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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a design-build construction project at the Fresno VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) to design and install tieback roof anchors in Building 1, with a contract value between $250,000 and $500,000. The project will follow a two-phase design-build selection process under NAICS code 236220, with a 240-calendar day performance period after Notice to Proceed.

Key details include a pre-solicitation site visit scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, with Request for Information (RFI) submissions due by November 26, 2025. Phase 1 proposals are due on December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST. The solicitation is a firm-fixed price contract requiring comprehensive design, labor, materials, and engineering services. Offerors must be verified in the SBA's Database of Small Businesses (DSBS) as an SDVOSB, submit a VAAR 852.219-75 certification, and comply with specific subcontracting limitations. The contract will be awarded using a trade-off source selection process, evaluating technical factors, past performance, key personnel, project schedule, and price.

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36C26126R0003

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.

of 75 36C26126R0003 X 11-12-2025 570-26-1-775-0003 570-26-611 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

Offerors have been authorized and are to be sent by email to Daniel Jhun at daniel.jhun@va.gov.

Daniel Jhun 916-923-4507

a. Project Number: 570-26-611, Project Title: Design-Build Service to Install Tieback Roof Anchors Building 1.

NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; Small Business Size Standard: $45M.

In accordance with FAR 36.204(d) -- Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

b. This is a firm-fixed price design-build construction requirement. Offeror shall furnish all design, labor, material, transportation, required engineering services, overhead, profit to design and install tieback roof anchors in Building 1 in accordance with SOW, Specifications, and drawings.

c. Place of Performance is at Fresno VA Medical Center, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223.

d. Period of Performance: 240 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

e. This contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15 - Trade-off Process (FAR 15.101-1) and FAR Part 36 - Two-Phase Design - Build Selection Procedures (FAR 36.3).

f. This procurement is a total service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Public Law 109-461 is the final authority on SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be verified in SBA DSBS the time submission offer and prior to award. SBA DSBS Link: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. SBA DSBS will be used as the official source for SDVOSB verifications for this solicitation until further notice from the SBA.

g. A pre-proposal conference and site visit has been scheduled on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM (PST), by the Parking Lot E, Fresno VA Medical Center, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223.

Offerors are strongly recommended to attend this site visit, but it is not mandatory.

h. Questions and/or request for information (RFI) must be submitted using the RFI form attached and are due by November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM PST. via email to daniel.jhun@va.gov and rosario.chaidez1@va.gov.

i. Bid bonds, payment and performance bonds are required under this solicitation and the resultant contract.

j. All contractors are required to be registered and current in System for Award Management (SAM), the official website of the U.S. Government at www.sam.gov.

K. DBA Wage Determination No. CA20250018 dated 20250926

l. All offerors must sign and submit VAAR 852.219-75 with the proposal before the closing date of the solicitation.

52.211-10 X

2:00 PM

PST

12-03-2025 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

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

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 209 McClellan

CA

95652 Department of Veterans Affairs FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin

TX

78714-9971 Daniel Jhun

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE1
SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM1
A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)1
A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK2
2.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)15
2.2 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)19
2.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)20
2.4 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)23
2.5 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)24
2.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)26
2.7 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)26
2.8 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)26
2.9 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)27
2.10 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)28
2.11 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)28
2.12 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)29
2.13 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)29
2.14 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)30
2.15 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)31
2.16 PARTNERING31
2.17 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)32
2.18 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)32
2.19 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)33
2.20 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JAN 2025)35
2.21 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)38
2.22 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)40
2.23 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS45
2.24 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)45
2.25 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)46
2.26 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)(DEVIATION AUG 2025)47
(End of Clause)48
2.27 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)48
2.28 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)48
2.29 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)48
2.30 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)49
2.31 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)49
2.32 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)50
2.33 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)51
2.34 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)51
2.35 52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)53
2.36 52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)53
2.37 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)54
2.38 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997) ALTERNATE II (APR 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)55
2.39 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)56
2.40 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)56
2.41 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)59
2.42 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)59
2.43 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)59
2.44 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)59
2.45 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)61
2.46 VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (DEVIATION)(APR 2025)64
2.47 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)64
2.48 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)64
2.49 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)65
2.50 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019)66
2.51 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)67
2.52 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)67
2.53 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)68
2.54 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)69
2.55 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019)69
DESIGN BUILD SPECIFICATIONS72
2.56 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES72
2.57 OWNERSHIP OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS72
2.58 RETENTION OF REVIEW DOCUMENTS72
2.59 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PLANNING INFORMATION72
2.60 COORDINATION WITH MEDICAL CENTER73
2.61 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR73
ATTACHMENTS74
ATTACHMENT 1 - RELEASE OF CLAIMS74
Attachment List74

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Please refer to the attachment for statement of work.

PART I. GENERAL

This procurement will follow the Two-Phase Design-Build selection procedures in accordance with FAR 36.3. The Government will evaluate Phase-One proposals and select a maximum of five (5) most highly qualified offerors to submit Phase-Two proposals. Phase-Two will select the best value offeror using the trade-off source selection process.

In Phase-One, the Government intends to select a maximum of (5) most highly qualified offerors to submit proposals for Phase-Two without conducting discussions with any offeror; therefore, the initial Phase-One proposal shall conform to the solicitation requirements and shall contain the best offer. The Government intends to evaluate Phase-Two proposals utilizing the Best Value Trade Off procedures outlined in FAR Part 15 and award a contract without conducting discussions; therefore, the initial Phase-Two proposal shall conform to the solicitation requirements and shall contain the best offer from a non-price and price standpoint.

The Government intends to award without discussions the proposal offering the Best Value to the Government. Award will be made on a Best Value trade off basis where all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal in importance with cost or price. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

This solicitation is issued as a total SDVOSB set-aside.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220-Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $45M. PSC code is Z1DZ, Maintenance of Other Hospital Buildings

Pursuant to FAR 36.204(d) – Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects is between $250,000 and $500,000.

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.

Proposals will only be requested and accepted from Vendors that are verified and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be verified in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Search database as a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) from the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21.

Offeror MUST be verified as SDVOSB to be eligible for an award in SBA Search database at: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ in accordance with VAAR 819.7003 – Eligibility. A proposal 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 proposal and prior to award.

Offerors MUST completely fill out, and sign and submit a certification of VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (JAN 2023)(Deviation) with their Phase 1 Technical proposals by the Phase 1 Solicitation due date in order to be considered for evaluation.

Note: An offer that fails to include a properly completed certification by the time proposals are due must be rejected by the agency. The signature must be tendered by an individual who is authorized to execute the certification on behalf of the offeror. For the completion requirement, VAAR 852.219-75 imposes an obligation on the person executing the certification to enter the following information below the paragraph which begins with the word ‘Certification:’

Instructions to Complete VAAR Clause 852.219-75(JAN 2023)(Deviation):

Offeror’s Name: The name should match the actual legal name of the offeror as captured in SAM.gov. If the offeror’s name is ‘SDVOSB ABCD, LLC,’ the full legal name of the entity must be entered in each separate section of the certification that contains the following brackets: [Insert Name of Offeror]. It is not sufficient for the offeror’s company name to be inserted at the bottom of the certification only. The offeror’s name must be entered in the brackets referenced above.

Printed Name and Title of Signee: Enter the printed name and job title of the signee.

Signature: The certification statement must be signed by an individual who is authorized to execute the certification on behalf of the offeror.

Date: The certification must be properly dated.

Company Name and Address: The certification must include the signee’s complete business name and address. This information should match the address and legal name of the offeror as captured in SAM.gov.

The Department of Labor (DOL), Davis Bacon Act (DBA) Wage determination, General Decision Number: CA20250018 dated 20250926

A pre-solicitation site visit has been scheduled on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST by the Parking Lot E, Fresno VA Medical Center, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223.

All Request for Information (RFI) regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing and received NLT 1:00 PM PST, November 26, 2025 via email to daniel.jhun@va.gov and rosario.chaidez1@va.gov. All RFIs must use the RFI form (Attachement) attached to this solicitation.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

The RFP can be accessed at https://sam.gov. Offerors can also search SAM.gov using the solicitation notice ID #36C26126R0003. Printed copies of the RFP 36C26126R0003 not be issued.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION

Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing in WORD format via Email to daniel.jhun@va.gov. Verbal queiries will not be entertained. Responses to the properly submitted questions will be provided in the form of an amendment posted to the website: https://sam.gov. It is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. The Government may not respond to the questions submitted less than 10 days before the proposal receipt due date.

COMPETITIVE RANGE

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions during Phase-One and/or Phase-Two if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary, the Contracting Officer may conduct discussions with offerors determined to be in the competitive range. 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 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.

ENFORCEABILITY OF PROPOSAL

The Government shall consider the “offeror” to be the legal entity identified in Block 14 of the SF1442 of the Phase-One proposal. The legal entity that submitted the Phase-One offer shall not be changed, assigned, or otherwise substituted prior to award under any circumstances. The proposal must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of a contract. By submission of the offer, the offeror agrees that all items proposed in response to the evaluation factors (including subcontractors with teaming agreements, project schedule, building design etc.) will be enforced for the duration of the contract. Any substitutions after contract award will be equal or better than as proposed and shall require Contracting Officer's approval prior to implementation.

PART II. EVALUATION FACTORS AND BASIS OF AWARD

Offeror packets will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

a. Definition:

Size: Review the AE firms if any roof replacement projects that are over $500,000.00 Complexity is defined as a design build project that includes several specialty trades and some engineering.

Scope includes work or activities related to, or closely related to, those outlined in the Statement of Work. This includes, but is not limited to, the construction of a new roof, replacement, anchoring, grading, seal coating, and electrical related to the roof.

Recency is defined as a construction project completed in the previous five (5) calendar years.

Relevancy For purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is defined as new construction and/or repair, alteration and related demolition of existing infrastructure completed within the past five years of the proposal issue date of this RFP. Infrastructure is defined as: 1) construction of a healthcare facility; 2) construction for industrial buildings and warehouses; 3) non-residential buildings, other than industrial buildings and warehouses; or 4) improvements such as utilities, landscaping, and roadways. “New Construction” is defined as construction that provides for new or expanded facilities or infrastructure. New construction does not include repair and/or modernization of an existing facility, nor does it include replacement or upgrade to an existing infrastructure.

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.3, this acquisition is based upon two-phase design-build selection procedures. The term “technical factors” refers to any non-price factor other than past performance.

Factor 1 - Technical Approach, Factor 2 - Experience, Factor 3 - Past Performance will be evaluated in Phase-One.

Factor 4 - Key Personnel Experience/Qualification, Factor 5 - Project Schedule, Factor 6 – Price will be evaluated in Phase-Two.

Factor 1 will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. If an Offeror is rated Unacceptable in Factor 1, then they will not be considered for Phase-Two. In making the best value award decision after Phase-Two, the Government will consider Factors 2-5 and price (Factor 6.) The relative importance of evaluation factors 2, 3, 4, and 5 is as follows: Technical factors (Factors 2, 4, and 5) are of equal importance to each other, and when combined, are equal in importance to the past performance factor (Factor 3). When the proposal is evaluated as a whole, the technical factors: Factor 2, 3, 4, and 5 combined (i.e., the non-price evaluation factors) are approximately equal to price.

The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to that responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government considering price and non-price evaluation factors. An award may be made to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest non-price rated offeror. Business judgments and tradeoffs will be used to determine the proposal offering the best value to the Government. In determining the best value to the Government, the Government need not quantify the tradeoffs that led to the best value decision.

PHASE-ONE and PHASE-TWO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) All proposals must be submitted in one part, a Technical Proposal. Your submittal must include a one-sided original to be emailed to Contracting Officer, daniel.jhun@va.gov. Emails cannot contain attachments that exceed 5MB.

(b) All pages containing text shall be consecutively numbered, type-written to fit paper size indicated in each factor. Submissions shall be made electronically in pdf format. Past performance information shall be submitted separately. All technical proposals shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 Microsoft Word. PDF format is also acceptable.

(c) The format used for the areas and factors above shall be strictly adhered to. All responses in the offeror’s package shall clearly indicate the applicable Evaluation Area, and Section, if applicable.

(d) It is the offeror’s responsibility to insure the completeness of the proposal. The evaluation panel for the Government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the initial proposal and will not assume that an offeror possesses any capability that is not specifically identified in the proposal.

(e) Only one technical proposal will be evaluated for each offeror. Alternate methods of accomplishing the work required by this solicitation will not be evaluated.

(f) Faxed proposals are not permitted under any circumstances.

(g) The subject line of the email shall read: “Solicitation No. 36C26126R0003 – Project No. 570-26-611, Design-Build Services to Install Tieback Roof Anchors Building 1., Fresno VA Health Care Center, CA.” Send the email to daniel.jhun@va.gov and rosario.chaidez1@va.gov.

(h) Offerors must include in the body of the email containing the proposals as follows:

a. Company Name

b. Design-Build Services to Install Tieback Roof Anchors Building 1., Fresno VA Health Care Center, CA

c. Solicitation No. 36C26126R0003

Please note that missing, incomplete, or ambiguous information could result in an offer deemed deficient. The Government may NOT make an Award to a Deficient Offer; In addition, there may not be an opportunity to remedy deficiency if Government deems to make award without discussions.

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT THE SF1442 OR BID GUARANTEE DURING PHASE-ONE. A COVER PAGE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ANY ISSUED AMENDMENTS SHALL BE USED INSTEAD. NO PRICING OR COST INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED DURING PHASE-ONE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.

NON-PRICE EVALUATION FACTORS

Phase-One:

Factor 1: Technical Approach Factor 2: Experience Factor 3: Past Performance

Phase-Two:

Factor 4: Key Personnel Experience/Qualification Factor 5: Project Schedule Factor 6: Price

***PHASE-ONE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) EVALUATON CRITERIA***

1) Factor 1 – Technical Approach:

(a) Solicitation Submission Requirements:

The Offeror shall provide a narrative describing the general technical approach for accomplishing the requirements of this contract based on the General Requirements outlined in the statement of work. This is high level and does not require referencing specifications. The narrative shall include the roles and responsibilities of the offeror and the partnering firm. If the offeror is made up of more than one legal entity (e.g. Joint-Venture, Limited Liability Company, Limited Partnership, etc.), the narrative shall describe the roles and responsibilities of each legal entity(s) comprising the offeror. Provide an organizational chart, clearly depicting the offeror (including each legal entity comprising the offeror), the partner firm, and the lines of authority of the various entities. The narrative and organizational chart shall be limited to four (4) single-sided pages, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger.

(b) Basis of Evaluation: The offeror’s technical approach will be used as a means to assess the Offeror’s understanding of the General Requirements of the contract, the roles and responsibilities of the offeror and lead design firm to accomplish the requirements of the contract. This factor will be rated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis.

2) Factor 2 – Experience:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Provide information on relevant and recent experience on design-build contracts of comparable size, complexity and scope within the last five calendar years as described in the below requirements. The Offeror shall complete the attached Phase-One Factor 2 Spreadsheet (Attachment A) for each project submitted. The attached (Attachment A) is structured to allow for the entry of up to six (6) total projects as requested in items 1 thru 3 below. The use of (Attachment A) and all information therein is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to evaluate experience. The Government will evaluate only the information provided in (Attachment A) and all other information provided on other than (Attachment A) will not be considered. The Offeror may expand individual cells on the (Attachment A). (Attachment A) submittals that do not comply with these requirements will NOT be evaluated.

1. Submit a maximum of Two (2) example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the lead Architect-Engineering Firm that will be designing the project. Examples should demonstrate offerors experience as the Prime Contractor on recent, relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP.

2. Submit a maximum of Two (2) example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the lead Construction Contractor that will be performing the largest construction effort on the project. Examples should demonstrate offerors experience as the Prime Contractor on recent, relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP.

3. Submit a maximum of Two (2) example design/build projects that the prime contractor and the partner firm have completed together. Examples should demonstrate offerors and partner firm’s coordination and teamwork leading to successful completion on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP.

(b) Basis of Evaluation: The basis of evaluation will include the offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing recent, relevant construction and design projects as defined in the solicitation submittal requirements of similar size, scope and complexity. The assessment of the offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of evaluating the capability of the offeror to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP. Offeror’s projects will be rated individually and then combined to achieve an overall factor rating. Offerors demonstrating recent and relevant design-build experience; timely project completion; recent and relevant design and construction of similar size, scope, and complexity to “Design-Build Service to Install Tieback Roof Anchors Building 1”; recent and relevant examples of the offeror and partner firm demonstrating a successful contractor team arrangement; and recent and relevant projects completed in the NCO 21 geographic location may be rated more favorably.

3) Factor 3 – Past Performance:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) evaluation for at least five (5) recent, relevant projects. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, then submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ - Attachment B) for each project. PPQs shall be completed, signed, and submitted by the contracting agent and/or their representative responsible for construction contract administration. Offerors may submit PPQs previously submitted for other solicitations as long as complete, required information is included.

After the solicitation closes, Offerors will not be allowed to submit additional CPARS or PPQs to replace the submitted CPARS or PPQs which have been determined by the VA to be irrelevant projects. Therefore, it is imperative the Offerors only submit relevant CPARS and/or PPQ’s.

If the submitted CPARS/PPQs are determined by the Government to be irrelevant then the Government reserves the right not to replace with an additional CPARS.

Offerors may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on these projects. Offerors may also address any adverse past performance issues. Explanations shall not exceed four (4) single-sided pages, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger.

The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information. The Government’s inability to contact any of the offeror’s references or the reference’s unwillingness to provide the information requested may affect the Government’s evaluation of this factor.

Performance award or additional information submitted will not be considered.

Basis of Evaluation: This evaluation focuses on how well the offeror performed on the relevant projects. In addition to the above, the Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of Contractors who are part of a partnership or joint venture identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance, and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Contractor’s performance. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination.

The assessment of the offeror’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the offeror’s probability to successfully meet the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

In rating Past Performance, the Government will evaluate for recency, relevancy, and quality of contractor performance. In reference to Past Performance, offerors who do not have relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating (neither favorable nor unfavorable) (FAR 15.305) (a)(iv). However, the Offeror with favorable past performance may be considered more favorably than an offeror with Neutral rating.

(b) Basis of Evaluation: This evaluation focuses on how well the offeror performed on the relevant projects. In addition to the above, the Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of Contractors who are part of a partnership or joint venture identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance, and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Contractor’s performance. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination.

The assessment of the offeror’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the offeror’s probability to successfully meet the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

In rating Past Performance, the Government will evaluate for recency, relevancy, and quality of contractor performance. In reference to Past Performance, offerors who do not have relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating (neither favorable nor unfavorable) (FAR 15.305) (a)(iv). However, the Offeror with favorable past performance may be considered more favorably than an offeror with Neutral rating.

In rating Phase-One Factor 2 and Factor 3, the Government will evaluate for recency, relevancy, and quality of contractor performance. In reference to Factor 3 specifically, offerors who do not have relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating (neither favorable nor unfavorable) (FAR 15.305)(a)(iv). However, the Offeror with favorable past performance may be considered more favorably than an offeror with Neutral rating.

There is a clear distinction between “experience” and “past performance”. Experience is related to the types and amounts of projects previously accomplished. Past performance relates to how well a contractor has performed.

***PHASE-TWO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) EVALUATION CRITERIA***

The Bid Guarantee shall be submitted with the Phase-Two requirement.

Responses to Phase-Two Request for Proposal shall only be accepted after Phase-One is complete, and only from the selected offerors.

All evaluation factors other than cost or price, except Factor 1 – Technical Approach, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Evaluation will be based on the following evaluation factors:

Factor 4 – Key Personnel Experience/Qualifications:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The offeror shall submit the information shown in Attachment (C) for their Key Personnel. Review the AE firms for identified all the main key personnel later. (Prime Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Civil Engineer and Mechanical Engineer). Roles as Prime Project Manager and Construction Superintendent may be completed by one individual if evidence of sufficient qualifications is provided. Submission of information on each of the key personnel’s experience is limited to a maximum of five (5) projects. If the Offeror submits more than five (5) projects for each key personnel, the Government will evaluate the first five (5) and disregard any other project information after the first five (5). In addition, the proposal shall also clearly indicate the number of years of experience for the key personnel in each of their respective positions. In order to properly evaluate the proposals, the proposal shall clearly indicate the number of years of experience, and shall NOT show combined experience, such as, Project Manager/Project Engineer for three years. The proposed key personnel shall be employees of the Offeror’s firm. If the proposed key personnel are not an employee of the Offeror’s firm at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror shall obtain a letter of intent to be employed by the Offeror, signed by the key personnel and the Offeror, and shall submit it with the proposal. Submissions for each individual key personnel shall be limited to five (5) single-sided pages, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger.

In addition, the offeror shall submit the information shown in Attachment (C) for the Quality Control Manager of Prime and Partner Firm. Submission of information to demonstrate experience for the Quality Control Manager of the Prime and Partner Firm will be limited to five (5) projects as outlined above. Please note: As stated in the Specification titled (01 45 00 Quality Control), the individual/individuals submitted as potential QC Managers are required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 3 years construction experience on projects of similar size, scope and complexity. Please note: A single person can cover more than one area provided that the single person is qualified to perform QC activities as designated.

(b) Basis of Evaluation: The above listed key positions are listed and will be rated in descending order of importance. The Offeror's key personnel shall be evaluated based upon experience of work construction, demonstrated by a maximum of two (2) roof replacement projects for each person. Each project shall have a dollar value of approximately $500,000.00 or more, completed within the last ten (10) years. Each person shall have a minimum of two years of construction experience in their respective positions and five years in their respective fields. Key personnel with demonstrated experience in the specific civil and site improvement disciplines outlined in this paragraph may be rated more favorably. Likewise, key personnel with 5 or more years in their respective positions and 10 or more years in their respective fields may be rated more favorably.

Factor 5 – Project Schedule:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit a high-level Project Schedule summary, identifying major design and construction activities, highlighting Critical Path items. Project Schedule shall assume and depict contract award on January 7, 2026 with Notice to Proceed of January 19, 2026. Project Schedule shall demonstrate the Offeror’s strategy to ensure successful completion of the project within the time specified period of performance. The schedule shall not exceed 4 pages (single-sided, 11” x 17”). The assumed award date is stated for proposal evaluation purposes only and does not infer or guarantee that an award will be made by that date. Provide a supplementary narrative committing to meeting the proposed construction duration. Provide an explanation for minimizing delays caused by unforeseen conditions. The narrative shall not exceed four (4) pages (single-sided, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger). The schedule and narrative shall, at a minimum, provide the following information:

•Design start and completion date.
•Date for Government Acceptance of the Contractor’s Final Design.
•Contractor Quality Control reviews.
•Schedule must clearly indicate timeframes for Government design submittal review and scheduling of Government design review conferences, in accordance with Specification requirements.
•Construction starts and completion date with phasing plan.
•If Offeror proposes to start Construction prior to Government Acceptance of the Contractor’s Final Design, proposal shall clearly indicate construction activities that will occur before the Government Acceptance of the Final Design. Proposals that indicate Construction start prior to Government Acceptance of the Contractor’s Final Design must clearly explain risks and mitigations associated with this approach.
•Describe how project will be staffed at the workforce execution level to ensure and validate that the project schedule can be met, i.e., plan to adequately staff the project throughout the duration of construction; plan to mitigate risk of slow construction start and construction progress from challenges in labor shortage and sourcing; plan to train, develop, and maintain skilled labor force; etc.

Narrative and schedules shall not propose variances from Contract requirements. For example, Offerors shall not propose contractual conditions that shift schedule risk to the Government or propose limitations on the ability of the Government to properly administer the contract.

(b) Basis of Evaluation: The Offeror's project schedule will be evaluated for coordination, staffing, and scheduling of the work to ensure timely completion of the project, demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the major design and construction activities and Critical Path items to successfully execute the project.

NOTE:

(1) The performance period proposed by the Offeror cannot exceed the time specified in Solicitation, and FAR 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

(2) Completion dates that are shorter than specified in the solicitation and FAR 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work, may be given more favorable consideration if supported by narratives that explain methodologies and innovative approaches to accelerate delivery, while fully mitigating risks to the execution and quality of design and construction. Proposed accelerated project schedule and completion dates shall become contract requirements upon award.

(3) In accordance with the RFP, the Government prefers to review for Quality Assurance (QA) as few submittal packages as possible. Design submittal packages must be correlated to the Critical Path items depicted on the proposed Project Schedule; otherwise, design shall not be packaged separately.

Factor 6 – Price: The offerors’ price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b), Price Analysis for Commercial and Non-Commercial Items to determine price reasonableness.

(END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS)

2.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 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 $200,000.

(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). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved].

(xv) [Reserved].

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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