36C26125R0068.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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36C26125R0068

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07-30-2025

570-25-3-709-0569

570-25-3-795-0593

570-25-501

36C261

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

Offers are to be sent by email to

Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov and

Daniel.jhun@va.gov

Rosario Chaidez 916-923-4548

A. Project Number: 570-25-501, Project Title: ATS Replacements in Boiler Plant, B3, B25, and T5 at Fresno VA

NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction - $45.0M)

IAW FAR 36.204 - Disclosure of the Magnitude of construction is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00

B. This is a firm-fixed price construction requirement. Offerors must be able to provide materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, project management, and administrative support for the installation and replacement of several Automated Transfer Switches (ATS) for the Boiler plant, B3, B25, and T5 at the Fresno VA Medical

Center all of the work cited in the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, and Drawings attached.

C. Place of Performance: VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), 2615 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93703-2223

D. Government intends to award a TOPR firm-fixed price without conducting discussions with offerors; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussion if later determined to be in the best interest of the

Government. The basis of an award is price only and price related factors included in this request for proposal.

Offerors must be verified in the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search as an SDVOSB to be eligible for consideration.

This requirement is set-aside for SDVOSBs that are VISN 21, MACC GROUP 2 Contract Holders.

E. The Period of Performance(POP) for this requirement is 366 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

F. See FAR Clause 52.236-27 and/or PowerPoint for Site Visit details and information.

G. Any Questions and/or Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted using the RFI form attached, and are due by

August 11, 2025 by 11:00 AM (PT) to the Contract Specialist, Rosario Chaidez, via email at rosario.chaidez1@va.gov and Daniel.jhun@va.gov

H. You are required to submit your proposal as specified date and time in block 13. You must include the

Price Breakdown Worksheet (attached) with your submitted proposal.

I. Construction Wage Determination (WD) CA20250018 07/18/2025 is applicable for Fresno and applies to this requirement.

J. Offerors must fully complete, fill-in, sign, and return the certification for VAAR clause 852.219-75(JAN 2023)

Deviation at the time offers are due.

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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

36C261

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Integrated Service Network (VISN) 21

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

(866) 372-1141

Daniel Jhun

Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

Repair)

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

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

STATEMENT OF WORK

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.3 VAAR 852.223-70 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—SUSTAINABLE

ACQUISITION PLAN (SEP 2019)

2.4 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

3.2 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—

REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

3.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

4.2 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.4 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

Attachment List

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

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DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

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QUANTIT

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UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB ________________

ATS Building 2 Interior - Serving MCC1 Only The scope will ensure full functionality of existing conditions while in compliance with VACCHCS standards. The VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS) requires a vendor to provide temporary electrical equipment in place of existing equipment being demolished during construction of the new equipment until replacement is complete. Contractor will provide all tools, materials, labor, and supervision the construction required for replacing ATS and associated electrical equipment in the boiler plant of Building 22.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: Upon issuance of NTP POP End: 366 calendar Days from NTP PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DZ - Repair or Alteration of Other Hospital Buildings

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

1.00 JB ________________

ATS Building 22 Exterior – Serving B3, B25 and T5 Only The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VACCHCS Fresno Facilities Maintenance Service, requires a contract for Replace Boiler Plant’s Exterior ATS. The automatic transfer switch is critical to ensure continuity for hospital operations in loss of normal power. This repair should be coordinated with COR to insure minimal impact to hospital services. The ATS in no longer function and needs replacement.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: Upon issuance of NTP POP End: 366 calendar Days from NTP PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DZ - Repair or Alteration of Other Hospital Buildings

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

GRAND TOTAL ________________

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

ALL ITEMS SHIP TO: Fresno VA Medical Center 2615 E. Clinton Ave Fresno, CA 93703 2223

USA

CLINS 0001

and 0002

366 Days from NTP

MARK FOR: Taneasha Roberts 559-225-6100 x 5996 Taneasha.Roberts@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

Date: 6/23/2025

Project Name: ATS Replacements in Boiler Plant, B3, B25 and T5 at Fresno

Project Number: 570-25-501

Period of Performance (PoP): 366 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Part 1: Project Scope of Work Overview:

1. Line Item 1: Building 2 Interior - Serving MCC1

The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) providing service to the Boiler Plant has exceeded life expectancy and requires replacement. The scope will ensure full functionality of existing conditions while in compliance with

VACCHCS standards. The VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS) requires a vendor to provide temporary electrical equipment in place of existing equipment being demolished during construction of the new equipment until replacement is complete. Contractor will provide all tools, materials, labor, and supervision the construction required for replacing ATS and associated electrical equipment in the boiler plant of Building 22.

Boiler Plant must remain fully operational and cannot be without power during the duration of removing and replacing the ATS and associated power systems. Only when necessary, and feeds need to be connected, reconnected, or disconnected per the scope of work, a coordinated electrical shutdown must occur, and power accommodations must be made for specified items that require power to keep the boiler plant operational. The Boiler Plant supervisor will specify what needs to be powered with approval from the

COR/Resident Engineer on the project. The contractor will supply temporary emergency power to specified areas as identified by the Boiler Plant supervisor. Any questions about if a shutdown is necessary or if a shutdown must occur or not occur will be addressed by the contractor to the VA Resident Engineer/COR for a decision before making any official determination it may not be necessary.

2. Line Item 2: Building 22 Exterior – Serving B3, B25 and T5

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VACCHCS Fresno Facilities Maintenance Service, requires a contract for Replace Boiler Plant’s Exterior ATS. The automatic transfer switch is critical to ensure continuity for hospital operations in loss of normal power. This repair should be coordinated with COR to insure minimal impact to hospital services. The ATS in no longer function and needs replacement.

3. Location/Delivery:

Contractor will furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to replace automatic transfer switch’s

(ATS’s) locations at the VA Central California Health Care System, CA (VACCHCS).

VACCHCS

2615 E. Clinton Ave

Fresno, CA 93703-2223

Line Item 1: Building 2 Interior - Serving MCC1

Line Item 2: Building 22 Exterior – Serving B3, B25 and T5

Part 2: Period of Performance (POP):

1. Complete all work, including submittals, reviews and quality control within the calendar days from

Notice to Proceed (NTP) as shown below:

Kick-off meeting and NTP - Within 3 weeks from Contract Award

Site visit, material submittals, initial documentation. - 15 calendar days after NTP

Temporary Equipment Installation and Testing - 30 calendar days after NTP

New Equipment Installed Line Item 1 - 182 calendar days after NTP

New Equipment Installed Line Item 2 - 356 calendar days after NTP

Reviews and Final Acceptance of both items - 360 calendar days after NTP.

Closeout Documents - 366 calendar days after NTP.

2. The Period of Performance (PoP) is 366 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The vendor's proposal will include all costs associated with accelerated equipment delivery, as well as adjustments to worker/crew sizes to complete this statement of work within the PoP.

Part 3: General Information and Requirements:

3.1 The contractor will 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 with As-built drawings.

3.2 The contractor will provide a one-year full parts and labor warranty on the newly installed ATS parts in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty.

3.3 The contractor will 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.

3.4 The contractor will 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.

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

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

3.7 Schedule: Normal work hours will be 8:00 am – 4:30 pm PT Monday-Friday excluding Government holidays. A contractor will not work on Official Federal Holidays as listed on

OPM.gov(https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview).

The contractor if they need to perform work over the weekends (Saturdays and Sunday) or after hours above that they will need to request authorization prior too performing any work from the

COR/Engineer and final approval from the Contracting Officer. Any request to utility shutdowns must be requested in writing at a minimum of 21 days prior to the requested day of shutdown. See paragraph 7.2 below for additional hours information on construction work hours.

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

Part 4: Detailed Project Scope of Work:

4.1 Site Visit and Documentation

a. Site Visit – The contractor is to evaluate and confirm the electrical requirements of the system.

1. Meet COR and VA Maintenance Team

2. Evaluate Switchboard BSB

3. Evaluate Low Voltage Distribution Panel C/B

4. Evaluate Motor Control Center 1-2 C/B

5. Evaluate Motor Control Center 1-2A C/B

6. Evaluate TEMP FEEDERS C/B

7. Evaluate DEEP WELL C/B

b. Additional detailed scope of work to be completed:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview

1. Install Temporary Switchboard and ATS on Exterior of Boiler Plant

2. Costs to include locations, mounting, conduit runs, electrical junction boxes, splice points, safety boundaries, power feeds and other materials needed.

3. Electrical power equipment must match existing power requirements and capacity

(i.e. voltage, amperages, and sizing)

4. Rent and Locate Temporary Generator that has adequate Capacity to Power

Switchboard BSB for duration of installation.

5. Consider reusing existing conduit pathways when feasible.

6. Generator maintenance must be upkeep by contractor. Must utilize a vendor that is familiar with electrical ATS installation and replacement for commercial locations

7. Fuel must be maintained and checked per federal standards.

8. Fuel must be replaced to keep equipment powered during construction replacement

9. If the existing generator should fail, a backup generator must be able to be replaced within 24 hours by contractor.

4.2 Construction Schedule

a. The Construction Schedule provided by the vendor must account and provide equipment lead times.

b. Electrical Shutdowns schedules.

1. Contractor must provide emergency power source to keep pumps, boilers, and breakers operational for the duration of the shutdown.

2. All shutdowns must be coordinated with VA COR and must submit shutdown request 21 days prior to the need of actual shutdown.

3. COR will work with VA personnel to determine what must be kept powered.

c. No Hot work is permitted, and work will be completed in phases. If the vendor is usure about what Hot work is they should gain concurrence from the COR/Engineer.

4.3 Temporary Equipment Installation and Testing

a. Installation of Temporary Equipment

1. Install temporary emergency power

2. Provides continuity of electrical service of equipment demolished.

3. Installation of temporary ATS, temporary ATS Main Breaker, temporary ATS

Emergency breaker, temporary MCC 1-2A, temporary MCC 1-2, and temporary switchboard

4. Ensure proper grounding requirements, wire sizes, breaker sizes, frames, and other electrical equipment are in proper locations.

5. Contractor will provide all new conduit runs.

6. All temporary source/s of power must match or exceed incoming line power and load power for the equipment being used.

7. Equipment to be replaced

a. Russ Electric 1200A 480VAC ATS unit

8. Review of Status

a. Temporary power source testing prior to acceptance

b. IF SELECTED: Rental Generator in place with wire connections in correct areas

4.4 New Equipment Installed

a. Contractor will provide all new conduit runs.

b. Installation of new ATS, new ATS Main Breaker, and new ATS Emergency breaker

c. Firestopping required for any openings created for construction of project based on specifications.

d. All trash, debris and unused materials related to the installation of the equipment from the contractor needs to be removed.

e. Return Boiler Plant to existing conditions prior to construction per specifications

4.5 Review and Acceptance:

a. Testing Complete

1. Signal Wire test.

2. Automatic Transfer

3. Manual Bypass Transfer

4. Trip Setting

b. Training of VA Staff Complete

4.6 Closeout Documents:

a. Maintenance and Operations Documents Received

b. Warranty Information Received

c. Extended Warranty

d. The contractor must read all spec sections for all material and workmanship warranties which exceed the standard one-year GC project warranty term.

4.7 Progress Meetings:

1. The Contractor’s Project Manager will provide weekly construction progress meetings with the COR for the entire period of performance of this SOW. The contractor will be responsible and is required to schedule and arrange weekly progress meetings. The contractor will take meeting minutes of items discussed at each progress meeting and distribute them within three (3) calendar days after each meeting. Final approval acceptance of all meeting minutes and project meetings will be by the

COR/Resident Engineer. Meeting Minutes will reflect accurate and true events that transpired during the meeting and will be updated by the contractor if deemed inaccurate. The vendor will utilize an electronic virtual meeting software platform (e.g. Microsoft Teams or similar) as approved by the

COR to arrange the weekly progress meeting for the duration of the contract until the full SOW is completed.

2. A walk-through inspection with the VA Electrical Shop is expected to be conducted periodically. The

VA Shops that will attend is the following: Electrical Shops. The purpose of the walkthrough is the

VA Shops to talk with the respective Superintendent.

4.8 Line Item 2: Building 22 Exterior – Serving B3, B25 and T5

1. The contractor will provide all supervision, administrative and technical support, labor, subcontractors, tools, transportation, materials, supplies and equipment. The contractor will plan, schedule, and ensure effective completion of repairs.

2. The contractor will isolate power and ensure there is no existing power to equipment.

3. The contractor will Remove the existing ATS & cabinet enclosure.

4. The contractor will create and install new ABB ATS next to (E) pull box

5. The contractor will remove (E) Emergency feeder raceway & add (N) EM feed through gutter raceway to size.

6. The contractor performs point-2-point checkout and commissioning. The Maintenance Supervisor and designated electricians will be present during commissioning.

7. The contractor will remove Lock-out Tag-out, test run, and adjust changeover time values per VA

Facility

8. Vendor will supply and install a new Quinn/Caterpillar brand name or equal Automatic Transfer Switch

9. Vendor will unwire, unmount, move and slide the new switch into place, and start-up.

10. The Vendor will provide all necessary materials and equipment to complete the installation and testing.

Part 5: Security Requirements:

5.1 Security Badge: Vendor will notify VA police on arrival and obtain a temporary badge. The VA

Issued Security badge will be worn on the upper torso and be always visible.

5.2 Contractor’s Badge: Vendor employees, and representatives will always have a company badge or identification visible.

5.3 Physical Security: The vendor will be responsible for safeguarding their equipment while on government property government. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for any government equipment, information and property provided for vendor use. Vendor will NOT be provided a staging area for storage of tools, equipment, material, supplies, and other items. The

Government will not be responsible for damage or loss of vendor’s property. Vendor is responsible to safeguard its property.

5.4 OI&T Security: Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) certification and accreditation requirements do not apply for this service contract and therefore a Security Accreditation Package is not required. At no time will the vendor be in contact or have access to VA sensitive information, OI&T systems, or the VA OI&T network.

Part 6: Applicable Performance Standards

6.1 All work will comply with

a. All VA Policies including and not limited to: VA Construction Safety and VA Infection

Control Policies.

b. Codes, Standards and Executive Orders (Topic 1) found http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/cPro.asp

6.2 All persons including subcontractors will have completed the 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety

Training program.

6.3 Contractor will comply with the following VACCHCS requirements for electrical work:

6.4 All persons working on any electrical systems rated 50 volts or more will have the minimum qualification as a State Licensed Master Electrician or Registered Journeyman Electrician, all activities will follow the safe work practices in compliance with NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the

Workplace.

Contractor will comply with the VACCHCS Lock-Out Tag-Out Policy.

All feeder to panelboards, disconnects, or equipment are required to have torques markings.

VACCHCS requirements for live electrical work:

All request for live electrical work is to be submitted to the COR 21 days prior to the scheduled work. VACCHCS Chief of Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor review and approval is required prior to the commencement of any live electrical work.

Request will be provided on the VA’s Switching Order Form http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/cPro.asp

Contractors completing the live electrical work will use a minimum of a 40-cal suit.

6.5 The Contractor will provide mitigating activities as outlined in the CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS and CONSTRUCTION INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT / DUST

CONTROL PRECAUTIONS including but not less than the following:

6.6 Walk off dust mats, inside and outside all entry / exit points to the workspace, changed not less than daily or more as required by the construction or COR.

6.7 No trash, used packaging, or construction spoils will be stored on site. Remove each day using covered gondolas.

6.8 All work will be provided with one-year parts and labor warranty from date of acceptance by VA.

Part 7: VA Central California Health Care System Additional Requirements

7.1 Contractor will comply with the VACCHCS Smoking Policy.

7.2 Normal construction work hours are 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday, unless other specified in the SOW. Normal work hours can be modified only by written approval of the COR.

No work by the Contractor on Federal Holidays, and no work on the weekend when the Federal

Holiday is on the respective Monday or Friday. Work in stairs, or interior / exterior public areas will be allowed between 6:00 PM through midnight, concluding by 6:00 AM on the following day.

Any work including, and not limited to: Noise, vibration, dust, odors, core drilling, hammer-drilling, saw-cutting, equipment moving in public corridors, soil compaction, or similar noise-producing activities will be performed between 6:00 PM through midnight, concluding by 6 AM on the following day.

All building systems will be maintained in full operation at all times:

7.3 Request system shutdowns in writing not less than 21 calendar days in advance.

7.4 Shutdown work will be during low patient demand times, and performed between Saturday 6 PM through midnight, concluding by 6 PM on the following Sunday.

7.5 Fire-seal all penetrations through any wall or floor with UL Listed fire-rated materials or assemblies manufactured for the purpose.

7.6 Deliveries, Parking, Elevators:

7.7 Deliveries only at the Warehouse Loading Dock Building 1, and coordinated with the COR. At time of delivery: provide vehicle information to the VA Police and remove the vehicle as soon as delivery is complete. Move materials in public corridors during low patient time and performed between 6 pm through midnight concluding by 6 AM on the following day.

7.8 No on-site parking in the VA patient parking lot. The existing VA parking is at capacity and reserved for patients must coordinate parking needs with VA COR/Resident Engineer.

7.9 Contractor will use Freight Elevators. Do not move materials and employees in passenger elevators unless written approval by COR.

7.10 No on-site office or on-site storage / office container will be allowed. Provide ‘just-in-time delivery and pickup’. Coordinate with COR for staging within the area of work.

7.11 No music radios. Two-way communications radios are allowed where broadcast frequency is approved by COR.

7.12 All work in the crawl spaces will be planned and carried out as OSHA Permit Required Confined

Space.

7.13 Immediately stop work and notify the COR if asbestos is noticed or suspected in the area of work.

7.14 Before starting work the Contractor will give 21 days’ notice to the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

7.15 No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR.

7.16 VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and ask Contractor’s employees to leave the premises in the event of an emergency, or operational requirement. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR.

Part 8: List of Exhibits or Drawings included with this SOW:

8.1 List of attached exhibits or drawings:

a. Site Plan-ELECTRICAL

b. FIRST FLOOR PLAN A POWER

c. FIRST FLOOR POWER

d. ROOF FLOOR PLAN A POWER

e. ROOF PLAN POWER

f. Fresno One-line Diagrams-Building 22-A

g. Fresno One-line Diagrams-Building 22-B

h. IMAGE ATS 2B NAMEPLATE

i. IMAGE ATS CONFIGURATION

j. IMAGE MCC 1-2

k. IMAGE MCC 1-2A

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

a. Proposal materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be obtained by general (prime) contractors interested in submitting proposals direct to the Department of

Veterans Affairs and by suppliers and subcontractors for their use in preparing sub-bids for general (prime) contractors from the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://sam.gov/ under solicitation number 36C26125R0068. By registering at https://sam.gov/, all prime contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors will have access to download any plans, specifications, drawings, and amendments etc.

b. A Bid Bond, Standard Form (SF) 24, is not required for this solicitation. The estimated magnitude of Construction is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000, per FAR 36.204.

Therefore, a bid bond is not required. However, the offeror must provide either an Irrevocable

Letter or Credit (ILC) or a Payment bond within 10 days of award IAW FAR clause 52.228-13.

c. Disclosure of the magnitude of construction: In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition

Regulations (FAR) 36.204, Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

d. Liquidated Damages: Not Applicable to this solicitation https://sam.gov/

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

NCO 21 MACC

GROUP 2

TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST

ATS Replacements in Boiler Plant, B3, B25 and T5 at Fresno VA

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Central California Health Care System

2615 E. Clinton Ave

Fresno, CA 93703

NOTICE TO VETERANS INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORK (VISN) 21

MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) HOLDERS

Description: THE RESULTING SOLICITATION IS A TASK ORDER PROPOSAL

REQUEST. Proposals will only be requested and accepted from contractors who were awarded a Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 21, Multiple-Award Construction Contract

(MACC) from Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21.

Point of Contact: Rosario Chaidez, Contract Specialist, (916) 923-4548, Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov

Project Title: ATS Replacements in Boiler Plant, B3, B25 and T5 at Fresno VA.

Project specifications and all associated project documents will be incorporated into the Task

Order Bid Request, which shall be posted electronically through https://sam.gov

All questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail to: Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov and cc Daniel.jhun@va.gov.

mailto:Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov

The following firms are eligible for award of the resulting task order:

MACC GROUP 2

Acierto, LLC Hawk Contracting Group

2053 North 2000 West P.O. Box 490

Farr West, UT 84404 Montrose, CO 81402

Bexar Advanced Solutions Group Patriot Construction

47 E. Crestwood Road 4646 Qantas Lane

Kaysville, UT 84037 Stockton, CA 95206

Dsquare Construction Saw-Greenland JV

107 W. Sahuaro Street 2625 Production Road

Tucson, AZ 85705 Virginia Beach, VA 23454

ESA South, Inc. Sergent Mechanical

1681 Success Drive 1617 Pacific Avenue

Cantonment, FL 32533 Oxnard, CA 93033

Ground Level – Overaa Joint Venture West Point Contractors

5013 Forni Drive 2915 E. Weiding Road

Concord, CA 94520 Tucson, AZ 85706

**Any offers received from contractors not mentioned above will not be accepted.

1.1 AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:

All solicitation-related documents will be published to and only be accessible via https://sam.gov/ under the solicitation Notice ID number of this solicitation.

1.2 VISN 21 MACC GROUP 2 CONTACT HOLDERS, SMALL BUSINESS

SET-ASIDE:

This procurement is set aside only for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are on the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Design-Build/Design-Bid Build Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Multiple Award Construction Contract (SDVOSB MACC), Various Locations, VISN 21, current contract holders.

Any Offers received from other than MACC Group 2 current contract holders will not be considered.

The offeror MUST have an active UEI Sam.gov number and be current in System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors must be verified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program as an SDVOSB to be eligible for an award. The Contracting Officer (CO) will use the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) ( https://search.certifications.sba.gov/?goto=Keywords) to verify SDVOSB status until the Department of Veterans Affairs provides further guidance.

A proposal will be rejected and not considered for an award if the offeror's SDVOSB status cannot be verified in the SBA DSBS database at the time of proposal submission and prior to award. , SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/SAM/ and enter all mandatory information into the system. An award cannot be made until the contractor has been registered. Offerors must ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their proposal. (See FAR 4.1102).

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. 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.

1.3 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

Questions of a technical nature or Requests For Information (RFIs) must be provided in writing and will be submitted by the prospective offerors to Rosario Chaidez, Contract Specialist.

Questions should be submitted using the REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) form (attached) and then emailed to: Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov and copy Daniel.jhun@va.gov. The subject line should read: “ATS Replacements at the Fresno VA – Technical Questions for Company _____.” Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable. THE CUT-OFF DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF TECHNICAL QUESTIONS IS MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025, at 11:00

AM (PT).

https://search.certifications.sba.gov/?goto=Keywords

1.4 AMENDMENTS:

Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/. Paper copies of the amendments will not be individually mailed. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your proposal being considered unacceptable.

1.5 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS:

The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Please include the Price Breakdown Worksheet (attached) with your proposal upon submission.

1.6 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND SPECIAL AGREEMENT

CHECKS:

All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work is: Low Risk. This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access. As per VA Directive 0710, costs of background investigations will be borne by the contractor.

1.7 REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER OR

PROJECT MANAGER:

Any reference contained within the solicitation/contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer,” “Resident Engineer,” or “Project Manager” or their abbreviations shall be replaced with “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).”

1.8 SELECTION PROCEDURES:

The basis for the award will be based on price only. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) contract to the offeror that is responsive to the terms of the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering price only.

Price: All proposals must include the completed SF1442, any amendments signed, and a completed price breakdown worksheet. The offeror's proposed price will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). The total evaluated price will be determined by the Offeror's price for all division items.

The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to that responsible offeror, pursuant to FAR 9.104, whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price only.

For contracts that meet the minimum CPARS threshold for an evaluation with a period of one year or less, the contracting officer will perform a single evaluation when the contract is complete. For contracts exceeding one year, the contracting officer will evaluate the contractor’s performance annually. Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the contract, when the final report will be completed. The report shall be assigned in CPARS to the contractor’s designated representative for comment.

All provisions, clauses, and other terms and conditions are in accordance with the aforementioned parent contract (VISN 21 MACC Group 2, IDIQ contract).

The proposals must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of the task order.

All proposals are due no later than the time and date as stated on the SF 1442, in Block 13, located on Page 1 of this solicitation.

Offerors must hold offers firm for acceptance for a minimum of 45 days. Offerors providing less than the minimum number of days for acceptance after the date offers are due may not be considered and may be rejected.

Special Notes:

1. Subject MACC TO RFP and any resultant MACC TO Award shall be awarded, performed, and administered in full compliance with all valid Executive Orders 11912, 13221, and any that of those for energy conservation and environmental protection.

2. In connection with MACC TO RFP and any resultant MACC TO Award, any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants shall be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified in the Contractor's accepted offer/proposal. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written approval before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants. If the Contractor proposes a substitution, it shall submit the same type of information that was submitted in the accepted offer/proposal to the Contracting Officer for evaluation and approval. The level of qualifications and experience submitted in the accepted offer/proposal or that required by the Solicitation, whichever is greater, is the minimum standard for any substitution.

1.9 SITE VISIT INFORMATION

1) A site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 10:00 AM PT. at Parking Lot E, by Bldg. 3 at the Fresno VA Medical Center. The primary point of contact is Rosario Chaidez via email at: Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov and Daniel Jhun, Daniel.jhun@va.gov.

2) A second visit to the site is not allowed. Please submit all questions in writing via email and must be submitted using the RFI form attached and are due by the specified date and time in this solicitation. Depending on the number of participants, the contractors may be separated into groups to go into the mechanical rooms to keep adequate spacing. This site visit is not mandatory; however, it is highly encouraged to attend. Please provide list of names who will be attending the site visit at least one (1) day prior to site visit.

Any questions may be directed to Rosario Chaidez, Contract Specialist via e-mail to both Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov and copy Daniel.jhun@va.gov.

(END OF INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS)

mailto:Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov mailto:Daniel.jhun@va.gov mailto:Daniel.jhun@va.gov

2.1 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, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for—

10:00am(PT) Tuesday, Aug 5 2025, Parking Lot E, by Bldg. 3

(c) Participants will meet at—

2615 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93703

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

2.3 VAAR 852.223-70 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—SUSTAINABLE

ACQUISITION PLAN (SEP 2019)

Offerors shall include a Sustainable Acquisition Plan in their technical proposals. The plan must describe the approach and quality assurance mechanisms for applying FAR subpart 23.1, Sustainable Acquisition Policy and other Federal laws, regulations and Executive Orders governing sustainable acquisition. The plan shall clearly identify those products and services included in the proposal.

2.4 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established VA Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) (formerly Electronic and Information (EIT)) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.va.gov/.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 852.239–75, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable

Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit appropriate VA Section 508

Checklists, in accordance with the checklist completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists is to assist VA acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, or information, documentation and services conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The checklists allow offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(c) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

http://www.section508.va.gov/

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN

2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is

236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management

(SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—

Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II).