36C26319R0078-001.docx

36C26319R0078

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.

36C26319R0078 X 04-29-2019 636-19-4-5972-0045 636-13-103 36C263 Cynda Rosa Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite C38 Omaha NE 68102-2077 Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite C38 Omaha NE 68102-2077 Cy nda Rosa 402-599-2168 PN: 636-13-103, Replace Boilers 2 and 3 (GI) POC: Cynda Rosa, Email: Cynda.Rosa@va.gov

Contractor shall provide all transportation, tools, materials, components, permits, license, labor, and supervision to remove and replace 2 steam boilers. Work includes but is not limited to providing new controls, required safety elements, and modifications and/or enhancements required for the 2 new boilers to function properly with the remaining boilers. Replacement boilers must be high efficiency and interface with the Johnson Control Metasys EMCS.

Work may include, but is not limited to, general construction, demolition, framing, insulation, drywall, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, specialty systems, finish work and certain other items necessary for completion of this project.

All work shall be completed in accordance with project drawings / specifications and in compliance with the most current version of all applicable codes including, but not limited to: NFPA 101, International Building Code, ASHRAE, National Electric Code, VA Barrier Free Design Guide, and VA guidelines for patient safety and infection control.

The overall period of performance for this project will be 300 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed which includes all lead times for material/equipment acquisition, document preparation, and all submittals.

NOTICE OF SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET ASIDE:

This solicitation is issued in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare Information and Technology Act of 2006, Sections 502 and 503, as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors. Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), competition is restricted to SDVOSB construction firms, as there is a reasonable expectation that two or more offers from SDVOSB contractors will be received under this solicitation. All prospective offerors must be verified in the VetBiz.gov database as an SDVOSB to be considered for award. The offeror MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)www.sam.gov at time of proposal submission and maintain that registration to be eligible for award.

NAICS code 238220 is applicable for this procurement with the small business size standard of $15 million.

The magnitude of construction for this project is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

Please submit all RFI's/questions via e-mail to cynda.rosa@va.gov prior to 4:00PM (local time) on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 . Answers will be provided via a solicitation amendment posted to www.fedbizopps.gov. The Government reserves the right not to answer any RFI's/questions submitted after the due date/time.

X X 52.211-10 X

2:00 PM CT

05-31-2019 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

CLIN 0001 Lump Sum $________________________________________ CLIN 0002 Deduct Alt 1: $___________________________________ CLIN 0003 Deduct Alt 2: $___________________________________

636-3690162-5972-854200-3220 23NR8WA24

Obligation Number:

36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite C38 Omaha NE 68102-2077 Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

CYNDA ROSA

VA-VHA-SAOC-2018-A8CA4E75

Table of Contents

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and any amendments to the RFP are made available through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov under the solicitation number. To download the RFP and associated documents, you must have an active vendor account in FBO. For FBO vendor account information, refer to the FBO Vendor Guide.

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. The offeror shall submit all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation. A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and subcontractors) is available on the Federal Business Opportunities web site.

1. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

1. ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

Proposals must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

1. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

Proposals (whether hand-delivered or mailed) must be received no later than the time specified on the Standard Form (SF) 1442, Page 1, Item 13A. Official time will be established by the clock located in the area where proposals are received (NCO 23 Omaha Contracting Office). See FAR 52.215-1 for rules concerning late proposals.

The Packaging that contains the Proposals shall be marked:

“Proposals for Solicitation Number: 36C26319R0078, DO NOT OPEN”

1. PRICE SCHEDULE

Payment for the all items listed in the Price Schedule shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, equipment, appliances, materials, and bonds (performance and payment), and for performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications. All costs for work not specifically mentioned in the Price Schedule shall be included in the contract prices for the items listed.

1. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Submit the following items by the date and time set for receipt of proposals.

Volume Number

I

Paper: Original Electronic: 1 CD with Technical Proposal Only

II

General Offer - Includes SF1442 Price Proposal - Includes Price Schedule and Supporting Price Information

Electronic: 1 CD with General Offer and Price Proposal Only

Each of the Volumes shall be in English, printed on U.S. 8 ½ x 11 paper, using standard 12-point size type, hole punched and placed in separate 3 ring binders. No other form of binding or deviations will be accepted. Each bound Volume will contain a cover sheet for ready identification of the proposal and a full table of contents, separated by Tabs, as prescribed herein.

The offerors are cautioned that no reference to the proposed price(s) shall be made in Volume I - Technical.

5. The prime, consortium, or joint venture’s name, address, a signature of the official that can bind the firm and a telephone number shall appear in the lower left corner of the title page all Volumes to be evaluated.

5. Volume number, section and date submitted shall appear in the bottom right corner of each page.

5. Neither fax nor email of written submittals will be accepted.

5. An electronic submittal of all Volumes shall be provided on a Compact Disk (CD). The CD containing pricing information must be manipulatable with formulae, calculations and links visible if other than cost or pricing data is required.

5. Photographs and organizational charts will not be considered a page. However, a photograph with more than 6 lines of text (for caption purposes) counts as one page. Double-sided pages count as two pages.

5. Offerors shall comply with all requirements of the proposal submission instructions. Any offer that states, includes, or alludes to the proposed contract price(s) in Volume I shall be determined to be unacceptable and shall not be considered for award.

1. WRITTEN CONTENTS

Proposals shall be submitted in two parts: Volume I - Technical Proposal and Volume II - General Offer and Price Proposal. Each Volume shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope/package clearly labeled on the outside of the envelope/package. Both Volume I and Volume II must be submitted at the SAME TIME.

Volume I - Technical Proposal

1. Volume I shall include the following information:

1. Limited to 100 pages. The term “pages” includes pullout drawings, tables, diagrams, charts, annexes, indices, tables, and manufacturer material/data/information (product literature, catalog, cut sheets, etc.), but must be folded to fit a standard page. All pages shall be single sided. Use 22” x 34” or 24” x 36” for full size drawings. Half-size sheets are also acceptable.

1. Volume I pages shall be numbered consecutively.

1. Additionally, Volume I shall contain the following technical evaluation and additional information as follows:

1. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the type of work required for the Prime Contractor

1. Project Schedule

1. Past Performance of the Prime Contractor

1. Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Volume II - General Offer and Price Proposal Volume II shall include the following information:

1. Solicitation Number, Project Number, Project Title, Project Location, Offeror Organization, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address.

1. Name, title, and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal and negotiate on the company’s behalf

1. The name, point of contact, phone number, and address for bank and bonding company of firm signing the SF 1442

1. Bank and Bonding Points of Contact

1. 20% Bid Bond

1. Standard Form 1442 Solicitation, Offer and Award (front and back); Block 13D, states the minimum number of calendar days after the date offers are due for Government acceptance of the offer. All amendments must be acknowledged by number and date on the back of the Standard Form 1442, Block 19

1. Completed Price Schedule with any necessary support documentation

0. A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions, clauses, and provisions included in the solicitation

0. Representations and Certifications and Self Performed Work Statement

0. Joint Venture Information (if applicable)

EVALUATION FACTORS

This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. The Government intends to select ONE contractor for award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Offerors must submit information in sufficient detail to permit proper evaluation.

In order for a proposal to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor. The term “technical,” as used herein, refers to non-price factors. The non-price technical evaluation factors for this acquisition include the following:

VOLUME I – TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the Type of Work required for the Prime Contractor - This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s recent and relevant experience on projects of similar scope, magnitude and complexity.

Factor 2: Project Schedule - This factor considers the proposed schedule with all starting and completion times of all major elements of work beginning with the notice to proceed on the base contract items and indicating calendar days to completion of all work required by the specification and drawings.

Factor 1: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the Type of Work required for the Prime Contractor The offeror must submit a technical proposal that includes sufficient evidence of Specialized Experience and Technical Competence of the Prime Contractor on projects submitted in response to Factor 1. Offerors must meet all the following standards to receive an acceptable rating on this factor:

· Offerors must submit work on at least three recent and relevant hospital projects and at least one of which must be valued at $1 million or greater. Recent is defined as work completed within the last 8 years. Relevant is defined as projects similar in nature to the project in this solicitation for scope, magnitude and complexity and have a logical connection with the requirements of this RFP.

· Offerors must identify their mechanical subcontractor (if mechanical work is not completed by the prime) proposed for this project who must be a licensed contractor in good standing. Offeror must have worked with this subcontractor on at least one other project of similar scope, magnitude and complexity.

· Offeror’s mechanical subcontractor (if mechanical work is not completed by the prime) must show experience on at least 1 project similar in nature to the project in this solicitation for scope, magnitude and complexity and have a logical connection with the requirements of this RFP.

Projects performed by contractors other than the offeror (such as teaming partners) will not be evaluated as Relevant Experience of the Prime Contractor unless those other contractors are part of a joint venture for this solicitation as demonstrated by a signed joint venture agreement.

FACTOR 2: PROJECT SCHEDULE

The offeror must submit a detailed project schedule in response to Factor 2. Offerors must meet all of the following standards to receive an acceptable rating on this factor:

· Offeror must submit a detailed project schedule that uses the critical path method that meets the 300-calendar day time frame for project completion. This calendar day Period of Performance includes submittals, material delivery lead time, final inspection, completion of punch list items, and closeout actions.

· The submitted project schedule must include the completion times of all major elements of work beginning with the notice to proceed on the base contract items and all deductive items, if applicable.

· The project schedule must include the sequences proposed to accomplish each work element and appropriate interdependencies between various work elements. Offeror will identify all self-performed work elements and identify all major work elements performed by subcontractors, including the name(s) of their proposed subcontractor(s).

· The project schedule must be complete and demonstrate the offeror’s ability to propose a schedule that identifies all major elements of work for this project, meets the Government’s requirements, and is obtainable. For purposes of the proposal submittal, assume a Notice to Proceed (NTP) date of October 1, 2019.

**NOTE**- The proposed contract duration submitted at the proposal time on the Solicitation Price Schedule is contractually binding.

Volume II - PRICE PROPOSAL:

The Government intends to award CLIN 0001 – BASE BID to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offeror. If sufficient funding is not available to award CLIN 0001, award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offeror for CLIN 0002. If sufficient funding is not available to award CLIN 0002, award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offeror for CLIN 0003. If sufficient funding is not available to award CLIN 0003, the Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement.

A price analysis will be used to evaluate all CLINs to support the selection of the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror. Price reasonableness will be established using any necessary price / cost analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1, including but not limited to price competition information and the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), along with any other pricing tools deemed necessary.

PRICE EVALUATION FACTORS

Price Evaluation Factors:

· The offeror shall submit the properly filled out lump sum Price Schedule included in the solicitation, containing proposed line items and total pricing, as well as the proposed contract duration and all deductive items, if applicable.

· Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror. An award cannot be made if the successful offer’s proposal price exceeds available funding or cost limitations, if applicable.

· The offeror shall submit a bid guarantee in IAW FAR 52.228-1.

EVALUATION RATINGS

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Note: Prime Contractor Past Performance Ratings and EMR/Safety Ratings will be reviewed and ratings assigned under the Determination of Contractor’s Responsibility portion of the award process.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Replace Boilers 2 & 3 (GI)

PN: 636-13-103

1. PROJECT SCOPE:

1.1. The Contractor shall provide all services necessary to adequately support the replacement of boilers 2 & 3 at the Grand Island VAMC. The project will consist of the demolition and replacement of the two older existing steam boilers including: new controls, all required safety items, and other system modifications or enhancements required for the new boiler to function with the existing boiler that will remain. The replacement boilers shall have the following features:

1.1.1. High Efficiency IAW ASHRAE 90.1 2016 or better.

1.1.2. Dual fuel burning capability (fuel oil & natural gas).

1.1.3. Minimum turn down ratio of 10:1.

1.1.4. Burner shall be capable of maintaining a constant supply of combustion air resulting in a constant 3% O2 across the entire 10:1 turndown range. – Oxygen Trim

1.1.5. Factory provided digital controllers are required for all control functions including burner management.

1.1.6. Include steam meter, water meter, and natural gas meter for each new boiler. Meters shall interface with the existing Johnson Control Metasys EMCS. The capability to totalize and store data points for each of the meters is required.

1.2. Replace PR Stations – BID Deduct 1

1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide all services necessary to adequately support the construction for the replacement of the existing pressure reducing stations located inside the boiler plant at the Grand Island Division of the Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System.

1.3. Replace System Components – BID Deduct 2

1.3.1. The A/E has reviewed the useful life expectancies schedule in VHA Directive 1810 and determine what items are due to be replaced IAW this schedule. Bid Deduct 2 has been developed to replace those identified items.

1.4. The work covered by this Statement of Work (SOW) consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, travel, testing, safety device testing, and permits required to perform the work described herein within the framework of the contract. The work will be required to be completed within 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1.5. Location of Project: Grand Island ONLY

1.6. SIZE SQ FT OF NEW/RENO: Not Applicable

1.7. Contractor shall remove all debris from VA property, and provide waste reports to Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.8. Prime Contractor supervisor must be on site while work is being performed.

1.9. Prior to work commencing, Contractor must check-in with COR, in room B618, Omaha.

1.10. Dust created during construction must be contained and prevented from leaving the work area.

1.11. Contractor must maintain a clean working site.

1.12. All work will need to be performed in a phased manner to allow for continual operation of the boiler plant. Any necessary complete steam outages will need to be coordinated at least 30 days in advance for planning and scheduling purposes.

1.13. Contractor shall follow all security protocols.

2. BASE BID:

2.1. Base bid shall include all work as described in the plans and specifications. 2.2. Bid summary shall include a breakdown of each item to be used in construction.

3. BID DEDUCTS:

3.1. Bid Deduct 1-Remove all work for Replace PR Stations

3.1.1. Bid shall include all work as described in the plans and specifications MINUS all work for the Replace PR Stations.

3.1.2. Bid summary shall include a breakdown of each item to be used in construction.

3.2. Bid Deduct 2- Remove all work for the Replace PR Stations & for Replace System Components

3.2.1. Bid shall include all work as described in the plans and specifications MINUS all work for the Replace PR Stations and for the Replace System Components.

3.2.2. Bid summary shall include a breakdown of each item to be used in construction.

4. REQUIRED SERVICES:

4.1. SUBMITTALS: The following shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review:

4.1.1. Written summary of all tests, inspections, and results conducted by the general or subcontractors.

4.1.2. Phasing plan and cost-loaded construction schedule, 2 weeks prior to work commencing.

4.1.3. Waste report for all material removed from the site, including asbestos, if any involved.

4.2. PERMITS: Contractor is responsible for all necessary permits at no additional cost to the government. All site utility locating services will be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the government.

4.3. TESTING, INSPECTION, AND APPROVAL: Contractor is responsible for all necessary testing, inspections and approvals required by local enforcing authorities and in accordance with Construction Specification Institute's master specifications in order to produce a warranted product without additional cost to the government. All site utility locating services will be provided by the Contractor.

4.4. CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE STANDARD: Contractor is solely responsible for construction quality that will result in a final product meeting the following conditions:

4.4.1. Standard one-year contractor’s warranty as administered by this contract.

4.4.2. Additionally, no visible surface defects during this period.

5. ESSENTIAL REFERENCES FROM THE VA:

5.1. ATTACHED:

5.1.1. General Requirements

5.1.2. Site Plan and Details

5.2. All applicable city, state, and national codes and standards shall be followed to include, but not limited to:

5.2.1. VA Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1)

5.2.2. International Building Code, All Chapters

5.2.3. OSHA Standards

5.2.4. NFPA 101 Life Safety Standards

5.2.5. VA Accessibility Standards

RECORDS MANAGEMENT LANGUAGE FOR CONTRACTS REQUIRED

The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical Electronic Information Systems (EIS) procurement contract:

1. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

2. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

3. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

4. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

5. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

6. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

7. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

8. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

9. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

10. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

PRICING SCHEDULE

Price Proposal PN: 636-13-103, Replace Boilers 2 & 3 (GI) Grand Island VAMC – Grand Island, NE

Offeror:_______________________ Date:_________________________

CLIN 0001: BASE BID: All work associated with VA Project Number 636-13-103, Replace Boilers 2 & 3 (GI) as indicated on the contract documents.

Lump Sum

CLIN 0002: DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1: All work in BASE BID minus all work to Replace PR Stations as indicated on the contract documents.

Lump Sum

CLIN 0003: DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2: All work in BASE BID minus all work to Replace PR Stations and minus all work to Replace System Components as indicated on the contract documents.

Lump Sum

Signature of Offeror:_____________________________________

Offeror must also fully complete and execute the Standard Form (SF) 1442.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 FAR 52.216-1, TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 FAR 52.222-5, CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.3 FAR 52.222-23, NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska

(End of Provision)

2.4 FAR 52.225-10, NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute shall submit the request with its offer, including the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 FAR 52.228-1, BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.6 FAR 52.233-2, SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Cynda Rosa (NCO 23) Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 23 Contracting Office 111 S 18th Plaza, Suite C38 Omaha NE 68102

Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office 111 S 18th Plaza, Suite C38 Omaha NE 68102

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.7 FAR 52.236-27, SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— May 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM CT

(c) Participants will meet at— Building 8 (Garage) - Lunch/conf Room, Grand Island VAMC (End of Provision)

2.8 FAR 52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of Provision)

2.9 VAAR 852.233-70, PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.10 VAAR 852.233-71, ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

(End of Provision) PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

2.11 VAAR 852.270-1, REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

(End of Clause)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 FAR 52.204-8, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220.

(2) The small business size standard is $15 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

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

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

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

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed…