36C77625R0023 - 1-14-24.pdf

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.

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36C77625R0023

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01-14-2025

528-375

36C776

Thomas Council

Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490

Independence OH 44131

Thomas Council

Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contract Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490

Independence OH 44131

Thomas Council 216-447-8300

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 8127 (Public Law 109-461), this project is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran - Owned

Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, personnel, and shall do all things necessary that will result in the completion of the Parking Ramp Expansion (Minor) Construction project, in accordance with the attached Specifications and Drawings.

The project is located at the:

Buffalo VA Medical Center

3495 Bailey Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14215

VAAR Magnitude of Construction: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000

For instructions concerning the organized Site Visit - see ATTACHMENT 16 - Site Visit Instructions

The statutory cost limitation for Minor projects is $30,000,000 (reference 38 U.S.C. 8104). IAW FAR 36.205, the

Government shall reject an offer if its prices exceed applicable statutory limitations.

The current budget available for this minor construction procurement is $23,500,000.00.

10 (TEN) 730

X X 52.211-10

X

10 (TEN)

0 (ZERO) 1:00 PM EST

02-20-2025

X

90 (NINETY)

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

See Price Schedule

36C776

Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490

Independence OH 44131

VAFSC

Department of Veterans Affairs

Financial Services Center

Invoices to be Submitted Electronically https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp e-Invoice Setup Info Phone 877-489-6135

877-353-9791 512-460-5429

Joseph Rossano

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0016

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or

Repair)

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION,

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 PROPOSAL MATERIAL:

1.2 BID GUARANTEE:

1.3 PAYMENT & PERFORMANCE BONDS:

1.4 TAXES:

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO OFFERORS

2.1 AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

2.2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

2.3 SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

2.4 PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT:

2.5 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

2.6 AMENDMENTS

2.7 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

2.8 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

2.9 EVALUATION FACTORS

2.10 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

2.11 RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

2.12 VETS 4212

2.13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

2.14 REFERENCES TO BIDS/BIDDERS

2.15 REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

2.16 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND SPECIAL AGREEMENT CHECKS

2.17 REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, OR PROJECT

MANAGER

2.18 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

2.19 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

2.20 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.21 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY

SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.22 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.23 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

2.24 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.25 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.26 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB

1995)

2.27 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

2.28 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

2.29 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

2.30 VAAR 852.236-92 NOTICE TO BIDDERS—ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE BID LINE

ITEMS (APR 2019)

2.31 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024) .. 32

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

3.5 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (NOV 2021)

4.2 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2021)

4.3 52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

4.4 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(FEB 2024)

4.6 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT

FOR EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

4.7 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (MAY 2024)

4.8 52.223-21 FOAMS (MAY 2024)

4.9 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

4.10 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN

1997)

4.11 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.12 52.228-11 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (FEB

2021)(DEVIATION APR 2020)

4.13 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS—CONSTRUCTION (JUN

2020)(DEVIATION APR 2020)

4.14 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (FEB 2013)

SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING FAR 52.229-3: FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL

TAXES:

4.15 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

4.16 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

4.17 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.18 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

4.19 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.20 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

4.21 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURIT

(FEB 2023)

4.22 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN

2023)(DEVIATION)

4.23 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING--

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN

2023)(DEVIATION)

4.24 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

4.25 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

4.26 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

4.27 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

4.28 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.29 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.30 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

4.31 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 2019)

4.32 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

4.33 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 92

4.34 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.35 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

4.36 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0.00 JB

Line Item 0001 is made up of Sub Line Items 0001AA and 0001AB.

Both Sub Line Items identify all of the Base Bid requirements. The purpose of this Line Item is to provide the Grand Total of Line Item 0001AA + Line Item 0001AB.

0001AA

1.00 JB

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (BASE BID): Work includes an addition of two new parking levels to the top of the existing three-level parking structure. A new stair tower with two elevators will be constructed for the whole combined height of the garage. adjacent parking, drop off, and roadway work will be reconfigured as indicated in the documents.

1. Addition of two new parking levels of approximately 53,000 GSF each to the top of the existing three-story parking structure.

2. Addition of a new stair tower with footprint of approximately 1,500 GSF to include new stairs and two new elevators spanning the full height of the combined garage levels.

3. Addition of screening and signage throughout the garage for safety and wayfinding.

4. New roadway to the east of the garage for better traffic flow and future parking garage expansion.

5. Reconfigured accessible parking and drop-off lane at the north side of the parking garage.

6. Reconfigured pedestrian crossings from the parking garage to the medical center entrance.

7. Restoration work on existing parking structure levels.

8. Repainting of parking striping as shown and required.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 730 calendar days after the contractor receives the NOTICE TO

PROCEED.

0001AB

ITEM II, OFFSITE PARKING LOT REQUIREMENTS (BASE BID):

The contractor will be responsible for providing a minimum of two parking lots, one north of the Buffalo VAMC and one south of the VAMC that provide a minimum of 200 parking spaces each. The exact amount of parking spaces provided may be greater than 200 but may not be less than 200 for each lot. 10% of the parking spaces shall be set aside for ADA, with ADA van spaces provided at a rate of 1 out of every 6 ADA spaces. The purpose of the parking lots is to replace on-campus parking impacted / lost during construction.

Parking lots must be located within a 15 minute drive to the Buffalo VAMC. Offsite impact parking must be provided and available to the VA prior to starting construction on site. Offsite impact parking would no longer be required once the project has been completed and turned over / accepted by the VA. The offsite impact parking availability must be shown on the project schedule to ensure availability aligns with the start of onsite construction. Parking lot locations and arrangements shall be submitted to the VA for review and approval as a pre-construction submittal. The contractor shall provide the VA with a follow-on submittal that verifies all legal agreements are in place to allow the VA to park on the offsite lots.

Proposed locations of parking lots must be submitted to the VA for review and approval in accordance with project specification section 01 33 23. Parking lots shall meet the following requirements.

The following standard conditions and requirements shall apply to any premises offered for use:

1. QUALITY OF PARKING AREA: The parking areas shall have a smooth hard asphalt or concrete surfaces, properly drained so as not to leave puddles, and secured by a chain link fence, or otherwise clearly delineated as parking reserved for the government. Parking spaces shall be striped with painted lines that clearly indicate each parking space, and the dividing or access lanes between them. All parking spaces shall be clearly and newly painted (striped) in traffic yellow or white. Non-ADA parking spaces shall be at least 9’ wide and 18’ long. Stripes shall be a minimum of 3” wide. The contractor shall have management control of the parking lots.

2. UPKEEP:

• The contractor is responsible for providing all utilities necessary for parking lot and government operations. All associated costs are to be included as part of the proposal.

• The contractor shall maintain parking lots clean and free from trash and debris.

• The contractor shall maintain the surface of the parking lot in good condition, free of potholes, or any areas that may heave because of frost. Any areas of completed pavement that are defective or damaged shall be removed and patched by the contractor with like material before occupancy by the government. If such damage occurs during the duration of construction, it shall be repaired within 7 days of notification with minimal disruption to the number of spaces available.

• The contractor shall repaint parking space lines and ADA markings as needed.

• The contractor shall install and maintain lighting and lighting fixtures that will light the parking lots during the hours of darkness, to a level that persons entering, leaving or passing through the parking lots may easily see into purses, read papers, and easily see any other person or persons walking through the space.

• The contractor shall be responsible for pest control. Any animal, wild or domestic, or insects (bees, wasps) shall be removed from the parking area immediately once reported to the contractor.

• The contractor shall be responsible to maintain and repair fencing in the event it is damaged. Repairs need to be made within ten (10) days from time that it is reported.

3. SPACE IDENTIFICATION: ADA and ADA van spaces shall be sized and clearly marked with pavement markings and signage in accordance with the most recent ADA parking stall requirements. The parking lot shall be positively identified for VA use only through the use of upright signs at the entrances to the parking lot. The signs shall reflect the hours parking is specifically reserved for VA use only.

Individual parking spot signs/stencils identifying parking stalls as reserved for government use are not required.

4. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL: The contractor shall provide snow removal services on all days for which the government has designated normal work hours. The contractor shall clear parking lots if the accumulation of snow exceeds two inches. The contractor shall clear sidewalks, walkways and other entrances before accumulation exceeds 1.5 inches. The snow removal shall take place no later than 5:00 am, with no exception other than area wide travel bans / states of emergency. Should accumulation continue throughout the day, the contractor shall provide such additional snow removal services to prevent accumulation greater than the maximum specified in this paragraph. In addition to snow removal, the contractor shall keep walkways, sidewalks and parking lots free of ice during the normal hours. The contractor shall remove excess buildup of sand and/or ice melt to minimize slipping hazards.

5. DEDICATED SHUTTLE DROP OFF AND PICKUP AREAS:

Outside of vehicle parking spaces, the contractor shall provide a minimum of two oversized parking spaces to accommodate full size bus parking / staging to accommodate passenger pickups and drop-offs. The government will provide shuttle services, including vehicles, drivers and all fuel and vehicle maintenance.

6. AMERICAN DISABILITY’S ACT: The parking lots must be handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and if required, be provided by new construction or modification to an existing parking lot.

7. SITE SECURITY: The contractor shall provide a minimum of 1 security guard on each parking lot provided, Monday through Friday, 5:30AM to 6:30PM (not including federal holidays). Security shall be responsible for patrolling each parking lot provided, and help prevent vehicle break-ins, damages, and contact first responders if / when needed or requested by government employees.

Line Item 0002, Deduct #1: Includes all Base Bid work contained in (Items I & II), except delete all site related work in Parking Lot B.

1. This Deduct deletes:

a. The new traffic islands adjacent to Parking Lot B.

b. Signage and striping at the north end of Parking Lot B.

c. Additional handicap parking and relocation of the existing wheelchair hut.

d. Parking Lot B would remain as existing with no scope of work, refer to civil drawings for additional information.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 716

Line Item 0003, Deduct #2: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1 and substitute or remove vinyl wayfinding graphics.

1. This Deduct deletes:

a. Substitutes the use vinyl wall graphics on the south wall of stair #1 for solid color paint, all levels.

b. Deletes vinyl graphics from new elevator doors, all levels, substitutes the use of vinyl wall graphics on the east wall of stair #2 for solid color paint.

c. All levels, the substitution does not alter the scope as indicated in the drawings.

d. Vinyl graphics will remain on the glazed entry wall to stair #1 as indicated in the drawings.

e. Refer to architectural wayfinding sheets for additional information.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 716

Line Item 0004, Deduct #3: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1, Deduct #2, and delete photovoltaic canopy.

1. This Deduct deletes:

a. Deletes all solar panels, electrical components, and associated structure from the upper level of the parking garage.

b. Deletes all linear suspended light fixtures under the canopy.

c. Installs salvaged light poles on the upper level of the garage.

d. Refer to architectural plans, architectural sections, and electrical lighting plans for additional information.

e. Installs surface mounted S28E signs (parking exit / elevator), possible locations would be north, south, and east sides.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 656

Line Item 0005, Deduct #4: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1, Deduct #2, Deduct #3, and delete select exterior screen systems and large signage.

1. This Deduct deletes the following proposed exterior screen systems and large signage:

a. Portion of exterior architectural screen system from the exterior façade on the south elevation of the parking garage.

b. Curtain glazing system on the exterior façade on the west elevation of the parking garage.

c. Metal ‘VA’ letter signage accompanying the glazing and screen systems mentioned above on both the west and south elevations.

d. Refer to Architectural Plans and elevations for additional information.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 626

Line Item 0006, Deduct #5: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1, Deduct #2, Deduct #3, Deduct #4, and delete portion of structural restoration work.

1. This Deduct deletes the following portions of structural restoration work within the existing garage:

a. Joint sealant work.

b. Recoat existing water proofing membrane.

c. Replace damaged waterproofing membrane.

d. Inject leaking wall cracks.

e. Replace stair tower joint sealants.

f. Plumbing repair allowance.

g. Apply silane sealer with corrosion inhibitor.

h. Waterproofing membrane strips to supported levels.

i. Refer to structural restoration drawings and specifications for additional information.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 605

Line Item 0007, Deduct #6: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1, Deduct #2, Deduct #3, Deduct #4, Deduct #5, and delete infill screen systems.

1. This Deduct deletes the architectural screen systems infilling openings at all levels of the garage.

a. Refer to architectural plans and elevations for additional information.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 605

Line Item 0008, Deduct #7: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1, Deduct #2, Deduct #3, Deduct #4, Deduct #5, Deduct #6, and delete one elevator installation.

1. This Deduct deletes the installation of one elevator within the new stair / elevator tower.

a. The precast structure will continue to be constructed as designed with both elevator shafts.

b. Only one elevator will be installed on one side of the shaft.

c. Door openings where the second elevator would have been built will be filled in with concrete masonry units.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 598

Line Item 0009, Deduct #8: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1, Deduct #2, Deduct #3, Deduct #4, Deduct #5, Deduct #6, Deduct #7, and substitute glass guardrails.

1. This Deduct substitutes the glass guardrails in Stair #1 for painted steel guardrails.

a. Painted steel guardrails shall match those being constructed in stair #2.

b. Stainless steel handrail shall remain as designed.

c. Refer to enlarged architectural plans for additional information.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 598

Line Item 0010, Deduct #9: Includes all Deduct items identified under Deduct #1, Deduct #2, Deduct #3, Deduct #4, Deduct #5, Deduct #6, Deduct #7, Deduct #8, and substitute aluminum curtainwall for precast concrete panels.

1. This Deduct deletes:

a. Deletes aluminum windows / openings in south wall of stair #1.

b. Substitutes a portion of aluminum curtainwall for precast concrete construction in stair #1.

c. Substitution will also eliminate a portion of steel structural framing within stair #1.

The contractor shall complete the entire project no later than 584

NOTICE

1. Both Line Item 0001AA (General Construction) and Line Item 0001AB (Offsite Parking Lot Requirements) contains all the work for this project. Each Line Item (Deduct) removes a portion of the work.

2. The intent is to award the Grand Total of both Line Item 0001AA (General Construction) and Line Item 0001AB (Offsite Parking Lot Requirements). However, if the proposal price exceeds the funds available for the Grand Total of both Line Item 0001AA and Line Item 0001AB, then Line Item 0002 (Deduct No. 1) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0002 (Deduct No. 1), then Line Item 0003 (Deduct No. 2) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0003 (Deduct No. 2), then Line Item 0004 (Deduct No. 3) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0004 (Deduct No. 3), then Line Item 0005 (Deduct No. 4) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0005 (Deduct No.

4), then Line Item 0006 (Deduct No. 5) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0006 (Deduct No. 5), then Line Item 0007 (Deduct No. 6) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0007 (Deduct No.

6), then Line Item 0008 (Deduct No. 7) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0008 (Deduct No. 7), then Line Item 0009 (Deduct No. 8) will be applied. If the proposal price exceeds the funds available for Line Item 0009 (Deduct No.

8), then Line Item 0010 (Deduct No. 9) will be applied.

3. Please reference VAAR 852.236-92 Notice to Bidders–Additive or Deductive Bid Line Items in the solicitation for additional details. Note: that the aggregate described in the aforementioned clause does not apply as written. The line items included in the price schedule, and this notice, include the removed work in each line item and only allow for one total line item to be selected for award. Multiple deduct line items cited as an aggregate format do not apply to this Request for Proposal. Please be advised that any reference to “bid” must be replaced with “proposal” and any reference to “bidder” must be replaced with “offeror.”

4. Offerors must provide a lump sum price for each of the Line Items. Failure to do so will result in the offeror’s proposal being deemed unacceptable and ineligible for award.

5. Pricing should be submitted in whole dollar values. Please do NOT include pricing in cents.

6. Contractor is required to fill in their Unique Entity Identifier number associated with

SAM.gov in Block No. 14 on Standard Form (SF) 1442.

7. PLEASE NOTE: The Contractor agrees to attend any Post Award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 42.5.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

1.1 PROPOSAL MATERIAL:

Proposal materials consisting of the statement of work, specifications, other attachments, and contract forms are included and/or attached as part of this Request for Proposal (RFP). The VA will not provide printed copies of the specifications or solicitation documents. It is the responsibility of the offeror to obtain the proposal materials in a time and manner sufficient to respond to this solicitation by the specified due date.

1.2 BID GUARANTEE:

A Bid Guarantee, Standard Form 24 (SF 24), is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposal price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for receipt of proposals, shall result in the rejection of the proposal. Copies of the SF 24 may be obtained from https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

In accordance with Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation to Eliminate Hard Copy Original Documents, Signatures, Notarization, Seals on Bonds, and Other Seals for Certain Contract Requirements issued by the VA Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, and the Senior Procurement Executive on May 11, 2020, the requirement for a hard copy original bond with the original signatures, notarization, and seals has been eliminated. The bid bond must be submitted electronically as part of the proposal package.

1.3 PAYMENT & PERFORMANCE BONDS:

The offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds. A Performance Bond must be provided on Standard Form 25 (SF 25) and a Payment Bond must be provided on Standard Form 25A (SF 25A). Both bonds shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 52.228- 15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (Deviation). Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained from https://www.gsa.gov/forms.

1.4 TAXES:

Contractor must take into account FAR 52.229-3; “Federal, State and Local Taxes” and the

Special Note in their pricing. The FAR clause and the Special Note provide guidance on taxes being exempt from pricing.

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

OFFERORS

2.1 AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

All solicitation-related documents will be published to Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/.

2.2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the “best value” to the Government Utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method of evaluation.

2.3 SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Offers received from other than SDVOSB concerns will not be considered.

All SDVOSBs must be listed as “certified” by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert). Offerors must be certified in the SBA VetCert database (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)) at TIME OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS AND TIME OF AWARD. Failure to be certified at the time of proposal submission and time of award will result in the offeror’s proposal being deemed unacceptable and ineligible for award. The initial screening of proposals includes reviewing VetCert for compliance with this section.

2.4 PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT:

A formal site visit has been scheduled for this project. This will be the only opportunity for potential offerors to visit the site. All potential offerors, subcontractors, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend this site visit. See FAR 52.236-27 of this solicitation for further information.

NOTE: Although not required, it is highly recommended that those who attend the pre-proposal site visit for this project, review the drawings ahead of time. Due to the continued care of our veterans, there may be areas that cannot be accessed during the pre-proposal site visit. Any questions regarding these areas can be addressed during the technical question period of the solicitation.

2.5 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

Questions of a technical nature must be provided in writing and shall be submitted by the prospective offerors to Thomas Council. Questions shall be submitted only via e-mail to:

thomas.council@va.gov. The subject line must read: Buffalo - Parking Ramp Expansion - Technical Questions. Oral questions of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. THE CUT-OFF DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS IS January 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM (ET).

2.6 AMENDMENTS

Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge all amendments shall result in the rejection of the proposal.

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2.7 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals.

2.8 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Proposal Submission: Offerors shall submit their proposals via email to:

thomas.council@va.gov. Proposals shall be based on solicitation documents issued for RFP number 36C77625R0023. Proposals will be in the format stipulated in this document. There will be no public opening of the proposals.

Only e-mail proposals will be accepted. Hard-copy proposals will not be accepted.

B. Proposal Format:

1. Technical, Price and Administrative sections of the Offerors proposals will be evaluated independently; therefore, the Offeror shall submit the proposal in three

(3) Volumes: Volume I Technical, Volume II Price and Volume III Administrative.

In order that the Volume I Technical may be evaluated strictly on the merit of the material submitted, the contractor shall include NO price information in Volume I.

Offeror shall separate Volumes I, II and III. Each volume must be labeled with the Offeror's organization, business address, and VA Solicitation Number. The volumes shall be submitted in electronic format as searchable PDF documents.

The proposal, in its entirety, shall not exceed three emails (one email for each volume) of 20MB each. Include page numbers and the company name in the header or footer of each page.

2. Volume I Technical: Offerors shall format the Volume I Technical proposal as listed below.

a. The offer, including title page, detailed table of contents, preface shall be submitted in one (1) PDF document for Volume I Technical and shall not exceed a total of Fifty (50) pages (title page, table of contents and preface are excluded from the page limits) in Microsoft Times New Roman 12 font. The Offeror shall not include any price or price related material in the Volume I proposal. Use graphic presentations where such use will contribute to the compactness and clarity of the proposal.

b. A page is defined as each face of an 8.5 X 11-inch sheet of paper with 1-inch margins around the page perimeter containing information. All information (except for document numbers, page numbers, etc.) shall be provided in an image area of 7 X 9 inches.

The background color of each page of the submission shall be white or ivory stock only and each page shall count as one (1) page.

Excess pages will not be evaluated. Text lines will be single-spaced, and proposals shall be submitted using Times New Roman, with font no smaller than 12 point with normal proportional spacing. A smaller font size for any graphics presented in a proposal is permitted as long as the information is legible to the human eye.

Fonts other than Times New Roman are permissible in the presentation of graphic material only.

c. The Offeror’s responses shall clearly address each evaluation factor listed in this solicitation. Failure to submit in the format required and clearly address those factors may result in this offer being rated unacceptable.

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3. Volume II Price: Offerors shall format the Volume II Price proposal as listed below.

a. Volume II Price shall not exceed a total of TWENTY (20) pages.

b. Offerors shall complete the Price Schedule contained in the solicitation.

The Offeror shall submit separate pricing for all items listed.

c. Offerors shall ensure the Signed Standard Form (SF 1442) is included with Volume II price. The Offeror shall complete & sign the “OFFER” section of the SF 1442. Please include your company’s Unique Entity Identifier number associate with SAM.gov in Block 14. Offerors shall also acknowledge receiving amendments by filling out section 19 of the SF 1442. Failure to acknowledge all amendments shall result in the rejection of the proposal.

d. Bid Guarantee is included with Volume II Price: The bid bond must be submitted electronically as part of the proposal package. In accordance with Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation to Eliminate Hard Copy Original Documents, Signatures, Notarization, Seals on Bonds, and Other Seals for Certain Contract Requirements issued by the VA Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, and the Senior Procurement Executive on May 11, 2020, the requirement for a hard copy original bond with the original signatures, notarization, and seals has been eliminated.

Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for receipt of proposals, shall result in the rejection of the proposal.

4. Volume III Administrative Information: Offerors shall include the following in Volume III. Information concerning Items a. through h. must be provided. Non-compliance with the requirements to provide Items a. through h. in Volume III shall result in the offer being rejected.

a. Representations & Certifications:

The offeror shall provide their Representations and Certifications or their response to FAR 52.204-8 (2) (i) or (ii) Annual Representations and Certifications.

b. Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment:

Offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.204-24 (d) Representation.

c. Information Regarding Responsibility Matters:

Offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.209-7 (b) Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.

d. Violation of Arms Controls Treaties or Agreements:

Offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.209-13 (b) (1) or (2) Violation of Arms Controls Treaties or Agreements.

e. Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation:

The offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.229-11 (d).

f. Post Award Small Business Program Representations:

Offeror shall provide their response to FAR 52.219-28 (h), if applicable.

g. Limitations on Subcontracting:

The offeror shall complete and sign the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction required in VAAR 852.219-75 and return it with their proposal submission as a separate document (see attachment Limitations on Subcontracting - Construction). The completed and signed form will become part of the official award documentation.

h. Notice to SDVOSB Joint Venture/Mentor Protegee:

Any offeror submitting a proposal as a joint venture must provide a certification from each SDVOSB joint partner, signed by an authorized official of each partner to the joint venture, stating that the parties to the joint venture (1) have entered into a joint venture agreement that fully complies with paragraph (c) of 13 CFR § 128.402 and (2) will perform the contract in compliance with the joint venture agreement. Failure to submit the certification with the offeror’s proposal will render the offeror ineligible for award.

2.9 EVALUATION FACTORS

A. Technical Proposal Requirements: The proposal shall address the following submission requirements for Factor 1 Compliance with Off-Site Parking Requirements (Technical) and Factor 2 Project Experience (Technical)

1. Factor 1 Compliance with Off-Site Parking Requirements (Technical):

Offerors are responsible for providing off-site parking for the duration of this construction project. The purpose of the parking lots is to replace on-campus parking impacted / lost during construction in accordance with the Specifications Volume 1 of 2 – Section 1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) –

B. ITEM II, OFFSITE PARKING LOT REQUIREMENTS (BASE BID).

Total PDF pages for Factor 1 shall not exceed THIRTY (30) pages including any narratives, pictures, maps, and diagrams that the offeror may choose to include in order to provide a thorough understanding of the request below.

Include all of the following:

• The contractor will be responsible for providing a minimum of two parking lots, one north of the Buffalo VAMC, and one south of the Buffalo VAMC, for the duration of construction, to meet the project requirements listed in the solicitation, specifications, drawings, and other applicable attachments. Both parking lots must be located within a 15-minute drive to the Buffalo VAMC.

Offeror must provide documentation or screenshot from google maps showing the distance from their proposed parking lots to the Buffalo VAMC (list full address), to include how many minutes from the Buffalo VAMC.

*****Note that per the specifications, the final approval of the parking lot locations will be provided after award, as part of the pre-construction submittal process.

• Demonstrate through a combination of narratives, pictures, maps, and diagrams for the following:

o The offeror must provide a minimum of 200 parking spaces north of the campus and provide a minimum of 200 parking spaces south of the campus. In the event 200 spaces cannot be provided on a single parking lot (where more than one parking lot is used), the parking lots must be contiguous / directly adjacent to each other so that a single shuttle bus can provide service to the lots from a single congregation point. This requirement applies to parking north of the campus as well as parking south of the campus.

o The parking lots can accommodate 200 parking spaces for the north lot and 200 parking spaces for the south lot, for a total of at least 400 parking spaces. The exact amount of parking spaces provided may be greater than 200 but may not be less than 200 for each lot. List the total number of parking spaces provided for each proposed lot.

o Confirm that each of the parking lots will be handicapped accessible and ADA compliant. Identify if these requirements are already existing in the proposed parking lots or if the requirements will be met by new construction or modification to an existing parking lot.

o For each parking lot to be provided, identify where the two oversized parking spaces to accommodate full size bus parking/staging for passenger pickups and drop-offs will be located.

2. Factor 2 Project Experience (Technical):

Offerors shall provide up to three prior projects that provide experience in similar size, scope, and complexity of the subject project. This project requires offerors to be responsible for vertically expanding the existing precast concrete parking ramp and building a new stair / vertical transportation tower and supporting foundation system in accordance with the project drawings and specifications.

They are also responsible for performing all work listed in the project drawings and specifications (to include phasing of work) on an active medical center campus that is operational 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Total PDF pages for Factor 2 shall not exceed TWENTY (20) pages including any photos, narratives, and performance evaluations the offeror may choose to include to detail project experience.

Include all of the following:

• Provide an example of previous performance as a prime on at least one (1) construction projects that are at least $10M in value, have a POP duration of at least 365 days.

• Provide an example of previous performance as a prime on at least one (1) construction project with pre-cast concrete structures that are multiple levels (ground plus two or more levels) high, rated to support multiple simultaneous stationary and moving vehicles (e.g. two-axle, 8,000 pounds gross vehicle weight), and that includes structural foundations, stair, and elevator towers.

• Provide an example of previous performance as a prime on at least one (1) construction project on an active campus setting where the work was on an open and active area close to non-construction related pedestrians, vehicles and adjacent buildings using multiple phases where portions of the construction site access was periodically limited to specific days or times.

B. Volume II – Price Proposal Requirements

a. Complete the Price Schedule contained in the solicitation and provide separate pricing for all items listed.

b. Complete the SF 1442 as outlined in 2.8 Proposal Requirements Volume II Price.

c. Submit a bid guarantee as stipulated in the solicitation.

d. Prices shall be Firm Fixed Price. The Offeror shall take care not to include remarks that take exception to the Government’s Specifications/Drawings or pricing requirements or otherwise preclude the Government from evaluating the offer, which will render the offer unacceptable.

2.10 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

Proposals will be evaluated using the LPTA source selection process. The evaluation will be conducted as follows:

All offers shall be evaluated on the basis of the same deductive line items. The Source Selection Team (SST) will subsequently evaluate the offerors for the non-price factors. The Contracting Officer will use the list of priorities in the price schedule only to determine the lowest price.

Prior to the opening of proposals, the Government will adhere to the amount of funds available for this project, as stated on page one of the SF 1442. Deductive line items in the price schedule will be evaluated to determine the lowest price offeror and the line items to be awarded. The lowest price will be the offeror that is otherwise eligible for award and offers the lowest aggregate amount for the first or base line item, minus (in the order of priority stated in the price schedule) those deductive line items that provide the most features within the funds determined available. This amount will be the total evaluated price.

The SST will subsequently determine the acceptability of the offerors for the non-price factor. All offerors are advised that, in the interest of efficiency, the Government reserves the right to conduct the evaluation in the most effective manner. Specifically, the Government may first evaluate the total proposed price of all offerors, then evaluate the proposal of the lowest price offeror only.

If the lowest price offeror’s proposal is determined to be Acceptable, the Government may make award to that offeror without further evaluation of the remaining offerors’ proposals, provided its price is determined to be fair and reasonable. If the lowest price offeror’s proposal is determined to be Unacceptable, then the Government may evaluate the next lowest priced proposal, and so forth and so on, until the Government reaches the lowest priced proposal that is determined to be Acceptable with fair and reasonable pricing.

However, the Government reserves the right to evaluate all offerors’ proposals should it desire to conduct discussions, or otherwise determine it to be in the Government’s best interest. If discussions are deemed necessary, the Contracting Officer will establish a competitive range and proposal revisions will be requested.

To receive consideration for award, a rating of ACCEPTABLE must be achieved for both Factor 1 Compliance with Off-Site Parking Requirements (Technical) and Factor 2 Project Experience (Technical).

ACCEPTABLE is defined as: the Offeror demonstrated the ability to meet all of the Government’s minimum requirements as identified in the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE is defined as: the Offeror failed to demonstrate the ability to meet all of the Government’s minimum requirements as identified in the solicitation.

Factor 1 Compliance with Off-Site Parking Requirement (Technical): The minimum requirements for an Acceptable Rating include all of the following:

• Acceptability is determined when the Offeror provides at least two parking lots, one north and one south of the Buffalo VAMC.

• Acceptability is determined when the Offeror demonstrates via documentation or google maps that both proposed parking lots are within a 15-minute drive of the Buffalo VAMC.

• Acceptability is determined when the offeror has demonstrated that the proposed parking lots provide a minimum of 200 parking spaces north of the campus and provide a minimum of 200 parking spaces south of the campus. In the event 200 spaces cannot be provided on a single parking lot (where more than one parking lot is used), the parking lots must be contiguous / directly adjacent to each other so that a single shuttle bus can provide service to the lots from a single congregation point. This requirement applies to parking north of the campus as well as parking south of the campus.

• Acceptability is determined when the Offeror has listed that both proposed parking lots accommodate 200 parking spaces for the north lot and 200…