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36C26119B0026 X 07-29-2019 640-19-3-5281-0025 640-19-112M Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 150 Muir Road Martinez CA 94553-4668 Angela Oppenheimer Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 150 Muir Road, Bldg. AB7, Rm. AB744 Martinez CA 94553-4668 Angela Oppenheimer 925-372-2354 Project Number: 640-19-112M Project Title: VA Menlo Park Division & Mountain View Center - Correct Building Deficiencies

Contractor shall provide construction services, including material and labor, to correct deficiencies in VA Menlo Park Division campus and VA Mountain View Center Human Resources building.

All work shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), VA specifications, and applicable terms and conditions.

This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding, and is 100% set-aside to Service-Disabled firms per Public Law 109-461.

Per FAR 836.204, Disclosure of the magnitude of constructionis between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

NAICS Code: 236220 Size Standard: $36.5M

Required completion timeframe: 210 calendar days following Notice to Proceed (NTP); includes 60 days for review and approval of submittals, and 150 days for construction services.

Submit one (1) original bid (with original bid bond) to addrress shown in box 8 above; and email one (1) electronic copy of complete bid package to angela.oppenheimer@va.gov by no later than the stated bid due date and time.

For details about an organized SITE VISIT scheduled for this procurement, refer to provision 52.236-27.

Bid, Payment and Perf ormance Bonds are all required for this procurement.

X X 52.211-10 X one(1) electronic

2:00 PM PDT

08-29-2019 X

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

The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

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

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(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.)

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Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 150 Muir Road Martinez CA 94553-4668 Department of Veterans Affairs FMS-VA-2(101) Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 Angela Oppenheimer Contracting Officer

STATEMENT OF WORK

PROJECT TITLE:

Correct Facilities Deficiencies at Menlo Park Buildings 347, 350, 352, 410 and Mountain View Human Resource Facility

Buildings 347, 350, 352, 410

795 Willow Road Menlo Park California 94025; and

VA Mountain View Center, Human Resources Facility

1776 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043

PROJECT NO.:

640-19-112M

PROJECT TYPE:

Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Project

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

A. SPECIFIC AREAS OF EMPHASIS: The work will be at two (2) VA locations within VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS): VA Menlo Park Buildings 347, 350, 352, 410, and VA Mountain View Center Human Resources (HR) facility (See Exhibit 1 – Site Plan). Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will provide site maps of proposed area of work upon request where available.

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall provide comprehensive construction services to renovate Buildings 347, 350, 352, 410, and Mountain View Human Resources (HR) facility to satisfy the below program requirements and condition of work. The comprehensive construction services shall include, but are not limited to, planning for and executing all demolition, equipment, labor, materials, tools, safety measures, supervision, transportation, to correct buildings deficiencies. All work shall be done in accordance with all laws, ordinances, building codes, rules and regulations applicable to the work, including, but not limited to, VA, Federal, State, County, City, Industry design guides, codes, standards, regulations and policies.

Contractor shall work with COR to minimize construction impact to daily operations of VAPAHCS at Menlo Park Division, and at HR facility in Mountain View, CA. Utilities shall be thoroughly investigated and repaired so that the end state of repairs ensures long term durability and meets all applicable standards and codes.

a. Period of performance shall be 210 days in total from the Notice To Proceed (NTP) with 60 days for submittals/other general requirements and 150 days for construction. (Refer to General Requirements Spec # 01.00.00 in for list of submittals).

b. MOP (Method of Procedure) for utility shutdown shall be submitted 45 days in advanced.

c. Contractor shall plan and be responsible for coordinating with COR and facility building for any utility shutdown.

d. Contractor shall dispose of all construction materials removed from the work area, including contractor’s personal garbage (e.g., lunches, etc.) Refer to Demolition Specification 024100.

e. Contractor shall provide Price Schedule along with detailed cost breakdowns.

VA MENLO PARK - BUILDING 347:

f. Contractor shall perform the following tasks, including, but not limited to:

i. At Menlo Park Building 347:

1. Contractor shall purchase and install carpet and luxury vinyl tiles, including all demolition, dumpster fees. Before installing carpet, contractor shall remove staff room desks, furniture, billiard tables, desks, partitions, televisions in common areas shared by staff office and or sleep quarter residents and store these items in a contractor-provided Conex (storage container). Conex will be located onsite at VA Menlo Park at a COR-designated location. Contractor will then re-install all items after work is completed.

2. Submittals shall be approved by COR prior to purchase. COR has 12 business days to approve submittals.

3. Contractor shall provide transition between carpet and luxury vinyl tile. Transition can be typical such as: Carpet Edging, Carpet Joiner Rubber, Vinyl T-Molding, whichever is the best method for a smooth/seamless transition.

4. The attached Floor Plan (Exhibit 2 – Floor Plan for Building 347) on first and second floor examination rooms, staff offices including the following rooms, requires contractor to remove and re-assemble desks, tables, including in COMMON AREAS that have billiards tables, book cabinets, chairs, televisions.

5. Contractor shall remove all construction job debris and all personal debris, including drinking bottles and daily lunches from workers and sub workers into the contractor’s own dumpster, not into VA garbage bins or dumpster.

6. Room D133, First Floor, contractor shall remove existing old treatment tub, shall blank utilities outlet, pull all utilities accessories back to original source, modify all existing utilities exposed and new utilities lines, provide the rough-in hot and cold-water lines, drain including all plumbing accessories and parts where Menlo Park Division Maintenance Engineering will install a sink. MPD will let COR know the new location for the sink. Contractor shall paint, repair and replace and match existing tiles on floor and walls. A study on existing floor assessment on Room D-133 needs to be conducted to ensure the structural stability of floor including leveling and repair of existing flooring. Apply 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of paint. Paint to be determined by MPD Engineering. Contractor shall provide Shop Drawings Samples on paint color and tiles to VA COR for approval.

7. Specifications for carpet name and area: Carpet tile shall be applied in all Resident Rooms and Staff Offices. Attached Floor Plan shows colors purple and green. Contractor shall move, and bring back all furniture in Common Areas, Staff Offices, Sleeping Quarter Residents. Brand name or equal examples:

a. Carpet:

b. LVT – Luxury Vinyl Tile shall be applied in all exam rooms and public spaces. Attached Floor Plan shows colors are dark blue and orange.

c. LVT:

Manufacturer: Tandus Centiva Series: Contour Series

d. LVT: Base

Prior to commencing work to replace carpet, contractor shall:

** Detect if mold is on carpet by using moisture meter. If yes, complete a mold remediation process or best method out in the market, cure existing condition by providing moisture barrier

** Detect moisture and test the ground water level for free standing water using the latest best practice methods and wait 48 hours for results.

Kitchen Tile Area – First Floor Building 347 Menlo Park Division.

A. Contractor shall sweep floor so that it is free of debris.

B. Using a high-pressure steam cleaner, clean ceramic tile and disinfect ceramic tile surfaces on the floor to remove any sticky residue that is left behind.

C. Clean kitchen floor tile by using a quality commercial kitchen cleaner/degreaser.

D. Strip the soap and grease coating, apply a hard surface cleaner/degreaser with a hard bristle deck brush to return the tile to its normal/like new condition, without damaging the existing grout. Re-grout areas that are damaged or that get damaged during contractor cleaning process.

VA MENLO PARK – BUILDINGS 350 & 352:

ii. At Menlo Park, BUILDINGS 350 and 352:

1. See attached kitchen cabinet drawing and salient characteristics and specifications for Menlo Park break room cabinets. Contractor shall provide and be responsible for all field measurements of all areas prior to commencing work. Contractor shall purchase new cabinets and provide all labor and material to:

a. Cover existing furniture, chairs, copy machine, tables, television, and if necessary, remove existing furniture, microwave before demolition. Contractor shall demolish existing 2 kitchen cabinets and dispose of existing cabinetry and all equipment attached. Remove existing faucets, soap dispensers and paper towel holders, and reinstall with all new ones, which need to match those in building 351 (see Exhibit 4 photos provided). Contractor shall submit all Shop Drawing Submittals materials on cabinets, counter tops, hoods, sinks plumbing fixtures and color samples to VA COR for approval PRIOR to ordering all materials.

b. Remove and dispose of existing old refrigerators.

c. Purchase and install two (2) new Case Works (attached .doc Salient Feature and pdf drawing as Exhibit 2.)

d. Upon removal of kitchen cabinets, contractor shall repair/reinforce existing wall structure if existing conditions are not able to hold new kitchen cabinets. Apply 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint to the entire room area. Obtain approval from COR regarding paint color, prior to painting. During removal, if any damage to flooring, walls, or utilities occurs by actions of contractor, Contractor shall bear the cost to fix.

e. Connect all existing and new utilities that are attached to the new cabinets. Sinks shall be a minimum of 18 gauge.

f. Purchase and install: new cabinets, new hoods, sinks, new plumbing fixtures, P-Traps underneath sinks, switches with ALL installation existing utilities and new utilities per construction electrical, plumbing codes on buildings 350, 352, will including all modification, connect, and install. Materials shall be in accordance with Buy American Act.

VA MENLO PARK - BUILDING 410:

iii. At Menlo Park BUILDINGS 410

1. Contractor shall purchase materials and provide all labor to install the following work. Shop Drawings and Submittals shall be approved by COR prior to contractor working:

a. Design Build Drawing and Construction – Building 410 Field House Sport Complex, contractor shall propose a solution to keep birds away from getting inside top terrace area of Building 410. Screen materials shall not be attached to existing glass. Suggestions include some type of nylon bird and pigeon netting that are used for bird proofing made of either polyethylene or polypropylene that has been stabilized against ultra violet light. Prefer high quality bird proofing that is polyethylene UV stabilized net with a 12/6 twine. This is to keep the birds from hopping under the netting and getting inside terrace. A suggested solution may include:

· Metal type with 10 years warranty.

· Metal mesh 18-gauge zinc coated steel, powder coated for further durability.

· Easy to install, replace or remove.

· Easy to see through mesh screen that does not obstruct view.

· Aesthetically pleasing

VA MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTER – HUMAN RESOURCES FACILITY:

iv. Human Resources Facility in Mountain View

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to install a 45-minutes rated door and rated frame in a one-hour partition in the Mountain View Human Resources Campus, Room 150F per the contract documents.

2. Refer to Exhibit 3 – Construction Drawings for Building the HR Facility in Mountain View.

3. Perform all work as indicated in the contract documents. Include installation of a rated door and associated rated door hardware and installation of a rated partition.

4. Finishes: Perform all work as indicated in the contract, including painting, patching and repair of walls and of any damage to floors and ceiling. Apply 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint; color to be confirmed with COR.

C. SITE IMPACT OF SERVICES AND RESPONSE: Special time arrangements can be made by contacting the COR. No work shall be performed before 8:00 am due to local noise ordinance. Should emergency services be required during business hours, contractor will coordinate with COR. Contractor will abide by all station policies when on site.

a. Mountain View Center Work Hours:

Mountain View Center: Mountain View Center work shall be completed first before Menlo Park Division work. The work shall be completed on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. COR (or designated representative) shall be present with contractor. COR may grant 12 hour shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday, if approved by COR at least 5 days in advance.

b. Menlo Park Division Work Hours:

Buildings 347 and 410: Building 347 and 410 work shall be completed during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, from 08:00am to 5:00 pm.

Buildings 350 and 352: Building 350 and 352 work shall be completed on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. COR (or designated representative) shall be present with contractor. COR may grant up to 12 hours per day on Saturdays and/or Sundays, if approved by COR at least 5 days in advance.

c. Contractor shall provide to COR all certificates on OSHA hour requirements for Project Superintendent and requirement hours for each worker. Contractor shall be certified as trade journeyman level by State California or by Local Union. Contractor shall be certified contractors under the Trade License State California, to list on contractor proposal.

d. A job site visit is highly recommended for contractor to perform a thorough field survey on all existing site conditions and all field dimensions to all subject room prior to submission of bids. Any site conditions, which may cause deviation from the reference drawings or statement of work (SOW) shall be brought to the attention of the VA COR and emailed to the Contracting Officer as a Request for Information (RFI) for clarification prior to submission of the contractor’s bid. Measurements may be taken during site visit. Upon award of a contract, measurements shall be confirmed prior to commencing work. Do not use any scaled measurements taken from the drawings as they are only for reference. The work shall be performed in accordance with applicable latest code requirements on: International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code 70, NFPA 13, OSHA, In the event of a discrepancy between contract document(s) and Veterans Affairs Specification, the contract documents shall govern.

D. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

a. Veterans Affairs Safety Requirements: Before Contracting Officer will issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP). Contractor shall submit all submittal documents to COR to upload to VA Safety site. Safety review turnaround time will be 7 calendar days per review.

b. Upon award, deliverables shall include:

· Accident Prevention Plan (APP) – Veterans Affairs TIL 01 35 26

· Fire Safety Plan – Veterans Affairs TIL 01 57 19

· Emergency Action Plan

· Environmental Plan – Veterans Affairs TIL 01 57 19

· Waste Management Plan – Veterans Affairs TIL 01 74 19

· Storm Water Protection Pollution Plan – Veterans Affairs TIL 01 57 19

c. Cleaning: Cleaning shall be done daily with wet mop or damp mop, not dust or dry mop. Sticky mats shall be replaced daily.

d. Demolition Specification:

See specification 02 41 00 general and subcontractor workers shall remove all construction job debris and all personal debris, including drink bottles, daily lunches into contractor own dumpster, not VA dumpster or garbage bins.

e. Negative Air Machines: Negative air machines shall be turned on every day, 24 hours per day. Filter shall be replaced when dirty or at COR request. Negative air monitoring shall include Manometer Digital Unit or Dwyer Unit Digital Reading to attach inside working area upon inspection by COR.

f. Public Restrooms: Contractors shall provide their own portable restrooms or Sani-Hut and are not permitted to use VA public restrooms.

g. Soft Containment: When using plastic, it shall be fire rated. Plastic boxes shall be available at COR inspection. Material shall be in accordance with Buy American Act. Plastic shall be installed all the way up to the ceiling for work containment.

h. Submittals Specification: Submittals shall be approved by COR before ordering materials or equipment. Contractors shall circle their proposal submittal, such as equipment, materials, or products by yellow highlights, arrow showing compatible with VA page of drawing and or Specification Section, and then circle those recommendation in color dark green). Contractor is responsible to provide complete and accurate submittals.

i. Payrolls – Monthly Invoice: COR shall review payrolls at job site with General Contractor Project Superintendent prior to submitting invoices.

i. Contractor shall send in all daily logs, certified payrolls and subcontractor certified payrolls to COR and CO for review and approval. After approval by CO, contractor will then submit invoice in OB10.

ii. All payrolls including subcontractor, General Contractor shall circle each payroll page with yellow highlights on each trade and fringe benefit versus trade pages of Davis Bacon Wage Rate that contractor is paying. G.C. will circle in dark green color to indicate DBWR pages, that you comply to pay your workers. All payrolls shall be certified.

E. SITE CONTACT CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (C.O.R)

To be determined.

F. List of Exhibits / Specifications

1 Exhibit 1 – Site Plan Mountain View and Menlo Park Division.

2 Exhibit 2 - Building 347 Floor Plan. Building 350, 352 Kitchen Cabinet drawings.

3 Exhibit 3 – Mountain View HR Facility 100% construction drawings.

4 Exhibit 4 – Building 351 Completed Kitchen Cabinet Samples 1 and 2.

5 Exhibit 5 – Specifications Set.

NOTES:

a. D-142 Copy Room isn’t in Scope of Work to be replaced.

b. Weekend Work – D Wing Nurse Areas on 1st and 2nd Floors –Exam Rooms 1st Floor (total 4 rooms: A114, D136, D138, D140 with Luxury Vinyl Tile)

c. Exam Rooms 2nd Floor (total 3 rooms: Examination Room A213, E214, E-222 replace with L.V.T)

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

VA Menlo Park and Mountain View Center – Correct Building Deficiencies VA Palo Alto Health Care System Project # 640-19-112M

SUBMISSION OF BID INSTRUCTIONS:

The Bidder shall submit the following documents in response to this Invitation for Bid (IFB):

(a) One (1) fully completed and signed Standard Form (SF) 1442, and acknowledgment of all amendments, either by entering data in block 19 of SF 1442 or by completing blocks 15 a, b, and c of Amendment(s) (SF 30’s) and returning with bid.

(b) One (1) original completed/signed SF24 Bid Bond, with Raised Seals and Power of Attorney as required.

(c) Documentation of Safety & Environmental Record.

(d) Documentation of Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

(e) Current General Contractor’s License.

(f) One (1) electronic copy of entire bid package emailed to angela.oppenheimer@va.gov.

Notes:

· Bidders are responsible for insuring and verifying their bid and all required bid documents are received at the address stated in Box 8 of SF-1442, by date and time specified in block 13A of SF-1442 Solicitation (subject to amendment).

· Bidders are cautioned to carefully review System for Award Management regarding Representations and Certifications. See FAR 52.204-7 and 52.204-8 for specific instruction as needed. Also see 52.209-7 and 52.209-9 if applicable / included in solicitation.

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS:

· Bids received after bid opening date and time will be rejected.

· Any exception to the terms and conditions of the IFB will result in a nonresponsive bid.

· Failure to provide complete definitive prices on Price Schedule and on Divisional Cost Break-Down sheets will result in a nonresponsive bid.

· Bidders must acknowledge amendments to this solicitation in writing only. Otherwise a bid shall be determined nonresponsive.

PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY:

Purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contactors only. The presumed winning Bidder must be determined as “responsible” by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Part 9, Contractor Qualifications. To aid in making this determination, by no later than solicitation due date, Bidders shall provide all documents as required under “Submission of Bid Instructions” above (including the original bid bond, if stated as a requirement in response to the solicitation).

These documents will be reviewed shortly upon receipt. This information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines below or to submit this information may result in a determination of Non-Responsibility and make the bid ineligible for award. The Contracting Officer will obtain additional information as needed and as specified in FAR 9.105-1 to make the Determination of Responsibility, to include, but not limited to the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) and Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).

PER VHA DIRECTIVE 7715 (06 April 2017) - SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE (EMR):

To be eligible for consideration and award, the contractor shall have no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years and have an EMR of equal to or less than 1.0. Complete the “Safety & Environment Contractor Certification” sheet and include it with bid.

RECEIPT OF BIDS:

1. Bids are due by no later than Thursday, August 29th, 2019, at 2:00 PM at the address shown in Block 8 of SF-1442. Original bid bond must be included with original bid. Complete bid package must also be emailed to angela.oppenheimer@va.gov by due date and time.

2. Solicitation number and title must be written on the outside of the delivery package.

3. After solicitation due date and receipt of bids, bids shall be evaluated on the basis established in this solicitation. The prospective Bidder chosen for award shall be subject to verification and confirmation of required, submitted bid documents.

PRE-BID SITE VISIT:

Bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performing construction services. Failure to inspect the site shall not constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

See Provision 52.236-27 for specific information regarding the project pre-bid site visit, which will be the only opportunity for potential Bidders to visit the site. All potential Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid site visit.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI):

· To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements or specifications, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form included in this IFB, which is to be sent via email to angela.oppenheimer@va.gov. See RFI Form for specifics.

· RFI’s will be responded to as necessary in amendment format, which will be posted on FBO. Deadline for submission of RFIs for this IFB is Wednesday, August 21st, 2019, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. No questions will be answered after this date and time unless determined by the Contracting Officer to be in the best interest of the Government. Telephone request for information will not be accepted or returned.

PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS:

Drawings and specifications are attached in electronic format to this solicitation. Bidders are responsible for downloading and printing their own solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings. The VA will not provide hard copies of drawings and specifications to any Bidder. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that any construction document package used for submitting a bid for construction is complete and current.

TRAINING:

All employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the COR with input from the ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) team. The General Contractor’s Competent Person/Superintendent shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified construction safety course. Documentation of training shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to any work being performed. No ID badge will be issued to an employee who does not provide this documentation. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

PREPARATION OF BID:

The Federal Government will NOT pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of bid.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

Contractors to the Department of Veteran Affairs may be unintentionally exposed to sensitive information. Information may be overheard, seen on documents or electronic devices, or observed that could potentially violate the privacy and confidentiality of our veterans, employees, volunteers, and their families. Regulations such as, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974 have been enacted to protect sensitive information from being improperly disclosed. Information should not be divulged or released to anyone unless specifically authorized by this contract or its’ attached documents in accordance with the contracted services. Failure to comply with applicable statutes and regulation can result in the termination of this contract and civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. All suspected or actual breeches of privacy and confidentiality should be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the Facility Privacy Officer.

Certification & Accreditation (C&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. If the contractor opts to use a computer or computer system for processing contract documents, the requirements of FIPS 140-2 for encryption of contract documents must be met.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Bidders are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their bid.

ADDITIONAL VETBIZ INFORMATION:

(a) Eligibility of SDVOSBs continues to be governed by the Small Business Administration regulations, 13 CFR subparts 125.8 through 125.13, as well as the FAR, except where expressly directed otherwise by the VAAR, and 38 CFR verification regulations for SDVOSBs.

(b) At the time of submission of bid, the Bidder must represent to the contracting officer that it is a—

(1) SDVOSB concern

(2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and

(3) Verified for eligibility in the VIP database.

(c) A joint venture may be considered an SDVOSB or VOSB concern if

(1) At least one member of the joint venture is an SDVOSB or VOSB concern, and makes the representations in paragraph (b) of this section;

(2) Each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the procurement;

(3) The joint venture meets the requirements of paragraph 7 of the size standard explanation of affiliates in FAR 19.101; and

(4) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR 125.15(b), modified to include Veteran-owned small businesses where this CFR section refers to SDVOSB concerns.

(d) Any SDVOSB or VOSB concern (nonmanufacturer) must meet the requirements in FAR 19.102(f) to receive a benefit under this program.

JOINT VENTURES - See 13 C.F.R. § 121.103:

(h) Affiliation based on joint ventures: A joint venture is an association of individuals and/or concerns with interests in any degree or proportion consorting to engage in and carry out no more than three specific or limited-purpose business ventures for joint profit over a two-year period, for which purpose they combine their efforts, property, money, skill, or knowledge, but not on a continuing or permanent basis for conducting business generally.

This means that a specific joint venture entity generally may not be awarded more than three contracts over a two-year period, starting from the date of the award of the first contract, without the partners to the joint venture being deemed affiliated for all purposes. Once a joint venture receives one contract, SBA will determine compliance with the three awards in two years rule for future awards as of the date of initial bid including price.

As such, an individual joint venture may be awarded more than three contracts without SBA finding general affiliation between the joint venture partners where the joint venture had received two or fewer contracts as of the date it submitted one or more additional bids which thereafter result in one or more additional contract awards. The same two (or more) entities may create additional joint ventures, and each new joint venture entity may be awarded up to three contracts in accordance with this section. At some point, however, such a longstanding inter-relationship or contractual dependence between the same joint venture partners will lead to a finding of general affiliation between and among them.

For purposes of this provision and in order to facilitate tracking of the number of contract awards made to a joint venture, a joint venture must be in writing and must do business under its own name, and it may (but need not) be in the form of a separate legal entity, and if it is a separate legal entity it may (but need not) be populated (i.e., have its own separate employees). SBA may also determine that the relationship between a prime contractor and its subcontractor is a joint venture, and that affiliation between the two exists, pursuant to paragraph (h)(4) of this section.

NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP):

A Notice to Proceed (NTP) shall be issued after award of a fully executed contract. The NTP date and time are “to be determined” after award to a successful Bidder. Primary factor in determination to issue NTP shall be the Prime Contractor submission of, and the Government review and approval of, both Payment and Performance Bonds, both of which are enforceable legal documents.

SOLICITATION AUTHORITY:

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is conducted under FAR Part 14 – Sealed Bidding Procedures, where firms are Bidders and shall submit a bid. References to RFP, Offerors, or Quoters in technical specification sections and technical drawings are strictly coincidental and strictly for purposes of administrative convenience and efficiency. The Contracting Officer exercises final authority over all aspects of this IFB and any resultant contract.

SOLICITATION CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:

Please note that this IFB, and any resultant contract, and all clauses and provisions located herein, supersede and contain final authority. Those clauses and provisions that may be referenced in IFB technical specification sections and technical drawings are strictly coincidental and are for purposes of administrative convenience and efficiency.

SOLICITATION DEFINITIONS:

Throughout this solicitation, and any resultant contract, the terms Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Project Engineer (PE), Resident Engineer (RE), and Project Manager (PM), all denote the same engineering official and may be used equally and interchangeably as described by the Contracting Officer (CO).

SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor and its employees, as well as subcontractors and their employees, shall adhere to VA, VHA, and VAPAHCS Policies for smoke and carbon monoxide monitoring requirements. They are available upon request from COR.

WORK DAYS AND HOURS:

The Contractor is required to conduct construction services during the business hours stated in the Statement of Work. The Mountain View Center requires weekend work only, and the Menlo Park Division buildings require either weekend or weekday work, depending on the building. Refer to Statement of Work for exact days and hours. Shut down connections, when necessary, shall be done from 8:00 to 4:30 on Saturdays. The Contractor shall not conduct construction services when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Access to the work site may be restricted to the stated hours and days. Most buildings are occupied daily with health care patients, some are occupied 24/7.

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

The Contractor shall not work on recognized federal holidays, unless approved by the COR:

Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday.

SECURITY OF DOCUMENTS:

Security requirements addressing the destructions of records, drawings, and specifications by the Contractor shall be accomplished in accordance with VA Directive 6371 dated 02 May 2008.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL):

1. All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of work, issued under this contract, or any representative of the contractor shall abide by all security instructions and directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Employees are responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use.

1. At the close for each work period, government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured, lights, and all doors and window secured.

1. The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the station/campus and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during background checks.

1. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Employees and subcontractors later found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities.

1. Contractor Badge Policies: All requests for contractor ID badges will be submitted through the station Police/Security office.

1. Vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license must be presented for all vehicles while operating on the station/campus. All vehicles entering the station/campus are subject to search. Any refusal or non-consent by an employee will result in termination of their access and immediate confiscation of their ID badge.

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

This acquisition will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding Procedures.

Price Schedule Basis for award: Only one contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

· A single award will be made on CLIN 0001 – Base Bid (entire project).

· If bid amount for CLIN 0001 – Base Bid exceeds made available for this requirement, award will be made on CLIN 0002 – Alternate Bid 1, if sufficient funds are available.

· If bid amount for CLIN 0002 – Alternate Bid 2 exceeds funds made available for this requirement, award will be made on CLIN 0003 – Alternate Bid 2, if sufficient funds are available.

· Award of any CLIN will be made on an “All or None” basis.

CLIN 0001 – BASE BID: Correct all deficiencies at VA Mountain View Center HR building and at VA Menlo Park Division buildings 347, 350, 352, and 410.

Qty: 1 Job Price: $__________________

CLIN 0002 - ALTERNATE BID 1: Correct all deficiencies at VA Mountain View Center HR building and at VA Menlo Park Division buildings 347, 350, 352, and 410, except minus building 347 first floor carpet installation.

Qty: 1 Job Price: $___________________

CLIN 0003 - ALTERNATE BID 2: Correct all deficiencies at VA Mountain View Center HR building and at VA Menlo Park Division buildings 347, 350, 352, and 410, except minus BOTH building 347 first floor carpet installation and building 347 second floor luxury vinyl tile installation.

Qty: 1 Job Price: $___________________

VA Menlo Park and Mountain View Center – Correct Building Deficiencies VA Palo Alto Health Care System Project # 640-19-112M

IFB # 36C26119B0026

DIVISIONAL COST BREAK-OUT

CLIN 0001 – BASE BID: Correct all deficiencies at VA Mountain View Center HR building and at VA Menlo Park Division buildings 347, 350, 352, and 410.

010000

080000

OTHER

OTHER

SUB-TOTAL:

BONDS & INSURANCE

OVERHEAD

PROFIT

TOTAL BID (Base Bid):

*Total Bid Amount to be recorded on SF1442, Block 17.

*This document is to be used only for price analysis per FAR 14.408-2

CLIN 0002 - ALTERNATE BID 1: Correct all deficiencies at VA Mountain View Center HR building and at VA Menlo Park Division buildings 347, 350, 352, and 410, except minus building 347 first floor carpet installation.

010000

080000

OTHER

OTHER

SUB-TOTAL:

BONDS & INSURANCE

OVERHEAD

PROFIT

TOTAL BID (CLIN 0002 - Alternate Bid 1)

CLIN 0003 - ALTERNATE BID 2: Correct all deficiencies at VA Mountain View Center HR building and at VA Menlo Park Division buildings 347, 350, 352, and 410, except minus BOTH building 347 first floor carpet installation and building 347 second floor luxury vinyl tile installation.

010000

080000

OTHER

OTHER

SUB-TOTAL:

BONDS & INSURANCE

OVERHEAD

PROFIT

TOTAL BID (CLIN 0003 - Alternate Bid 2)

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

Per VHA Directive 7715 (06 April 2017) – Safety & Environmental Record and Experience Modification Rate (EMR):

Contractor Certification Regarding Project:

To be eligible for consideration and award, the contractor shall have no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years and have an EMR of equal to or less than 1.0.

All Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety & Environmental Record and EMR with their offer.

1. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD: A self-certification on company letterhead that the offer has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years.

1. EMR: All Offerors shall submit information regarding their current EMR. This information shall be obtained from the Offeror’s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. If a Offeror’s EMR is above 1.0, Offeror must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished 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.

Number of serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA within the last 3 years. Please attach explanation for any violations. (Four serious, one repeat, or one willful disqualifies the contractor.)

Number of violations from EPA within the last 3 years. Please attach explanation for any violations.

Company’s Current Insurance Experience Modification Rate (EMR) = _____________ (Note: Contractor must support the EMR with a signed letter from Insurance Carrier on their letterhead.)

Signature: ______________________________________________

Print Name: ______________________________________________________

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE…