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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Danielle Carroll Danielle.Carroll4@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles CA

COUNTRY

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified f or receipt of Offers

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, rem ains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26222R0147 08-19-2022

X X X

9/8/2022, 10AM PST

X This amendment is issued to:

a. Answer questions received in response to the solicitation

b. Upda te Statement of Work, 52.212-1 Notification to Offerors, and 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items.

See subsequent pages.

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. GENERAL.

1.1. The Contractor shall provide wayfinding signage for VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), including wayfinding design, sign removal and installation, and sign repair services for the VAGLAHS medical center, Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (LACC), Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC), and all Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) assigned to the VAGLAHS.

1.2. Contractor shall provide that meets Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, International Code Council/American National Standards Institute A117.1- Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings Facilities, and National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, which are made part of this contract and which are incorporated by reference herein.

1.3. All signs manufactured by the Contractor shall meet the guidelines in the VA Signage Design Guide, December 2012, available at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/signs/Signage01-Intro.pdf and the VA Barrier Free Design Standard, Revised February 2022, available at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/dsBarrFree.pdf, each of which is made part of this contract and is incorporated herein by reference. Signage sequencing shall follow the VA Signage Design Guide; Dec. 2012, Section 3: Room Renumbering, available at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/signs/Signage01-Intro.pdf.

1.4. Contractor shall manufacture signage with new materials only. Signage shall not be used or refurbished. Once the task order for signage is issued to the Contractor, Contractor shall not add or substitute any component(s) without prior approval from the COR.

1.5. Contractor shall manufacture signage that is component based, able to be mechanically fastened to the wall if required by the task order, be manufactured in the United States, and meet all standards identified in the task order. Each task order issued by the VA will have details outlining the specific project requirements. The below are general specifications:

1.5.1. Interior Room Identification: Contractor shall program, manufacture, and install new or updates to existing interior room and identification signs. This shall involve programming and sign location plans being prepared including a complete sign message schedule identifying each sign, its message, and its type. Interior Room Identification shall follow the design standard identified in the task order. Room Identification signs must feature an open license application that auto scales the copy to fit each sign approximately for creating new sign inserts in house on any standard computer or printer.

1.5.2. Directional and Wayfinding Signage: Contractor shall program, manufacture, and install new or updates to existing directional and wayfinding signs. These signs shall be designed, manufactured, and installed including a complete sign message schedule identifying each sign, its message, and its type. Sign location plans shall be prepared showing the placement/location of directional signs. A report shall accompany this identifying the general wayfinding theory, themes and plan being implemented.

1.5.3. Life Safety and Regulatory Signage: Contractor shall program, manufacture, and install new or updates to existing life safety and regulatory signs. These signs shall be designed, manufactured, and installed including life safety, code, and regulatory signage. This shall involve programming and sign location plans being prepared for regulatory, code and life safety signs.

1.5.4. Exterior / Site Signage: Contractor shall program, manufacture, and install new or updates to existing exterior signage. This shall include a complete sign message schedule identifying each sign, its message, and its type. Sign location plans shall be prepared showing the placement/location of directional signs. A report shall accompany this identifying the general wayfinding theory, themes and plan being implemented.

1.6. Prior to beginning performance on any issued task order, Contractor shall submit any required text/copy, materials, construction detail, layout and mounting methods for verification and approval by the COR. The Contractor shall complete all work within the time frames specified in the task order. The Contractor shall perform all necessary quality control functions to ensure the work is executed in compliance with the terms of the task order.

2. TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

2.1. The Contracting Officer will issue a Task Order Request for Proposal (RFP) for each project or requirement. The task order RFP shall identify signage required using the Price Schedule in Section B.2. Additionally, the task order RFP will include any services required in performance of the task order such as design, repair, removal, or installation of signage, along with the manufacture of custom-designed signs not included in the Price Schedule.

2.2. The Contractor shall submit price and technical proposals for review by the COR and the Contracting Officer. Once approved, the Contracting Officer will issue the task order to the Contractor.

3. PROJECT TYPES. Task orders may be issued for the following types of projects:

3.1. Contractor shall perform wayfinding design services. Contractor personnel performing wayfinding design services shall have interior designer certification issued by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) or must show professional membership of the Society of Experiential Graphic Designers (SEGD).

3.2. Contractor shall perform sign programming, design, fabrication, removal, and installation, per task order specifications.

3.3. When specified by the task order, Contractor shall provide the graphic design services and manufacture of custom signage, along with temporary signs fabricated with materials such as coroplast, foam & gator board, as well as providing necessary temporary mounting stands as appropriate to application.

4. REQUIRED SERVICES: Each task order issued to the Contractor will provide details on the services required to complete the project in addition to the quantity and type of each sign required. Contractor shall perform the following services when required by the task order:

4.1. Provide printed to-scale prototype proof sign sheets for each new sign developed. When life size prototype signs are requested, sample sign shall be printed on cardstock or heavier material for temporary mounting purposes.

4.2. Maintenance of an electronic library of established designed signs for repeated use to minimize re-work. For all signage developed, digital images shall be uploaded to the library and be provided to the COR in pdf or another acceptable medium approved by the COR. The Contractor’s library of signs created by this task order shall remain the property of VAGLAHS.

4.3. Contractor shall provide and install dimensional letters/numbers for both for interior and exterior applications.

4.4. Contractor shall provide digital imagery (art) with or with/out graphic text including film for seasonal, temporary, and permanent applications.

4.5. Contractor shall supply cut vinyl lettering/graphics for both interior and exterior applications.

4.6. Preparation of cut-sheets for newly designed signs with all technical fabrication details including:

4.6.1. Overall and detailed dimensions

4.6.2. Fabrication material specifications

4.6.3. Font details: Font style, weight, size, kerning, etc.

4.6.4. Notes referring to appropriate applications or uses

4.6.5. Colored illustrations

4.6.6. Installation instructions

4.7. Fabrication inserts for all supplied insert type signs per sign schedule. Contractor shall provide replacement inserts as requested by the task order. US Postal Service in lieu of delivery is acceptable provided inserts can be received within one-week (7 days) after having received an e-mail request with provided insert-text instructions.

4.8. Maintenance of adequate par-stock of all necessary materials to meet the fabrication requirement for an average of fifty (50) typical room ID signs.

4.9. Removal of existing signs including overhead, wall mounted flags, and flush wall mounted plaques using care to cause little to no damage to walls. No ceiling tiles shall be disrupted.

4.10. Remediation of signs that were incorrectly installed by Contractor, (not having been installed according to signed-off location plans or designs, non-adherence to Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS), Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements, or not plumb/level). Contractor shall bear the cost of all required remediation of incorrectly installed signs.

5. SIGN SPECIFICATIONS:

5.1. Contractor shall provide signage that meets the following Interior Signage Standard:

5.1.1. Tactile and Braille Characters raised minimum 0.793 mm (1/32 in). Characters shall be accompanied by Grade 2 Braille where required by ADA.

5.1.2. Character Height: Comply with VA’s ADA design and sign standards in the VA Signage Design Guide, December 2012, available at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/signs/Signage01-Intro.pdf and the VA Barrier Free Design Standard, Revised February 2022, available at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/dsBarrFree.pdf.

5.1.3. ADA Required Symbols (Pictograms): Equivalent written description shall be placed directly below symbol, outside of symbol's background field. Border dimensions of symbol background shall be minimum 150 mm (6 in) high.

5.1.4. Finish and Contrast: Signs incorporate various interior finishes / materials of varying depths.

5.1.5. Mounting Location and Height: Room ID Signs - Mount on wall adjacent to the latch side of the door in accordance with the VA Technical Information Library available at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/signs/Signage09-Interior.pdf and to avoid door swing / protruding objects.

5.1.6. Aluminum frame shall be anodized with a minimum of 75% recycled aluminum content.

5.1.7. Signs shall feature a spring clip loading feature for sign contents.

5.1.8. Signs must mechanically fasten to the wall (no adhesive mounting unless special exception in area exists per task order).

5.2. Contractor shall meet the following subsurface color and graphics guidelines unless otherwise required for ADA compliance:

5.2.1. Aluminum Sign Holder: Satin Silver - .75” Depth with chamfer profile design

5.2.2. Signs shall accept elements of various thicknesses up to a ¼” during in field operation.

5.3. Contractor’s signage in the Behavioral Health areas shall meet the following:

5.3.1. Signs shall not exceed .045” in depth.

5.3.2. Product shall be shatter resistant, pliable, light weight and contain no sharp edges.

5.3.3. Solution shall be compliant with the VA Signage Design guide available at VA Signage Design Guide, with grade 2 clear dome braille and raised characters. Refer to Design Elements on Page 1-1-4 through 1-1-8.

5.3.4. Write-on board and pocket sign options must be available as required.

5.3.5. Background color shall be a wood look to help create a residential model and be integral to the material (surface applied background finish is not acceptable). Formica or other rigid / non-pliable substrates are not acceptable due to patient safety.

5.4. Contractor’s Inpatient Patient Notification Signage shall meet the following:

5.4.1. Patient specific information messages (i.e., Fall Risk, Fluid Restrictions, Wheelchair Required, etc.) shall be printed on a tear and water-resistant card stock substrate.

5.4.2. Patient specific information messages shall be quickly and easily revealed or concealed via a tamper resistant face requiring at least two directions of motion.

5.4.3. Patient specific information messages shall be storable and interchangeable within a sign component which matches the frame finish to maximize the number of available message options.

5.4.4. The sign component which houses the patient specific information messages shall have a containment feature which keeps all housed contents held securely within while also providing a means for simple removal of all contents.

5.4.5. Patient information messages and holders must match other Continuum signs for a cohesive esthetic.

5.5. Contractor’s Exterior Signage shall meet the following:

5.5.1. All aluminum extrusions MUST contain 75% recycled content

5.5.2. All pylon signs shall be supported using two interior steel schedule 40 poles direct buried into concrete footing.

5.5.3. Post and Panel minimum sign cabinet depth shall be 3.25”

5.5.4. All illuminated signs shall have routed aluminum faces

5.5.5. All signs shall be component based with changeable faces

5.5.6. All illuminated signs to use GE Tetra Mini LEDS or approved equivalent

5.5.7. Posts shall be 3 ¾” Radius Black Posts w/ Key Slot

5.5.8. Post & Panel Mounting: Direct Burial with above ground concrete pad

5.5.9. Pylon Mounting: Direct Burial w/ schedule 40 steel poles. Brick Base to match w/ Limestone Cap.

5.6. Contractor’s Construction signage shall meet the following:

5.6.1. For Interior Signs

5.6.1.1. Base Interior Signage – Continuum: All sign components shall utilize a component-based sign system with a type II class I extruded aluminum frame composed of clear anodized aluminum with a minimum of 75% recycled content. Aluminum holder shall have precision mitered corners that are mechanical assembly via concealed fasteners. Aluminum frame profile depth shall be .75” with a subtle radius and chamfer profile design elements for a modern and timeless aesthetic. Completed frame assembly shall be available in size increments of not more than an ¼” in both length and width to provide unlimited holder dimension options to meet various needs. All extrusion and aluminum components shall be manufactured in the USA. System shall feature a spring clip loading feature or similar for sign contents. This will allow the system to: a) Readily accept sign parts and design elements of various thicknesses (room numbers, inserts, paper, dry erase, woods, metals, etc.) while in service after installation without customization to maximize system flexibility b) Feature a push and slide method for insert and component removal requiring no special tools. c) Allow sign inserts and components to be easily removed with no portion of the frame requiring disassembly.

5.6.1.2. Interior Sign Parts to Go in Continuum System: Acrylic parts are composed of a two-ply and three-ply construction, the first ply being 1/16" thick matte finish acrylic, the second ply being 4mm thick closed cell PVC, and the laminate adhesive being a double coated pressure sensitive polypropylene film rated at 56 oz/in minimum adhesion per PSTC-1T. The room number portion to use injected molded ABS characters. Grade II Braille to be produced with high pressure surface beading directly below tactile number 3/16” minimum. Braille translation via Duxbury Braille translator. Wood accents shall be fabricated from multi-layered fire-retardant thermo-plastic sheet with a class A decorative embossed film in the finish specified. Color and graphics shall be subsurface digitally printed direct to substrate with a variable dot pattern, UV Ink containing NO VOCs and LED curing. Painting, screen printing, and laminates shall not be used. Surface color or copy is not acceptable unless required for ADA compliance.

5.6.2. For Behavioral Health Signage:

5.6.2.1. Signs are comprised of a specialized, multi-layered fire-retardant thermoplastic sheet with a Class A decorative film in a wood grain finish. The material shall be designed for use in a healthcare environment and be subject to abuse from impact, dents and stains. The material is very thin (not to exceed .45”), lightweight, pliable and shatter resistant.

5.6.2.2. All corners are fabricated with a consistent radius to prevent sharp edges. Insert pockets are layered carrier material with a sandwiched .02 thick non-glare film for light weight low profile insert signs. All raised/tactile copy is applied to meet ADA and other applicable standards. All braille is grade 2 in clear domes that do not interfere with the visual aesthetic of the carrier finish. Raised Letters and Braille will extend past the base material by 1/32”. All copy and graphic information that is not tactile is applied via silkscreen inks specifically formulated for adhesion to the graphic carrier family of materials and shall be vandal resistant. Any insert graphics are printed via laser toner or pigmented inkjet inks with significant permanence ratings. Inserts are designed to be easily updated by the client onsite with software specifically developed for the application. All signs are wall-mounted via thin-mil VHB tape and silicone adhesive as required.

5.6.3. For Exterior Signs: Manufactured from extruded aluminum alloy --pre-assembled, precision machined sections—then disassembled and primed with zinc chromate primer followed by electro-static painting using DuPont Emron two-part catalytic polyurethane 1.5—2.0 mils including primer (or approved equivalent). Oven baked for 20 minutes at 300 degrees. All extruded aluminum to have a minimum of 75% recycled content. (ASTM B221, B241, B209) UL listed and approved UL48 posted on sign. Site plans to be digitally produced and printed 3D replications of all necessary structures printed on Scotch cal exterior grade vinyl and laminated to 1/8” clear polycarbonate as back plate. Listings shall be digitally reproduced on vinyl and polycarbonate in a similar fashion. All sign extrusions shall match existing. All pylon signs shall be supported using two interior steel poles direct buried into a concrete footing.

6. INSTALLATION. The contractor shall perform installation services per the issued task order and shall meet the following installation guidelines:

6.1. Protect signage and installation materials and products against damage during field handling and installation. Protect adjacent existing and newly placed construction and finishes as much as possible during installation to limit wall damage.

6.2. Mount signs in proper alignment, level and plumb according to the sign location plan and the dimensions given on elevation and sign location drawings. Where otherwise not dimensioned, signs shall be installed where best suited to provide a consistent appearance throughout the project. When exact position, angle, height, or location is in doubt, the Contractor contact Resident Engineer for clarification. All pylon signs shall be supported using two interior steel schedule 40 poles direct buried into concrete footing.

6.3. The Contractor shall ensure all public utilities are marked prior to any exterior excavation work. The VA will provide the Contractor an underground utility map with clear data points for all private utilities.

7. BADGES: All Contractor personnel shall wear VA-provided identification (I.D.) badges above the waist at all times while on the VA grounds. Contractor shall coordinate with COR to obtain the VA provided I.D. badges for all personnel performing on the contract. All VA-provided I.D. badges shall be returned upon completion of service. Failure to wear ID badges may result in removal from Federal Property.

8. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

8.1. The Contractor shall notify the COR within ten (10) days in advance of the time when the installation shall be completed so an inspection may be scheduled.

8.2. The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the COR once all signage has been installed. The COR will inspect all phases of delivery and installation and create a detailed punch list. The COR will prepare a list of incomplete or unacceptable items and provide this list to the Contractor for corrective action, if necessary.

9. WORK HOURS:

9.1. The Contractor’s work hours for each project shall be identified in the issued task order and will vary depending on the location of the work. The Contractor may be required to perform services on weekends, nights or holidays per the issued task order.

9.2. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal holidays.”

9.3. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday.

10. PERFORMANCE MONITORING:

The COR will monitor Contractor performance for each issued task order to ensure terms and conditions of the task order are met.

11. PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Contractor personnel shall perform services per the terms and conditions of each issued task order in a manner to preclude damage or defacement to patient or Government-owned property, equipment and facilities. The Contractor shall report any damage caused by the Contractor personnel to the COR. The Contractor shall replace items or repair property, equipment or facilities to previous condition, if the Contractor is determined to be at fault for the damage.

12. CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT:

12.1. The Contractor shall designate one (1) employee as the Point of Contact (POC) responsible for administrative matters for this contract. The POC shall have authority to act for Contractor on all matters relating to this contract. An alternate may be designated, but the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR in writing those times when the alternate shall act as the POC.

12.2. The Contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of the person designated as Point of Contact and Alternate on the space below:

12.2.1. Point of Contact, Name:

12.2.2. Telephone Number:

12.2.3. Alternate Point of Contact, Name:

12.2.4. Telephone Number:

13. PERSONNEL POLICY: The Contractor has full responsibility for the protection of its personnel furnishing wayfinding signage and services under this contract such as providing Workers' Compensation, professional liability insurance, health examination and social security payments. Payment for any leave, including sick leave or vacation time is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall follow all existing local, state, federal employment laws relevant to fringe benefits and premium pay for their employees.

14. BACKGROUND SCREENING: In accordance with VHA Directive 0710 Contractor personnel providing services under this contract my require a background screening and, if required, shall receive favorable adjudication from the VA prior to performance of work under the contract. The level of screening required for contractor personnel is Special Agency Check (SAC) or a National Agency Check. This will be determined at the task order level.

15. SMOKING POLICY: Smoking is strictly prohibited on the grounds of any VHA facility. VA facilities are Smoke-Free.

16. PARKING POLICY. Contractor personnel shall park only in designated parking areas. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

E.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

0. Period of Acceptance of Offers. FAR 52.212-1(c) is modified in the following manner: “The Offeror agrees to hold prices in its offer firm for a period of one-hundred-twenty (120) calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers.”

0. Submission Deadline. Questions shall be emailed to danielle.carroll4@va.gov and be received by 10am on August 26, 2022. Proposals shall be emailed to danielle.carroll4@va.gov and be received by 10am Pacific Daylight Time on September 8th, 2022.

0. Requirements for Price Proposals. Offerors shall complete and submit the Price Proposal in section B.2 and the price worksheet in D.1. No other format shall be accepted.

d. Job-site walk through will take place on Wednesday, August 24rd, 2022 at 1pm at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073.

Please email danielle.carroll4@va.gov to confirm attendance and for specific location.

2. Special Standards of Responsibility – To assist the contracting officer in determining if the special standards of responsibility applicable to this procurement are met, offerors are asked to provide the following information with their offers. Failure to include this information could result in a contracting officer’s determination that an otherwise successful offeror is not eligible for contract award.

SP1: Specialized Certification. Offeror shall provide evidence that the personnel performing wayfinding design work under the contract have an interior designer certification issued by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) or must show professional membership of the Society of Experiential Graphic Designers (SEGD). In response to this special standard, Offeror shall provide proof of certification by NCIDQ or proof of professional membership of the SEGD for at least one interior designer who is proposed to perform design services under the contract.

SP2: Specialized Experience. Offeror shall have specialized experience performing wayfinding design. In response to this special standard, Offeror shall provide a narrative describing the Offeror’s experience providing wayfinding design. If Offeror intends to satisfy this requirement through use of a proposed subcontractor(s), Offeror must provide this information for each proposed subcontractor.

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) Basis of Award. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 13 procedures. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, offers the lowest price and whose offered price is found to be reasonable. Price alone is the sole evaluation factor. In addition to the general standards of responsibility found at FAR § 9.104-1, in accordance with FAR § 9.104-2, the special standards of responsibility described below apply to this procurement. Offerors who fail to meet any special standard of responsibility will not be eligible to receive award.

SP1: Specialized Certification. Offeror shall provide evidence that the personnel performing design work under the contract have interior designer certification issued by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) or proof of professional membership of the SEGD.

SP2: Specialized Experience. Offeror shall have specialized experience performing wayfinding design. This requirement may be met by Offeror’s proposed subcontractor(s) possessing this experience.

(b) Evaluation Process. Offers will be evaluated in the following manner. The lowest-priced offer will be identified and will be evaluated to determine if it is reasonable. If the offered price is found to be reasonable, the offeror who submitted this offer will be identified as the “successful offeror.” The contracting officer will then determine if the successful offeror is responsible using the general standards of responsibility and the special standards of responsibility applicable to this procurement. If award cannot be made to the successful offeror, the contracting officer will evaluate the next lowest-priced offer following the procedures described above. This process will continue until an award can be made, or the contracting officer determines that no award can be made. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions at any time if determined by the contracting officer to be in the Government’s interest.

(c) Price Evaluation. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all contract years. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices for the contract years are significantly unbalanced or if the offered price for the first contract year or any other contract year exceeds the amount of funding available for any of those requirements.

(d) Acceptance of Offer. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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