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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.)

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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)

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SOLICITATION

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

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CALL:

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

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1. 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

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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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Offers providing less than ____ ___________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C25923R0066 X 04-26-2023 660-23-114 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

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

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 Christina Beeler-Blackburn 303-712-5744 The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete the Install Terrazzo Tile in Tunnels at Salt Lake City VAMC, located at 500 Foothill Dr., Salt lake city, UT, 84148.

Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verific ation and Evaluation (CVE) in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and VAAR 819.7011 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership, and control enough to establish appropriate status. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the Departme nt of Veteran Affairs CVE at the time of offer submission. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE on VetCert 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.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), Prospective contractors shall be registered in the in the SAM database prior to close of solicitation.

Project magnitude: between $500,000,000 - $1,000,000,000. The NAICS code is 236220 - Small Business size standard is $45 M.

All questions in relation to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Christina.Beeler-Blackburn@va.gov and received no later than May 8, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. Mountain Time (MT).

A site visit shall be on May 3, 2023 in B.6.

Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors. All submitted proposals must be received in email by the closing date and time. This solicitation closes May 31, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. MT.

Proposals shall be submitted via e-mail in accordance with Part I/Section B, to be considered for this project.

Offers received in any other format will result in the offeror's proposal not receiving further consideration.

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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-th is 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

(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 s pecified) (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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Install Terrazzo Tile in the tunnels PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

Tunnel Flooring Replacement VA Salt Lake City Health Care System SLC Tunnel System

GENERAL

Scope of Work The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VA SLC HCS) has a requirement for all labor, material (floor prep, adhesive and sealer only), equipment, travel, and supervision necessary to remove existing flooring and install VA stocked Floorazzo tile using the wet set installation.

This requirement includes the developing a phasing plan with coordinating with designated COR. Utilizing Weekends and after hours to accomplish work to minimize the disruption of patient traffic, in Tunnel “A” and Tunnel “B”. Tunnel “C” shall be during regular work hours.

Performance Requirements The specification covers the requirement demolition of existing flooring, floor prep, and install of VA stocked Floorazzo tile. The minimum acceptable requirements for manufacturer’s extent of project line, design, materials, workmanship, performance, safety and services are set forth, hereinafter. Failure to meet the minimum acceptable requirements may result in disqualification of the bid.

Normal Duty hours will be 8am- 4:30pm M-F.

The Contractor Shall:

Develop an approved phasing plan with coordinating with the COR. Utilizing Weekends and after hours, as needed to complete work done in Tunnel “A” and Tunnel “B”. Tunnel “C” shall be completed during normal business hours. This plan needs to show how disruption to mission, employees, and patients is minimized. Phased plan(s) must be received in writing and approved by COR a minimum of ten (10) working days prior to work.

Provide Infection Control Risk Assessment paperwork in accordance of VA SLC HCS policy.

The Contractor shall be made aware of and must comply with local security policies and procedures in the task order. The Contractor will comply to these standards during all site visits on Governmental property. Contractor shall contact the VA COR at least 14 days prior to work start date to ensure compliance to any local security policies.

The Contractor personnel shall present a professional appearance and shall have a uniform or some method of identifying them as an employee of the contractor. A VA badge will be provided and must be worn above the waist and be visible at all times while on government property.

The Contractor shall ensure policies and procedures are established that protect the safety and welfare of customers, employees, and the community to minimize or eliminate safety or environmental risks.

The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), ADA/ADAG, permits, VA design standards (www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide.asp), and instructions required for the performance of the duties in the Statement of Work (SOW).

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that its firm and staff maintain any generally required professional certification, accreditation, license, bond, and proficiency relative to their area of expertise. The Contractor shall retain documentation of such records. The Government will not pay for expenses to meet this requirement.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring staff are trained and certified for planning and installing product to maintain the integrity of the manufacturer’s warranty. Contractor must be able to provide valid certification documentation of all installers at the time of installation start. Or Contractor shall hire the manufacturer’s representative to provide a minimum of two (2) days of training and onsite supervision. Training shall be conducted prior to the start of the installation. Installing company shall provide installers ample time to participate in the training and certification process. This shall be included in the price of the installation from the contractor.

Provide a local Project Manager/Lead Installer to be physically onsite during Installation and managing installation with a cell phone for communication.

Provide a Certified Floorazzo Flooring Installation consultant to consult prior, during, and after Installation.

Contractor to provide a testing agency that is independent and qualified to perform concrete substrate moisture and humidity testing according to AST< F710 prior to the flooring being installed.

Perform moisture tests (ASTM F1869 and ASTM F2170) on concrete with a minimum of three tests for the first 1000 square feet and one additional test for each 1000 square feet or fraction thereof. A diagram of the area showing the location and results of each test shall be dated and submitted to VA COR. If test results exceed the floor covering manufacturer’s limits, installation shall not commence until results conform to limits Concrete pH Test: Perform pH tests on concrete. Do not install when the pH is greater than or equal to 12. Readings below 7.0 and above 10.0 can adversely affect resilient flooring or adhesives, or both.

The manufacturer will warranty product including shipping, travel, and install for a minimum period of 20 years commencing on Date of Substantial Completion.

Submittals Submittals required with the Bid are as Follows:

Submit price list for all product Bid Submit product information of material being proposed. Including compatibility and adhesion test reports: submit test reports confirming adhesive’s effectiveness with the product specified.

Submit and estimate of man- hours required for installation Submit complete manufacturer’s product specification and any drawings and samples required for approval prior to commencement of manufacturing.

Submit all warranties and maintenance manuals to owner.

Delivery, Storage and Handling of Materials Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Comply with the product supplier’s ordering and lead time requirements to avoid construction delays, and to allow material to acclimatize as required in the specified product’s installation instructions. Accept delivery of materials only if they are in unopened, undamaged packaging that bears the name and brand of the manufacturer/product supplier, project identification, and shipping and handling instructions Storage and Handling Requirements: Upon receiving floor covering, immediately remove from pallet and lay on a flat surface. Store material -- including underlayment panels, patching or underlayment compound, floor covering material and adhesive -- in the original packaging (as delivered) in areas that are enclosed and weather tight with the permanent HVAC system set at a temperature of between 65°F and 80°F for a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencement of installation. In addition, comply with storage and handling requirements listed on product packaging, and described in the latest edition of the product’s installation instructions (available from www.floorazzo.com).

Deliver no components to project site until areas are ready for installation

PRODUCT

General All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, mars, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining, scorching from heat of a cigarette, and exhibit to flaking, cracking, or loss or adhesion.

Finishes shall have smooth surfaces with not hazardous projections, sharp corners, or detail, which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing.

Moisture Remediation Coating System Descriptions:

High-solids, epoxy system designed to suppress excess moisture in concrete prior to an overlayment. For use under resinous products, VCT, tile and carpet where issues caused by moisture vapor are a concern.

Products: Subject to compliance with applicable fire, health, environmental, and safety requirements for storage, handling, installation, and clean up.

System Components: Verify specific requirements as systems vary by manufacturer. Verify build up layers and installation method. Verify compatibility with substrate. Use manufacturer’s standard components, compatible with each other and as follows:

Liquid applied coating:

Resin: epoxy.

Formulation Description: Multiple component high solids.

Application: Per manufacturer’s written installation requirements.

Thickness: minimum 10 mils Material Vapor Permeance: Application shall achieve a permeance rating of less than 0.1 perm in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M.

Maximum RH requirement: 100% testing in accordance with ASTM F2170.

Tensile Strength

Volatile Organic Compound Limits (V.O.C.)

Cementitious Self-Leveling Underlayment System Descriptions:

High performance self-leveling underlayment resurfacer. Single component, self-leveling, cementitious material designed for easy application as an underlayment for all types of flooring materials. It is used for substrate repair and leveling.

Products: Subject to compliance with applicable fire, health, environmental, and safety requirements for storage, handling, installation, and clean up. Gypsum-based products are unacceptable.

System Characteristics:

Wearing Surface: smooth Thickness: Per architectural drawings, ranging from feathered edge to 1”, per application. Applications greater than 1” require additional 3/8” aggregate to mix or as recommended by manufacturer.

Underlayment shall be calcium aluminate cement-based, containing Portland cement. Gypsum-based products are unacceptable.

Compressive Strength: Minimum 4100 psi in 28 days in accordance with ASTM C109/C109M.

Flexural Strength: Minimum 1000 psi in 28 days in accordance with ASTM C348 Dry Time: Underlayment shall receive the application of //moisture insensitive tile in 6 hours, // floor coverings in 16 hours, // and resinous flooring in 3-7 days. // Primer: compatible and as recommended by manufacturer for use over intended substrate System Components: Manufacturer's standard components that are compatible with each other and as follows:

Primer:

Resin: copolymer Formulation Description: single component ready to use.

Application Method: Squeegee and medium nap roller.

All puddles shall be removed, and material shall be allowed to dry, 1-2 hours at 70F/21C.

Number of Coats: (1) one.

Grout Resurfacing Base:

Formulation Description: Single component, cementitious self-leveling high-early and high-ultimate strength grout.

Application Method: colloidal mix pump, cam rake, spike roll.

Thickness of Coats: Per architectural scope, 1” lifts.

Number of Coats: More than one if needed.

Aggregates: for applications greater than 1inch, require additional 3/8”

Compressive Strength

3,000 psi @ 7 days

Initial set time Final Set time

1 to 1.5 hours

aggregate to mix

Adhesive, Mapei Ultrabond ECO MS 4 LVT or equal High Moisture resistance that has a moisture-curing properties.

Solids content is 100% Minimum of 0g per L VOCs (Rule #1168 of California’s SCAQMD) Minimum density of 11.4 lbs. per US gal (1.5 g per mL) Minimum flash point (Tag) >200°F ( 93°C) Product to have a minimum shelf life of 2 years when stored in original unopened packaging at 73° F Product shall be ready for heavy traffic in less than 24hours Product have a coverage of 185 to 245 Square Foot per US gal.

Contractor to install product per manufacturer’s instructions.

Product to be ready to use with no mixing necessary.

Product to withstand indentation from heavy static and rolling loads for golf carts and other hospital carts that roll through the tunnel.

Sealer Contractor to use manufacture’s recommended sealer.

Sealer to be compliant with California 2010 VOC requirements Sealer to be applied with 3-5 coats using a clean synthetic finish mop and bucket.

Sealer to be self-leveling and have a gloss finish.

Sealer to have a maximum 45 minutes drying time per coat.

Sealer to have >200-degree F flash point.

Sealer to have 8.8 PH level.

Sealer to have a minimum of 2-year shelf life.

Sealer to have a minimum of 0.5 Slip resistance (ASTM D2047) Sealer to have a maximum of 19% solids Sealer to have a maximum of 1% VOC VA supplied Terrazzo Tile (For information only) Use VA supplied Terrazzo Floor tile Tile product made with polyester resins.

Product is 2’ x 2’ Tile and shall be installed in butt tile fashion, where tiles are laid next to each other without grout line.

Performance: Physical properties of Floorazzo Tiles shall conform to the following minimums:

Safety

Durability

LEED-NC v.2.2 MR Credit 4: Recycled content Gem (Glass): 18% pre-consumer recycled content 18% post-consumer recycled content

IEQ Credit 4.3: Low-emitting flooring Floorazzo is manufactured with a mineral base

EXECUTION

Contractor Supervisor: A competent and experienced English-speaking Contractor Supervisor shall be provided by the Contractor whenever work is being performed. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations 29, Part 1926. This includes the requirement that the contractor have a “Competent Person” on the job at all times (must have a 30-hour OSHA card), and that all contractor employees have received a minimum of ten (10) hours of OSHA construction safety training. Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted and approved prior to performing the work.

The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations 29, Part 1926. This includes the requirement that the contractor have a “Competent Person” on the job at all times (must have a 30-hour OSHA card), and that all contractor employees have received a minimum of ten (10) hours of OSHA construction safety training. Documentation of these requirements shall be submitted and approved prior to performing the work.

INSPECTION

Prior to work of this Section, carefully inspect area. Verify all such work is complete to the point where this installation may properly commence.

Prior to ordering materials field verify all dimensions.

Verify that work of this section may be installed in strict accordance with the original design, all pertinent codes and regulations, and all pertinent portions, of the referenced standards.

In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative, (COR).

Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies have been fully resolved.

Overall: Follow guidelines laid out in Division 01, Section 01 71 00 – Examination and Preparation as well as Section 01 43 00 – Quality Assurance.

Verification of Conditions: Inspect all substrates and subfloors for proper tolerances and dryness and report any discrepancies to the general contractor in writing.

Pre-installation Testing: Verify that concrete testing per ASTM F710 has been conducted by an independent testing agency, and that results are within the adhesive and floor covering manufacturers’ requirements.

Evaluation and Assessment: See the state requirements for the project location.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Follow guidelines laid out in Division 01, Section 01 71 00 – Examination and Preparation.

Prepare concrete substrates per ASTM F 710. All work required to put the concrete subfloor in acceptable condition shall be the responsibility of the general contractor.

Must adhere to manufacturer requirements for acceptable floor levelness and preparation.

INSTALLATION

Coordinate installations per construction schedule. Coordinate install date with COR.

All installation methods shall be in accordance with the printed instructions of the manufacturer. Installation Instructions All items must be placed in the proper location as indicated on the Floor Plans.

Each item must be clean and free from dust, packing marks, tags, labels, etc.

Proper storage and acclimation of product according to manufacturer’s procedures, including letting the product sit flat in installation area for recommended time period from manufacture.

Follow Division 01 relevant guidelines, and the latest edition of the manufacturer’s installation instructions (available from www.floorazzo.com). Only use written instructions from the manufacturer Interface with Other Work: Transitions are required to and/or from the specified floor covering, use Schluter VinPro- T or equal transition to interface with other existing floor covering at the same height (https://www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Resilient-Surface-Coverings---LVT/Profiles-for-Resilient-Surface-Coverings-/For-Floors/Schluter%C2%AE-VINPRO-T/p/VINPRO_T ).

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Field Tests/Punch walk with VA COR after completing each phase for final acceptance by VA COR.

The flooring shall be neat in appearance and free from defects.

Manufacturer Services: Coordinate with supplier manufacturer’s representative. As stated in section: 1.3.3.8. Installers without prior experience must have manufacturer’s representative on site for training and oversight as required by the manufacturer.

Protection of walls, and ceiling is the responsibility of the installers during installation. Any damage shall be replaced with like material and finish at no cost to the Owner Installers must comply with VA vendor rules and guidelines including wearing proper attire.

Installers must check in with VA COR to receive VA vendor badges.

WORK STANDARDS AND ICRA/ILSM

Work site shall be free of debris and returned to original condition upon completion of demolition and construction, preventative maintenance, or repairs.

All work is to be performed in areas used daily by facility clients and staff. Contractor will take suitable measures to control all material and equipment to produce a minimum of interference in facility routine. All work shall be performed in a safe and prudent manner.

Contractor shall so perform all work as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to staff and the public and shall have under construction no greater amount of work than can be completed promptly and properly with due regard to the rights of staff and the public. Any person the COR may deem incompetent or disorderly shall be promptly removed from the facility and not be allowed to return for the duration of the agreement.

The Contractor shall comply with an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) which will be developed with the COR and the Infection Control Practitioner. Multiple ICRA’s may be necessary to address specific risks at various stages of the project and must be approved prior to proceeding on each phase.

CLEANING

General: Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition. Clean up job site, including sweeping or dust mopping the floor to remove all dirt or grit, and put all waste in general contractor’s dumpster.

Initial Maintenance: Installer is responsible and must conduct the initial penetrating floor sealer and surface treatment. It must be conducted immediately after installation.

Use cleaning materials which do not create hazards to health or property and which will not damage surfaces. Use only those cleaning materials and methods recommended by manufacturer of the surface material to be cleaned. Use cleaning materials only on surfaces recommended by cleaning material manufacturer.

Provide for all dumpsters, haul fees and dump charges as required. Do not use Owners collection facilities at any time.

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

The VA reserves the right to dispute completion of contract scope if contract work is found not in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, is not satisfactorily executed, or if the system is not properly tested and inspected to achieve certification. All work completed by the Contractor must be reviewed and approved by the VA.

PUNCHLIST INSPECTION

Punchlist inspection will not commence until the above items are complete and ready for inspection. If the Contractor schedules an inspection and the above items are not completed, the Contractor will be responsible for any and all additional costs incurred by the Owner’s representative, including but not limited to travel costs and professional fees at the Owner’s representative’s hourly rate.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Government intends to issue Notice to Proceed (NTP) with Contractor. The period of performance for this contract is two hundred eighty (280) calendar days.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

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 may 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, Christina Beeler-Blackburn, Christina.Beeler-Blackburn@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 and tile installation 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.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Contractor’s performance. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination. The assessment of the offeror’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the offeror’s probability to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP.

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. 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. If an offeror’s EMR is above 1.0, the offeror must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the EMR and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

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

Limitation on Subcontracting Offerors shall complete and return in its entirety the 852.219-75 LOS clause and certificate attachment. By signing and submitting the offeror agrees to follow the limitations on subcontracting regulations as outlined in VAAR 852.219-75.

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

I.1B COST RANGE: Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00

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, Offer and Award.

I.5B PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

General – Both past performance information and price proposal shall be submitted in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall be submitted via email Christina.Beeler-Blackburn@va.gov. Emails are limited to 15 MB.

The proposal, in its entirety, shall be one email (one attachment for price proposal, one attachment for LOS certification, and one attachment for past performance information) not to exceed 15MB.

Line Item Pricing: All pricing will be submitted as a detailed breakdown by Division showing all material, labor, profit, and overhead. This should include quantities, rates, and percentages where applicable.

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 due date, will require rejection of the proposal 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.

Proposals shall be received by 10:30 A.M. Mountain Time on May 31, 2023. There will be no public opening of the proposals. Submit proposals to: Christina.Beeler-Blackburn@va.gov.

Submit bid bonds to:

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 19

ATTN: Christina Beeler-Blackburn 6162 S Willow Dr., Ste 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Past performance information and price sections of the offeror’s proposal will be evaluated independently. Offerors shall include all required Representations and Certifications and complete their registration in System for Award Management (SAM). See FAR 52.204-7 and 52.204-8, of this solicitation.

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 819.7011 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 VetCert 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 PROPOSAL REVISIONS

If it is determined to be necessary, proposal revisions will be requested from the offers received. The Contracting Officer may identify those offerors, whose proposals are within the competitive range based upon the selection criteria identified in this solicitation. Negotiations may be conducted with those firms falling within the competitive range, after which proposal revisions may be requested. Offerors submitting proposal revisions will not be required to re-submit any documents which are unchanged from their proposals. They should provide necessary changes to individual paragraphs, as briefly as possible, together with the Table of Contents that clarifies where within the initial proposal the additional information and/or changed document would be placed.