36C25923Q0684 0001.docx

RFQ 36C25923Q0684 Amendment 1

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

E. IMPORTANT:

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

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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) 8-11-2023 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25923Q0684 07-28-2023

X X X

X 1 (one) The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions that were submitted for the Fort Harrison CM Services solicitation, update the Scope of Work and extend the date for offers. Please see the attached document.

Please note offers are due date has been extended from 8/14/2023 and are now due on 8/21/2023 at 10:00 AM CST.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

POC for this solicitation is Angel Waalkes, angela.waalkes@va.gov.

Lance Davis Contracting Officer Answers to questions for solicitation 36C25923Q0684 for Construction Management Services at Fort Harrison, MT VAMC

1. Q. The reachback services required under item 1. c. of the pre-solicitation notice 'at no additional cost to the Government' are difficult to price as the individual specialists or expertise that may be required is not defined. Will you allow us to propose rates for reachback support for subject matter experts in addition to lump sum price based on providing CMs that meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation? If not, how are costs for "individual specialists" supposed to be captured in an offeror's price?

A. In the full scope of work, there is a statement that the total hours is based on three full time on-site employees and the remaining 0.5 FTE are to be utilized by home office staff or specialized reach back. Line 4.9 for specialized technical services is inherently “reach back” as everything within this line item would be done either by off-site personnel employed by the selected CMS firm or by sub-contract. Under each of the other line items where “reach back” is mentioned, the work performed as “reach back” would still be charged against the line item which fits the work performed.

The Government’s intention is you will be a professional firm capable of providing the support required within your existing staffing. The hiring of additional staff will be absorbed through administrative costs. Those costs will not be chargeable to this contract.

2. Q. Is there an incumbent? If Yes, whom? Contract number?

A. Yes, Bacik Group, LLC, 36C25922F0468

3. Q. How many staff are currently full-time on site at the FAMC under the last contract, if any?

A. There are two staff on-site full-time and one full-time employee who primarily works remotely and does not have access to VA network.

4. Q. Federal holidays are not mentioned in the RFQ. May we assume that contract personnel will not be expected to work on federal holidays?

A. Yes, Federal Holidays:

0. New Year's Day

0. Martin Luther King’s Birthday

0. Washington's Birthday

0. Memorial Day

0. Juneteenth

0. Independence Day

0. Labor Day

0. Columbus Day

0. Veterans Day

0. Thanksgiving Day

0. Christmas Day

0. Specific holiday dates for a given year are available on the OPM.GOV website

5. Q. Can portions of this effort be performed off-site? Via home office?

A. Yes, it is expected that portions of the effort will be performed off-site, including those efforts that are indicated as requiring home-office support.

Most of the work will be required to be on-site as daily collaboration with VA engineering staff is required and availability for construction inspections, site investigation, etc. are integral to the successful execution of the contract.

6. Q. Will office space be provided for contract personnel?

A. Yes

7. Q. Will VA provide any equipment for contract personnel? (i.e. laptop computers or safety equipment) A. The VA will provide computer workstations or laptops for contract personnel that are located on-site full-time and are favorably adjudicated through the background check process and have been issued a VA network ID. Employees working from the home-office or temporarily located on-site must have contractor provided equipment with access to the company managed file sharing site for transfer of business documents as described in paragraph “h. Home Office Support” of the scope of work. In addition, basic office supplies used at the VA office in the performance of the contract will be available.

All other equipment, tools, PPE, etc. used by the contract personnel will need to be provided by the contractor.

The Scope of Work is amended (strike throughs and highlighted areas are amended) as follows.

Scope of Work Construction Management and Healthcare Engineering Support Services Station 436 – Montana VA Medical Center – FY 2024

1. Outline Montana Veterans Affairs Health Care System’s (MT VA) office of Engineering and Facility Management has a requirement for a contractor to perform Construction Management and Engineering Support, as described within this scope of work:

a. Construction Management and Healthcare Engineering Support Services: Provide the following necessary personnel for Montana VA Medical Center Fort Harrison, MT to perform duties as outlined below, including construction management; project development; design review; and facility management support, based on 6,832 6,972 hours (3.5 Full Time Employees, FTEs) or completed by Friday, September 27, 2024 September 29, of each year, with the period beginning Monday, October 2, 2023, September 30, of each year, base period starting September 30, 2023, with a minimum of one (1) contractor personnel reporting to the MT VA Engineering office to initiate services on that date the first day of the contract. Contract shall be for one (1) base year, renewable each consecutive year for four (4) years thereafter, for a total of five (5) years.

i. Projects assigned will vary in type and magnitude and include, but are not limited to, building construction, infrastructure projects, utility installation, and hospital/medical facilities.

ii. Perform work in accordance with the following paragraphs (2) through (4) as described below: 2 – General Requirements, 3 – Conduct of Construction Management Contractors, 4 – Schedule of Construction Management Service.

iii. During this contract, three (3) FTE are expected to be located on-site in space provided by MT VA. The remaining hours (0.5 FTE) are expected to be utilized by home office support or reach back services as identified in Part 4 of this contract. Hours not utilized by on-site CMC personnel due to short-staffing, illness, etc. may be utilized by home office CMC personnel providing services meeting the requirements of Part 4 described below.

2. General Requirements

a. Project Information/Scope. Firm, hereinafter referred to as the Construction Management Contractor (CMC), shall provide construction and design management services including, but not limited to those described below, to assure that construction or design is being performed in compliance with the contract documents.

b. Construction Management Contractor’s Responsibility. The overall management responsibility for the administration of a construction contract resides with the Montana VA Engineering and Facility Management office. The primary responsibility of the CMC is to furnish the Designated Government Representatives (DGR) with documentation indicating whether the construction or design efforts conform to the contract requirements. The CMC has no authority to direct contractors in any way regarding methods or procedures and shall not interfere with methods of performance unless life and/or property are endangered. The DGR will be responsible for and sign, all correspondence and specific directives to the CMC.

c. Personnel. The CMC shall provide technically competent and appropriately qualified personnel. Qualified personnel will meet one of the following criteria: a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET or NAAB accredited school, or equivalent; or a bachelor’s degree in construction management from an ACCE accredited school; or an associate degree in engineering technology with relevant work experience; or be a qualified technician in a specialty trade who is supervised and directed by a qualified Construction Manager. The CMC performing construction management shall be titled “Construction Manager” (CM). The CM shall possess the skills and abilities to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing and experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in briefing management personnel using standard current office software applications such as Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, etc. The CM shall have knowledge of construction scheduling methods, construction budget monitoring and control, and of building and construction crafts since detailed construction management shall be made to verify that specific workmanship is obtained. The CM will be expected to have a current 30-Hour OSHA certification or be able to complete a VA 30-Hour OSHA training as described in line “i. Training of Personnel”, below. The Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will have the opportunity to review resumes and qualifications of all proposed new personnel and will have right of final approval on new hires reserve the right to approve or deny any new personnel based on qualifications and business needs.

CMC personnel shall abide by applicable station rules and requirements. The CMC shall be responsible for providing the necessary managerial, engineering, and clerical support personnel. The CMC shall, at no additional costs to the Government, procure individual specialists necessary to provide technical services required on a periodic basis, should these services not be available from employees of the CMC. These services provided by home office CMC personnel or sub-contracted specialists shall be defined as reach back services for this contract.

The CMC will minimize changes to personnel to maintain continuity, knowledge of the contract and, minimize retraining of staff. Daily work schedule will consist of normal business hours, defined as 0800hrs to 1630hrs Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, excluding 11 Federal Holidays, with up a small fraction (approximately 10 percent) consisting of nights (any time outside of normal business hours) and weekends. There is also some opportunity for staff to select a flex tour providing coverage before or after normal business hours where the flex tour hours are in the best interest of the VA facility.

All CM working under this contract shall ensure that they identify themselves as CMC when interacting with Government employees or construction contractors. The CMC personnel shall always carry appropriate personal identification on their person while on the VA facility. Acceptable forms of identification include a valid drivers license, government issued PIV card, or equivalent.

d. Professional Supervision. All services provided under this contract shall be performed under the supervision and direction of a competent professional acceptable to the Contracting Officer. They shall be responsible for assuring that personnel used in performance of the construction management services have appropriate qualifications for accomplishment of the tasks assigned. The Government may, in writing, require the CMC to remove from the work any of its personnel that the Government reasonably determines are unqualified or otherwise fail to adequately perform tasks assigned to them. The Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will have the opportunity to review resumes and qualifications of all proposed new personnel and will have right of final approval on new hires. Under this contract. Personnel removed at the Government’s request shall be prohibited from performing any future work on this contract in any capacity for the CMC.

The CMC will designate one of the on-site personnel as a site lead or primary point of contact for daily communication with the COR and other VA engineering staff. This designated individual shall meet the requirement of “Qualified Construction Manager” to properly supervise and direct the work of the other qualified personnel assigned to the site.

e. Applicable Documents. The following document provides specific and general guidance in the performance of construction management services under this contract. In providing construction management services, the CMC shall be guided by these documents and the procedures, requirements, and methodology described in the documents shall be used by the contractor unless they conflict with those in the scope of work, in which case the scope of work shall govern.

f. Reporting. The CMC shall provide on a no-less-than monthly basis a detailed report outlining technical progress and deliverables of all assigned tasks listed in Section 4. The report shall be attached to the monthly invoice and include the Schedule Value of each task, the amount expended in the current month and all previous months, the amount remaining, and a separate but similar report detailing the number of hours of effort performed by task. Monthly reports and invoices are to be provided to the COR and CO for review and approval prior to submission for payment. The CMC shall also monitor the percentage complete of each task and, on a no-less-than bi-monthly basis (after the CMC management reviews and approves timesheets), properly notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the MT VA Engineering office of any task that has met or exceeded 80% complete. In no case is the CMC authorized to exceed 100% complete for any task unless a formal contract modification is in place.

g. VA Systems. The CMC shall be required to have all personnel located full time at the Montana VA Medical Center Fort Harrison, MT processed through Personnel Security Adjudication Center (PSAC) for VA site, network, or systems access which could include but not limited to site PIV badging, door access authorization, computer network access, etc. CMC personnel will not report for duty at Montana VA Medical Center until the COR has received confirmation from PSAC of a favorable adjudication on their background check. CMC shall follow all applicable VA regulations and complete all necessary paperwork and training for facility/systems access in a timely fashion. CMC personnel located remotely or assigned to Fort Harrison for less than 90 aggregate days over the duration of the contract will be required to be processed through PSAC only if their duties require VA computer network access or regular and unsupervised access to restricted VA spaces. The VA will provide workstations and appropriate software for VA specific tasks for personnel who have gone through the PSAC adjudication process.

h. Home Office Support. Support from the home office will include technically competent personnel with specialized experience able to provide reach back services supplementing the on-site personnel in the execution of any of the tasks listed in Part 4 of this contract as well as office staff capable of managing all internal business, hiring practices, time management, etc. In addition, it is expected that the home office for the CMC shall be able to provide IT support for personnel located at the MT VA site. This covers all the tools common in a modern, professional office. This is expected to include but is not limited to the following:

i. Personal computer (PC) laptop or equal as appropriate for any staff requirements beyond what the VA is providing, including ability to work off-site if needed. This includes any specialized software applications.

ii. Means to provide a wi-fi hotspot for contractor furnished equipment access.

iii. Digital image recording equipment for construction documentation and a means to transfer images to the VA network.

iv. A file transfer protocol that is compatible with VA OIT firewalls. This may be a Microsoft SharePoint, Procore, Submittal Exchange (Oracle), or similar application that can be used for upload and download of any electronic files generated or shared for the execution of this CMC contract. These file transfers could be internal between CMC home office and on-site personnel for reach back support or external with other contracted vendors doing business with MT VA and will be utilized any time files must be shared that exceed the email limitations of VA systems.

v. Individual telecommunications equipment is not provided by MT VA. CMC personnel will be expected to carry cellular phones for contact during business hours for the performance of official duties. At no additional cost to the VA, CM will provide personnel with a means to be contacted while on-site during business hours and performing official duties away from their office workstation.

i. Training of Personnel. There are specific requirements for training available through VA systems which will be assigned to on-site CMC personnel. To access these trainings, the CMC personnel will need to set up an individual profile in VA Talent Management System using a personal email account. Details for the process will be provided to everyone offered by the CMC as they are screened for employment. Each CMC employee who is granted MT VA network access shall be required to take Privacy and Information Security training prior to being issued VA equipment or a VA network ID and identification badge. Additional training will include VA 30-hour OSHA (unless a 30-hour OSHA certificate is already held by the CMC employee); VHA Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and VHA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Form Training; other training as needed or if identified as required by MT VA in the future. Except for OSHA training and Privacy and Information Security training, any VA TMS courses assigned by the COR to CMC employees must be completed within 30 days of being assigned and may be completed while on duty and billed under line 4.4 Technical Administration Support. All other professional or personal development training, not specifically assigned by the MT VA COR, shall be the responsibility of the CMC or the individual and shall be completed outside of business hours and not billable to this contract.

3. Conduct of Construction Management Services Contractor

a. Conduct of Construction Management Personnel. All CMC employees and subcontractor personnel are prohibited from engaging in any action which might result in, or reasonably be expected to create the appearance of:

i. Soliciting or accepting financial or other consideration directly or indirectly from construction contractors performing work for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

ii. Giving preferential treatment to any persons affiliated with construction contractors or suppliers engaged in performing or seeking to perform contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

b. Restrictions on CMC. The CMC and its affiliates will not be permitted to compete for construction contracts covered by this construction management contract or being performed at the same time and within the same area covered by the construction management services.

c. CMC personnel are prohibited from acting in the role of COR for any project they are assigned to work on. The CORs will be VA employees. The CMC personnel have no authority to perform tasks which are inherently governmental in nature.

4. Schedule of Construction Management Service Each construction contract for which the CMC is to perform services, the specific tasks listed below shall be performed:

4.1 Technical Design Review

CMC will conduct technical document design reviews of specifications and drawings for projects as assigned for code compliance and constructability. This includes Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) construction, in-house funded projects, and designs and submittals. This includes work to aid VA Engineering in reviews of and coordinating responses to product submittals, RFIs, RFPs, etc. Required disciplines for competent technical review include but are not limited to Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Protection. Assigned projects for technical review will be infrastructure in nature and will be predicated on renovation of existing space. Home office support or reach back service may be requested at times for this CLIN.

· Delivery Product: Tracking logs, design review comments, RFI register/responses, RFP packages, and submittal register/responses.

· Delivery Dates: Weekly.

· Effort Required: 700 hours

4.2 Construction Contract Management Support

CMC shall support attendance and documentation of contractor meetings, observe and record daily construction activities, produce meeting agendas and minutes, prepare analysis of contractor proposed change orders and make recommendations to MT VA Engineering and Facility Management. Support construction contract kick-off through closeout to include, but not limited to, commissioning paperwork, punch lists, and verification and documentation of successful completion in accordance with plans and specifications. Completing close-out documentation such as capitalization memo(s), Maintenance and Operations manual hand-over paperwork, and technical certification data as required by the scope of the project. Ensure construction contractor compliance with Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSMs) and Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs) as well as all drawings, plans, specifications, or other contractual documents. Home office support or reach back service may be requested at times for this CLIN.

· Delivery Product: Daily logs, meeting agenda and minutes, memorandums with recommendations for proposed change orders, punch lists/checklists for contract closeout, draft ICRAs, draft ILSMs.

· Delivery Dates: 2 working days after meeting or event, weekly updates for punch lists/checklists.

· Effort Required: 1580 hours

4.3 Design Contract Management Support

CMC shall develop procurement packages for the Maintenance and Repair service, NRM projects, and Maintenance and Repair agreements, such as service contracts. This includes producing scopes of work, specifications packages, initial concept documentation, supporting sketches, etc. concept of design drawings, schematic drawings, PCRAs, ICRAs, etc., as appropriate and recommended. Additional documentation, such as standard government forms, shall be coordinated for review and subsequent upload into the VA’s Forecast of Opportunities and Requirements Center for Excellence (FORCE) site for contracting action. CMC shall also facilitate site investigations conducted by the A/E. This will include, but is not limited to, data and document acquisition in support of design contracts by gathering existing campus/facility conditions and documentation for use in the A/E design packages. Home office support or reach back service may be requested at times for this CLIN.

· Delivery Product: SOWs, concept of design drawings, specification packages, supporting documentation, exploratory and investigative documentation, daily logs.

· Delivery Dates: Daily summary report beginning when tasks begin. Procurement package documentation due dates based on package complexity and size (TBD with COR and onsite personnel at time of assignment).

· Effort Required: 1520 hours

4.4 Technical Administrative Support

CMC shall support technical administrative responsibilities conducted by contracted entities by procuring and providing reference documentation, conducting site investigation efforts, validating assumptions, reviewing submissions for accuracy, correcting database entries, and coordinating reviews and activities with other VA stakeholders as well as MT VA required training. Tasks of this nature shall include but are not limited to other technical tasks as assigned in support of the administrative side of the Engineering and Facility Management Service.

· Delivery Product: Weekly logs, timely correspondence documenting status and issues.

· Delivery Dates: Weekly updates, verification of logs.

· Effort Required: 700 hours

4.5 Planning and Coordination Support

CMC shall assist with maintaining MT VA’s Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Deficiencies. This will consist of analysis of known deficiencies, identification of new deficiencies, and assisting in developing and defining future projects to correct deficiencies. Develop plans and solutions to identify problem areas by assisting staff in investigating areas of the facility and campus grounds. This includes discussions with engineering, medical and support staff, reviewing existing facilities documents, and assisting in planning future projects. As part of this effort, escorting of personnel associated with FCA around the facility and grounds may be required. CMC shall also coordinate and participate in monthly Construction Safety Committee (CSC) meetings, weekly Project Management Review (PMR) meetings, and with other facility departments, such as Safety and Green Environmental Management Service (GEMS), as required by the Engineering and Facility Management Service.

· Delivery Product: Draft documents as per assigned schedule.

· Delivery Dates: TBD with COR and onsite personnel at time of assignment.

· Effort Required: 355 hours

4.6 Computer Aided Drafting Design and Automation Support

CMC shall support the station with maintenance, adjustment, and updating of record file drawings and maintenance and organization of MT VA Engineering and Facility Management documentation on network drives or SharePoint. Site verification and surveying will be used to augment and upgrade existing record drawings and will be included under this task. As-Built drawing files will be managed to be incorporated into and maintain station master AutoCAD files. Additional tasks may include but are not limited to CAD work as needed to make improvements and corrections to the VA’s drawings portfolio. Home office support or reach back service may be requested at times for this CLIN.

· Delivery Product: Record files drawings, network drive or SharePoint organization in accordance with National CAD Standards (NCS).

· Delivery Dates: Weekly updates.

· Effort Required: 1040 hours

4.7 Cost Estimating

CMC shall develop detailed independent government cost estimates for A/E work and construction projects, operations and maintenance, as well as for planning purposes for VA performed work and any other similar work requiring professional cost estimating. Cost estimates to be prepared in accordance with the VA Manual for the Preparation of Cost Estimates for A/E Services and Construction. Cost estimates will be prepared using industry standard methods for construction cost estimating such as RS Means or similar, as well as using historical data, professional experience, and independent market research. Home office support or reach back service may be requested at times for this CLIN.

· Delivery Product: Comprehensive, independent, and unbiased cost estimates utilizing MT VA’s cost estimate templates. To include Basis of Estimate and documentation of any necessary assumptions.

· Delivery Dates: One week after task assignment.

· Effort Required: 360 hours

4.8 Real Property / Leasing Action Support

CMC shall assist VA Montana and VACO Real Property staff directly in support of real property actions. Taskings are consistent with requirement definition, SHPO correspondence, drafting of agreements, construction oversight, and management of actions affecting cadastral. Actions related to this task include but are not limited to supporting VA Leasing Program Manager with tenant build out actions in leased spaces, multiple part land exchange, out lease agreements, irrevocable licenses, VA asset conveyance, and NHPA Section 106 compliance. Home office support or reach back service may be requested at times for this CLIN.

· Delivery Product: Draft documentation within 2 weeks of task assignment, final documentation after COR review and mark-up.

· Delivery Dates: Two weeks after task assignment.

· Effort Required: 360 hours

4.9 Specialized Technical Services

CMC shall perform specialized technical tasks outside the experience or expertise of on-site staff through the utilization of remote, reach back resources. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, structural engineering/assessments, geotechnical engineering/assessments, industrial hygiene consultation, interagency consultation, historical resources consultation, complex construction cost estimating, constructability reviews of designs provided by other vendors, and ordering and managing on on-site testing if deemed necessary (i.e., lead based paint, asbestos, PCBs, soil contamination, etc.). Technical services performed under this task order generally require professional qualifications or certifications but are exclusive of engineering direct design services as defined in VAAR 836.606-71. All other technical tasks are allowed under this task order.

· Delivery Product: Professional engineering assessments, certified testing reports, professional engineering recommendations, and any other deliverables which require a higher acuity of professional experience, certification, or training than is provided by the on-site personnel.

· Delivery Dates: TBD with COR and onsite personnel at time of assignment and based on lead times of testing and assessments. Reasonable and expedited timeframes are expected when possible.

· Effort Required: 357 hours

4.10 Travel

CMC shall at times be required to travel to other sites of the Montana VA Health Care System located around the state of Montana. This travel may require overnight stays dependent on the distance from MT VA Fort Harrison and/or the complexity of the tasks being performed at each remote location. Tasks performed while traveling will be billable to Lines 4.1 through 4.9. Air travel is not expected. Travel will be by personal vehicle. Mileage, lodging, and Meals & Incidentals will be billable at the GSA rate. For bidding purposes, mileage is assumed to be Fort Harrison, MT to Miles City, MT by the shortest route as shown on Google Maps. Lodging and Meals & Incidentals rates are based on Flathead County, MT rates for September through June.

· Delivery Product: Lodging receipts.

· Delivery Dates: Provided with monthly invoices.

· Effort Required: 6 trips at 2 nights lodging per trip.

Total Hours Per Yearly (12-Month) Contract: 6,972

5. Security Statement The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract.

See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C.