36C25926Q0826.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________

(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

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

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36C25926Q0826

09-28-2026

554-27-117

36C259

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300

Greenwood Village CO 80111

Elia Laritza Ruiz Manzo

Elia-Laritza.Ruiz-Manzo@va.gov

Elia L Ruiz Manzo 303 712 5727

The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to conduct Concrete and Civil Site Repair at the Rocky Mountain VAMC located at 1700 N Wheeling St, Aurora CO 800045.

Important Notice: Apparent successful offerors must apply for and receive verification from the Small Business

Administration (SBA) through the SBA certification database via 13 CFR Part 128, VAAR 819.7011, and VAAR 819.7003 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control enough to establish appropriate status. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and VERIFIED by the SBA certification database at the time of offer submission. Failure to be both

VERIFIED by SBA and VISIBLE on the SBA certification database 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 SBA and submit the required documents to obtain 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

SAM database prior to close of solicitation.

Project magnitude: between $100,000 and $250,000. The NAICS code is 238110- Small Business size standard is $19 M.

A site visit shall be held on October 6, 2026, at 10 AM MT, please meet at the front of the Patriot Brew Coffee Shop entrance.

All questions in relation to this solicitation should be submitted in writing before October 20, 2026, by 10 AM. MT via e-mail to: Elia-Laritza.Ruiz-Manzo@va.gov

All submitted proposals must be received in email by the closing date and time. This solicitation closes October 30, 2026, by 10 AM MT.

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

Alternate protection upon award is required IAW RFO 52.228-13.

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your

Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C259

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300

Greenwood Village CO 80111

Department of Veterans Affairs

Financial Service Center

PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) .. 1

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION,

OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.5 Statement of Work

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

2.4 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.5 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.6 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

2.7 52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

2.8 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.2 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.3 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV

2025) (DEVIATION)

4.4 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

4.5 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (DEVIATION) (NOV

2025)

4.6 52.233-1 ALT 1 Disputes

4.7 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

4.8 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)

4.9 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.10 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.11 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship

4.12 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.13 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

4.14 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.15 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.16 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.17 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.18 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.19 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.20 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.21 52.236-17 Layout of Work (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

4.22 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

4.23 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

4.24 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

4.25 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

4.26 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (DEVIATION)

4.27 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.28 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.29 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION)

(MAR 2026)

4.30 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-

DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

4.31 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.33 Wage Determination

4.34 List of Attachments

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

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QUANTIT

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T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB ________________

554-27-117 Conduct Concrete and Civil Site Repairs

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

GRAND TOTAL ________________

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

1.00 90 Calendar days from NTP

FOB: DESTINATION

A.5 Statement of Work.

1.0 – OBJECTIVE

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement for concrete and drainage remediation in multiple locations across the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center campus located at 1700 N. Wheeling

St., Aurora CO 80045. The repairs encompass a variety of efforts including remove and replace, sidewalk leveling, curb repair, and sidewalk addition to name a few.

2.0 – STATEMENT OF WORK

Provide repair/replacement, in-kind, for the concrete repairs listed within this scope. Contractor shall note that repairs are being conducted around an operation healthcare facility, and coordination of work will be required to minimize disruption.

• Contract shall include repair of all items included in Attachment A – repair map and Attachment

B – repair list. Attachments C and D are provided as additional clarification for their respective repair line items as found in Attachments A and B.

• Contractor shall coordinate repair strategy with COR prior to commencing repair work.

• Contract shall include all necessary work required to accomplish replacement/repair.

• For any repair indicated in Attachment A/B that directly affects/impacts irrigation lines, the

Contractor shall coordinate a solution with the COR and complete the irrigation remedy.

3.0 GENERAL:

All work performed under this contract shall conform to all VA drawings, specifications, standards, as well as OSHA, AIA Construction Guidelines, Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards, and other applicable building codes.

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.

Contractor shall submit a project Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) / Accident Prevention Plan (APP) that must be reviewed by VA Safety prior to work beginning. This plan shall detail fire safety, construction, and health-related safety measures, in addition to providing necessary training records for all employees for the previous year. A company standard or boilerplate safety plan will not be acceptable – plan should be specific to the site/project, and contain a detailed hazard analysis for each element of construction to be performed such as an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

The Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, and VA property, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) located in all areas where contract work being performed, as well as along paths of travel to and from these areas. Both exterior and interior finishes and property must be maintained. The contractor is liable for any damage to VA property during the course of the contract, and all tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel will be performed to preclude damage or disfigurement. If contract work is anticipated to cause damage or issue other than what is covered within the scope of work, the contractor shall notify and discuss with the COR prior to commencing work if possible. Contractor will report any damage or disfigurement to these items when caused by the Contractor’s personnel; any necessary repairs/replacement will be coordinated with the COR.

The Contractor shall protect all excavation spoils and disturbed areas using staked hay wattles or fiber rolls, orange construction fencing, and other perimeter controls to prevent erosion and sediment migration. All nearby storm drain inlets shall be protected with rock socks or secured wattles, and the

Contractor must maintain good housekeeping practices to prevent tracking, spills, or concrete washout from entering the stormwater system. The Contractor shall protect all excavation spoils and disturbed areas using staked hay wattles or fiber rolls, orange construction fencing, and other perimeter controls to prevent erosion and sediment migration. All nearby storm drain inlets shall be protected with rock socks or secured wattles, and the Contractor must maintain good housekeeping practices to prevent tracking, spills, or concrete washout from entering the stormwater system. Hazardous materials shall be properly stored with spill kits available, and all Best Management Practices (BMP) shall be properly maintained.

4.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Based on the above list of work items, the general contractor selected must complete, maintain, and submit the following documentation and adhere to the following managerial requirements:

• Construction schedule including sequencing, durations and critical path.

• Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) with an emphasis on tasks to be performed during the work.

• Maintain site supervision by a competent individual(s) with OSHA-30 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed.

• Manage job-site access and security.

• Implement and maintain required Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety

Measure (ILSM) items as required. See Draft ICRA/ILSM.

• The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW and obtain VA identification badges for all employees as necessary. Contractor shall consider lead-time for badge procurement as approximately 2-4 weeks from initial appointment. The Contractor shall maintain throughout the life of the contract, a current list of technicians and their credentials available for inspection by the Government at any time.

• Shall host regular project update meetings (weekly/bi-weekly, as discussed with the COR) including distributed notes/minutes after each meeting.

5.0 - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• PCRA

• DRAFT Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) form

• Attachment A – 00.LS.100 – Repair map

• Attachment B – Repair List

• Attachment C – Emergency Planter Plan

• Attachment D – Conceptual rebounding bollard repair

• Attachment E – Sidewalk Standard Detail

VA Specification sections:

• 00 01 10 Table of Contents

• 01 00 00 General Requirements

• 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

• 01 42 19 Reference Standards

• 01 45 00 Quality Control

• 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

• 02 41 00 Demolition

• 09 91 00 Painting

• 31 20 11 Earthwork (shortform)

• 31 23 19 Dewatering

• 32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements ** (see note below) **

• 32 17 23 Pavement Markings

• 32 90 00 Planting

** The VA recognizes the VA Master Specification does not explicitly recognize or specify requirements for pre-packaged (bagged) dry concrete mixes. The requirements are tailored for ready-mix concrete delivered by truck in larger quantities that may not be practical for some of the repairs identified in the repair list.

VA construction projects can allow use of bagged dry concrete mixes with written approval from the

COR. The contractor shall submit a formal request for substitution and provide documentation showing that the packaged mix meets or exceeds the mix design and performance specs for the identified repair.

6.0 - CODE & REGULATION COMPLIANCE:

The Contractor shall comply with public laws and statutes including all changes and amendments to federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations in effect the date of issuance of this delivery order, including applicable portions of the documents cited in the basic contract and below:

• NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code

• NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code

• Architectural Barriers Act & VA Barrier Free Design Standard

• International Code Council (ICC): IBC: International Building Code

• Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA)

• International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO): UBC: Uniform Building Code

• 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

• Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act / OSHA requirements

7.0 – SUBMITTALS:

Contractor shall submit the following prior to beginning scope of work:

• Project schedule with sequencing, durations, phasing, and cost loading within 10 working days of

Notice to Proceed (NTP), and monthly with invoices.

• Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) o SSSP to be submitted to VA Safety staff and COR for review 10 working days after issuance of

NTP.

o SSSP to be reviewed and commented by VA Safety staff and COR prior to start of construction activities.

• Construction Demolition/Removal Plan

• Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties as noted in specifications.

• Penetration and or hot work permits as necessary.

• Manufacturer and construction warranties as noted in specifications.

• Project Schedule including sequencing and durations.

• SOV – Schedule of Values o The schedule will be provided to COR 10 working days prior to start of the work.

• Site superintendent OSHA-30, and tradesmen/laborer OSHA-10 certificates. OSHA-30 certified technician shall be onsite anytime work is being performed.

• Material Submittals – Submit for COR approval

• Manufacturer’s specifications for all materials and equipment planned for installation.

• Inspection reports, manufacturer approval certificates, and warranties as noted in specifications.

Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the

Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The

Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to

Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises.

Contractor shall submit hours worked, full report of completed piping which shall include: location, hours worked, the full name of Contractor’s employees on site, and digital photographs before and after work is completed. Reports shall be submitted within one day upon completion of work performed. Contractor will provide a completed redline drawing of the completed routing of piping. If necessary, a secondary report shall be submitted after any repairs outside of the “Work Required” have been completed. Reports shall be provided in hard copy as well as in an agreeable and compatible electronic format such as, but not limited to, pdf or Microsoft Word.

8.0 – RESOURCES

The Government will not furnish any resources for the fulfillment of the work required under this contract other than electricity for area where work is being conducted. Under this contract, the contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, transportation, professional expertise, personnel, supervision, and for testing and maintenance required for completion of this contract.

Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and equipment to complete the objective of this contract in accordance with manufacturer specifications. All new equipment including parts and labor shall be preapproved by the COR. Prices for parts shall be invoiced at no more than 10% above contractor’s costs, including shipping and handling. Verification of contractor’s cost shall be included with all invoices.

Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to perform the work required.

Technical literature and/or descriptions of all materials, equipment and tools proposed for use by the

Contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her designee for approval prior to contract start and whenever a change is required. All Contractor-furnished materials, equipment and tools used shall be standard products all manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such items. The

Contractor shall secure all materials. The Government assumes no liability for loss of or damage to

Contractor-owned property held upon Government premises.

The Contractor shall instruct his/her personnel in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions which preclude the waste of utilities which shall include but not necessarily be limited to:

• Lights shall be used only in areas where and at the time when work is actually being performed unless otherwise directed.

• Contractor’s personnel will not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

• Government telephones shall not be used for personal reasons or for any toll or long-distance calls

9.0 PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS:

The Contractor shall assign the appropriate quantity and type of personnel to successfully complete all functions specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall maintain throughout the life of this contract, a current list of technicians and their credentials available for inspection by the Government at any time.

10.0 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.

11.0 – SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION

• In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the building.

• The Contractor shall immediately correct any fire and safety deficiencies caused by his/her personnel.

If the Contractor fails or refused to correct deficiencies promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default of the contract.

• The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State and local safety and fire regulations and codes which are in effect at the beginning of the contract. The contractor shall keep abreast of and comply with changes in these requirements and codes applicable to the contract. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act

(OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities, and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees

• The Contractor’s personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs.

• All materials and equipment will be removed from the facility or stored properly at the end of the workday and secured during the workday. Under no circumstances will the Contractor allow for any equipment to be left unattended for any length of time.

• The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety.

• Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

• The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with the area security and fire safety regulations especially with regard to exits and exit way access. Utility shutdowns shall not compromise security, communication or fire safety for occupants.

• No flammable liquids shall be stored or used in the medical center.

• The necessary number and appropriate types of portable fire extinguishers are required per National

Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 10 and NFPA 241. Contractor shall keep certification onsite at all times of extinguisher inspections.

• The Contractor shall receive from the COR a permit for all cutting, welding, and soldering 24 hours in advance. All permits shall be prominently displayed during all construction.

• All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to prevent accidental operation of any existing smoke detectors or sprinkler heads.

• The Contractor shall assume responsibility of environmental protection of all material storage.

12.1 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Precaution shall be exercised at all times for the protection of persons (including employees) and property. These shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of adequate safety guards and protective devices for all equipment and machinery, whether used in the performance of work or permanently installed as part of the work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws relating to safety precautions, including the safety regulations of the Division of Industrial Safety, Department of Industrial Regulations of the state.

12.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• In order to provide for abatement and control of all environmentally hazardous materials arising from demolition and/or construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmentally hazardous material control and abatement and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers’ Manual EM 385-1-1, “General Safety Requirements” as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

• The Contractor is responsible for daily cleanup of all areas affected by its work. Areas in use or affected shall be returned to condition in which they were turned over or initially found. VA

Housekeeping shall not be dispatched for cleaning associated with contractor work.

• The Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving flooring, finishes, equipment, and furniture in areas of work. The Contractor shall repair or replace any damage incurred during its work at their expense.

• Contractor shall use freight elevators for transmission of materials and personnel. Contractor shall take every precaution in preserving the elevators, including the hoist way and lobby doors, interior finishes, and shall conduct all good practices in observing lifting and motor components tolerances. Any damage incurred to any elevator component due to negligence will be repaired at expense of the contractor, within the workday of incurred damage.

13.0 – WORK STANDARDS AND ICRA/ILSM

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

• All work is to be performed in areas used daily by facility patients 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 coordinate all closures of rooms with COR who will coordinate with VA-Chiefs.

• Contractor shall so perform all work as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to staff, patients 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 patients.

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. VA anticipates an overall ICRA level II for this project.

14.0 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REPORTING

• The Contractor shall maintain hazardous material inventories and material safety data sheets

(MSDS) for all hazardous materials (as defined in CFR 1910.120, 40 CFR’s 355, 370, & 372) to be stored and used on this Medical Center. Hazardous materials must be inventoried when received and at the project’s completion. The amounts used shall be maintained for the project duration, and for the calendar year (ending 31 December).

• Hazardous Materials Inventories, Material Safety Data Sheets and material quantities used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

• In the event of a spill, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative as well as the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the expense of any cleanup of such spill, and the cleanup shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR

Part 761.

• Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is not present in the workspace. If contractor locates suspected

ACM in addition to material noted in report, they shall contact the COR immediately for further direction. If any ACM is disturbed or becomes friable due to contractor actions, the construction site shall be shut down until and contractor shall provide appropriate containment at their own expense. In addition, contractor shall be responsible for all abatement and disposal of affected material at their own expense, only after which the job site shall be reopened for continued work. In the event of an ACM disturbance event, the COR shall be immediately notified and shall provide specifications on asbestos abatement.

15.0 HOURS OF WORK

All construction activities shall be conducted during normal business hours Monday thru Friday from

0730 hrs. to 1600 hrs. (except where indicated differently herein re: after-hours work) excluding Federal

Holidays and any other day declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States listed below.

Contractor’s work shall not interfere with the functions of the facility during weekends. Barricades, ICRA containment provisions shall be arranged to allow patients and staff unimpeded access (including wheelchairs and patient beds where applicable) to services and resources within the facility.

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Presidents Day

Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day

Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S.

Government.

If work requires after hours work due to ICRA constraints or inclement weather, then Contractor shall inform FMS seven (7) days in advance.

Postponement/Delays: In the event climate or weather conditions become unsuitable for work or may induce an environmental hazard, then the entire work shall be rescheduled to a date and time satisfactory to the Contractor and the COR. Postponement due to inclement weather will not cause assessment of the penalty provision outlined above, nor should there be an additional cost to the Government.

All work shall be scheduled and performed within the date and time approved by the COR, in conjunction with the department occupying the space served by this equipment.

16.0 BADGES AND PARKING

All Contractor personnel are required comply with VAAR 852.273-74 (Available online at VA Technical

Information Library) which covers the following requirements: Background checks, and the wearing of identification (I.D.) badges issued by the VA RMRVAMC while on VA property. Contractor must acquire PIV badge for all staff onsite prior to work beginning. Failure of the background check may result in specific personnel not being allowed to work on VA premises and the Contractor will need to provide replacement personnel. Contractor to take into account lead-time on PIV Badging process.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor’s personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas.

The designated parking area will be specified by COR upon award of contract.

17.0 – PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

• The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor’s staff for cause.

• All inspectors/testers shall hold current OSHA 10/30 certification and membership. Documentation of this to be submitted by the Contractor to the COR prior to beginning project work. A competent person with OSHA 30 certification must be on site at all times.

• The Contractor shall have a back-up technician in the event the primary technician is unable to perform his/her duties.

• The Contractor will ensure that their personnel and subcontractor personnel meet the privacy standards as set forth by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) with respect to personal and confidential information that they may come upon.

• All personnel required to hold OSHA 10 certification as a minimum.

18.1 – PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Supervision: The Contractor shall specify a Project Manager who will have responsibility for performance of contract services. The Project Manager shall be competent to supervise all aspects of contract and shall be available on-site during performance of contract work. The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of the names of the Project Manager and of changes in personnel appointed to fulfill this function or in the absence of the Contractor, act for the Contractor as the Contractor’s Representative.

19.0 – QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall have a quality control program to assure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The Contractor and COR will inspect the work. Deficiencies will be noted and corrected before beginning work in another area. Any damage done by Contractor will also be noted and corrected by the Contractor within 2 working days. Damage causing an immediate impact on the environment of the hospital shall be corrected immediately.

20.0 – ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

Completed work will be to the entire satisfaction of the VA and the COR shall be the sole judge as to its acceptability. Any work not acceptable to the COR, shall be immediately, at

Contractor’s own expense, refashioned to an acceptable level.

21.0 – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Period of performance including lead time for materials and submittals: ninety (90) calendar days from

NTP.

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal

Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed

Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of Provision)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

Submission of quotes shall include the following factors: (1) Compliance requirements, (2) Past

Performance, and (3) Price.

Factor 1- Compliance requirements:

a. 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 (OSHA or EPA Violation(s).

b. Offerors should provide experience Modification Rate (EMR): 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.

c. Shall Adherence to clause 852.219-75: Offerors must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with clause 852.219-75

Factor 2- Past Performance:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Offerors shall provide a minimum of two (2) and 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, Elia Laritza Ruiz Manzo, Elia-Laritza.Ruiz-Manzo@va.gov.

Recent past performance is defined as performance completed within the last five years of the due date of this solicitation.

Relevant past performance is defined as present/past performance effort involved in concrete, excavation structural and civil work in a hospital environment and with similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities required in this solicitation.

Past performance should be a minimum of $100,000.00 in price to meet magnitude requirement. Similar scope includes similar projects to the solicitated project or the use of similar trades.

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.

Factor 3 - Price

Price - The offeror shall complete:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

• Standard Form 1442, Solicitation Offer and Award

• All pages of the SF1442 Continuation Sheet

• Complete the pricing schedule provided in the solicitation: Price Schedule.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

General – Both past performance information and price proposal shall be submitted in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall be submitted via email Elia-Laritza,Ruiz-Manzo@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. Failure to submit in the format required and clearly address those factors may result in rejection of the offer. A digital bid bond with wet signature, in the amount of twenty (20%) percent (but not to exceed $3,000,000) of the bid price shall be included with the proposal and be received no later than the closing date and time. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and mailto:Elia-Laritza.Ruiz-Manzo@va.gov mailto:donna.gillette@va.gov 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.

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

Small Business Administration (SBA) through the SBA certification database via 13 CFR Part 128, VAAR 819.7011, and VAAR 819.7003 by submission of documentation of Veteran status, ownership and control enough to establish appropriate status. Offerors must be both VISIBLE and

VERIFIED by the SBA certification database at the time of offer submission. Failure to be both

VERIFIED by SBA and VISIBLE on the SBA certification database 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 SBA and submit the required documents to obtain verification of their

SDVOSB status if they have not already done so.

Or

Meet Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) class deviation regarding certification of Service-

Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns as per CAAC Letter 2024-02, effective January

1, 2024, until SAM.gov is updated to reflect the SBA’s certification or otherwise rescinded.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction

Goals – Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications

– Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action

Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—

Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

I.6B PROPOSAL REVISIONS

1.7B REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF OFFER

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

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

Acceptable Electronic Formats (Software) for Submission of Offers

1. Files readable using the current Microsoft©…