36C26126R0045_2.docx

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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.)

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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)

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SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

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CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

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An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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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.

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Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C26126R0045 X 05-28-2026 570-26-3-454-0081 570-21-220 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

Submit via Email electronically to:

Contracting Officer, Mr. Rosario Chaidez at Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov

Rosario Chaidez (916)923-4548

1. Project Title: Catheterization Lab and Imaging Renovation, at the Fresno VA, Project Number: 570-21-220

2. Project Location: Fresno VA Medical Center, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223

3. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide to provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, project management, administrative support and specialized expertise to perform the work stipulated in the attached Statement of Work, Specifications, and Construction drawings. The project is to focus on the renovation of the 10,200 square feet Catheterization Lab located on the second floor of the East Wing at the VA hospital.

4. NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Small Business Size Standard is: $45.0M

5. The magnitude of Construction is between $5,000,000.000 and $10,000,000.00 for the total contract value per VAAR 836.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.

6. This contract is will be awarded in accordance with RFO Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation. This procurement is in accordance with RFO 15.103-1, The basis of an award is a trade-off between non-priced factors and price.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly read this entire request for proposal, including the instructions to offerors.

7. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price(FFP) Contract without conducting negotiation's with offerors;

however, the Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if later determined to be in the best interest of the Government. OFFEROR MUST RE REGISTERED IN SAM.GOV AND SBA's SBS AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF OFFER AND PRIOR TO AWARD.

8. A site visit has been scheduled, see Pre-Proposal Site Visit Flyer Document attached.

9. This requirement has been set-aside 100% for eligible Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBS)

10. An offer guarantee is required in the form of a bid bond, and should be submitted electronically by the proposal due date/time to the Contracting Officer, Rosario Chaidez, E-mail: Rosario.Chaidez1@va.gov. NOTE: Performance and Payment bonds will also be required by the successful offeror within ten (10) days of notice of award.

11. Construction Wage Rate Davis-Bacon(DBA) Decision No. CA20260018 dtd 5/18/2026 is attached and applies to this contract.

12. All Offerors are required to fill-in and sign the attached VAAR Clause 852.219-75 and submit it with their proposal.

The Prime Contractor must comply with subcontracting limitations as defined in 13 CFR 125.6 and provisions and clauses.

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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.

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

TX

78714-9971 1-877-353-9791 Rosario Chaidez Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The project will encompass the renovation of approximately 10,200 square feet within the Catheterization Laboratory located on the second floor of the East Wing at Fresno VA. The awarded contractor will provide all materials, labor (including licensed trade professionals), equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, project management, administrative support, and any specialized expertise necessary to perform the work identified in the Statement of Work (SOW), Construction Drawings, and Construction Specifications, collectively referred to as the Construction Documents.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: Upon Issuance of NTP POP End: 730 calendar days from NTP PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2DB - Repair or Alteration of Laboratories and Clinics

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NA

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

2615 E. Clinton Ave Fresno, CA 93703 2223

USA

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

Project # 570-21-220 Catheterization Lab and Imaging Renovation – Fresno, CA

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The awarded contractor will provide all materials, labor (including licensed trade professionals), equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, project management, administrative support, and any specialized expertise necessary to perform the work identified in the Statement of Work (SOW), Construction Drawings, and Construction Specifications, collectively referred to as the Construction Documents. All work under this contract will be performed at the Fresno VA Medical Center, located at 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, California 93703.

The following description provides a general overview of the required work and does not encompass all tasks necessary for completion of the project. The contractor must perform all work, obligations, and requirements set forth in the Construction Documents, including all specifications, drawings, notes, and referenced standards. In the event of any omission within this overview, the Construction Documents will govern.

The general description of work includes, but is not limited to:

a) The project will encompass the renovation of approximately 10,200 square feet within the Catheterization Laboratory located on the second floor of the East Wing. The work includes the relocation of existing ultrasound and fluoroscopy systems to the upgraded imaging suite and the reconfiguration of three radiology rooms, two ultrasound rooms, the patient restroom, central staff work area, communications closet, and electrical room. The scope also includes the construction of a new ultrasound room.

b) The scope of work includes complete Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing for all new and renovated spaces. Required work includes, but is not limited to, installation of new interior finishes; demolition and construction of walls, floors, and ceilings; and all associated lighting, power distribution, HVAC systems, and plumbing infrastructure.

c) All Vendors must include in their proposal the required allowance stipulated in the attached bid documents for reimbursement of specified expenses.

2. DEFINITIONS

A. Contract Documents: Refers to all documents that form the executed contract, including the contract itself, all attachments, incorporated references, specifications, drawings, and all other documents expressly made part of the agreement.

B. Construction Documents: Refers to the documents that define and detail the scope of work to be performed by the contractor. These include the construction drawings, specifications, scope of work, and all references incorporated within those documents.

C. Contracting Officer (CO): The CO is the only individual authorized, administer, or modify the contract on behalf of the Government. All services performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, and approval of the CO. No other Government representative is authorized to change contract terms, conditions, price, or schedule.

D. Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The Contracting Officer’s authorized representative at the construction site is the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR’s duties include monitoring and documenting contractor performance, conducting on‑site surveillance to assess compliance with the contract, and providing technical clarification and interpretation of the contract documents to the extent delegated. The COR also reviews and recommends action on submittals, samples, shop drawings, and other contractor deliverables. The COR does not have authority to modify the contract, direct changed work, alter contract cost, time, or terms, or commit the Government in any way; such authority is reserved exclusively for the Contracting Officer.

E. A/E: Refers to the Architect-Engineer firm that prepared and produced the construction drawings and construction specification documents for subject project. Includes all Joint Venture (JV) partners, consultants and sub-contractors to the one firm.

3. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

a) The contractor is required to comply with all facility and City of Fresno (https://www.fresno.gov/cityattorney/codeenforcement/) or governing jurisdiction’s standards for safety, security, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and dust control standards. The most current and accurate policies will be made available to the contractor upon award either at or after the Contract Kickoff meeting when NTP issued.

b) For the proper execution of work activities, the contractor may be required to employ professional services, including but not limited to engineering, consulting, and surveying. All professional services necessary to perform, coordinate, or complete the work requirements will be provided by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

c) The selection, assignment, and management of Contractor’s employees is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor will not employ any individual identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and general wellbeing, or operation of the VACCHCS facilities or personnel. The Contractor is fully responsible for performance and conduct of his/her employees and subcontracted employees. The Contractor must not allow any employee to perform work under this Contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent.

d) The Contractor staff performing work on the VACCHCS sites identified in this SOW will be Journeymen experience levels along with all other referenced training, certification, and experiences stated in this SOW.

e) Staff below journeyman experience will be supervised by those identified in the submitted staffing list and all certifications will be submitted.

f) Contractor and Subcontractor personnel working on VACCHCS facilities must consent to Background Checks or will be denied access to the VACCHCS facilities. Information required to conduct a Background Check includes full name, driver’s license number and/or social security number, date of birth, and completion of a background check questionnaire.

g) Contractors will ensure their employees and those of their Subcontractors have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. The Contractor willd not be entitled to any compensation for delay or expenses associated with this requirement and are not excused from proceeding with the Contract.

h) Contractor personnel will present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as a contractor employee by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company and a VACCHCS issued ID badge. The employees’ badge must be returned to the COR when the project has been completed, and/or the employee has departed from the firm.

i) The contractor will keep its employees trained and certified at all times during contract period. The contractor will ensure all employee certifications are submitted to CO and COR for proper recording of training. VA has the right to inspect and request verification of licenses and certificates of during the contract period. Contractor must update list of changes with personnel or certificates/license and submit to COR and CO.

j) Removal of Contractor’s Employees. The contractor will utilize only experienced, responsible, and capable employees in the performance of this contract. The CO may require that the contractor remove from the Government job any employee that endangers persons, property, environment, EEO policy, Hostile work environment, or federal workplace policy or violates the standards noted in this SOW.

k) The Contractor must provide the CO/COR with pertinent emergency telephone numbers to summon assistance in the event of an emergency. At least one of the emergency telephone numbers, and one alternate telephone number, must be manned twenty-four (24) hours per day, 365 days per year. This information will be provided in writing to the CO/COR.

l) Documentation between the awarded contractor and the VA must be submitted and maintained via a cloud-based construction management system; PROCORE is the preferred system to manage projects. Equivalent systems are to be presented to the CO/COR for approval.

m) Government Furnish Equipment. Contractors will not use any government’s own equipment, material, supplies, or tools. Contractor must furnish all requirements, unless otherwise stated in the specifications. Any questions related to Government Furnish Equipment, submit request to CO/COR.

n) Travel/Per Diem: Costs associated with contractor travel/Per Diem will not exceed the amounts established by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Rates can be obtained at: https://www.gsa.gov/travel-resources

4. EXISTING CONDITIONS

The underground utilities depicted in the Construction Documents have been identified solely from existing as‑built drawings provided by the facility. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the design professional make no representation or guarantee that the utilities shown constitute all utilities within the project limits, whether active, inactive, or abandoned, nor do they warrant the accuracy of the locations indicated. Neither entity has performed any physical verification of existing utilities. The construction contractor is fully responsible for independently verifying the existence and precise location of all underground utilities and must employ hand‑excavation, a qualified utility‑locating service, or other industry‑accepted methods as necessary to confirm utility locations.

5. CONSTRUCTION DURATION AND WORK HOURS/DAYS

The contract period of performance will be seven hundred-thirty (730) consecutive calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Normal working hours for this contract will be 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies that involve the closing of services provided by the VA. Construction efforts that directly impacts Veteran patient services, must be performed outside of Business hours (8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, Pacific Time), and are to be scheduled with the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor will incorporate all costs associated with off‑hours labor, scheduling, coordination, and performance of work into its proposal. No separate or additional compensation will be authorized for off‑hours work beyond that which is included in the Contractor’s proposal and incorporated into the awarded contract. If the Contractor determines that alternate or additional working hours are necessary to meet project requirements, the Contractor must submit a written request to the COR for consideration. No work outside normal hours may occur without prior written approval from both the COR and the Contracting Officer.

The contractor is required to conform to the City of Fresno Municipal Code criteria for Construction Noise and will request work hour exceptions in accordance with permissible criteria. The City of Fresno website municipal codes can be found on the city’s’ website, under Resources – Municipal Code: https://www.fresno.gov/cityattorney/codeenforcement/.

The Contractor will not perform work on officially designated Federal Holidays below without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Official Federal Holidays are listed below and designated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management at OPM.gov (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ ):

New Year’s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

6. SUBMITTALS, REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AND REQUESTS FOR DEVIATION (RFD)

a) The contractor is fully responsible for the timely preparation and submission of all required submittals, shop drawings, and coordination drawings in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications. The contractor must allocate a minimum of Fifteen (15) workdays for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Architect/Engineer to conduct their review of each submittal. Any submittal returned without approval, or requiring revision, resubmission, or additional review will be at the contractor’s sole risk, and the contractor will bear all time impacts associated with such resubmissions. No extensions of contract time or adjustments to contract price will be granted for delays resulting from incomplete, inaccurate, or non‑compliant submittals.

b) The contractor will allocate a minimum of Ten (10) workdays for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Architect/Engineer to respond to each submitted Request for Information (RFI). The contractor must submit RFIs as early as necessary to avoid any impact to the project schedule and is fully responsible for the coordination and reconciliation of all Contract Documents prior to submitting an RFI. All delays resulting from the contractor’s failure to timely identify, prepare, or submit RFIs related to the Contract Documents will be the sole responsibility of the contractor, and no extensions of contract time or adjustments to contract price will be granted for such delays.

c) Contractor’s Requests for Deviation (RFD) must be submitted for the VA’s consideration a minimum of twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance of the requested response date. The VA reserves the right to deny requests for deviation at any time regardless of reason. Request for Deviation responses, may include necessary consideration to the Government as terms of approval.

7. PROGRESS PAYMENTS

The contractor will submit a Schedule of Values to the VA for review and approval within fourteen

(14) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Schedule of values (SOV) must be itemized in accordance with the project specification Divisions. Line items will also be developed for individual General Requirements components including but not limited to submission and approval of as-built documentation and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.

Progress payments applications may be submitted to the VA on regularly scheduled intervals and must be reviewed and returned with approval signature from the COR and approval from the contracting office prior to submission for payment into Tungsten.

Progress payments will be reviewed contingent on the following being completed at the time of submission:

a) Two (2) sets of As-built red marked drawings will be current and available on the project site for review by the COR.

b) Waste Manifests for the progress payment interval will be submitted to the COR.

c) Certified payroll for the progress payment interval will be submitted to the COR.

d) The project schedule with Critical Path identified will be current (no more than 10 days behind schedule). A revised schedule must be submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer to identify measures planned to become in compliance with the Contract Duration limitations.

e) Contractor daily logs and Quality Control plans during the interval of the progress payment must be up to date.

f) Punch-list and re-work items identified by the VA or through the Contractors Quality Control plan must have been corrected or a written action plan will be provided to identify method and date of corrective action plan.

g) All safety deficiencies must have been corrected.

Failure to comply with any of the above will result in the rejection of the contractor’s request for progress payment review. The VA will review requests for payment only after each of the above items is complied with.

8. PROJECT CLOSEOUT

Contractor must schedule the Final Inspection and acceptance of all contract deliverables and completed work at least 48 hours in advance of the requested inspection date. Final Inspection and acceptance of all contract deliverables and completed work will be required prior to project closeout, Contractor must use a CO approved final inspection and acceptance form and sign it. The contractor must notify the COR when the work is ready for Final Inspection. Approval by the COR is required for all deliverables, including but not limited to as‑built drawings, warranties, manuals, and any other documentation identified in the Construction Documents or this Statement of Work. Final acceptance will not occur, and no final payment will be processed, until the COR verifies that all work and deliverables fully comply with contract requirements.

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1. a. In accordance with applicable VAAR and RFO acquisition regulations, proposal materials—including drawings, specifications, and contract forms are available for download by prime contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors via the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) at https://sam.gov/ under Solicitation Notice ID Number: 36C26126R0045. Registered users may electronically access and download all related documents, including plans, specifications, drawings, amendments, and attachments, ensuring they obtain the most current versions via the official GPE portal.

1. b. A Bid Bond, Standard Form (SF) 24 (Revision 10/2023), is required for this solicitation. Each offeror will furnish a bid guarantee in an amount not less than 20 percent of the total bid price and not exceeding $3,000,000. The bid guarantee must be submitted electronically with the proposal and must be executed on the current SF 24 (Revision 10/2023). Failure to provide a bid guarantee in the required form, amount, or manner by the time set for proposal opening will result in rejection of the bid/proposal in accordance with RFO 28.101‑4, except where the limited exceptions in that provision apply, and may result in rejection even if an exception is asserted. The current SF 24 (Revision 10/2023) is available through the U.S. General Services Administration at https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms .

1. c. The offeror to whom award is made will furnish both a Performance Bond, executed on Standard Form (SF) 25, and a Payment Bond, executed on Standard Form (SF) 25A, each in a penal sum equal to 100 percent of the contract price, in accordance with RFO 28.102 and its subparts. The contractor will ensure that both bonds are executed on the current versions of SF 25 and SF 25A (Revision 10/2023). The current forms are available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms.

1. d. In accordance with VAAR 836.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects and VAAR subparagraphs, the estimated magnitude for this project is in the “Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000” range.

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1. e. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Not Applicable

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION:

a. This requirement is being solicited utilizing the procedure outlined in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 15.103-1 and 15.202(b)(2), a “Best Value” source selection evaluation process, which will undergo a trade-off evaluation. The Government intends to solicit capable and eligible Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) on the open market. The selection will be a trade-off between non-price factors and price. One firm-fixed-price construction contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

b. These instructions prescribe the format of Offers. Offers are defined as consisting of Prime Contractor’s proposal. 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.

c. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review this solicitation prior to commencing preparation. For offers to receive full consideration for award, offerors must ensure that the information and documentation furnished in support of the price proposal and 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 proposal being determined ineligible.

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

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

The following documents are to be included in your proposal submission:

One (1) completed Proposal amount entered in block 17 of the SF1442 Offer page.

One (1) Price proposal will include completed and signed SF1442, any amendments, and a fully completed Price Breakdown worksheet (attached to this solicitation)

One (1) Technical Proposal must include: Technical Approach to a Phased Renovation in an Active Clinical Environment, Relevant Experience and Key Personnel, and Past Performance Information.

One (1) fully completed and signed SF1442 Offer page, acknowledgment of all amendments either via entering data in block 19 of the SF1442 or completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF1442 Offer page.

One (1) fully completed and signed VAAR clause 852.219-75 must be included with the proposal or the offeror cannot be considered for award. Must be the same exact VAAR clause version used in the solicitation.

One (1) bid bond guarantee. Electronic submission of the Bid Guarantee via email is authorized. Bid Guarantee part must include an electronic copy of the bid guarantee scanned in a manner that the raised seal is clearly visible and fully readable and legible. A bid guarantee must be submitted on a form of bid bond by the proposal submission due date and time. The bid guarantee must be submitted electronically with the proposal and must be executed on the current SF 24 (Revision 10/2023). Failure to provide a bid guarantee in the required form, amount, or manner by the time set for proposal opening will result in rejection of the bid in accordance with RFO 28.101‑4, except where the limited exceptions in that provision apply, and may result in rejection even if an exception is asserted. The current SF 24 (Revision 10/2023) is available through the U.S. General Services Administration at https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms .

This solicitation contains no brand name-only requirements.

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 SF1442 Solicitation and by the date and time specified in block 13A of the SF1442 Solicitation (subject to amendment). Any exception to the terms and conditions of this request for proposal will result in a nonresponsive proposal.

3. PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SENT TO:

One (1) electronic copy via email of the proposal are to be sent to arrive on or before the due date/time to Mr. Rosario Chaidez, at email: Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov.

Offerors will send (1) electronic copy via (email shall be less than 10MB) of the technical proposal, price proposal, and the bid guarantee to arrive on or before the due date/time. The subject line of the email shall read: "Proposal for Solicitation 36C26126R0045 – 570-21-220, Title: Catheterization Lab and Imaging Renovation at Fresno VA Medical Center from Company (Insert name).” Send the email to Mr. Rosario Chaidez, Contracting Officer: Rosario.chaidez1@va.gov NOTE: Faxed proposals are not permitted under any circumstances.

4. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI):

To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements or specifications, submit a written RFI utilizing the attached RFI Form included in this solicitation, which is to be sent via email to Rosario.Chaidez1@va.gov. See the RFI form for specifics. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format, which will posted via SAM.gov to all concerned. The deadline for submitting RFIs for this solicitation is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PT. No questions will be answered after this date/time 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.

5. PROPOSAL DUE DATE SCHEDULE:

All Proposals are due by the date and time specified in Block 13 of the SF1442.

6. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

Proposals received after the date and time in Block 13 of the SF1442 form may be rejected.

In accordance with VAAR 852.219‑75, the formal certification attached must be fully completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s proposal using the specific version of the certification form attached to this solicitation. The Government will not consider and all such offers will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award if an offeror submits a proposal without this required certification.

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) Small Business Search (SBA SBS) (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ ) as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) from the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21.

Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf ). Potential Offerors must have current online Representations and certification application on file with SAM.gov.

Potential Offerors must also be verified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program as an SDVOSB to be eligible for award. The Contracting Officer (CO) will use the SBA Small Business Search (SBA SBS) (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) to verify SDVOSB status until further guidance is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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.

Any deviation from the terms and conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP) will render a proposal nonresponsive. Offerors must submit both a complete technical proposal and a definitive (or unconditioned) price proposal; failure to do so will render the proposal nonresponsive. All Technical and Price Proposals must be submitted in compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP. Furthermore, offerors must acknowledge, in writing, all amendments to this solicitation using the exact version of the amendment form provided; failure to do so may result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive.

7. SITE VISIT:

Potential offerors are strongly urged and expected to inspect the site where the services will be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost and execution of the work. Failure to conduct such inspection shall not constitute grounds for any claim or equitable adjustment after award, consistent with RFO 52.236‑3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work” Information regarding the site visit is provided in the attached document titled: “Pre_Proposal_Site_Visit_Flyer _36C26126R0045” This will be the sole opportunity for potential offerors to access and inspect the site prior to submitting proposals, and participation by offerors, subcontractors, and suppliers is strongly encouraged and expected.

8. WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT:

General Decision Number: CA20260018 dated 5/18/2026

9. PRIVACY TRAINING:

All workers regardless of project length must take VA Privacy Training which will be coordinated after project award with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

10. TRAINING:

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

11. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

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

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

12. PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS:

Drawings and specifications are provided in electronic format as attachments to this solicitation. Contractors are responsible for downloading and printing their own complete plan sets; the Department of Veterans Affairs will not provide hard copies of any drawings or specifications. Contractors are further responsible for ensuring that any construction document package used for proposal preparation or performance is current and complete.

13. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made unless the contractor is registered. Contractors are required to be registered in SAM.gov at time of submitting proposal and at time of award.

14. ADDITIONAL SBA INFORMATION:

1. Potential Offerors must also be verified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program as an SDVOSB to be eligible for award. The Contracting Officer (CO) will use the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Search (SBA SBS) (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ )to verify SDVOSB status until further guidance is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Prior to an evaluation of any offer received, a recertification/verification of the SBA’s SBS System for Award Management (SAM) will be completed to ensure every offeror is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a small business under the NAICS code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

15. RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

A responsibility check will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to award. Checks of the SBA’s DSBS database and SAM.gov to ensure registrations are current, valid, and no debarment records exist. Any information retrieved or received by the Government that would be cause for negative or unsatisfactory responsibility rating may result in the offeror being determined ineligible for award.

16. CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:

The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) applicable for your contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility GEMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the facility GEMS Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All on-site contractor personnel shall complete yearly EPA sponsored environmental training specified for the type of work conducted on-site. Upon inclusion in the contract, the Contracting Officer’s Representative will verify that all contractor personnel have acquired EMS Awareness Training at their appropriate site or location.

17. REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER, and PROJECT MANAGER:

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

18. SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor, any employees, and any subcontractors, and their employees must adhere to all VA, VHA, and VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) Policies for smoke and carbon monoxide monitoring requirements. They are available upon request from COR.

19. NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP):

A notice to proceed shall be issued after award of a fully executed contract. The NTP date and time “to be determined” after award to a successful contractor. Primary factor in determination to issue NTP shall be the Prime Contractor submission of, and the Government review.

20. BASIS FOR AWARD

A. INTRODUCTION: A tradeoff selection will be conducted by a team of Government Technical personnel in accordance with RFO Part 15.103-1 – a best value trade-off source selection evaluation process will undergo a trade-off evaluation, supplemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR). These regulations are available electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide and https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

B. EVALUATION: In accordance with both RFO 15.103-1 Tradeoff approach process and RFO 15.202 (b)(2), the best value trade-off sources selection evaluation process will undergo a trade-off evaluation. The factors are listed in descending order of importance. Factors 1, 2, and 3, when combined are approximately equal to Factor 4 – cost/price.

Factors Order of Importance: The basis for award is the best value trade-off where all non-price evaluation factors, when Factors 1,2, and 3 are combined are approximately equal to Factor 4 – cost/price. Any award will be made based on the best value proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the four (4) following evaluation factors (in accordance with RFO 15.202 (b)(2) and 15.103-1) in order of descending importance:

1. Evaluation Factor 1 – Technical Approach to Phased Renovation in an Active Clinical Environment

2. Evaluation Factor 2 – Relevant Experience and Key Personnel

3. Evaluation Factor 3 – Past Performance

4. Evaluation Factor 4- Cost/Price Key Definitions:

i i) Relevant projects are those that are of similar size, and/or complexity, and/or scope. A project does not have to have all three (3) to be evaluated.

ii) Size is defined as any project over $3,000,000.00

iii) Complexity is defined as a project that includes work in several different locations on campus, and the ability/experience working with multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, demolition, etc. including ability to coordinate multiple phases of construction.

iv) Scope is defined as work or activities related, or closely related, to that which is outlined in the Statement of Work and Specifications, such as but not limited to: the renovation of approximately 10,200 square feet of the Catheterization Laboratory, including…