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36C77024Q0309

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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.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

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(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

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

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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.

NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 36C77024Q0309 X 06-10-2024 763-24-101 36C770 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway Leavenworth

KS

66048-5012 Department of Veterans Affairs 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

TINA BRIONES SMITH

913.758.9918 The Department of Veterans Affairs, CMOP division of NCO-15, intends to award a Construction Contract for project 763-24-101, Dallas CMOP, 2962 S. Longhorn Dr., Lancaster, TX 75134.

The NAICS Code for this project is 236220- Commercial and Institutional Building Constr, size standard $45M. Estimate of construction magnitude for this project is between $150,000.00 to $300,000.00. This project is being solicited as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) set aside. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-1, Best Value - Tradeoff Source Selection process.

SAM UEI Number:

Those offerors not providing the documentation outlined in the "Instructions to Offerors" will be rated unacceptable to the terms of the solicitation. There will be ONE site visit for this project on 17 June 2024, at 10:00 am CST.

All questions are due by June 24, 2024, at 12:00 noon CST and must be emailed to Christina.Smith7@va.gov.

Contractors may be required to wear medical grade face masks while on site.

The site visit will be limited to no more than 2 people from each company.

ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED; HOWEVER, THE ORIGINAL BID GUARANTEE/BOND MUST BE MAILED AND RECIEVED BY THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. Proposals will be emailed to Christina.Smith7@va.gov by 03 July 2024, 5:00 PM CST.

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Construction Office Attn: Tina Briones Smith CMOP Division 3450 S. 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048.

It is the contractor's responsibility to make sure the proposals are received by the contract specialist.

It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor https://sam.gov for all amendments to the solicitation.

Total project completion with excess Government property disposition IAW with SOW should be 120 days after award.

Proposals submitted by teaming arrangements other than VA Joint Ventures will not be considered.

All Contractors and joint ventures must be registered in SAM and certified in SBA by proposals due date in order to be eligible for award.

_Clause 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans is incorporated by reference in this Solicitation. Public Law (PL 105-339) Section 1354 provides that no agency may enter into a contract with a contractor who has not filed a VETS-4212 report for the preceding fiscal year under title 38 Section 4212 (d).

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

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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.

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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.)

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C770 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway Leavenworth

KS

66048-5012 Department of Veterans Affairs

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Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK

Project requirements: This requirement is for DALLAS CMOP FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS at the Lancaster CMOP, Project Number: 763-24-101

INTRODUCTION

The Dallas Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) located in Lancaster, TX needs a licensed contractor to modify the fire protection system.

In July 2023, VA completed an assessment with a fire protection engineer to determine what impact additional storage systems would have to the building, specifically fire protection. The engineer made recommendations to accommodate the VA’s storage plans.

The facility consists of two buildings built under two phases. The original Building #1 (West side) covers 24,900 SF and the 2002 addition of Building #2 (East side) covers 60,000 SF. Both buildings are currently protected with previously approved and functioning wet-pipe sprinkler systems. Each building has an individual fire service entrance taking supply from an existing 8” city water supply main located in South Longhorn Drive.

The scope of work is limited to the fire protection system located in the original Building #1 portion only. The fire protection systems in the 2002 addition known as Building #2 are to remain as-is, except where the new pipe connects to the fire pump.

The Dallas CMOP is located at 2962 South Longhorn Dr, Lancaster, TX 75134.

SCOPE

The contractor is responsible for the following to the existing system in Warehouse #1:

A. Replace existing K-5.6 upright fire sprinklers with new CMSA K-11.2 high-temperature upright sprinklers throughout the entire warehouse area, equal to Viking VK540, attached datasheet. Existing fire sprinklers in the areas separated from the rack storage, such as offices, restrooms, and breakrooms can remain as-is.

B. Abandon the existing riser in Building #1.

C. Add a new 8” system riser/zone to the existing pump house and install an 8” express main to Building #1. Also, to provide adequate flow to meet the new design criteria of the system and reduce friction loss throughout the sprinkler piping, add a new 4” bulk-main from the top of the existing riser in Building #1 to the existing 4” cross-main on West.

D. Connect new 8” express main to existing system cross main per Attachment.

E. This will eliminate the existing Building #1 fire department connections. The entire facility will be served by a single existing connection located outside of Building #2. Provide signage for the interior Building #1 riser and exterior fire department siamese connections to show they are out of service, following NFPA guidelines. Also, remove the siamese connections and cap the pipe located in the parking median.

Any specific manufacturers noted, such as Viking, are the basis of design. The contractor may propose the same or equal.

In addition, the following are general requirements that the Contractor is responsible for:

A. Design, installation, and testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. Any and all necessary equipment, such as lifts.

C. Preparation of all required documentation and shop drawings.

D. Licensure as required by the City.

E. Any fees required by the City.

F. City permitting.

G. City inspections.

H. Coordinating outages.

I. Scheduling to limit impact to warehouse space and productivity by performing overhead work after hours.

J. Tie-ins likely during regular hours to manage interim life safety measures.

K. Required fire alarm devices, integration, and testing.

Normal work hours are 7:00AM to 12:00AM, local time, Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside the project site’s normal working hours the contractor must submit a written request for approval to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least seven (7) working days prior to the proposed start of such work.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

The entire activity of the project will follow the following sequence of events:

A. Pre-proposal Site Visit B. Request for Proposal Submission C. Award D. Post Award Kick-off Meeting E. Notice to Proceed F. Bonding & Insurance G. Plans, Security, Schedule, H. Progress Reports/Meetings (weekly) I. Shop Drawings and Permits J. Demolition, Construction, and Installation K. Testing, Commissioning, and Training (focused on the fire alarm devices and fire pump operation) L. Final Inspection and Punch List M. Acceptance N. Operations and Maintenance Manuals (focused on fire pump operation) O. AutoCAD Drawings (Design, Construction, As Built) P. Progress Payments Q. Warranty

DELIVERABLES

A. Period of Performance: 120 Calendar days after Notice to Proceed B. Performance and Payment bonds: Due 10 Calendar days after award C. Proof of Insurance: Due 10 Calendar days after award D. Schedule: The Contractor shall develop a schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project Schedule) and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). See the Specifications for details.

E. Safety Plan: Comprehensive safety plan, AKA the Accident Prevention Plan or Construction Safety & Health Plan, shall be implemented by the Contractor in accordance with the Specifications prior to mobilization. The plan shall be site and job specific and address all prime and subcontractor work operations. Work cannot proceed without an accepted Safety Plan. The Plan can include Fire Safety rather than having a separate Fire Safety Plan. See the Specifications for details.

F. Progress Meetings: Will be held approximately every week, will be approximately 1 hour in length, scheduled by the Contractor and shall be attended by COR. The frequency and duration may change depending on the work activities occurring.

G. Permits: Contractor shall submit all permits associated with this project to the COR. This shall include permits necessary with City of Lancaster and local Fire departments. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination with these offices. Installation will be allowed to begin only after VA’s acceptance of all permits.

H. Submittals:

a. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders, or electronically in PDF, and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Qualifications:

i. Provide a copy of the installing contractor’s license.

ii. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering.

iii. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

b. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

c. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

d. Calculation Sheets:

i. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

e. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve, etc.), and Location.

f. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, and testing and maintenance instructions.

i. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

ii. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA 13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

iii. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization, including address and telephone number, for each item of equipment.

I. Warranty Plan: Contractor shall provide a Warranty Management Plan at least thirty (30) days before the planned pre-warranty conference in accordance with the Specifications.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 13-Installation of Sprinkler Systems

b. 25-Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

c. 101-Life Safety Code

d. 170-Fire Safety Symbols B. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): Fire Protection Equipment Directory C. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM): Approval Guide

INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 13.

D. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains where necessary and required by NFPA 13. The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switches for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

G. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in accordance with NFPA 13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

I. Provide escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings.

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 50 mm (2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 25 mm (1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction.

L. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

M. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrations of fire resistance rated construction.

N. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkler system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler system signage shall include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Identification Signs:

i. Provide signage for each control valve, drain valve, sprinkler cabinet, and inspector’s test.

ii. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag Identification shall include no less than the following: (FP-B-F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone (if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1E-001) Fire Protection, Building 500, First Floor East, Number 001.)

b. Instruction/Information Signs:

i. Provide signage for each control valve to indicate valve function and to indicate what system is being controlled.

ii. Provide signage indicating the number and location of low point drains.

c. Hydraulic Placards:

i. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design information. The placard shall include location of the design area, discharge densities, required flow and residual pressure at the base of riser, occupancy classification, hose stream allowance, flow test information, and installing contractor. Locate hydraulic placard information signs at each alarm check valve.

O. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipment resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the installer at no additional expense to the Government.

P. Impairments to existing sprinkler systems shall be kept to a minimum. These systems shall remain functional as long as possible during the installation of the new system.

Q. Work with facility safety staff to develop appropriate interim life safety measures (ILSM) when the sprinkler system is taken out of service or impaired.

R. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the COR. Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

INSPECTION AND TESTING

INSTRUCTIONS/training Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the COR.

SECURITY

The Dallas CMOP is a secure facility and not open to the public. The contractor shall follow all requirements for parking, site access, and temporary badging.

VA PRIVACY POLICY REQUIREMENTS

Information Systems Officer, Information Protection: The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers, nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services in the application of complex adaptive system theory to health care organizations. The certification and accreditation requirements do not apply to this procurement nor is a security accreditation package required.

Privacy Officer: The contractor will not have access to Patient Health Information (PHI) nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA. All research data available for Contractor analyses is de-identified.

Records Manager: There will be no federal records created, maintained, used or disposition with this contract; regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.]

BID ITEMS

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes fire alarm and fire sprinkler and alarm systems. Contractor shall Utilize Davis-Bacon (prevailing) wages.

ATTACHMENTS

A. Fire Protection Engineer Design Analysis Report B. Drawing of existing system as-is with K5.6 CMDA Sprinklers and existing city water supply.

C. Hydraulic calculation of existing system D. Drawing of existing system with improvement K11.2 CMSA sprinklers and connection to existing fire pump E. Hydraulic calculation of improvement with K11.2 CMSA and existing fire pump F. Datasheet -Viking CMSA VK540 K11.2 upright sprinklers Page 1 of Page 1 of

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BEST VALUE – TRADEOFF SOUCE SELECTION PROCESS

SOLICITATION: 36C77024Q0309

PROJECT: DALLAS CMOP FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS at the Lancaster CMOP

PROJECT NUMBER: 763-24-101

LOCATION: Dallas CMOP, 2962 S. Longhorn Dr., Lancaster, TX 75134

1. PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS

a. GENERAL INFORMATION.

Selection of an offeror for contract award will be made on the basis of an assessment of each offeror’s response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by a team of government personnel. The government reserves the right to award without discussions based upon the initial evaluation of the proposals. The proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the content provided in the solicitation. Best Value Trade off Source Selection Process, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.101-1, the VA will make the award based on the evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, being significantly more important than cost or price. The THREE (3) evaluation factors for determination of technical acceptability consist of:

1. License and Registration

2. Relevant Past Performance; and

3. Technical Construction Experience of the Prime Contractor NOTE: Failure to comply with the RFP requirements will raise serious questions regarding an Offeror’s technical ability to perform the services and may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

b. THE OFFER.

The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, including the Plans & Specifications for the construction of this project. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

c. AWARD BASED ON INITIAL OFFERS.

Pursuant to clause 52.215-1 (included by reference), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price, and technical qualifications standpoint. The VA reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines such discussions to be necessary.

d. NUMBER OF COPIES TO SUBMIT. Offerors shall submit proposals electronically by e-mail to Christina.Smith7@va.gov. The email(s) shall include the following attachments:

The total size if any single email must be less than 10 megabytes. Use multiple emails if necessary and label each as 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.

Original Bid Bonds/Guarantee must still be received at the Contracting Office address below by US Postal Service or other courier prior to the solicitation closing time.

Package shall be marked as follows:

ORIGINAL RESPONSE TO RFP 36C77024Q0309

PROJECT: 763-24-101 DALLAS CMOP FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs| NCO 15 Contracting Office Attn: Tina Smith, CMOP Division 3450 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048

This package is to contain the signed original copies of the documents listed below:

2. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT

Documents to be included in the proposal identified above shall consist of:

The following NON-Price Evaluation Factors will be used as the basis for determining Technical Acceptability:

1. License and Registration

2. Relevant Past Performance

3. Technical Construction Experience of the Prime Contractor NOTE: There is a realistic possibility that some offerors may choose to submit the same construction project as a qualifying example for both the past performance and the technical experience evaluation factors. This is not prohibited, but the supporting documentation must demonstrate that the submitted projects absolutely do comply with the specific minimal requirements, identified below, for each separate evaluation factor.

FACTOR 1: LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION

To be evaluated under this factor, Offerors shall submit evidence of current state licenses to perform fire sprinkler work in Texas. In addition, Offers shall be registered or capable of registering as a Fire Contractor with the City of Lancaster, TX. The Government leases the facility, and the City of Lancaster is the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Attach a copy of current state licensure.

FACTOR 2: RELEVANT PAST PERFORMANCE

To be evaluated under this factor, Offerors shall submit a minimum of two (2) and maximum of four (4) construction project examples for the Prime Contractor that best demonstrates recent and relevant experience by the Prime Contractor on projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFQ requirements, which were issued by either Federal, State or Local Government Agencies and/or Private Organizations. To be evaluated as relevant past performance, the construction contracts submitted by offerors must involve:

· Scope related construction work as a prime contractor;

· A dollar magnitude equal to, or greater than $100,000;

· Work that was 100% completed within a time period of no more than TEN (10) years prior to the date of submitting this proposal. If the work is still incomplete or was completed more than ten years prior to the date of submitting this proposal, it will not be deemed relevant and shall not be considered.

Projects which are similar in size, scope, and complexity are preferred and will be rated higher. For each of the submitted relevant past performance contract, provide the following information:

a) The name of the construction contract (title and description), the location (physical address), and the contract ID number;

b) The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; along with the name, telephone number, current mailing address and email address (if applicable) of a point of contact;

c) Provide project statistics including start and completion dates (original and actual) and project cost (original and actual). If original and actual completion dates and project cost differ, provide an explanation as to why they differ;

d) Provide a description of the scope of work, to include the work performed by the prime contractor. Scope of work includes information on subcontractors managed during the project.

The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information.

Factor 2 SPECIAL NOTE 1 for Offerors That May Lack Past Performance Information: In accordance with FAR Part 15.305(a)(2), in the case of an offeror that is without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding: predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement, provided that such information is relevant to the construction in this solicitation.

Factor 2 SPECIAL NOTE 2 for Offerors that have Past Performance: Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective actions. The government also reserves the right to consider past performance information from all available sources, in addition to any information submitted by offerors.

FACTOR 3: TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR

Offerors must provide evidence that they have the technical qualifications and experience needed to meet the technical performance requirements of this project. Offerors must submit no less than Two (2) examples of their successful technical construction experience with projects that involved technical requirements similar to the requirements of this project that were previously awarded and completed. The construction project submitted must involve:

Work as a prime contractor under the same NAICS code as this solicitation, which is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction;

For each of the submitted Technical Construction Experience projects, provide the following information:

Factor 3 SPECIAL NOTE If submitting as a Prime/Sub teaming arrangement under FAR 9.601(2), the designated prime must meet the specific requirements of Factor 2 in order for the teaming arrangement to be deemed acceptable.

d. PRICE PROPOSAL.

The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the process identified in the Price Schedule. The total evaluated price will be determined by the Offeror’s price for Bid Item 1 and 2 determined to be most advantageous to the Government due to funding or other constraints. Offerors must provide a price for each bid item. In addition, offerors shall include a breakdown of material and labor costs, by specification division for each bid item. Overhead, profit and bond costs shall be added after a subtotal of materials and labor costs has been calculated.

The VA reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. The VA also reserves the right to award to a lower priced, lower rated offeror if it’s in the interest of the VA.

3. BASIS OF AWARD.

VA will make the award using best value under the tradeoff process of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

Note: Offers that are not technically acceptable cannot be selected, regardless of price.

(END OF PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS)

APPENDIX 1 - PRICE BREAKDOWN AND CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED/SUBCONTRACTED WORK

Offerors for General Construction (NAICS code 236210) must provide at least 15% of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel that will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Provide a breakdown of material and personnel costs, by specification division listed for the project. Home Office overhead, profit/fee and bond costs shall be added after a subtotal of personnel and material/Equipment costs has been calculated. Clearly identify the personnel costs you will be performing, and the personnel costs of other eligible service disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Below is the required format.

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH BID ITEM.

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Calculation of self-performed personnel costs:

1. Total personnel costs * both prime and all subcontractors: $_________________

2. Subtract all subcontractor personnel costs* that are not SDVOSB companies that will perform work on this contract: $_________________

3. Remainder is ‘Total amount of work to be self-performed under the Contract’: $_________________

4. Self-performed work = Line 3/Line 1 x 100 = __________%

LIST THE NAMES OF ALL SDVOSB CONTRACTORS THAT WILL BE WORKING THE ABOVE DIVISIONS. SDVOSB MUST BE SMALL FOR NAICS 236220 TO BE USED TO MEET THE 15% REQUIREMENT AS STATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 852.219-10(a)(1)(iii).

I certify the above representations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

(Title of Authorized Representative)

APPENDIX 2 - PRE-AWARD CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD EVALUATION FORM

Information provided below is current and applicable to Solicitation 36C77024Q0309:

Company Name: ______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________ Fax: ________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Contact: ______________________________________________________

1. Utilizing your OSHA 300 Forms, please complete the following information:

Number of man hours (jobsite and office).

Number of cases involving days away from work, restricted activity, or both (Column H and I of OSHA 300).

Days away, restricted, or transferred rate (# of days away, restricted, or transferred cases x 200,000/# of man hours) (DART Rate).

Number of serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA within the last 3 years. Please attach explanation for any violations.

Please attach copies of the following documents: OSHA 300 and 300a Forms. These forms can be accessed through the OSHA publications search page: http://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.html.

2. Provide six-digit North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition: __________________________________

3. Who administers your company’s Safety and Health Program? ____________________________

4. Company’s Insurance Experience Modification Rate (EMR): ____________________________

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (SEP 2023)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101–29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the ASSIST website identified in paragraph (a) of this provision.

(End of Provision)

2.2 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 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

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (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…