deck shall be field-verified by contractor (see 7.1).

3.2 Contractor shall install charging units in a similar location as to the existing charging stations in the patient exam rooms in Acute Medicine/Clinics and Telemetry.

4. Schedule.

4.1 Provide an Installation Plan including phasing and indicate time per unit with minimum interference to patient care.

4.2 Provide proof of full supply availability to begin installation a minimum of 14 days prior to planned start date.

4.3 Provide plan for install completion within 90 days of notice to proceed.

4.4 Be advised that the SLC VA is a very active hospital and night and weekend work may be required on rooms that loud noises and installation activities could adversely affect patient care. Scheduling will have to be carefully coordinated with VA staff, engineering, and the COR.

5. Ceiling Lift Performance Requirements.

5.1 Ceiling lifts must have a maximum safe working load of 600 lbs to be compatible with existing Arjo Maxi Flite Loop Slings with a maximum safe working load of 600 lbs.

5.2 Ceiling lifts must be motorized with a continuously charged rail that charges the lift anywhere on the rail eliminating the need to send the lift back to the charging station after the patient transfer and must have been successfully proven by the vendor to be compatible with the existing Arjo KWIKtrak ceiling rails systems and supports.

5.3 Ceiling lifts shall be ceiling mounted to provide lifting capability for the maximum area possible within each room and not interfere with bed clearance due to ceiling height limitations.

5.4 Ceiling lifts shall be motorized with an LCD display that demonstrates usage monitoring, display battery charge, maintenance, and warning symbols that are easily recognizable. It must be capable of being moved to an out of the way position on the rails with minimal effort that will not cause harm to the heads and upper torsos of staff or patients, nor will it interfere with other wall or ceiling mounted medical equipment.

5.5 Ceiling lifts shall meet all Underwriters Laboratory requirements, life safety codes, national electric codes, fire safety codes, and all other applicable federal, state and local codes.

5.6 Ceiling lifts must have weight capacities as specified in the Statement of Work with a compact 2-point spreader bar with hook and safety latches that is quickly removable without tools and provides easy replacement options of interchangeable 4-hook spreader bars and 8-hook spreader bars with safety latches.

5.7 Ceiling lifts that do not have scales purchased shall be capable of easily adding a digital scale without tools that weighs up to the capacity of the lift (600 lbs).

5.8 Ceiling lifts must have accompanying documentation that they are compatible with and warranted for use with other manufacturers’ loop slings that are suitable for 2-point, 4-point, and 8-point spreader bars including the full range of Arjo Maxi Flites that are in use at this facility and have a maximum safe working load of 600 lbs.

5.9 Ceiling lifts and standard single-patient-use slings shall be able to reposition patients in bed, transfer them in lying or sitting positions, and lift patients from floor level to bed level.

5.10 Ceiling lifts must be capable of lowering patients easily in an emergency with a manual override feature that is clearly marked.

5.11 Ceiling lifts shall include safeguards to prevent patients from being trapped or hurt, such as emergency stop cords or emergency lowering devices in the event of a power failure that are easily reachable and clearly marked for most caregivers.

5.12 Ceiling lifts must allow patients to sleep in in-patient rooms without interruptions; including warning alarms or bright flashing lights.

5.13 Vendor must describe how they will ensure minimal downtime when support and parts are needed during the warranty period and how they will provide education for users and Biomedical Engineering staff.

5.14 Ceiling lifts must include infection control components such as an easily cleaned non-porous lifting strap that is not easily soiled or capable of absorbing contaminants, a 2-point spreader bar that must have a non-porous attached plastic cover (without zippered function), a silicon emergency stop cord. All high frequency touched components such as the lifting strap, spreader bar, handset, handset cable, and emergency stop cords must be easily cleaned with the most used disinfection products that minimize the likelihood of cross contamination of most healthcare acquired infections including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia Coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae that are difficult to disinfect.

6. Contractor Responsibility.

6.1 Contractor shall not breach any firewalls during installation of lifts.

6.2 Ceilings shall not be slotted exposing space above ceiling to the room below.

6.3 Contractor shall repair/replace any damages caused by the contractor while installing patient lifts.

6.4 Contractor/ subcontractors shall always conduct themselves in a professional manner as this is an active Medical Center, keeping in mind noise levels affects patients, and shall adhere to all industry standard practices.

6.5 Contractor/ subcontractor is required to wear hardhats, steel/safety toe boots, safety glasses, and pants when working. High visibility vest may also be required if the COR deems it necessary.

6.6 Contractor/ subcontractor must adhere to OSHA and VA guidelines for safety.

7. Special Requirements.

7.1 The contractor shall visit the sites and assess the structure of each ceiling lift location to ensure safe installation of the equipment and shall supply the installation plans to the George E. Wahlen VAMC who must accept them before installation.

7.2 The contractor will be required to coordinate with the COR and engineering to set up infection control measures (ICRA). The contractor will be required to follow the ICRA and other safety guidelines set out by the Salt Lake City, VA.

7.3 The contractor will be required to close in the ceilings at the end of every shift. If a ceiling cannot be closed in, the contractor will be required to install fire safety devices tied into the Salt Lake City fire system.

7.4 Ceiling lifts shall not add obstacles or impair any normal operations in patient rooms.

The contractor shall indicate to the COR and engineering the locations needed for the 120V outlets and coordinate with the COR and engineering for installation.

7.5 Load test after installation shall be performed by the manufacturer/contractor. Manufacturer/contractor shall certify that lifts are installed properly and function correctly.

8. Work Area.

Building 1, 1st Floor Nuclear Medicine (1 lift, 1 exam table)

16,337. $16,81 Building 1, 1st Floor Podiatry (1 lift, 1 exam table)

Building 1, 1st Floor

(CT)

Building 1, 2nd Floor (Acute Medicine 2E)

Building 1, 3rd Floor (Surgical 3W)

Building 1, 3rd Floor ICU (1 lift, 1 bed per room)

37.81 Building 1, 4th Floor GI Admit/Recovery (1 lift, 1 bay)

Building 14, Ground Floor (Emergency Department)

Building 14, 1st Floor SIM Lab (1 lift, 1 bay)

Building 14, 2nd Floor Dialysis / Surgical Clinics

Building 14, 2nd Floor RICU (1 lift, 1 bed per room)

Building 14, 3rd Floor SDS/PACU

Total Period of Performance: 150 Calendar Days from NTP, to run concurrent with the installation NTP.

V A INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY/PRIVACY LANGUAGE

VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE:

If VA determines that the contractor has violated any of the information confidentiality, privacy, and security provisions of the contract, it shall be sufficient grounds for VA to withhold payment to the contractor or third party or terminate the contract for default or terminate for cause under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12.

BADGING:

All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain temporary VA badges. This will require fingerprinting and background checks of each individual. The employees of the general contractor will obtain permission of the VA Human Resources, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

TRAINING:

All contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring access to VA information and VA information systems shall complete VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training.

A.5 Bid Schedule

The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, tools, docking station (if required), batteries, equipment, permits, testing, and reports required to perform site prep in advance of installation for permanent ceiling mounted patient care lifts at Salt Lake City, UT 84148, Depart. of Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

Firm Fixed Price Lump Sum amount

(SEE SOW FOR DETAILS)

Provide all work as described by attached plans, specifications, and Wage Determinations for Veterans Administration project VA Project 660-22-111 Patient Lift Site Prep at the Salt Lake City VAMC as described in the attached scope of work. Price includes all costs for construction. Cost shall include but not be limited to direct and indirect costs including profit, overhead, general and administration, insurance, labor, bonds, taxes, necessary for 100% completion of the project as indicated in the attached SOW. The construction performance period is 150 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed.

Grand Total: $ ___________

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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, Safety 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.3A SITE VISIT

See SF 1442, Block 10 and FAR Provision 52.236-27, Site Visit (Construction) of this solicitation. Please ensure that you do a COVID pre-screen at the main entrance before meeting for the site visit.

I.4A 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. For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as experience with patient life site prep in a hospital environment. Project shall have a minimum amount of $25,000.00 or more and completed within the past five years from the date of issuance of this RFQ. 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 Daniel Payne at daniel.payne@va.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Payne at daniel.payne@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 Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate price based on the total price. Total price consists of the basic requirements. Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

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.

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

(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.

Offerors who fail to meet any special standard of responsibility will not be eligible to receive contract award.

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

I.1B COST RANGE: Between $25,000 and $100,000 I.2B GENDER: Wherever the masculine gender is used in this solicitation and contract documents, it shall be considered to include both masculine and feminine.

I.3B METRIC PRODUCTS:

Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerance specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 376, and all other requirements of this document are met.

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.4B 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.5B QUOTE REQUIREMENTS

General – Both past performance information and price proposal shall be submitted in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall be submitted via email to daniel.payne@va.gov Emails are limited to 15 MB. The proposal, in its entirety, shall be one email (one attachment for price proposal, and one attachment for past performance information) not to exceed 15MB. Proposal cam be submitted in one email if 15MB or less. Failure to submit in the format required and clearly address those factors may result in rejection of the offer. An original Bid Bond, in the amount of twenty (20%) percent (but not to exceed $3,000,000) of the bid price shall be mailed to the address listed in block 8 of the SF1442 and be received at the address no later than the closing date and time. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. SEE FAR Provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, of this Solicitation. Electronic copies of the proposals will be time/date stamped by Microsoft Outlook upon receipt of email. Further details on electronic submission are outlined below.

Quotes shall be received by 1:00 PM MT on December 03, 2021. There will be no public opening. Submit quotes to: daniel.payne@va.gov Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.70 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control enough to establish appropriate status. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Department of Veteran Affairs CVE at the time of offer submission. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetBiz at the time of offer submission and contract award will result in the offeror’s proposal being deemed non-compliant. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.

I.6B REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF OFFER

Unless paper offers are specifically authorized in an individual solicitation, all responses to solicitations must be submitted electronically as described below. Responses submitted in a paper form are unacceptable. Failure to comply with this requirement may jeopardize the possibility of receiving an award for the contract due to noncompliance with the terms of the solicitation. You must submit your electronic offer, and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, technical information), using any of the electronic formats and media described below.

In addition, contractors are notified of the award via an electronic Notice of Award e-mail. The award document will be attached to the Notice of Award e-mail.

Acceptable Electronic Formats (Software) for Submission of Offers

1. Files readable using the current Microsoft© Office version Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access. Print or scan images of spreadsheets are not acceptable. Please see security note below for caution regarding use of macros. When submitting construction drawings contractors are required to submit one set in AutoCAD and one set in Adobe PDF. (purpose: contracting can open the PDF version and engineering can open AutoCAD files)

1. Files in Adobe© PDF (Portable Document Format) Files: When scanning documents scanner resolution should be set to 200 dots per inch, or greater.

1. Other electronic format. If you wish to submit an offer using another format other than described in these instructions, e-mail the Contracting Officer who issued the solicitation. Please submit your request at least ten (10) calendar days before the scheduled closing date of the solicitation. Request a decision as to the format acceptability and make sure you receive approval of the alternate format before using it to send your offer.

1. Please note that we can no longer accept .zip files due to increasing security concerns.

1. E-mail Submission Procedures: For simplicity in this guidance, all submissions in response to a solicitation will be referred to as offers.

a. Subject Line: Include the solicitation number, name of company, and closing date of solicitation. Use only one of the terms Quotation, Offer, or Bid depending on the solicitation type.

b. Size: Maximum size of the e-mail message shall not exceed five (5) megabytes. Only one email is permitted unless otherwise stated in this solicitation or in writing by the Contract Officer submitting the solicitation.

c. Unless approved by the contracting officer: DO NOT submit a link to your PDF documents. Please submit your request in an email for other electronic format at least ten (10) calendar days before the scheduled closing date of the solicitation. Request a decision as to the format acceptability and ensure you receive approval of the alternate format before using it to send your offer.

Each electronic offer must also include a signed and scanned SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

The Microsoft Outlook © Email time/date stamp will be used to date and time stamp offers for the official record of receipt for the submission. The date and time stamp in recipients “inbox” is the official record of receipt.

Security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers

1. Late submission of offers is outlined at FAR 52.215-1(c)(3). Particular attention is warranted to the portion of the provision that relates to the timing of submission.

1. Please see FAR 15.207(c) for a description of the steps the Government shall take with regard to unreadable offers.

1. To avoid rejection of an offer, vendors must make every effort to ensure their electronic submission is virus-free. Submissions or portions thereof submitted and which the automatic system detects the presence of a virus or which are otherwise unreadable will be treated as “unreadable” pursuant to FAR 15.207(c).

1. The virus scanning software used by our e-mail systems cannot always distinguish a macro from a virus. Therefore, sending a macro embedded in an e-mail message or an e-mail attachment may cause the e-mail offer to be quarantined. You may send both the spreadsheet and the spreadsheet saved in PDF format to ensure that your quote is readable.

1. Password protecting your offer is not permitted. The Contracting Officer will file the offer electronically which will allow access only by designated individuals.

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

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

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— November 22, 2021 1:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)

(c) Participants will meet at— Salt Lake City VAMC - Bldg. 6 Engineering Training Room (End of Provision)

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

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror's practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

(b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition…