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36C26126Q1297

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.

36C26126Q1297 10-1 -2026 654-27-2-6618-0001 654-24-004 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) VA Pacific Islands Health Care System 711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200 Honolulu HI 96813 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE (NCO21)

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System 711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200 Honolulu HI 96813 Christopher Aguon 808-539-1312

a. Project Title: Design Build - Remediate Old Garage Project Location: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System(VASNHCS) Reno, Nevada 89502.

Project Completion: 210 calendar days from when Notice To Proceed (NTP) is issued.

b. This is a firm-fixed price Design Build construction requirement. Offeror must furnish all supervision, labor material, services, tools, equipment, transportation, required engineering services, and overhead and profit to remediate the old parking structure in accordance with (IAW)the Statement of Work (SOW), Drawings, and Specifications.

c. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, the magnitude of the project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

This project is being solicited under NAICS Code 236220 with a Small Business Size Standard of $45 Million.

d. The basis for award in accordance with FAR Part 15 - Trade-Off Approach (FAR 15.103-1) and FAR 36.101-2 Use of two phase design-build selection. The Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Offeror shall be verified as SDVOSB to be eligible for an award in Small Business Administration (SBA) at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 and VAAR subpart

819.70. A quote will be rejected and will not be considered for an award if offeror’s SDVOSB/VOSB status cannot be verified at the time of submission of quote and prior to award.

e. Applicable Wage Determination: NV20260093 dated July 30, 2026 is applicable for this solicitation and resulting award.

f. This requirement is an open market total set-aside for eligible SDVOSBs.

g. Questions and/or request for information (RFI) must be submitted using the RFI form, attached and are due by 12:00 PM PDT on October 28, 2026, to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Aguon by email chrisopher.aguon@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Charee Harris, by email charee.harris@va.gov. Please see Instructions To Offerors for the Pre-Solicitation Site Visit information. All potential Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled Pre-Solicitation Site Visit.

h. All Offerors must complete all representations and certifications in the solicitation.

i. Pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Chapter 31, subchapter III, Bonds (formerly known as the Miller Act), requires performance and payment bonds for any construction contract exceeding $150,000, the successful contractor is required to submit payment bond, and certificate of insurance within 10 calendar days of award. Only emailed bonds will be accepted.

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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 Veterans IntegratedServiceNetwork(VISN5) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan CA 95652-2613 Department of Veterans Affairs FMS-VA-2(101) Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 Charee Harris Contracting Officer

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A.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C261 Charee Harris Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) VA Pacific Islands Health Care System 711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200 Honolulu HI 96813

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veterans Affairs FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE REMEDIATE OLD PARKING GARAGE PROJECT (654-24-004)

1. GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

1.1. The purpose of this document is to facilitate the selection of a Contractor to provide a complete design-build services, including to identify, remove, repair and clean the following: The corroded steel beams, columns and metal decking, deteriorated steel stair assemblies, spalled concrete, failed traffic bearing waterproofing system, and restriping of the second floor parking area, and all located at the two story Reno VA Parking Garage

1.2. Work by the Contractor shall include a complete investigation and to provide a report to the Owner on the condition of the concrete, reinforcing and structural steel, metal decking and stair assembly of the parking garage prior to doing any repair work.

1.3. The selected Contractor shall choose their Construction Project Team including Subcontractors, and subsequently furnish all services, materials, supplies, equipment, investigations, and project management and supervision as required with regards to this Performance Work Statement.

1.4. Estimated Construction Contract Price: $1,300,000.00

1.5. Reference the TIL for design requirements http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ .

1.6. The project is located at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System facility located at 975 Kirman Ave., Reno, Nevada 89502.

2. SCOPE

2.1. This construction effort shall consist of identifying and reporting the condition of the concrete, reinforcing and structural steel, metal decking and stair assembly; and remove, repair and clean the corroded steel beams, columns and metal decking, expansion joints, spalled concrete, failed traffic bearing waterproofing system, the deteriorated steel stair assemblies; and restriping of the second floor parking area.

2.2 The Contractor shall develop, prepare and submit construction documents such as construction plans and specifications and as-built plans.

2.3. Prior to doing any repair, Contractor shall provide a complete design submittal package including but not limited to design with seismic calculations (if needed) and structural remediation plans and documents, product information, installation

Page 1 of Page 1 of procedures, Material Safety Data (MSD) sheets and Warranty certificates. Construction plans shall be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer. The design submittal package shall be submitted 30 days from issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Period of Performance for Design Phase will be 30 days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.

2.4. Parking Garage Repairs

2.4.1. Concrete Repairs

Remove unsound concrete and existing failed patches to sound substrate, clean and inspect reinforcing steel, apply corrosion protection, install structural repair mortar, cure repaired areas, and apply protective coatings and migrating corrosion inhibitors. Reinforcing steel with more than 20% section loss shall be evaluated by the Engineer of Record prior to repair.

2.4.2. Slab Edge Repairs

Remove all metal edges and flashings for consistency. Repair deteriorated slab edges by removing damaged concrete and metal edge closures; Restore reinforcing steel, reconstruct edges with structural repair mortar, and apply protective coatings.

2.4.3. Reinforcing Steel Rehabilitation

Clean exposed reinforcing steel, apply corrosion protection, replace or supplement severely deteriorated bars as required, and restore concrete cover.

2.4.4. Metal Deck Repairs

Remove severely corroded deck sections, secure loose deck edges, remove debris, repair adjacent concrete as necessary, and notify the Engineer of Record if deterioration extends into supporting members.

2.4.5. Structural Steel Repairs

Clean corroded steel by mechanical means and apply zinc-rich primer or approved protective coating followed by a finish coat. Provide enhanced protection at column bases exposed to moisture and de-icing salts.

2.4.6. Traffic Coating Restoration and Striping

Remove deteriorated traffic coating, prepare deck surfaces and install new vehicular traffic coating over entire second floor parking area to restore waterproofing protection. Paint and re-stripe second floor parking lot afterwards.

2.4.7. Corrosion Mitigation

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2.4.8. Stair Rehabilitation

Repair stair deterioration wherever applicable.

2.4.9. Second Floor Concrete Floor Expansion Joint

Clean the joint and provide new expansion joint seals in-between flooring of the expansion joint. Expansion joint seal shall ensure that water flows through the flooring without any interference.

2.4.10. Second Floor Concrete Ramp Transition

Repair the metal edging and concrete transitioning between ramp and flooring. Provide waterproofing sealant to prevent water penetration.

2.5 Construction Requirements

The Contractor shall verify existing conditions, protect the structure during demolition, provide temporary shoring where required, coordinate work to maintain garage operations, submit required product data and shop drawings, follow manufacturer recommendations, notify the Engineer of Record of unforeseen conditions, and provide as-built drawings. The Contractor shall prepare and implement a traffic control plan that maintains safe vehicular and pedestrian access during construction. The plan shall include phased work sequencing, temporary lane or parking closures, barricades, signage, and detours to minimize disruption to facility operations and emergency access.

2.6 Quality Assurance

Structural repairs shall be performed by qualified concrete rehabilitation contractors and personnel. Quality control shall be the Contractor’s responsibility that shall include inspection of substrate preparation, reinforcing steel cleaning and condition, repair mortar installations, curing, protective coatings, waterproofing and flooding tests and final acceptance.

2.7. The Contractor shall develop a phased construction plan for the repair of the parking garage to take place preferably at night and over the weekends, and finish the repair with as little downtime as possible.

2.8. The Contractor shall provide a planned project schedule utilizing MS Project.

2.9. The Contractor shall coordinate with Operations and Maintenance on the project schedule.

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2.10. The Contractor shall provide plans for storage and laydown areas and coordinate with the facility.

2.11. Specification and data sheets provided by the Contractor shall be reviewed by the Owner to the exact requirements of the project.

2.12. All directions and notes on the drawings and prints shall have a corresponding Specification/CODE/Directive reference attached to ensure the contractors compliance.

2.13. Project Milestones shall be noted as deliverables from the NTP to include all deliverables from the specifications to include training and materials that are provided by the Contractor. No phase or work will be accepted minus these requirements.

2.14. Construction Days is One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Period of Performance is 180 days after acceptance of Design Phase and a second notice to proceed will be issued at the Contracting Officers discretion.

2.15. Onsite job walk prior to bid is highly recommended.

3. CONSTRUCTION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Applicable Standards and Technical Resources.

3.1.1. VA design instructions, guide specifications and reference material are available at the VA Office of Facilities Management website, https://www.cfm.va.gov/til.

3.1.2. References for VA requirements for the Parking garage can be found in the TIL PG-18-10 Design Manuals and within the Parking and Demand Model Manual: https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/PG-18-10

3.1.3. The Contractor shall maintain all professional licensing, certifications, and accreditation information, along with any other credentials and qualifications for all workers involved in this project and provide copy of such to the VA upon request

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1. General

4.1.1. Bid Proposal.

4.1.1.1. The bid proposal shall be prepared to reflect all work required to

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4.1.1.2 The Contractor shall thoroughly review the scope, all attachments, and specifications prior to submitting their bid proposal.

4.1.1.3 The Contractor’s bid proposal shall list the breakdown of all materials and labor and time required to complete the above-mentioned work.

4.2. Submittals: General

4.2.1. Hard Copy: Specifications shall be single spaced, double sided, 3-Hole (3/8th inch holes) punch, in a notebook. Drawings shall be on 24-lb bond paper, bound unless otherwise noted. Drawing size:

full size 36x48, half size 18x24.

4.2.2. Electronic Files (AutoCAD, Revit, PDF, Word, etc.). Must be provided in editable format. Any Revit and/ or AutoCAD files are required. Electronic filenames shall include the name of the drawing and spec in addition to the drawing and spec number.

4.2.3. Submittals before bidding: Due thirty days before bid date:

4.2.3.1 Management Experience Qualifications of Key Personnel: Provide resumes of Project Manager and Superintendent

4.2.3.2. Past Experience of Firm on Similar Projects:

4.2.3.2.1 Provide information on similar projects over past five years to include prime and subcontractor roles and relationships.

4.2.3.2.1. Provide references on at least three completed similar projects

4.2.4. Submittals: Due thirty days after issuance of Notice to Proceed

4.2.4.1. Submittal Register. The Contractor shall provide a submittal register at the which clearly identifies submittal approval levels.

4.2.4.2. Construction Schedule. A construction schedule indicating phasing and durations must be submitted prior to doing any work. The schedule must include critical milestones and work activities. The schedule must be compatible with MS Project.

4.2.4.3. Storage and Laydown plans that have been coordinated with Facilities.

4.2.4.4. Product data sheets and technical specifications

4.2.4.5. Contractor developed Construction plans with design Calculations and signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer.

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4.2.4.6. Contractor developed Risk Assessment Report: PICRA

4.2.5. Submittals: Due after project completion.

4.2.5.1. As-built plans

4.2.5.2. All required Warranty and Close-out documents

5. REFERENCE DRAWINGS

5.1. See attached Bridging Documents drawings as provided by Alares Architects & Engineers with Project Name: Parking Garage Structural Evaluations.

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A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

DESIGN-BUILD - 654-24-004,Remeidate Old Parking Garage 210 Period of Performance with work including - Parking Garage Repairs and Renovation PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

A.5 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Ave Reno, NV 89502 0993

USA

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Renatocesar.Nuguid@va.gov

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – 36C26126Q1297

1. INTRODUCTION: LOCATION VA Sierra Nevada Health Care, 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502-0993

a. These instructions prescribe the format of Offers. Offers are defined as consisting of the Prime Contractor’s Price Quote. These instructions describe the approach for the development and presentation of the required information and documentation. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information and documentation to provide for the comprehensive evaluation of offers.

b. This solicitation is a firm-fixed DESIGN BUILD solicitation. This procurement action is a Total SDVOSB set-aside. As a result of this solicitation, a single firm-fixed price contract will result from this solicitation. Your company must be a verified SDVOSB firm in SBA Small Business Search Database and SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and before award to be eligible. Quotes submitted by Offerors who cannot be verified in SBA Small Business search database and registered in SAM.gov will not be considered.

c. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review this solicitation prior to commencing preparation. For offers to receive full consideration for award, offerors shall ensure the information and documentation furnished in support of the price quote are current, factual, complete, and accurate.

d. Offerors are strictly advised to comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete Prime Contractor Offer. Failure to furnish a complete offer per the instructions of this solicitation by the required time and date may result in the Offeror’s quote being determined ineligible.

e. The Government intends to award without discussions unless discussions are in the best interest of the Government.

f. AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS: All solicitation related documents will be published to and to, and only be accessible via, https://sam.gov/.

g. 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 quote being considered unacceptable.

h. PREPARATION OF QUOTES: The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of quotes.

i. SELECTION PROCEDURES: All quotes shall be subject to evaluation by a team of Government personnel. You are required to submit a completed and detailed price breakdown sheet for your base offer (see Attachment - Pricing Breakdown 36C26126Q1297. All quotes received will be evaluated per the content provided in the solicitation and the details of items listed in the price breakdown sheet as cited in the Statement of Work (SOW), Drawings, and Specifications provided.

j. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price (FFP) design build contract, as required by the procedures pursuant to FAR Part 15, based on evaluation factors stated below, FAR Subparagraph 6.101(b)(2) All offers will be evaluated individually on their merit and per the following evaluation factor: SEE FULL EVALUATION PROCEDURES Phase 1:

Technical Approach/Risk Approach Key Personnel Schedule Phasing Management Specialized Experience – Parking Structure Experience Past Performance – Including A/E Firm and construction firm.

Phase 2:

Price Technical Solution

Per FAR Part 15 1.03-1 and FAR 36.101-2, a source selection decision will be completed, after determination of responsibility by the Contracting Officer.

2. CONTRACT TYPE:

a. The awarded contract will be a firm fixed price (FFP) DESIGN BUILD contract.

This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses (SDVOSB’s). 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 Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ to verify SDVOSB status until further guidance is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

b. Quotes 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 quote submission and prior to award. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered at this time.

3. QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. All quotes must contain a cover letter at least one (1) page minimum and a detailed price breakdown sheet due by the date cited on page 1, block 13 of the SF 1442 form of this solicitation. All price breakdown sheets must be detailed, contain all divisions in the specifications, and include a base offer as cited in the Statement of Work (SOW).

b. All offerors will provide a complete copy of their quote with all representations and certifications completed, completed/signed VAAR clauses 852.219-75, bid bonds, and a detailed price breakdown sheet. Send offers via electronic mail (e-mail) to: Christopher Aguon, at e-mail: christopher.aguon@va.gov and copy, Ms. Charee Harris, Contracting Officer, at e-mail: Charee.harris@va.gov.

c. The subject line of the e-mail must cite RFQ: 36C26126Q1297, Remediate Old Parking Garage. In no circumstances will a single file size exceed 7MB. Multiple emails are acceptable.

d. Faxed or hard-mailed quotes are not permitted under any circumstances. Only emailed quotes will be accepted.

e. All solicitation pages are required to be submitted with your quote. Failure to submit all pages of the solicitation will result in your quote being considered unacceptable.

f. All Representations and Certifications within the solicitation are required to be completed. Failure to complete all representations and certification may result in your quote being considered unacceptable.

g. A complete and detailed Price Breakdown worksheet utilizing Attachment - Pricing Breakdown 36C26126Q1297 is required. Only offeror(s) selected in Phase 1 will submit price quote in Phase 2. Failure to submit a complete and detailed Price Breakdown may result in your quote being considered unacceptable.

h. Offeror is required to provide bid bonds. Bid bonds are not due until Phase 2. Failure to submit bid bonds will result in your quote being eliminated from consideration. One (1) bid bond guarantee. Electronic submission of the Bid Guarantee is required via email only. Mailed bid bonds will not be accepted. Bid Guarantee part must include an electronic copy of the bid guarantee scanned in a manner that the raised seal is clearly visible. A bid guarantee must be submitted in the form of bid bond by the quote submission due date and time.

i. Offerors are responsible for ensuring and verifying their price and all required documents are received at the email address designated in block 8 of the SF 1442 Solicitation and by the date and time specified in block 13A of the SF 1442 Solicitation (subject to amendment). Any exception to the terms and conditions of this request for quote will result in a nonresponsive quote.

4. PRE-QUOTE SITE VISIT:

Potential Offerors are strongly 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 these services. In no event will failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. This pre-quote site visit will be the only opportunity for potential offerors to visit the site. All potential contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this pre-quote site visit.

The only pre-quote site visit is scheduled for December 02, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. Potential offerors are to meet the COR at the coffee shop on the ground floor of the hospital. This will be the only opportunity for potential offerors to visit the site. All potential offerors, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged and expected to attend the pre-quote site visit.

5. TECHINCAL QUESTIONS/REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI’s):

All Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing and received no later than October 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, Pacific Time to allow replies to reach all prospective offerors in a timely manner. All RFIs must be sent via email to Christopher Aguon at christopher.aguon@va.gov and Copy: Charee.harris@va.gov .

RFIs will be responded to as necessary in amendment format and will be posted on SAM.gov. No questions will be answered after the date/time above unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

6. 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. Award cannot be made until the contractor has been registered. Offerors must ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quote. (See FAR 4.304).

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.

7. ADDITIONAL SBA 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 offer, the offeror 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) 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 Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ to verify SDVOSB status until further guidance is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(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.

8. VETS 4212:

Title 38, USC Section 4212(d), codified at 41 CFR Section 61-300, requires that federal contractors report, at least annually, the number and category of veterans who are within their workforce. Submission of the VETS-4212 reporting information can be done electronically at: http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm. Award cannot be made unless the awardee has filed their VETS-4212 report. Therefore, all offerors are encouraged to file every year. The Contracting Officer may request a copy of the email confirmation of receipt notification, prior to awarding the project.

9. JOINT VENTURES: See 13 C.F.R. § 121.103(h)

(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 offer 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 offers 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.

10. NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): A notice to proceed (NTP) must be issued after award of a fully executed contract. The NTP date and time are “to be determined” after award to a successful offeror. Primary factor in determination to issue NTP must be the Prime Contractor submission of, and the Government review and approval of both Payment and Performance Bonds, both of which are enforceable legal documents.

11 . 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 must 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 must be secured, lights, and all doors and window secured.

1. The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor must 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 must the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during background checks.

1. Contractors must 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 COR, and 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.

12. 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.

13. 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).”

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SECTION M – Evaluation Procedures Source Selection Information -- See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

EVALUATION BASIS FOR AWARD

1. Basis for Contract Award.

This acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-3 to make an integrated assessment for a Tradeoff award decision. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. In using the Tradeoff approach, the Government seeks to award to the offeror who gives the Government the greatest confidence that it will best meet or exceed the requirements affordably in a way that will be advantageous to the Government. This may result in an award to a higher rated, higher priced offeror where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) reasonably determines that the technical superiority and/or overall business approach and/or superior past and present performance of the higher priced offeror outweighs the cost difference. To arrive at a best value decision, the SSA will integrate the source selection team’s evaluations of the factors and subfactors described in this provision. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the tradeoff process, by its nature, is subjective; therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the selection process. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, technical requirements, and provides the best value to the Government based on the results of the evaluation described in paragraph 2 below. Contract terms and conditions consistent with customary commercial practices are specified in the solicitation/contract, with otherwise tailored terms and conditions specified in the Addendum to the solicitation/contract.

The Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if determined necessary but intends to award without negotiation. Any negotiation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.204.

If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer, with the concurrence of the Source Selection Authority, may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

2. Factors and Subfactors and Relative Importance.

A detailed and complete analysis of each offeror’s proposal will be performed. The Government’s evaluation will be based on the following factors.

Phase 1:

Factor I. Technical/Risk Approach Factor II. Key Personnel Factor III. Schedule/Phasing Factor IV. Specialized Project Experience Factor V. Relevant/Recent Past Performance

Phase 2:

Price Technical Solutions

Each offeror’s proposal will be evaluated, and the Government will make a determination of the relevancy and confidence level. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the Tradeoff process, by its nature, is subjective; therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the selection process. The offerors that provide the best value to the Government are based on the results of the evaluation criteria described in the paragraph below.

A. Relative Importance of Each Factor and Subfactor. Among the evaluation factors considered in the tradeoff decision, technical/management, which includes the technical/management rating and technical/management risk rating, is the most important followed by past performance, and then cost/price. Technical/management, which includes technical/management rating and technical/management risk rating, past performance, when combined are significantly more important than cost or price.

3. Proposal Evaluation. The evaluation process will be accomplished as follows:

FACTOR I - Technical/Risk Approach

Each offeror’s technical and management proposals shall be evaluated based on the factors below, to determine if the offeror provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirements of the SOW and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those requirements and their associated risks. The technical proposal addresses each of the following factors in sufficient detail. For each factor, the offeror identifies risks, if any, associated with the proposed approach and actions the offeror will take to mitigate the identified risks. If no risks/mitigations are identified in the offeror’s proposal, it indicates the offeror does not consider there to be any risk associated with their proposed approach.

1. Technical Approach/Management Approach:

a. Design Approach : Describe the techniques and methods for an efficient, effective design; and

b. Construction Approach: Describe the techniques and methods for this construction project to include coordination with the design packages, projected timelines and coordination of work.

2. Risk Approach : Provide any risk associated with the technical approach (Design/Construction)

Factor II: Key Personnel The Key Personnel evaluation factor shall be rated as acceptable or higher. To be considered for award, an offeror must receive a minimum of acceptable rating for this factor.

The key proposed project personnel identified below must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in their respective fields. Use the “Key Personnel Evaluation” attachment, which follows this section; complete this form for each of the following key personnel:

1. Project Manager

2. Project Superintendent

3. Safety Officer

4. Architect

5. Civil Engineer

· For individuals identified in items 1 through 5 above, offeror shall state in their proposal that the individual is a current employee of the prime contractor or provide a letter of commitment stating the proposed individual will become an employee of the prime contractor prior to award.

To be considered acceptable or higher on this this factor, the offeror must provide project personnel who meet the minimum of 5 years’ experience and 3 projects of similar size and scope. Should the resumes for project personnel be omitted entirely or not have requisite experience of 5 years with a minimum of 3 projects of similar scope and complexity will be rated as unacceptable for this factor.

Please utilize the Key Personnel Attachment for this submission.

Factor III: Schedule Phasing Management

Contractor is to provide a phased schedule with a synopsis as to how the work will be accomplished within the 210- day period of performance. Offeror shall provide a high-level milestone plan of project execution to demonstrate their means and methods of approach to successfully manage and execute this Parking Structure project, which clearly demonstrates how the task will be accomplished in the space during the 210-day time period. It shall be no more than 5 pages in length.

Factor IV: Specialized Experience

Contractor shall demonstrate experience with managing design build, A/E and construction portions of the project for this parking structure project, while managing the construction work with the parking space or similar space with a 24 -hour operation or at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Provide a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) projects completed within the last five (5) years similar in size, complexity, and scope to this project. Projects must demonstrate an offeror’s experience as a prime contractor managing multiple subcontractors to include A-E firms if applicable. The five (5) years applies from the issuance date of the solicitation. If the contractor does not possess Design-Build (D-B) experience, provide a minimum of (1) and a maximum of two (2) projects completed by the A-E firm similar in size, complexity, and scope to this project in addition to the one (1) to three (3) projects submitted for the prime contractor.