B05 Amend A00003.pdf

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

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

SF30 CONTINUATION OF BLOCK NARRATIVE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation Number 75H70125R00064 is hereby amended to address the following:

1. Provide responses to questions submitted by offeror (10 pages (pgs 3-12 of amendment))

2. Extend the proposal due date to 9/12/2025 at 2:00PM PST. (2 pages (pgs 13-14 of amendment))

3. Provide a revised section M.5.2 Factor 2. (1 page (pg 16 of amendment))

4. Due to the potential magnitude of this project, the following FAR provision and clause are being added:

a. Section L.1, adding the following provision by reference:

i. 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials (May

2014)

ii. 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Request for Bonds (Dec 2022)

b. Section I adding the following clause in full text (8 pages (pgs 16-23 of amendment):

i. I.5. 52.225-11 Buy American-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, Alt I

5. Provide updated drawings to Section J(3 attachments)

a. B01 Attachment J01d IHS SD Employee Housing Crawl House ARCH R23

b. B01 Attachment J01e 085313 SF Vinyl Windows

c. B01 Attachment J01f 072100 Thermal Insulation

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any and all amendments by number and date on their cover letter in their offer or by submitting a signed copy of the SF30. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

END OF SUMMARY OF CHANGES

RFIs 75H70125R00064

Duplex Construction at Pine Ridge, Kyle, and Wanblee

A00001 dated 8/25/2025 Item Question Response 1 Section L.10, Volume II: Non-Price Proposal Factor 2: Experience of the solicitation calls for “Experience that demonstrates work completed on Native American Lands within South Dakota may be rated more favorably” Can North Dakota, and Montana please be added to this section?

No, because this project site is on Native American Lands within South Dakota. These sites on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are considered rural areas.

2 Section L.10, Volume II: Non-Price Proposal Factor 2: Experience Section J. a of the solicitation states “For the purposes of this factor, “Relevant” is defined as duplex construction that includes multiple trades such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, architectural, HVAC, framing, painting, landscaping, and concrete work trades required for successful completion and execution. Projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the requirements described in this solicitation will be highly scrutinized.” Limiting the past performance to duplex construction places unnecessary experience requirements on small IEE contractors. Can you please strike duplex construction and replace with construction?

No, as this project is the construction of a duplex or multifamily housing, therefore the definition of relevant is defined accordingly.

3 Section M.5.2 Volume 2 Non-Price Proposal Factor 2: Experience of the solicitation states “Relevant experience for the construction duplex or multifamily housing units may be rated more favorably than single family homes or other buildings.”

Limiting the past performance to duplex construction places unnecessary experience requirements on small IEE contractors.

Can this be changed to ““Relevant experience that, collectively, meet the recent, relevant, and complexity requirements outlined in the Statement of Work and this may be rated more favorably than single family homes or other buildings.”? Or something similar to allow a contractor with various nonresidential

See answer to #2 construction experience a chance to provide a fair and reasonable price?

4 Section M.5.2 Volume 2 Non-Price Proposal Factor 2: Experience of the solicitation states “More favorable ratings will be given to Offerors who demonstrate experience working on Native American Lands within South Dakota.” Can North Dakota, and Montana please be added to this section?

See answer to #1

A00003, dated 9/4/2025 5 Sheet A002 Detail 2 roof assemblies indicate shingles the plans and specifications identify standing seam roof. Can you provide the appropriate roof assembly detail for the standing seam roof assembly?

The roof assembly for the standing seam metal roof can be found on the roofing plan. Detail 2 also revised.

6 Can you clarify the locations where the wall types are located on the plans.?

Wall tags added.

7 Can you provide the wall type for the one-hour fire partition between the units?

Wall type ‘D’ added on A-002.

8 The attic access hatch is located in the garage that was excluded in the scope of this work. Can you provide a different location of the attic access to allow access to unit attic.?

Second access point added to hall outside of bathroom.

9 The garage framing is not included in the scope of work. Can you provide a revised framing plan and corrected elevations to reflect the exclusion of the garages?

The framing plan has not changed. The framing for the garage will be completed by others.

10 Due to the exclusion of the garages can you clarify if we are to include the mechanical room door and the garage entry door?

The framing plan has not changed. Walls framed by the contractor should also include the doors.

11 Due to the exclusion of the garages can you clarify if we are required to include the mechanical room door and the garage entry door can you provide correct material products for an exterior exposure?

Material products have not changed.

12 Sheet A311 the wall detail indicates the interior of the existing crawl space identifies R-15 rigid insulation on the interior of the crawl space. The site conditions indicate no rigid insulation is installed. Can you clarify if this scope of work is required to install the R15 Rigid Insulation?

The rigid insulation will be completed by others.

13 The enlarged floor plan at the kitchen area does not provide the framing dimensions for the interior walls can you provide these dimensions and layout?

Dimensions added.

14 Can you confirm the slope of the roof as it does not appear to be noted?

As indicated on the roof plan. 6/12

15 Does the R6 Zip system meet the shear wall design parameters? R6 zip panels meet the required shear wall parameters, but do require the use of 10d nails for installation

16 The garage concrete foundations and floors are already installed. Can you provide direction on the existing framing straps and anchor bolts that are currently installed. Are these to be removed?

The existing straps and anchor bolts will be used for framing. If the strap or anchor bolt is not located in the correct position, relocation may be necessary.

17 Can you confirm the scope of work is only the duplex buildings no concrete or civil work?

There is no civil scope.

18 The site visit indicates most of the civil work is completed can you remove the required specifications sections for this work including: Division 07 Damproofing and Waterproofing sections, Division 33 utility work sections, Division 32 Exterior Improvements Sections, Division 31 Earthwork Sections, Division 03 Concrete Work sections? And for Clarity can you provide a reference note for all the civil drawings that they are for reference only.

See answer to #17

19 Can you confirm all the service utilities are stubbed into the crawl space area including water, sewer and power and we are to connect to these stub-ups that are located in the crawl space?

Yes, service utilities will be stubbed into the crawl space. Final connections will be completed by others.

20 Is there any owner provided equipment that the contracting is installing? Can you provide the product data and i.e. sizes and weights for these products?

No.

21 Section 013100 Project Management and Coordination – Can the submittals, RFI’s and Submittal register, and other project correspondence be utilized thru FTP Procore System?

Yes.

22 Section 011000 Summary 1.3 Work Covered A.1 – Can you revise the scope to reflect the civil and concrete work is excluded from this scope of work?

See answer to #17

23 013233 Photographic Documentation 1.4 A Photographer:

Engage a qualified photographer to take construction photographs. Can the photos be taken by our project Superintendent?

Yes.

24 013300 Submittal Procedure 1.7 Delegated Design Can you clarify if any products incorporated into the project require a delegate design?

Fire Sprinkler System is a delegated design.

25 014000 1.6 B Contractors Quality Control Staff - Can the Quality Control Supervisor also serve as the superintendent?

Yes.

26 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 2.1 B Portable Chain Link Fence can you provide the location of the temporary staging area for each location to incorporate the temporary fencing.

The temporary staging area will be close to duplex sites.

27 017700 Closeout Procedures 1.9 Warranties Can you clarify the warranty period to be 1 year after substantial completion of each individual duplex?

Yes, where the warranty period refers to substantial completion, this is the substantial completion of each duplex.

28 019113 1.4 Commissioning Team B1 Can you confirm the Commissioning agent is hired by IHS?

The contractor shall hire the commissioning agent. The checklists should be concise for residential construction.

29 Division 03 Concrete – Sections 030130,03100,032000,033000,033543 can you clarify the locations of any concrete work included in this scope of work as the concrete work has been completed. If there is no concrete work can you exclude these specification sections from the project.

See answer to #17

30 The Finish Schedule indicates wood base can you provide the finish carpentry specification for the base materials?

Industry standard base for LVP flooring, ie. Subfloor and underlayment.

31 Can you provide the location of Division 092216 Non Structural Metal Framing and indicate the wall type required.

Wood framing

32 Section 013300 Submittal Procedures 1.4C states that the submittal review time is 14 calender days, does this duration include the VA, A/E and any consultants?

Yes.

33 Are there any seismic requirements? If there are, have they been incorporated with the design already?

Seismic requirements for the building structure have already been incorporated into the design

34 Can you provide the support backing details and material requirements for wall mounted accessories including the grab bars and shower seats to support 250 lbf as indicated in section 102800 Toilet and Bath Accessories.

Blocking should be provided per the accessory manufacturer's recommendations, which should also meet the 250 lbf requirements.

35 061000 Rough Carpentry 2.3 Fire-Retardant Treated Materials E

– Can you define the locations of treated materials for clarity ie sill plate, Interior Wood Blocking, Clarify the roof structure treated components required, etc. are their other locations required?

Roof sheathing as indicated on the roof plan should be the only required fire-retardant material needed.

36 061600 Sheathing 2.2 Wall Sheathing A identifies Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing the plans indicate R6- Zip Sheathing in the wall section on detail 1 on sheet A311 can you please clarify which product is required for the exterior wall sheathing and provide appropriate specifications?

R6-Zip is the appropriate exterior wall sheathing

37 061600 Sheathing 2.2 A 2 Roof Sheathing can you define the appropriate materials for the roof sheathing and update the specifications for section 2.2

Roof sheathing shall be per the notes on sheet S112

38 061600 Sheathing 2.2 A 3 Subfloor Sheathing can you define the appropriate materials for the Subfloor sheathing and update the specifications for section 2.2

Floor sheathing shall be per the notes on sheet S111

39 Section 072100 Thermal Insulation 2 Products 2.1 and 2.2 and

3.2 and 3.3 A board insulation can you clarify this material was used for the insulation under the slabs and the exterior foundation walls and are not required for this scope of work as this work was competed?

Rigid Insulation board is only indicated on the interior crawlspace walls. Per the building code, insulation is not required under the slab in the crawl space.

40 Section 072100 Therma Insulation can you provide the material required for the attic insulation ie blown insulation products?

Specification has been updated

41 072715 Air Barriers – can you clarify the use of air barriers as the plans indicate R6-Zip sheathing with barriers?

Zip sheathing as installed per the manufacturer’s meets requirements of an air barrier as required by code.

42 Can you provide a detailed exterior wall section to utilize standard sheathing and air barrier and if it would be acceptable in lieu of the R6-Zip sheathing?

Provide R6-Zip Sheathing as indicated

43 Section 096519 2.2 products identified in specifications include Armstrong Theorem, Shaw Floorte and Mohawk Solidtech, Either glue-down or floating vinyl plank flooring is acceptable.

Please provide submittal for review. The accepted flooring shall

Theorem is a glue down, Floorte & Solidtech are floating floors.

The flooring installer recommends to use a glue down product.

Can you review the products and clarify the type of floor to use?

be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended installation practices and the project specifications.

44 Section 096519 2.2 products LVT Flooring can you identify the wear layer, The flooring installer would recommend a 12 mil wear layer. Mohawk and Shaw both have glue down LVP in 12 mil wear layer.

For this residential application, provide a flooring product with a minimum 12mil wear layer. Please submit product data for review.

45 Can you provide the windows specifications as it appears to be missing from the specifications?

Separate vinyl window specification provided

46 Section 088000 Glazing is this section referring to the windows? Separate vinyl window specification provided

47 The Room Finish Schedule noted the floor base to be wood - Specification section 096513 Resilient Bas & Accessories indicates Rubber Base. Can you clarify if wood base is required and remove section 096513 from this scope.

See answer to #30

48 Section 096519 Resilient Tile Flooring 2.2 E Colors and Patterns – Match Governments samples can you provide the colors and patterns of the samples?

Should read: “provide manufacturer standard range samples to be approved by the government”.

49 Section 099113 Exterior Painting Can you clarify the exterior painting locations as most of the products are prefinished ie roof, gutters, downspouts, siding etc.

Unfinished metal, such as doors and galvanized penetrations or any other unfinished materials, should be painted. Concrete being the exception.

50 Can you provide a head, jamb and sill detail for the windows and doors for clarity?

Windows should be flanged units and taped/flashed for positive drainage per the air barrier/sheathing manufacturer’s recommendations. If window details are still needed they can be provided.

51 Section 099123 Interior Painting 1.1 Summary Concrete, Steel and Galvanized Metal are indicated to be painted can you provide clarity on the location of these materials as they do not appear to be included in the plans?

Concrete should not be painted. Unfinished/ primed steel should be painted. Galvanized wall penetrations should be finished to match adjacent construction.

52 Section 122413 Roller Window Shades 1.2 B 1 Submittals indicate motor-operated shades can you clarify if motor shades are required?

Motor roller shades are not required. Chain/chord operation is acceptable.

53 Are type 1 aggregates acceptable for the asphalt concrete? See answer to #17

54 Is there a specified binder for the asphalt (PG58-28, 64-22 or 64- 28)?

See answer to #17

55 Will RAP be allowed in the asphalt concrete? See answer to #17 56 To provide procurement of any long lead items would it be possible to have an award notification that includes the approval and review of submittals and then provide a delayed notice to proceed?

Yes, the NTP will distinguish between the period for long lead items (i.e., “pre-construction activities”) and when work commences.

57 Can a winter shutdown period be incorporated into the contract for this year and next year and not count towards the total contract duration?

730 days incorporates winter weather delays, as it is assumed that exterior work can be completed during warmer months and interior work can be completed in winter weather conditions.

58 The spec calls for Armstrong Theorem, Shaw Floorte and Mohawk Solidtech. Theorem is a glue down, Floorte & Solidtech are floating floors. Please confirm whether glue down or floating floor installation is required?

See answer to #43

59 What wear layer for flooring is required? 12Mil? See answer to #44 60 Shaw Floorte Classic Series has 12 different styles / Mohawk

Solidtech has 9 different styles. Of course, each style has a different price so. Can specific information be provided so accurate pricing can be provided?

To allow accurate pricing while preserving flexibility for Government selection, please identify a basis-of-bid style that includes at least six lower-cost options. This will ensure accurate pricing can be established, while still allowing a final selection during the submittal process.

61 The specifications talk about ceramic tile, Is there any ceramic tile flooring required?

Per the room finish schedule, ceramic tile is not a flooring option.

62 Can you please clarify what material the cabinets are to be? The building plan is calling for an Oak finish while the spec book calls out plastic laminate cabinets.

Plastic laminate cabinets per the specifications.

63 The solicitation permits various construction methods (e.g., stick-built, modular, pre-fabricated), yet it is unclear how the Government will ensure a fair and equitable evaluation across approaches. Specifically, the inherent strengths, weaknesses, and efficiencies of stick-built construction differ significantly from those of modular — particularly in terms of cost structure, scheduling, labor availability, transportation, and onsite disruption. Can the Government clarify whether proposals will be evaluated within their respective construction categories

(NOTE: Manufactured housing is not acceptable. Pre-manufactured panelized/modular components assembled on permanent fixed foundation are acceptable.)

All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the best value tradeoff process stated in Section M of the RFP. Please reference Section M.2. for further discussion on the evaluation procedures.

(e.g., modular vs modular) or whether all proposals will be compared directly against one another regardless of build method? Understanding this distinction is critical for ensuring a level playing field and aligning proposal strategy with the Government’s expectations.

64 If modular construction could provide schedule acceleration or cost savings without sacrificing quality, would the Government consider a betterment proposal that aligns similar specs with efficient modular capabilities?

A betterment in a proposal is a specific aspect or solution that exceeds and/or enhances the government’s requirement (i.e., added value). Therefore, as long as the technical aspect(s) proposed are in compliance with the requirements stated in the SOW in Section C (i.e., pre-manufactured panelized/modular components assembled on permanent fixed foundation are acceptable. Manufactured housing is not acceptable.), a proposed betterment would be reviewed and evaluated accordingly. Reference Section L.10, VOLUME II, Factor 1 Technical Approach (stated on pg 52 of solicitation).

65 Were any questions submitted or answered during the August 13, 2025, site visit? If so, will the Government be issuing a summary or amendment capturing those discussions? This will ensure fairness with all contractors including those who did not attend. We saw the amendment of the attendees but not anything (transcripts or questions) that was discussed during the site visit.

It was stated and all attendees reminded that all questions were/are to be submitted in writing. Any questions answered verbally at the site visit were nonbinding unless answered in writing via an amendment. All questions submitted have been posted in Amendments thus far.

66 The current solicitation appears to be structured in a way that may strongly favor a specific construction methodology which may limit competition by otherwise qualified vendors (e.g., modular manufacturers or firms with relevant multifamily housing experience). In the spirit of promoting full and open competition under FAR Part 6, would the Government consider extending the proposal submission deadline by two weeks to allow all interested offerors sufficient time to interpret the design documents, obtain manufacturer pricing, and submit a comprehensive, competitive proposal?

The Government will extend the proposal due date to 9/12/2025. See the revised SF1442 attached in Amendment 3.

Due to fiscal yearend requirements, this solicitation cannot be extended further.

67 The RFP indicates a magnitude between $5M and $10M, which may exceed the $6,708,000 threshold that triggers inclusion of

The clause will be added to section I. See Amendment 3.

FAR Clause 52.225-11, Buy American—Construction Materials under Trade Agreements, per FAR 25.1102(c). We did not see this clause listed. Can the Government confirm whether it should be included in the solicitation?

67 In section L, on page 52 of 59 it states the following:

FACTOR 2: EXPERIENCE

Submittal Requirements: The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant past experience by submitting written narratives for a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) projects relevant to the size, scope and complexity of this requirement.

However, in section M, on page 58 of 59 it states the following:

The basis of evaluation will focus on the Offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing relevant and recent construction projects as defined in the solicitation submittal requirements. The assessment of the Offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of evaluating the capability of the Offeror to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP. The Government will only review a maximum of five

(5) submitted projects under this Factor as stated in Section L.

Any projects submitted in excess of five (5) will not be considered.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror's Experience for strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies. The standard for this factor is met when the Offeror submits five (5) relevant projects

Question: There appears to be a discrepancy in section L and M as to how the offer meets the standard for this factor. Could the Government clarify in an amendment that the standard for this factor is met under section M if the offeror submits the

The standard is met when the offeror submits a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) projects relevant to the size, scope, and complexity of this requirement.

Section M.5.2 Factor 2 is revised to reflect the updated language. See Amendment 3.

minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) projects relevant to the size, scope and complexity of this requirement. This small change would make it clear and consistent as to what the Government is asking for in this factor to meet the standard.

(See ).

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

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

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INFORMATION CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

75H70125R00064

Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services (DES) - Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1600 Seattle, WA 98104

Project: Duplex Construction at Kyle, Pine Ridge, and Wanblee

Project No: GP20PR011Q7(130063), GP21KY600Q7(131671), GP21WB600Q7(131672)

See Section L for Proposal Submittal Instructions and Site Visit Information.

This project will be procured as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236116, New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders). The associated size standard for this procurement is $45 million.

CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 in accordance with FAR 36.204(f).

Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services (DES) - Seattle Attn: Taylor Kanthack 701 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98104

Taylor Kanthack taylor.kanthack@ihs.gov 240-478-1501 see box 10

1 5908/07/2025 local time 9/12/2025

2:00PM PT

10 Days after award

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract 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.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

B.3

Indian Health Service, DES - Seattle 701 5th Ave, Suite 1600 Seattle, WA 98104

IHS Great Plains Area Office 115 4th Ave SE, Room 309 Aberdeen, SD 57401

Jennifer J. Scroggins

See Attachment J07 Bid Schedule

M.5.2 VOLUME 2: NON-PRICE PROPOSAL

FACTOR 2: EXPERIENCE

The basis of evaluation will focus on the Offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing relevant and recent construction projects as defined in the solicitation submittal requirements. The assessment of the Offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of evaluating the capability of the Offeror to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP. The Government will only review a maximum of five (5) submitted projects under this Factor as stated in Section L. Any projects submitted in excess of five (5) will not be considered.

The Government will evaluate the Offer’s Experience for strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies. The standard for this factor is met when the Offeror submits five (5) three (3) relevant projects that, collectively, meet the recent, relevant, and complexity requirements outlined in the Statement of Work and this solicitation and at least one (1) of the projects should demonstrate experience working on Tribal Lands.

Offers that demonstrate a greater depth and breadth of recent and more relevant construction experience shall be rated more favorably. Relevant experience for the construction duplex or multifamily housing units may be rated more favorably than single family homes or other buildings.

More favorable ratings will be given to Offerors who demonstrate experience working on Native American Lands within South Dakota. Experience that demonstrates the Offeror’s ability to perform all required services as stated within the SOW and meet all TERO requirements on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation may also be rated more favorably.

Projects in which the Offeror performed as a subcontractor will be rated less favorably.

SECTION I5:

52.225-11 Buy American-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, Alt I

As prescribed in 25.1102(c), insert the following clause:

BUY AMERICAN-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Caribbean Basin country construction material means a construction material that—

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Caribbean Basin country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a Caribbean Basin country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

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(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Designated country means any of the following countries:

(1) A World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) country (Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, or United Kingdom);

(2) A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) country (Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Korea (Republic of), Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru, or Singapore);

(3) A least developed country (Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, or Zambia); or

(4) A Caribbean Basin country (Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saba, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, or Trinidad and Tobago).

Designated country construction material means a construction material that is a WTO GPA country construction material, an FTA country construction material, a least developed country construction material, or a Caribbean Basin country construction material.

Domestic construction material means— https://www.acquisition.gov/far/25.105#FAR_25_105

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029.

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all components used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together.

Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Free Trade Agreement country construction material means a construction material that-

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a FTA country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Least developed country construction material means a construction material that-

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a least developed country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a least developed country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

WTO GPA country construction material means a construction material that-

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a WTO GPA country; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a WTO GPA country into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

(b) Construction materials.

(1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C.1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction material, excluding COTS fasteners. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). In addition, the Contracting Officer has determined that the WTO GPA and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) apply to this acquisition. Therefore, the Buy American restrictions are waived for designated country construction materials.

(2) The Contractor shall use only domestic or designated country construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(4) of this clause.

(3) The requirement in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

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(4) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable.

(A) For domestic construction material that is not a critical item or does not contain critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the restrictions of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

(2) For construction material that is not a COTS item and does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(A)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(A)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(B) For domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components, subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute, is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent plus the additional preference factor identified for the critical item or construction material containing critical components listed at FAR 25.105.

(2) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer, and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(4)(i)(B)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute.

(1)

(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(4) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material.

However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any…