36C25922R0012_1.docx

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

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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

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1 of 36C25922R0012 X 635-19-101 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 Ilze.karklins-powers@va.gov

Ilze Karklins-Powers 307-433-3727 The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete the following project at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center located at 921 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 635-19-101 Renovate B-Mod for PACT

The project requirement is described in the Scope of Work - see page 5 and associated attachments.

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

A site visit will be held on January 7, 2022 at 9:00 AM Mountain Time (MT). Interested contractors shall meet at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center.

All questions in relation to this solicitation are due no later than close of business January 11, 2022. Please address questions to ilze.karklins-powers@va.gov

The closing date for this solicitation is January 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM Mountain Time (MT). Please email proposals to ilze. karklins-powers@va.gov

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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.

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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(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

Table of Contents

A.3 Statement of Work

Renovate B-Mod for PACT Project 635-19-101 Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Oklahoma City OK 921 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, Ok 73104

OBJECTIVE:

The Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking General Contractor firms to provide all construction services for the renovation of the current B-Mod into a PACT unit. The contract will demolish and renovate approximately 6,330 sq. ft. of the existing clinical space within Building 1. It is the intent of this solicitation to follow the design and specifications attached with the SOW. Verification of all existing conditions shall be done, and anything overlooked or not included in the proposal required for code compliance should be verified and promptly reported to the COR.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Demolition:

· All interior partitions

· See plumbing narrative and drawings for extent of plumbing demolition

· Electrical elements as listed in the drawings (wiring, panels, transformers, switch panels, lighting, outlets, etc.)

· Mechanical units and ductwork necessary to make the building service in its new function, see mechanical narrative and drawings for extent of mechanical demo

Architectural:

· New construction will be metal studs with gypsum board

· Layout will be as shown on the drawings to provide storage space, private offices, and work areas, laboratories, bathrooms, exam rooms, consult rooms, group rooms, and patient waiting rooms.

The contractor shall be solely responsible for the management, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of this project.

Mechanical:

· Existing HVAC/Mechanical System:

· An estimated total of 6,303 CFM of supply air and 6,071 CFM of return air will be temporarily removed from the AHU-3 system during the demolition and new construction period. The main supply and return ducts running through B-Mod will be removed and capped at Tee-Fitting outside of scope area. The remaining supply and return duct branches serving the B-Mod will be cut and capped at the duct main.

· The existing duct pressure sensor(s) serving the AHU-3 system are to remain and will allow the unit to provide design airflows to the remaining spaces served by AHU-3’s existing VFD modulation control.

· The existing heating hot water system currently loops through the B-module space and will need to be modified in this scope of work. Existing terminal units and re-heat coils serving B-module spaces will be removed and the main supply and return branches will be cut and capped at the demising wall of the B-Module space for future connections. Capping of this supply/return loop will result in a loss of perimeter heating for the remaining coils on this loop, so this work must take place during the warmer season or a temporary branch connection must be made to complete the loops to ensure heating can be provided throughout the loop when modifications are made to B-Module.

· There is only (1) existing exhaust grille serving the B-module space. This will be removed, and the ductwork cut and capped in the corridor outside of B-module. The 60 CFM removed from the exhaust system will be handled by adjusting and re-balancing the existing exhaust fan system immediately after removal of B-module exhaust airflow. A new exhaust system will be created to serve the renovated B-module spaces.

· Supply/Return Air System:

· A new variable volume duct distribution system will be provided from the capped ducts previously serving the B-module space.

· New terminal units will be provided for each temperature control zone and perimeter zones will be provided with new hot water re-heat coils sized to meet estimated perimeter heating loads.

· Temperature control zoning will be provided in compliance with VA HVAC Design Manual.

· New supply and return air outlets will be provided in each room per VA HVAC Design manual and applicable space design guides.

· Exhaust System:

· A new exhaust system will be provided to serve the new B-module restrooms, soiled utility rooms, and staff storage locker room. Duct to be routed up through existing duct shaft to Level 3 Mechanical room, to a new exhaust fan located in mechanical room, with exhaust duct terminating at a louver through the mechanical room west wall.

· Heating Water System:

· A new heating water loop section will be provided around the perimeter of the B-module space from the existing capped loops to provide heating to new terminal unit re-heat coils.

· OIT Data Closet:

· A new split system cooling unit will be provided for the new OIT data closet within the B-module space. Condensing unit location to be located on roof level of B-module. A dedicated terminal unit for ventilation and minimal cooling will also be provided.

· Controls:

· New B-module DDC control sub-panel system will be provided in the OIT room for new terminal boxes and heating water control valves. New control wires will be run up to the level 3 mechanical room to integrate with existing AHU-3 control system and existing building BAS system.

· Storm Systems:

· Existing storm system serving the areas above the B-module space will remain in place during demolition and new construction.

· Sanitary/Vent Systems:

· Existing sanitary branch piping serving demolished B-module fixtures on ground level will be removed and capped at the existing sanitary mains. Work will take place in emergency department ceiling space and drive through ceiling space (exterior) on the basement level.

· Existing sanitary piping serving the fixtures on level 1 (above B-module) will remain in place. Future systems will need to be coordinated with these existing piping systems.

· Domestic Water Service:

· Existing domestic cold/hot/recirculation water service pipes currently serving the B-Module will be removed and capped at the main isolation valves serving the B-Module space.

· Medical Gas:

· Existing oxygen, medical air and medical vacuum branches currently serving the B-module rooms GF124f and GF124d will be cut and capped in the corridor immediately outside of the B-Module space.

· Existing Fire Sprinkler System:

· The existing wet fire sprinkler system serving the B-module spaces is fed from (12) 1- 1/2” branch lines extending from a common 2-1/2” main branch that serves the entire fire zone “F-Wing”. The existing zone valve serving F-Wing is in trash room GF200 near Stairwell #7.

· Sanitary/Vent Systems:

· System Material: Cast Iron pipe with no-hub connections.

· New fixture sanitary branch piping serving new toilets, lavatories, sinks and service sinks will be routed in basement ceiling space below ground level and connect to existing 4” sanitary mains. Capped connection points will be re-used where possible.

· New fixture vent piping will be sized and routed above ground level ceiling and connect to existing vent systems terminating through roof.

· Domestic Water Distribution Systems:

· System Material: Type K/L copper pipe

· A new cold/hot distribution system will be connected to existing capped piping previously serving the existing B-Module fixtures.

· A new recirculation loop will be provided with new balancing valve and connect into existing pumped system to ensure on-demand hot water and help prevent the growth of legionella.

· Plumbing Fixtures:

· Water Closets

· Floor-Mounted, Manual Automatic Flush Valve, Hard-Wired.

· Lavatories

· Wall-Mounted, Vitreous China, Automatic Hard-wired faucet.

· Sinks

· Counter-Mounted, Stainless Steel, Gooseneck Manual Wrist Blade

· Electrical Water Coolers

· Bi-Level, ADA Accessible.

· Service Sink (corner, floor mounted)

· Stain-resistant Terrazzo base with drop front.

· Chrome Plated solid brass faucet with integral check/stops.

· New Fire Sprinkler System:

· The existing branch piping is to be reused as much as possible to provide NFPA compliant coverage for new spaces. Fire sprinkler design is to be completed by Fire Sprinkler Contractor under the construction contract. Narrative and plans provided will be performance specifications for planning purposes only.

· The OIT room will be served with a dedicated double interlock pre-action system.

Electrical:

· Existing Electrical System:

· Normal Power Distribution:

· The existing normal power branch circuits loads within the existing area are currently fed from Normal Power Panels located in Electrical Closet GF161.

· Emergency Power Distribution:

· The existing emergency power branch loads within the existing area are currently fed from Life Safety and Critical Power panels located in Electrical Closet GF225.

· Existing Fiber/Telecommunications:

· A new data room is provided for voice and data cabling in the renovation area. 24 strand OM4 fiber cables will be routed from the following existing data centers to the new OIT room. The fiber cables will be routed in 4” conduits with inner ducts.

· Basement Data Center in room BA112E.

· 9th Floor Data Center in room 9A123.

· Power System Requirements:

· Normal Power Distribution:

· The normal power (120V) branch circuits will be fed from existing panels LG1A, LG1B, and LG1C located in Electrical Closet GF161.

· Branch circuit design will be based on a maximum of 1,920-Volt Amperes per 20 Ampere, 120-volt circuit.

· All receptacles will be hospital grade with stainless steel covers unless otherwise requested. The back of each cover will be embossed with the branch circuit number and the serving panelboard.

· A maximum of six (6) receptacles will be allowed per 20A branch circuit and without the sharing of a neutral.

· All corridors will contain a duplex-grounded receptacle installed on 50’ centers and within 25’ of each corridor end. Separate receptacles designated for buffers/vacuum cleaners will be installed in all corridors (100’ centers). These receptacles will be served by dedicated branch circuits with no more than three

· (3) receptacles on a branch circuit.

· Receptacles in waiting areas and patient areas to be tamper resistant type.

· Each office will contain a designated computer receptacle, only three receptacles will be allowed on each computer branch circuit and will be provided with a full size neutral.

· GFI type receptacles will be installed in all locations that are within 6’ of a water source, watercoolers, and vending as directed by the National Electrical Code.

· Dedicated circuits will serve the following:

· Refrigerators.

· Copiers.

· Microwaves.

· Coffee Brewers.

· Equipment with a load greater than 10 Amps.

· In general, all duplex-grounded receptacles will be mounted at 18” AFF (to top) and all designated equipment receptacles will be mounted in accordance with all equipment specifications and coordinated with the building program.

· Each junction box cover (concealed or exposed) will be embossed with the branch circuit contained with-in.

· Power conduits will be EMT with die-cast compression fittings except as noted otherwise. PVC pipe (above grade) will not be acceptable. Minimum conduit size will be 0.75”. The minimum conductor size for these branch circuits is #12.

· All neutrals will be full size, and all equipment ground conductors will be sized per the National Electrical Code. The use of common neutrals will not be permitted. All conductors will be color coded as identified by NEMA standards (per voltage level) and the National Electrical Code.

· All work will comply with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA Standards, AIA Guidelines, and the VA Standards.

· VA waivers the ASHRAE 90.1 2016 requirements for plug loads for this renovation project.

· Emergency Power System:

· The emergency power (120V) branch circuits will be fed from existing panels LG2-CR located in Electrical Closet GF225.

· Branch circuit design will be based on a maximum of 1,920-Volt Amperes per 20 Ampere, 120-volt circuit.

· All receptacles will be hospital grade with stainless steel covers unless otherwise requested. The back of each cover will be embossed with the branch circuit number and the serving panelboard.

· A maximum of six (6) receptacles will be allowed per 20A branch circuit and without the sharing of a neutral.

· In general, all duplex-grounded receptacles will be mounted at 18” AFF (to top) and all designated equipment receptacles will be mounted in accordance with the accordance with all equipment specifications and coordinated with the building program.

· Each junction box cover (concealed or exposed) will be embossed with the branch circuit contained with-in.

· Power conduits will be EMT with die-cast compression fittings except as noted otherwise. PVC pipe (above grade) will not be acceptable. Minimum conduit size will be 0.75”. The minimum conductor size for these branch circuits is #12.

· All neutrals will be full size, and all equipment ground conductors will be sized per the National Electrical Code. The use of common neutrals will not be permitted. All conductors will be color coded as identified by NEMA standards (per voltage level) and the National Electrical Code.

· All work will comply with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA Standards, AIA Guidelines, and the VA Standards.

· A 100amp 3 phase, 208/120V panel and K-13 rated transformer will be provided in the new OIT room. The new panel will be served from the critical branch.

· Lighting System Requirements:

· Interior Luminaires:

· The lighting will be provided in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1 Chapter 6, latest Energy Code, and IES Recommended practices.

· All general Normal Power (277V) lighting will be fed from panel HG1 located in Electrical Closet GF161.

· Much of the lighting will be standard lay-in type light fixtures in staff areas and acrylic lenses with extruded/sealed center section in all public areas, such as offices, hallways, patient exam rooms, treatment spaces, and common areas.

· All fixtures will be LED and comply with L70 with a minimum color rendering index (CRI) of 80.

· Lay-in LED light fixtures installed in gypsum board ceiling will require a trim kit.

· Emergency lighting and egress lighting will be provided in accordance with the Life Safety Code and will be fed from Panels HG2-CR and HG2LS located in Electrical Closet GF225.

· All lighting to be connected to the 480Y277V distribution system.

· Exit signs will be provided per the Life Safety Code and will be non-switched throughout the facility. Each exit sign will be provided with a self-testing battery backup and connected to the Life Safety Branch power system.

· All lighting branch circuit conduit utilized within the facility will be EMT with die-cast compression fittings and the minimum size used will be 0.75”

· Final connections to all fixtures will be through 0.5” minimum flexible conduit (6’ max).

· All light switches to be mounted at 48” A.F.F. (to center). All light switches to be general purpose, 120/277, 20-ampere, specification grade type. All outlet covers will be stainless steel unless otherwise requested. The back of each outlet cover will be embossed with the branch circuit and the serving panelboard.

· Lighting Control:

· All lighting controls are to comply with the latest editions of International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), ASHRAE 90.1, and the VA Standards.

· Automatic shutoff will be achieved using a combination of vacancy and occupancy sensors.

· Required manual override switches will be installed in each individual room. Momentary contact switches will be provided to interface with vacancy sensors in most rooms.

· VA has determined to waiver the ASHRAE 90.1 required daylighting control requirements for this renovation project. Daylighting controls will not be included for the exam room areas.

· Fire Stopping:

· All penetrations through a fire rated wall or floor will be fire stopped and labeled.

· Grounding System Requirements:

· A green insulated equipment ground copper, sized per the National Electrical Code 250.122, will be run with all feeders and branch circuits.

· Labeling of Raceways:

· 600 Volts and below: White Letters on black background indicating feeder identification and voltage.

· Fire Alarm: Red letters on white background indicating “Fire Alarm”

· Temperature Control: White or Black Letters on blue background.

· Grounding: White letters on green background indicating “Ground” and equipment and designation.

· Security System: Blue letters on yellow background indicating “Security”

· Telephone System: Green letters on yellow background indicating “Telephone”.

· Provide color code as follows for all EMT:

· Fire Alarm Systems: Red.

· Normal Power Distribution System: Silver.

· Temperature Controls, Motor Controls, and other Control Systems: Blue.

· Low Voltage and Telephone: White.

· Clock, Sound, and Intercom: Black.

· Nurse Call: Green.

· Security: Purple.

· Grounding: Green.

· Equipment to be Labeled:

· Panelboards.

· Color Coding of equipment name plates will be as follows:

· Normal Power: Black plate with white lettering

· Fire Alarm: White Plate with red lettering.

· Temperature Controls: Blue plate with white lettering-to include VAV boxes.

· Grounding: Green plate with white lettering.

· Each switch and receptacle will be identified as to the circuit and panelboard from which it is fed. This will be on the inside of the cover plate.

· All junction, pull, and connection boxes will be provided on the cover with the panel and circuit numbers.

· Panelboard directories will be typewritten and provided within each panel.

· Telecommunications Room:

· New data room will be approximately 10’ x 12’ with walls wrapped in fire retardant plywood.

· New patch panels, data racks, cable runway and other required network hardware will be installed in this room, as necessary within the room.

· A dedicated split system will be installed in the room to provide proper cooling to the space.

· Any penetration within the data room will be fire caulked.

· Access Control at door for data room to include:

· Keypad with card reader.

· External manual lock.

· Electromagnetic door lock.

· Request-to-exit pushbutton.

· Telecommunications Interior Pathways:

· Anywhere that a penetration will be provided through a corridor, wall, or hard ceiling, for telecommunications cabling, installation of conduit sleeves will be required. For penetrations more than 12 cables, mechanical firestopping will be required.

· A cable basket tray system will be provided in all corridors to support voice, data, video, surveillance, and CATV.

· Security systems and access control will be routed within their own conduit pathway.

· Nurse call and other low voltage systems will use separate dedicated cable supports and/or conduit. Cable supports are not to be supported from the cable tray system.

· Access control and PACs system cables can be installed in a cable tray segregated from the other systems’ cabling in the cable tray.

· Telecommunications Infrastructure:

· The telecommunications infrastructure will be a “structured cabling system” designed and installed to EIA/TIA requirements and standards.

· The system will be required to be fully tested to CAT 6A performance requirements.

· Any new fiber will be multi-mode fiber.

· All horizontal cabling (e.g., between the workstations and the telecommunications room) will be Category 6A, four-pair unshielded cable for both voice and data. Cabling will be identical for all applications (e.g., voice and data). All Category 6A cabling will terminate on modular patch panels on data racks in the telecommunications room.

· Typical information outlet configuration will be three Category 6A jacks (RJ45), one for voice and two for data. The outlet box will be a 4” X 4” X 2” deep box with a single gang mud ring mounted at 18”, unless otherwise noted. Special use outlets will be configured per the requirement of the equipment serviced by the outlet (copy machines, printers, wall phone, etc). A typical room will be fitted with one outlet on each wall, unless otherwise noted by the VA or the building program.

· Fire Alarm System Requirements:

· The existing Honeywell fire alarm system will be modified as required to serve the renovated areas.

· The fire alarm system will be provided in accordance with NFPA 72 and VA Standards.

· System notification will consist of ADA and NFPA compliant audio (tone), visual, and communication audio/visual devices.

· System initiation will consist of individually addressable analog smoke and heat detectors, addressable fire alarm pull stations, and sprinkler flow switches.

· Smoke detectors will be in mechanical rooms, storage rooms, electrical rooms, data rooms, and areas open to the corridor.

· Pull stations will be located within a travel distance of 200 feet and at all exits.

· Door unlocking and hold-open devices will be provided for corridor doors per the life safety and applicable codes.

· All fire alarm system wiring will be installed in red-colored conduit.

· Security System:

· Security access control and surveillance cameras will be included where directed by the VA and required by the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual.

· Duress alarm push buttons will be provided in consult rooms and reception area.

· Nurse Call/Telemetry/Public Address/Intercom:

· Nurse call, Telemetry, Public Address, and Intercom systems are to be provided as directed by the VA to meet the specific project requirements.

· Nurse call will include pull cords in patient toilets with pull cords with a dome light in the corridor.

The areas adjacent to the proposed addition shall be continuously occupied by the OKC VAMC. The Contractor shall implement phasing to ensure that the construction will not impact or impede the VAMC’s mission to care to the Veterans.

The contractor shall provide quality control of all work conducted and the individual appointed shall be competent and educated/experienced in the field of work this scope encompasses.

Codes and Standards: The Contractor shall follow all applicable codes and standards to this type of work including but not limited to Health Care System Memorandums (HCSM), OSHA Guidelines, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, Lock-out-Tag-out, and Rules of Station.

Period of Performance.

Anticipated length of Construction is 240 days.

Task Management. Engineering shall identify a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR will provide technical assistance and clarification required for the performance of this contract, participate in project meetings, review invoices, and receive deliverables. After contract award, the Contracting Officer will appoint a COR and issue a COR appointment letter stating the authority for the COR. The contractor will receive a copy of the written appointment

Payment Information. The contractor shall provide the following payment information for VA use. It must be an exact match with the information under the contract number in the Contract Registration (not the contractor’s company or individual representative’s registration) as well as with the information under the contractor’s DUNS number in the System Award for Management http://www.SAM.gov. Mismatched information will result in rejected invoice.

a. Company Name – Legal Business Name and DBA (Doing Business As) Name

b. Mailing Address – Contact and Address Information

c. Remittance Address – Remit To Address Information

d. Employer’s Identification Number – Federal Tax ID

e. DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System)

CODES, STANDARDS AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS

VA has adopted the latest edition of the following codes and standards as a minimum for all projects performed in the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property and the construction of new structures. VA design Manuals and Master Specifications specify other codes and standards that VA follows on its projects:

VA Directives, Design Manuals, Master Specifications, VA National CAD Standard Application Guide, and other Guidance on the Technical Information Library (TIL) (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/).

VA BIM Manual V2.2

VA Handbook 0056, Sustainable Building Program VA Directive 0056, Sustainable Building Program VA Directive 0055, VA Energy and Water Management Program NFPA 101 Life Safety Code NFPA National Fire Codes International Building Code (IBC) and all other International Code Series (IPC, IMC, IECC, IFGC, etc.) when applicable or referenced in VA Design documents/ guides.

Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.

National Electrical Code (NEC) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A 17.1.

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ASME Code for Pressure Piping Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) including VA supplement, Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13) Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, American Concrete Institute and Commentary (ACI 318) Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Energy policy Act of 2007 (EPAct)

DOE Interim Final Rule: Energy Conservation Standards for New Federal, Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings and New Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 10 CFR Parts 433, 434 and 435.

Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Executive Order 13423: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.

The Provisions for Construction and Safety Signs. Stated in the General Requirements Section 01010 of the VA Master Construction Specification.

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality – ASHRAE Standard 62.1- 2013.

Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems – ASHRAE Standard 15 – 2016.

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Renovate B Mod

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

PART I - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

PART I/SECTION A – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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 prior to award.

I.2A SELECTION PROCEDURES

This acquisition will be a competitive acquisition utilizing FAR Part 15 source selection employing tradeoff source selection procedures. By submission of its offer, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations, and certifications. All such offers shall be treated equally except for their prices and performance records. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined non-compliant. It is the intent of the Government to award without discussions; however, the Government will reserve the right to have discussions if such are needed.

I.3A PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

See SF 1442, Block 10 and FAR Provision 52.236-27, Site Visit (Construction) of this solicitation. Please leave extra time to complete COVID-19 screening process when entering the building. Masks are required to be worn by all employees and contractors while on VA property.

I.4A SELECTION CRITERIA

This acquisition will utilize the tradeoff process in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. This process permits tradeoffs between non-cost factors and cost/price and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal or other than the highest rated proposal to achieve a best value contract award based on established evaluation criteria. Inherent in this process is the necessity to make tradeoffs considering the non-cost strengths and weaknesses, risks, and the cost (or price) offered in each proposal.

The source selection process will be conducted utilizing FAR part 15.101-1 Trade-off Process Source Selection Procedures with Special Standards of Responsibility. Offers will be evaluated using the following evaluation factors:

Factor 1 – Past Performance Factor 2 – Price

In addition to the general standards of responsibility found at FAR 9.104-1, in accordance with FAR 9.104-2, the special standards of responsibility described below apply to this procurement. Offerors who fail to meet any special standard of responsibility will not be eligible to receive contract award.

Past performance will be evaluated on a basis of significantly more important than, cost or price.

Past Performance Evaluation For Factor 1, based on the evaluation of all recent and relevant past performance for an offeror, an overall performance confidence rating shall be assigned. The performance confidence ratings are defined below:

Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall receive an unknown confidence (neutral) performance confidence rating.

(a) Aspects of Past Performance Evaluation. The past performance evaluation is an assessment based on the offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertain to the products and/or services outlined in the solicitation requirements. There are two aspects of the past performance evaluation.

Adverse past performance is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation element or any unfavorable comments received from sources without a formal rating system.

Factor 1-Past Performance

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Offerors shall provide a maximum of five (5) recent and relevant projects (as defined below) to demonstrate their ability to perform the proposed work identified within the Specifications, drawings, and Statement of Work. If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, it shall be submitted. The Government will evaluate 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 THERE IS NOT A PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IN PPIRS or FAPPIIS, then the offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) for each project. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). The Government may make reasonable attempts to contact the client noted for that project(s) to obtain the PPQ information. However, offerors should follow-up with clients/references to help ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Ilze Karklins-Powers, ilze.karklins-powers@va.gov

Recency – a recent project is defined as being completed within five years of the due date of this solicitation.

Relevant – includes performance of efforts in a project of renovation or remodeling that include general construction in an active medical facility that are similar or greater in scope, magnitude, and complexity than the effort described in this solicitation.

Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information in the format specified in the solicitation. Offerors may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their proposal (for example, the relevance of past performance information) or respond to adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond. Adverse past performance is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation element or any unfavorable comments received from sources without a formal rating system. Communication conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors will not constitute discussions and the contracting officer reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposal revision.

(b) – Basis of Evaluation:

The contracting officer shall review recent and relevant performance information on each offeror based on past efforts provided by the offeror and may obtain data independently from other government and commercial sources. Past performance regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or sub-contractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement will not be considered as highly as past performance information for the principal offeror. Offerors with no past performance history or the offeror’s performance record is so limited that no confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned shall receive the rating "Unknown Confidence," meaning the rating is treated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

Initially offers shall be ranked according to price, including any option prices if applicable. The lowest price offer’s past performance shall be evaluated to determine its performance confidence rating.

If the lowest priced evaluated offer is judged to have a Substantial Confidence performance assessment, that offer represents the best value for the government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offers.

If the lowest price offer does not receive a Substantial Confidence performance confidence rating, the past performance evaluation continues until an offeror’s past performance is judged to have a Substantial Confidence performance rating. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offeror if the lowest priced offeror is judged to have a performance confidence assessment of "Satisfactory Confidence" or lower. In that event, the Source Selection Authority shall make an integrated assessment best value award decision.

Factor 2 – Price:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

· Standard Form 1442, Solicitation Offer and Award

· All pages of the SF1442 Continuation Sheet

(b) Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate price based on the total price. Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

· Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP

· Comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE.

· Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information.

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. (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.

3. Limitation on Subcontracting:

IAW VAAR 852.219-77 each offeror will review the clause and complete the certificate included in the clause. This certificate will be complete prior to solicitation closing and submitted with the proposal documents. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in removal of proposal for consideration for award.

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 $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

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,…