36S79724R0003_1 RFP FINAL.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.

36S79724R0003

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08-05-2024

VA NAC / 003B6A

PO Box 76 1st Ave., One Block N of 22nd

Hines IL 60141

VA NAC / 003B6A

PO Box 76 1st Ave., One Block N of 22nd

Hines IL 60141

Brandy Hudson brandy.hudson@va.gov

General Description: Renovation Project at Great Lakes CMOP Warehouse in Hines, IL

The Contractor shall provide all Management, Supervision, Labor, Materials, Equipment, Tools and Transportation to execute the work for the renovation of the Great Lakes CMOP Warehouse in Hines IL.

This project is being solicited as a 100% total SDVOSB set-aside in accordance with VAAR 808.004-70.

All SDVOSB's are required to be registered at www.sba.gov, as well as www.sam.gov, prior to submission of the proposal and at the award. Verification will be confirmed in VetCert (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) Contractors are reminded to return a signed copy of VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS OF SUBCONTRACTINHG - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) contained in the solicitation.

Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. NAICS code 236220 and a Small Business Size standard of $45 MIL.

The proposal will be evaluated according to Price, Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing and Relevant Past Performance. Offerors shall submit a minimum of two (2) and maximum of three (3) 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 RFP requirements, which were issued by either Federal, State or Local Government agencies and/or Private organizations.

RFIs/Questions shall be submitted no later than Aug. 19, 2024 16:00 EST. All RFIs/Questions shall be submitted via email to brandy.hudson@va.gov.

See full solicitation text for information related to site visit, requests for information, and proposal materials.

See attached specifications and drawings for the required renovations.

A site visit is scheduled for Aug. 14, 2024 @ 9:00 AM CST. All prospective offerors are to meet at Great Lakes CMOP, 5000 S 5th Ave, Bld 37, Door 27, Hines, IL 60141 Please send a list of attendees to brandy.hudson@va.gov

All proposals must have a bid guarantee as part of their proposal package. Additionally, the awardee must be able to obtain the necessary level of Payment and Performance bonds. Copies of Offer guarantee is acceptable.

Submission of proposals shall be submitted only via email to the following email: brandy.hudson@va.gov

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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

Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL / National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

Tungsten Network https://www.tunsten-network.com/ customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/

Regina Rockwood

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 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

1.2 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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

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

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024) ...23

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

3.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.5 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED

ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

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

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

4.4 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.5 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.6 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

4.7 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(FEB 2024)

4.8 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.9 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

4.10 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.11 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.12 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

4.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.14 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN

2020)

4.15 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

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

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

2018)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

ALTERNATE I (APR 2019)

4.21 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.22 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..64

4.23 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

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DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

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QUANTIT

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UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB ________________

765-16-102 Renovate CMOP Warehouse Construction

GRAND TOTAL ________________

SOW for Renovation Project at Hines (Great Lakes) CMOP

DATE: 3/28/2024

INTRODUCTION

The Hines, Great Lakes, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) consists of approximately 141,849 square feet of VA owned space. CMOP occupies a portion of Building 37, which in total is approximately 550,000 square feet and primarily utilized by the VA Service and Distribution Center. The original building construction was in 1942 and is located on the Hines VAMC campus.

GOALS

The goal of this project is to meet the requirements of our current Swing space lease agreement by enclosing the space. Replace two (2) obsolete revolving doors with three (3) turnstiles and a Smoke and Fire Curtain. Install a personnel exterior egress door on the SDC side of building 37 north wall. Install a personnel exterior egress door on the CMOP Production side of building 37 north wall West of current Egress door. Install fire suppression inside the walk-in refrigerator/freezer in CMOP.

CURRENT CONDITIONS

The current Swing space is enclosed on two sides by chain link fencing. Parts are no longer available to make repairs if the revolving doors break down. No personnel exterior egress door on the SDC side of building 37 North wall. The personnel exterior egress door on the CMOP Production side of building 37 North wall. CMOP walk-in Refrigerator and Freezer do not have fire suppression system installed. The Great Lakes CMOP operates two full eight hour shifts during the work week and occasionally on weekends.

JUSTIFICATION

The Swing Space needs to be permanently enclosed to provide environmental control and in accordance with Lease agreement. CMOP is unable to find a contractor to service the revolving doors as parts are no longer available so they will not warranty the work. Personnel exterior egress door on the SDC side of building 37 North wall is required to meet NFPA 101 Chapter 7 Fire Evacuation Distance Standards. The personnel exterior egress door on the CMOP Production side of building 37 North wall current location does not meet NFPA 101 Chapter 7 Fire Evacuation Distance Standards. Walk in Refrigerator and Freezer are required to have fire suppression system installed to meet NFPA 13(07): 4.1, 8.1.1(1).

OBJECTIVE

The objectives of this project are to:

Demo/insulate/install/construct/ Swing Space, Revolving Doors/Turnstiles/Smoke and Fire Curtain, Exterior Egress Doors, and Fire suppression in Walk-in Refrigerator and Freezer for compliance, safety, and security of GL-CMOP.

Construction Impact:

Develop plans to create safe barriers around the construction space to accommodate life safety and dust control.

Contracting Officer ‘s Representative Pursuant to VAAR Provision 852.270-1 the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) must be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements (including Government drawings, designs, and specifications); monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of any deficient findings; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR (a copy of which is sent to the Contractor) states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR and especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms, prices, and conditions of the resulting contract.

SCOPE

CMOP requires construction services to complete demolition and construction based upon the following Scope and the ATRIAX Architectural and Construction drawings and specifications, titled A/E Services- Warehouse Renovation Design IDIQ#VA770-17-P-1447, Project Number 765-16-02, dated 06/21/2024 and will be referred to as Specifications. The project phasing and scheduling will be dependent upon CMOP production requirements. CMOP needs to have construction completed while maintaining existing workload. The construction will be accomplished through a competitive bid process, most likely to SDVOSB contractors. Attached are copies of the renovation design plan in PDF as well as the existing CMOP layout in CAD. The scope of work for this project includes all labor, tools materials, transportation, management, and documentation to complete the following:

1. Swing Space Storage

The Swing Space Storage area is approximately 18,750 square feet (150’ x 125’) of space to utilize for warehouse type storage. The room is currently in a temporary type status, and CMOP needs to convert it to a permanent storage room. Attached is a layout of the space.

The Contractor shall follow the Atriax Specifications. To include but not limited to all aspects of the following:

a) Demolition of Swing space from the warehouse roof decking to the warehouse floor including two sides that are chain link fencing. Brick wall and gypsum wall not included.

Approval from SDC before any demolition to Fire Sprinklers System.

b) All construction aspects to include finishes.

c) Installation of a new install roof HVAC unit.

d) Install electrical equipment, lighting, occupancy sensors, etc.

e) Plumbing – as needed per Atriax Specifications

f) Electronics – as specified

g) Fire Safety – as specified

h) Fire Suppression – modify as specified.

i) No items shall be abandoned in place.

2. Revolving Doors

To include but not limited to:

a) All aspects of demolition and replacement of two Revolving doors with Turnstiles/

Smoke and Fire Curtain according to Atriax specifications.

b) Repair any wall, ceiling, or floor damage and repaint wall from corner to corner if necessary.

3. Exterior Egress Doors

To include but not limited to:

a) Install an Emergency Egress metal personnel door frame and door in two (2) locations according to specifications to include hardware on North side of Building 37 following the Architectural drawings to the specifications.

b) Install emergency exit signage in designated locations per Architectural drawings and stated specification.

c) Install exterior door pad and sidewalk from building 37 North side Production to Doors 23 &24 sidewalk, making sure it will be at the same elevation of the existing sidewalk from Doors 23 and 24 following the Architectural drawings to the specifications.

4. Fire Suppression for Walk-in Refrigerator and Freezer

To include but not limited to:

a) Install fire suppression to meet NFPA 13(07):4.1,8.1.1(1).

b) The Contractor shall follow the Atriax Specifications.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General

1. All work conducted under this scope of work shall comply with the VA Master

Construction Specifications (MF04) found at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp as well as national codes, and industry standards.

2. All work shall be scheduled in coordination with COR and Facility Manager, including access to any secured areas. Work can be done during normal working hours as long as it does not negatively impact production schedules. When work is in progress, the contractor shall ensure that staff traffic in the area is not be impeded.

3. All utility shutdowns shall be requested at least 1 week in advance through the SDC maintenance office.

4. Safety Requirement- The vendor shall comply with all local, state, federal laws, and safety regulations. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of contractor’s employees (exclusively the contractor’s obligation), and the Government assumes no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such responsibilities. The vendor shall provide their employees with all necessary personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE). The Contracting Officer or his/her designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and action to be taken. After receipt of such notice, then the contractor shall immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice (when served to the contractor or his representative) at the site of the work shall be deemed sufficient for the aforementioned purpose. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly then the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default as provisioned elsewhere in this contract.

5. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition – Contractor’s employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition upon themselves or on Government property while at GL-CMOP.

6. Fire Prevention and Safety – Contractor’s employees shall comply with the

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Fire Prevention and Health Program.

7. Standards of Conduct – The Contracting Officer or COR shall refer to the Contractor for immediate action (including, but not limited) to remove any contract personnel from the work site whose personal or professional conduct jeopardizes or interferes with the regular and ordinary operations of the GL-CMOP facility. Breaches of conduct include but are not limited to intoxication or debilitation resulting from drug use; theft; dereliction; negligence in performing tasks or other conduct resulting in complaints by staff or management.

8. Illegal Substances – Illegal substance possession, use, or distribution will not be tolerated on any government installation, including the GL-CMOP. This includes prescribed medical marijuana. The contractor shall ensure its employees who have access do not possess, use, or distribute illegal substances. All vendors are required to adhere to all local, state, and federal laws concerning possession and/or use of illegal substances. Vendors found to be in possession of illegal substances will be barred from the installation and subject to arrest and prosecution by federal and local authorities.

9. Parking – It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The VA will not validate or render reimbursement for parking costs or violations incurred by the Contractor under any conditions.

10. Smoking Policy (includes all tobacco products) – Vendor is advised that the

Government has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in Government facilities. Vendor’s employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as Government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

DELIVERABLES

1. The contractor must provide a detailed report of all provided equipment, work, progress, reports and/or services completed to the COR GL-CMOP – 5th and Roosevelt, Building 37 NW Dock 18, Hines, IL 69141-3030 24 hours before performance and acceptance testing begins. POC contact information provided by the CO.

2. Contractor must provide a list of names of those who will be working on-site to facilitate security pass approval a minimum of 1 week prior to on-site work and repairs.

3. Report must include a list of equipment and components installed, inspected, condition of systems inspected, recommendations for repairs, maintenance, or integration.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide an on-site qualified/ working foreman who will report daily activities to the COR/Project Manager. All work shall be coordinated and scheduled ahead of time with the Project Manager. Contractor shall provide personnel who have the knowledge, experience, qualifications, and working experience to perform the functions outlined in this SOW. Additionally, electricians and plumbers shall be certified and meet all local ordinance, code, and permit requirements.

LIABILITY OF DAMAGES

The contractor must be liable for all damages to government equipment and property when such damage is due to fault or negligence of the contractor. The contractor must be responsible for all damages or injury to persons that occur because of the contractor’s fault or negligence. The contractor must take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public, and the property of others.

CONTINUITY OF FACILITIES OPERATION

1. Business Hours – Work must be performed according to specifications rendered by the Government point of contact and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Work must be scheduled with GL-CMOP COR limiting impact upon production and staff during working hours. Typically, working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 12:00 am.

2. Holidays – The following federal holidays are observed: however, circumstances may warrant approval for work on these days upon authorization.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veterans’ Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

When a holiday falls on a Sunday then the following Monday must be observed as a legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday then the preceding Friday is observed by U.S. Government agencies. Specific holiday dates for a given year are available on the OPM.GOV website.

3. Identification – All contract personnel must present a government picture-ID and sign in to receive a contractor identification badge before any on-site work performed detailing the work performed and must return to the same location to sign out and turn-in the same badge along with a documented service report for services performed. The badge must be always worn in a visible location on the worker while on the premises of VA property.

4. Weather Delays – In the event climate or weather conditions become unsuitable for work or may induce an environmental hazard then work may be rescheduled to a date and time satisfactory to the COR. Climate or weather postponement will cause neither any penalties to be assessed to the Contractor, nor must there be any additional cost to the Government.

SCHEDULE - Time for Construction

1. Site Visit within 2 weeks of contract award

2. Provide proposed Schedule within 2 weeks of site visit.

3. CMOP to provide comments within 7 days after proposed Schedule.

4. Period of performance is Six months.

5. Provide As-built drawings within 60 days of construction completion.

LOCATION

Great Lakes CMOP, Building 37 5th Ave & Roosevelt Road Hines, IL 60141

VA PERSONNEL

COR:

Carren Christianson, Facility Manager Great Lakes-CMOP Building 37 Dock 18 5th Ave & Roosevelt Road / Hines, IL 60141 carren.christianson@va.gov 708.786.4495

Hines CMOP, Site POC: Andrew Comingore Same As COR

Contracting Officer: Regina Rockwood

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

1.1 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 100 percent of the bid price or TBD, 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)

1.2 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

SELECTION CRITERIA

AWARD INFORMATION: As of result of this RFP, the Government intends to award one Contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms most to the solicitation and offer that is deemed the most advantageous to the Government. The following information will be used to evaluate each offer.

The Offer will be evaluated in accordance with the following factors and sub-factors: Price, Past Performance and Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing. Price and Technical Qualifications when combined, are significantly more important than Past performance. Sub-factors are of equal importance.

Factor 1: Price

Factor 2: Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing

Factor 3: Past Performance

The relative importance of Price and Technical Qualifications, when combined, are significantly more important than Past Performance. Factor 1 is significantly more important than Factors 2 –

3. Factor 2 is more important than Factor 3.

I. PRICE

Price analysis techniques contained in FAR 15.404-1(b) will be used to determine the reasonableness of total evaluated price to support the Lowest Price Technically acceptable offer.

Please complete the attached Pricing Schedule with divisions. Price proposals will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness to the Government.

II. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION:

Qualified offerors must provide information regarding the technical qualifications of the proposed project staff, to include the individuals who will be responsible for the following functions:

(a) Project Management;

(b) Quality Control; and

(c) Safety Compliance.

Offerors need only submit a brief resume of each key individual. This will be evaluated to determine if they have the appropriate technical training & previous construction experience to meet the technical requirements of a project of this nature. If any of the submitted individuals will perform more than one of the listed functions, this is acceptable as long as the submitted documentation identifies any and all functions the given individual will be performing.

III. RELEVANT PAST PERFORMANCE:

To be evaluated under this factor, Offerors shall submit a minimum of two (2) and maximum of three (3) construction project examples for the Prime Contractor that best demonstrates recent (within the past 7 years) and relevant experience by the Prime Contractor on projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP requirements, which were issued by either Federal, State or Local Government Agencies and/or Private Organizations. Recent past performance are construction contracts completed within the last seven (7) years. 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 $2,000,000;

Work that was 100% completed within a time period of no more than seven (7) 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, complexity and specifically, projects located at the VA and especially the CMOP as well as projects in operational medical or pharmaceutical production facilities are ideal. 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.

IV. DESCRIPTION OF EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Evaluations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.101-2 – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, with the ordering activity evaluating all responses received using the evaluation criteria provided in the solicitation. The Government intends to award without discussions.

The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for price reasonableness using techniques described in FAR 15.404-1(b). If deemed reasonable, this offer will be evaluated under Factor 2 and 3 per procedures listed below. If both Factors 2 and 3 are deemed acceptable, no further evaluations will take place. If the lowest priced offer is not deemed acceptable, no further evaluations will take place. If the lowest priced offer is not deemed acceptable in either Factor 2 or 3, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated. This evaluation process will continue until the lowest priced offer with acceptable technical and past performance ratings is identified.

V. RATING SYSTEM

Factor 2 will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. Proposal risk is used to portray the evaluation of weaknesses in the offeror’s proposals.

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 3 will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. Proposal risk is used to portray the evaluation of weaknesses in the offeror’s proposals.

Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See Note 1 below)

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note 1: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or "neutral") past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered "acceptable."

Note 2: The Government will review available past performance data in the CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS); however, the Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any available source and may contact customers other than those identified by the offeror when evaluating past performance.

INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION:

I. SITE VISIT: One site visit is scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM CST. Only one site visit will be conducted. Participants are to meet at: 5000 S 5th Ave, Bld 37, Door 27, Hines, IL 60141. Building directions are attached.

II. RFI QUESTIONS: RFI Questions must be submitted in writing only to brandy.hudson@va.gov, by August 19, 2024, 4:00 pm EST. The government reserves the right not to respond to Questions submitted after the above date and time. Verbal telephone questions will not be accepted or answered.

III. Late Submissions: Late responses are considered any SF1442 proposal package that is submitted after the exact date and time shown within block 8 on SF1442. Late proposal packages may not be considered for evaluation.

IV. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL:

a. Proposal due date and time are shown on SF1442, block 13a.

b. The complete SF1442 Proposal package must be submitted to brandy.hudson@va.gov by the time and date shown on block 13a, of the SF1442.

c. Provide date for when offer will expire.

d. Complete all applicable section of page 2 of SF1442 (back page).

e. Provide and submit Technical and Pricing information.

f. Completed attached VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting.

g. Acknowledgment of Amendments (if amendments issued for this RFP). From page 2/back page of SF1442

V. ATTACHMENTS

1. SOW for Swing Space Project at Hines FINAL - Attachment 1

2. DBA Wage Rates July 26 2024 - Attachment 2

3. 2024_06_21-13043.17002_VA_Hines_CMOP_Architectural - Attachment 3

4. _13043R24005 CMOP Hines IL Project Manual_Combined - Attachment 4

5. 208106-006 Hines CMOP Warehouse 100_elec - Attachment 5

6. 208106-006 Hines CMOP Warehouse 100_mech - Attachment 6

7. 208106-006 Hines CMOP Warehouse 100_struct - Attachment 7

8. Submittal Log - Attachment 8

9. GL CMOP swing space layout - Attachment 9

10. Pricing Schedule - Attachment 10

11. VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - CoC for Services Construction Attachment 11

12. CMOP - Building 37 Directions -Door 27 - Attachment 12

2.1 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 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:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

% 6.9 %

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

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 of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(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 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 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:

Regina Rockwood

Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

OPAL / National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

(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)

2.6 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—

14 August 2024 0900 CST

(c) Participants will meet at—

Great Lakes CMOP Bldg 37 5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd Hines IL

(End of Provision)

2.7 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL AUG 1999

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION

NOV 2021

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION OCT 1997

2.8 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC

2009)

Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

2.9 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420 Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

FAR

Number

Title Date

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

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)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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.