36C26119B0044-001.docx

36C26119B0044 Section M

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)

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

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.

36C26119B0044 X 10-18-2019 640-20-1-5281-0005 640-20-907

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Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan CA 95652-2609 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 3230 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 209 McClellan CA 95652-2609 Jose Hernandez 916-923-4519

Project Number: 640-20-907 Transformer Replacement/Upgrades

NAICS CODE: 238210, Electrical contractors and other wiring inst allation contractors Small Business Size Standard: $16.5 M IAW VAAR 836.204, magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000

Place of Performance: Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

The single organized site visit for this IFB has been scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 29 October 2019 Time: 10:00 Location: VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 , Building 4

Bid, payment and performance bonds shall all be required under the IFB and any resultant contract

In accordance with established public law, all bidders are required to be registere d and current in System for Award Management (SAM), the official websit of the U.S. Government at www.sam.gov.

This is a total Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned-Small-Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under public law 109-461.

This contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 14 -- Sealed Bidding.

Prime SDVOSB shall comply with subcontracting limitation as defined in 13 CFR 125.6.

X X 52.211-10 X

2:00 PM

11-20-2019 X

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

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Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)

VA

Northern California HealthCare System 3230 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 209 McClellan CA 95652-1012 Department of Veterans Affairs FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Table of Contents

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

36C26119B0044 Section C

Page 1 of Page 1 of Scope of Work

1.0 General Intent

1.1 The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to remove and replace Building 4 transformer, remove and replace Building 105 Transformer, and install oil sampling ports on all transformers throughout the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).

1.2 The contractor must perform to the standards in this contract. This project shall take no longer than 265 calendar days from the notice to proceed to complete due to 20 week lead time for materials.

1.3 This project shall be supervised by the appointed COR to insure minimal impact to resident’s day to day activities and minimal noise. Scheduling of work shall be at the convenience of the VAPAHCS.

2.0 General Information and Requirements

2.1 The objective of this project is to remove the existing building 4 transformer and install a direct replacement unit, remove the existing building 105 transformer and install a direct replacement unit, and install external oil sampling ports with nitrogen pressure gauges and nitrogen filled regulators on all Transformers located at the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore facilities.

2.2 The contractor shall provide operation and maintenance instructions, and manufacturer documentation at the completion of the project. Manufacturer documentation and maintenance schedule to be provided in close out documents.

2.3 The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment necessary to complete this project as deemed by industry standards, this SOW, all related specifications, applicable code requirements, and site policy.

2.4 The contractor shall provide daily cleanup and securing of work site, including securing tools and equipment. Disposal of all waste and debris is at the contractor’s own expense.

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

2.6 All work shall be coordinated with the COR assigned to this project and only commence once approved.

2.7 Badges: Contractor will obtain required ID badges for all employees used on project at start of each workday; Report to the COR for escort to the station police service for sign in and badge issuance.

2.8 Security: The contractor and their personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA policies as VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

2.10 Schedule: Normal work hours will be 8:00am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday excluding Government holidays unless otherwise approved by the COR. It is the intent of the Palo Alto VA Medical Center that the work is to be completed within 265 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Any request to utility shutdowns must be requested in writing at a minimum of 30 days prior to the requested day of shutdown.

2.11 Codes and Standards: The Contractor shall follow all applicable codes and standards to this type of work including but not limited to Health Care System Memorandums (HCSM), OSHA Guidelines, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, Lock-out-Tag-out, and Rules of Station. If any code/standard is found to be contradictory; the authority having jurisdiction (COR) shall make the final determination and work shall proceed at no additional cost to the Government.

3.0 Specific Tasks

3.1 The contractor shall provide all supervision, administrative and technical support, labor, subcontractors, tools, transportation, materials, supplies and equipment. The contractor shall plan, schedule, and ensure effective completion of the removal of two existing transformers, installation of two new transformers, and the installation of external oil sampling ports for 56 existing transformers.

3.2 The contractor shall furnish and install 56 external oil sample ports on all transformers throughout the Health Care System. (See Exhibit A). Installation will include a nitrogen pressure gauge and a nitrogen filled regulator on each transformer.

3.3 The contractor shall furnish and install the following for Building 4:

Three Phase 300 KVA Pad Mount Transformer, High Voltage: 12470 Delta Low Voltage: 208Y/120, Taps: W/Taps 2 X 2 ½% +/-.

Transformer accessories shall include:

Primary bushings, Dead Front, Radial feed 8.3/14.4 KV wells with inserts Bayonets in series with ELSP fusing On/Off Switch Secondary Bushings, Standard Spade Connectors Oil level gauge Pressure/Vacuum gauge Pressure relief device Pentahead Entry Assembly Mineral Oil (standard) Non-PCB label Drain valve with sampler Bell Green Paint Undercoating

3.4 The contractor shall furnish and install the following for Building 105: Three Phase 1000 KVA Pad Mount Transformer:

High Voltage: 13200 Delta Low Voltage: 480Y/277, Taps: 14.4 13.8 12.87 12.47 12.0 11.7

Transformer accessories shall include:

Primary Bushings, Dead Front, Loop Feed 8.3/14.4 KV Wells with Inserts LBOR 4 Position Switch Bayonet Fusing Secondary Bushings, Standard Spade Connectors Oil Level Gauge Pressure/ Vacuum Gauge Temperature Gauge Pressure Relief Device Pentahead Entry Assembly Mineral Oil (standard) Non-PCB label Drain valve with sampler Bell Green Paint

3.5 The contractor shall perform a Visual and Mechanical inspection of each Transformer which include the following tasks:

Compare equipment nameplate data with drawings and specs Inspect physical and mechanical condition Inspect Impact recorder prior to unloading Inspect Anchorage, alignment, and grounding Verify the presence of PCB content labeling Verify removal of any shipping bracing after placement Verify the bushings are clean Verify that alarm, control, and trip settings on temperature and level indicators are as specified Verify operation of alarm, control, and trip circuits from the temperature and level indicators, pressure relief device, gas accumulator, and fault pressure relay.

Verify that cooling fans and pumps operate correctly and have appropriate overcurrent protection.

Inspect bolted electrical connections for high resistance using one or more of the following methods:

-Use of a low-resistance ohmmeter -Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque- wrench method -Perform thermographic survey

Verify correct liquid level in tanks and bushings Verify valves are in the correct operating position Verify that positive pressure is maintained on gas-blanketed transformers Perform inspections and mechanical tests as recommended by the manufacturer Test load tap-changer Verify presence of transformer surge arresters Verify de-energized tap-changer position is left as specified

3.6 The contractor shall perform electrical testing for the new transformers using the following methods:

Perform resistance measurements through bolted connections with a low-resistance ohmmeter if applicable

Perform insulation resistance tests, winding to winding and each winding to ground. Apply voltage in accordance with manufacturer’s published data. In the absence of the published data, use Table 100.5 of NETA ATS. Calculate polarization index.

Perform turns-ratio tests at all tap positions.

Perform insulation power-factor or dissipation-factor tests on each bushing equipped with a power-factor/capacitance tap. In the absence of a power-factor/capacitance tap, perform hot-collar tests. These tests shall be in accordance with the test equipment manufacturer’s published data.

Perform excitation-current tests in accordance with test equipment manufacturer’s published data.

Perform sweep frequency response analysis tests.

Measure the resistance of each high voltage winding in each de-energized tap-charger position

Measure the resistance of each low-voltage winding in each de-energized tap-charger position

Remove a sample of insulating liquid in accordance with ASTM D 923. Sample shall be tested for the following:

· Dielectric breakdown voltage

· Acid Neutralization number: ANSI/ASTM D 974

· Specific Gravity: ANSI/ASTM D 1298

· Interfacial Tension: ANSI/ASTM D 971

· Color: ANSI/ASTM D 1500

· Visual Condition: ASTM D 1524

· Water in insulating liquids: ASTM D 1533

· Power factor or dissipation factor in accordance with ASTM D 924

Remove a sample of insulating liquid in accordance with ASTM D 923 and perform dissolved-gas analysis (DGA) in accordance with ANSI/IEEE C57.104 or ASTM D3612.

3.7 The contractor shall provide a (1)-year warranty, parts and labor, from date of project completion.

4.0 Technical Exhibits

A. List of Transformers:

B. Specs:

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid Filled, Medium Voltage Transformers

Palo Alto Health Care System Building 4, Building 105 Palo Alto California 640-20-907 Transformer Replacement/Upgrades

SUBMISSION OF BID INSTRUCTIONS:

The Bidder shall submit all of the following documents in response to this Invitation for Bid (IFB). Incomplete bid packages may be determined nonresponsive.

(a) One (1) original fully completed and signed Standard Form (SF) 1442; acknowledgment of all amendments, either by entering data in block 19 of the SF 1442, or by completing blocks 15 a, b, and c of Amendment(s) (SF 30’s), delivered to address in Box 8, SF 1442.

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

(c) One (1) fully completed Divisional Cost-Breakout Sheet.

(d) Documentation of Safety & Environmental Record.

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

(f) Current General Contractor’s License.

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 for additional instructions.

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 calculation sheet/divisional cost break-down 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. See earlier section under “Calculation Sheet” for details.

RECEIPT OF BIDS:

1. Bids are due Wednesday, November 20th, 2019, 2:00 PM Pacific at address shown in Block 8, SF-1442. If delivering bid in person, call 916-923-4519 at delivery location to drop off bid.

2. Public Bid opening will be 2:00 PM Pacific, Wednesday, November 20th, 2019, NCO 21, Room 113 3230 Peacekeeper Way Bldg 209, McClellan, CA 95652 (subject to amendment).

3. Solicitation number and title must be clearly written on outside of delivery package.

4. After solicitation due date and receipt of bids, Bidders 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, and send it via email to jose.hernandez1@va.gov. See RFI Form for specifics.

· RFIs 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, November 6th, 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:

Any 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 Bidders. 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, if requested, both of which are enforceable legal documents.

SOLICITATION AUTHORITY:

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is conducted under FAR Part 14 – Sealed Bid procedures, where firms are Bidders and shall submit a bid. References to RFP and Bidder’s, 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 normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding federal government holidays, unless approved by the COR. If a shutdown is required to perform this work, a 30-day advance notification is required. It is the intent of the Palo Alto VA Medical Center that the work is to be completed within 265 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). 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 these hours and days.

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.

Palo Alto Health Care System Building 4, Building 105 Palo Alto California 640-20-907 Transformer Replacement/Upgrades

DIVISIONAL COST BREAK-OUT

CLIN 0001

Transformer Replacement/Upgrades Provide complete Divisional Cost Break-Out for complete project. If necessary, add additional lines for each Division applicable to this project.

010000

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

OTHER

SUB TOTAL:

BONDS & INSURANCE

OVERHEAD

PROFIT

TOTAL PROJECT BID AMOUNT:

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Contractor Certification Regarding Project: 640-20-907 Transformer Replacement/Upgrades

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.

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

1. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD: A self-certification on company letterhead that the bidder 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.

EMR: All bidders shall submit information regarding their current EMR. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

Number of serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA within the last 3 years.

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: ______________________________________________

Typed Name: ______________________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________________

C.1 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— Tuesday October 29, 2019, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)

(c) Participants will meet at— VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, Building 4 (End of Provision)

EVALUATION

FAR Part 14 Sealed Bidding procedures are being conducted for this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this Invitation for Bid to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the Invitation for Bid, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 30 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 265 days after receipt of award. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by . The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

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I.2 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (DEC 2007)

(a) The Government authorizes and consents to all use and manufacture, in performing this contract or any subcontract at any tier, of any invention described in and covered by a United States patent—

(1) Embodied in the structure or composition of any article the delivery of which is accepted by the Government under this contract; or

(2) Used in machinery, tools, or methods whose use necessarily results from compliance by the Contractor or a subcontractor with (i) specifications or written provisions forming a part of this contract or (ii) specific written instructions given by the Contracting Officer directing the manner of performance. The entire liability to the Government for infringement of a United States patent shall be determined solely by the provisions of the indemnity clause, if any, included in this contract or any subcontract hereunder (including any lower-tier subcontract), and the Government assumes liability for all other infringement to the extent of the authorization and consent hereinabove granted.

(b) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts that are expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. However, omission of this clause from any subcontract, including those at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, does not affect this authorization and consent.

(End of Clause) I.3 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (DEC 2007)

(a) The Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer, promptly and in reasonable written detail, each notice or claim of patent or copyright infringement based on the performance of this contract of which the Contractor has knowledge.

(b) In the event of any claim or suit against the Government on account of any alleged patent or copyright infringement arising out of the performance of this contract or out of the use of any supplies furnished or work or services performed under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when requested by the Contracting Officer, all evidence and information in the Contractor's possession pertaining to such claim or suit. Such evidence and information shall be furnished at the expense of the Government except where the Contractor has agreed to indemnify the Government.

(c) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts that are expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

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I.4 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause) I.5 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—Covered article means any hardware, software, or service that—

(1) Is developed or provided by a covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a covered entity.

Covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1634 of Division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115–91) prohibits Government use of any covered article. The Contractor is prohibited from—

(1) Providing any covered article that the Government will use on or after October 1, 2018; and

(2) Using any covered article on or after October 1, 2018, in the development of data or deliverables first produced in the performance of the contract.

(c) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies a covered article provided to the Government during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or any other source, the Contractor shall report, in writing, to the Contracting Officer or, in the case of the Department of…