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PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

TO BE COMPLETED BY REFERENCED CLIENT: Please return this completed questionnaire via e-mail to Stacy Figlinski, the requesting Contracting Officer at the following email addresses: Stacy.Figlinski@va.gov.

No later than 5 calendar days prior to TOPR closing date. Performance definitions are found on page 4 of this document.

Note: When sending back to Contract Specialist by email – ensure the following: Ensure Email Subject line is as follows: RFP 36C24822R0105 PPQ , Company Name

Contract Number:

Project Title:

Contract Amount:

Contract Completion Date:

Contractor:

Rating scale is as follows: O=Outstanding, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, M=Marginal, U=Unsatisfactory, N=Neutral The full rating definitions are listed after the questionnaire for reference.

1. Concerning performance, how would you rate the contractor’s adherence to technical requirements of the contract? O G S M U N

COMMENTS/REMARKS:

2. How would you rate the contractor’s performance in completing the project in accordance with planned progress schedule? (Note – Notwithstanding changes that are legitimate to extend performance.

O G S M U N

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3. How would you rate the contractor’s timeliness of Material Submittals, Payrolls, Quality Control Plan, Safety Plans etc.? O G S M U N

4. How would you rate the contractor submissions of change orders in terms of the number submitted and purpose? O G S M U N

5. How was the Project Management Teams effectiveness? (to include use and control of subcontractors)

6. How was the contractor’s team and rate how well they accomplished the project (to include use and control of subcontractors)

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7. Would you hire this contractor again?

Yes No

8. How would you rate the contractor’s OVERALL PERFORMANCE?

Signature of Rater: ____________________________________ Date: ________________

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

Adjective Past performance definition

(O) Outstanding The offeror’s performance of previously awarded relevant contracts met contractual requirements and exceeded many to the government’s benefit. The company performed with very few or very minor problems, for which corrective actions taken were, or are expected to be, highly effective. Performance of completed contracts was either consistently of the highest quality or exhibited a trend toward becoming so. The offeror’s past performance record leads to an extremely strong expectation of successful performance.

(G) Good The offeror’s performance of previously awarded relevant contracts met contractual requirements and exceeded some to the government’s benefit. The company performed with some minor problems, for which corrective actions taken were, or are expected to be, effective. Performance of completed contracts was either consistently of high quality or exhibited a trend toward becoming so. The offeror’s past performance record leads to a strong expectation of successful performance.

(S) Satisfactory The offeror’s performance of previously awarded relevant contracts met contractual requirements. The company performed with some problems, for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were, or are expected to be, effective. Performance of completed contracts was consistently of adequate or better quality or exhibited a trend. The offeror’s past performance record leads to an expectation of successful performance.

(M) Marginal The offeror’s performance of previously awarded relevant contracts did not meet some contractual requirements. The contractor’s performance reflected some serious problems, performance reflected some serious problems, for which the contractor either failed to identify or implemented corrective actions in a timely manner, or for which the corrective actions implemented or proposed to be implemented were, or are expected to be, only partially effective. Performance of completed contracts was consistently of mediocre quality or exhibited a trend toward becoming so. The offeror’s past performance record leads to an expectation that successful performance might be difficult to achieve or that it can occur only with increased levels of government management and over sight.

(U) Unsatisfactory

The offeror’s performance of previously awarded relevant contracts did not meet contractual requirements, and recovery, if any, did not occur within the period of performance. The contractor’s performance reflected serious problems for which the offeror either failed to identify or implement corrective actions were mostly ineffective.

Performance of completed contracts was consistently of poor quality or exhibited a trend toward becoming so. The offeror’s past performance will not be achieved or that it can occur only with greatly increased levels of government management and oversight.

(N) Neutral The offeror lacks a record of relevant or available past performance history. Based on this, there is no expectation of either successful or unsuccessful performance.

Letter of Commitment (Sample)

(PRIME CONTRACTOR LETTERHEAD)

Insert Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 Construction Team 2 8875 Hidden River Pkwy.

Suite 560, Room A512 Tampa, FL 33637 Attn.: Stacy Figlinski

Subject: Letter of Commitment for Solicitation No. 36C24822R0105, Distress Box Replacements, West Palm Beach, VAMC.

In the event that Prime Contractor X is awarded a contract under the subject solicitation, Prime Contractor X commits to using Subcontractor Y as a subcontractor for the services described in this Letter of Commitment and Subcontractor Y agrees to perform as a subcontractor to Prime Contractor X for those services.

Prime Contractor X will perform as the prime contractor while Subcontractor Y will perform the following services as a subcontractor under the resultant contract:

(Describe the work to be performed by the subcontractor, i.e. electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.)

Prime Contractor X may be credited with the experience, expertise and/or past performance of Subcontractor Y as they relate to the services described in this Letter of Commitment.

In the event that Prime Contractor X is awarded the resultant contract, another firm cannot be substituted for Subcontractor Y without prior written approval of the contracting officer. Approval or disapproval of a substitute subcontractor is a matter within the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer, considering such factors as whether the contracting officer considers the proposed substitute to be equally qualified and the substitution to be in the best interests of project execution.

In approving a substitution, the contracting officer may impose such conditions on the substitution as the contracting officer deems appropriate in the exercise of his/her sole discretion.

In the event Prime Contractor X is not awarded a contract under the subject solicitation, this Letter of Commitment is null and void.

Name Name Prime Contractor Name Subcontractor Name Title Title

EXPERIENCE INFORMATION SHEET 36C24821R0008

EXPERIENCE INFORMATION SHEET

PROJECT NO. [ ] Page 1 Must have a total of four (4) projects, more than 4 will not be evaluated; less than 4 may result in a lower rating.

a. Contractor Information of awarded contract (Firm Name, Address, DUNS Number and Cage Code, Phone number, POC Name, POC email, Company email)

b. Contract and/or Task Order Number and Award Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

c. Project Title/Name and Location

d. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor, Subcontractor, Joint Venture, Other (explain)

e. Percent (%) of project work performed by your company

f. If you work as subcontractor, who was the prime?

(Firm Name, Address, DUNS Number and Cage Code, Phone number, POC Name, POC email, Company email)

g. Government Agency/Company which awarded contract to offeror, and Contact Information, such Contracting Officer/Procurement Official/Point of Contract (Name, Title, Email, Phone Number).

PROJECT NO. [ ] Page 2

h. Description of project’s scope of work and the offeror’s specific roles and responsibilities in the project:

Describe work performed in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of project relevancy to this procurement. Detail how work performed is relevant to the effort required by the solicitation? Use continuation sheet for additional information, if necessary

PROJECT NO. [ ] Page 3

i. Describe any difficulties and/or obstacles encountered during performance; steps taken toward resolution

j. Describe unforeseen conditions and how each were resolved

k. Performance Period, including contract start date (mm/dd/yyyy), and original completion date, if not completed, projected date (mm/dd/yyyy) contract start date: original completion date, if not completed, projected completion date (mm/dd/yyyy)

l. Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy), and if not completed, why?

Actual Completion Date:

If not completed, Why?

m. Project is 50% or more complete? YES [ ] No [ ]. If “No” explain percentage of completion, if not 50% completed for any reason, rating may be lower.

n. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

o. Original Contract Price (Award Amount), Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable), Explain Differences.

Original Contract Price: Final Contract Price:

Explain Differences:

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"General Decision Number: FL20220220 06/03/2022

Superseded General Decision Number: FL20210220

State: Florida

Construction Type: Building

County: Palm Beach County in Florida.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $15.00 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2022. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $11.25 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2022. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/07/2022 1 01/14/2022 2 01/21/2022 3 02/18/2022 4 02/25/2022 5 05/13/2022 6 06/03/2022

ASBE0060-001 09/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR........................$ 35.03 15.62

CARP1809-002 08/01/2016

CARPENTER: PILEDRIVERMAN.........$ 25.20 10.36

* ELEC0728-001 03/01/2022

ELECTRICIAN (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)..................$ 36.15 13.02

ELEV0071-002 01/01/2022

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 49.08 36.885+a+b

FOOTNOTE:

A: Employer contributes 8% basic hourly rate for 5 years or more of service or 6% basic hourly rate for 6 months to 5 years of service as Vacation Pay Credit; Paid Holidays:

New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day;

Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; plus the Friday after Thanksgiving; and Christmas Day.

ENGI0487-019 07/01/2016

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 23.75 9.20

ENGI0487-020 05/01/2016

OPERATOR: Concrete Pump.........$ 26.04 9.23

ENGI0487-021 07/01/2016

OPERATOR: Crane All Cranes 160 Ton Capacity and Over...........$ 33.05 9.20 All Cranes Over 15 Ton Capacity....................$ 32.05 9.20 OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 23.25 9.20 OPERATOR: Mechanic..............$ 32.05 9.20 OPERATOR: Oiler.................$ 23.50 9.20

IRON0402-005 10/01/2021

IRONWORKER (Ornamental and Structural)......................$ 25.50 14.66

PLUM0630-006 01/01/2022

PIPEFITTER (Includes HVAC Pipe, Unit and Temperature Controls Installations)..........$ 28.36 17.03

PLUM0630-007 01/01/2022

PLUMBER..........................$ 28.36 17.03

SFFL0821-004 12/31/2021

SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers)......................$ 30.63 21.09

SHEE0032-002 12/01/2013

SHEET METAL WORKER, Includes HVAC Duct Installation...........$ 19.33 14.65

* SUFL2014-029 08/16/2016

CARPENTER, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Metal Stud Installation................$ 16.98 0.00

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 13.06 ** 0.70

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 18.67 0.00

LABORER: Common or General, Including Cement Mason Tending...$ 12.39 ** 0.00

LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 13.56 ** 1.34

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 15.40 1.90

OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 18.97 0.00

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 16.00 2.82

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 14.43 ** 4.78

PAINTER: Brush, Roller and Spray............................$ 16.00 3.48

ROOFER...........................$ 20.45 4.77

TILE SETTER......................$ 18.01 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 13.22 ** 2.12

TRUCK DRIVER: Lowboy Truck......$ 14.24 ** 0.00

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($15.00) or 13658 ($11.25). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour National Office because National Office has responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISIO"

852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-

11. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

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(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.

645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. The Contracting Officer may, at their discretion, require the Contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the Contracting Officer.

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, ________________________________ will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:

Printed Title of Signee:

Signature:

Date:

Company Name and Address:

(End of clause)

STATEMENT OF WORK

DESIGN‐BUILD

REPLACE EMERGENCY CALL BOXES

548‐22‐146

WEST PALM BEACH VAMC

A. PART 1 – GENERAL

A1. Scope of Contract

Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and design‐build services necessary for the design and construction of Emergency Call Boxes at the West Palm Beach (WPB) VA Medical Center (VAMC).

A2. Purpose The purpose of this project is to replace existing Emergency Call Boxes which are located throughout the WPB VAMC campus with new call boxes which include video capability.

Required equipment will be brand name or equal as shown on the attached Specification. Project shall include demolition of existing call boxes and replacement with new call boxes at locations noted on site plan. Installation shall include radios and programming onto VA network. Cameras shall be installed and all necessary power, cabling, programming to be operational on the VA network. Project to also include installation of necessary racks, network switches and other support hardware.

A3. Definitions

1. Design‐Build (DB) as defined by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the procurement by the Government, under one contract, with one firm or joint venture (JV) for both design and construction services for a specific project.

2. Contracting Officer: The services to be performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, control and approval of the Contracting Officer.

3. Project Manager: The Contracting Officer's representative responsible for administering contracts under the immediate direction of the Contracting Officer.

4. Resident Engineer: The Contracting Officer's authorized representative at the construction site. When more than one Resident Engineer is assigned to a construction project one is designated as being in‐charge and is called the "Senior Resident Engineer". The Resident Engineer is responsible for protecting the Government's interest in the execution of the construction contract work. His duties include surveillance of all construction work to assure compliance with the contract documents, interpretation of the contract documents, approval of changed work, approval of all submittals, samples, shop drawings, etc. The Resident Engineer may issue change orders to the Contractor within the limitations set forth in his delegation of authority from the Contracting Officer.

5. Design Build Contract: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contract(s) to perform the design and construction of the project.

6. Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this contract or the DB team.

7. AE: This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect‐Engineer firm(s)that are a part of the DB team, also referred to as DB/AE.

8. RFP/AE: The firm(s) directly hired by the VA for the preparation of the RFP documents and to provide other technical assistance to the VA.

A4. Period of Performance

The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW in 180 calendar days or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO.

A5. Changes to SOW

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

B. PART II – RESPONSIBILITIES

B1. Design‐Build Team

1. The DB team includes all J/V partners, consultants and sub contractors to the one firm. The DB team shall provide Architectural and Engineering disciplines for the preparation of construction documents, and construction contractor capabilities for construction of the project.

2. If the DB Team A/E and contractor are a J/V (not one and the same firm) engineering and other technical consultants shall be subcontractors of the J/V Architect ‐ not the Design‐Build construction contractor or sub contractors. If the DB Team A/E and contractor are one and the same firm (not a J/V) those consultants shall be subcontractors of DB firm not the construction subcontractors.

3. The RFP documents are intended to define existing conditions, certain required items, and design parameters to be included in the project. It is the DB Team’s responsibility to complete the documents and construction in a manner consistent with the intent of the RFP documents within the required time period.

B2. Reporting Requirements

1. The contractor shall provide the COTR with monthly written progress reports. These are due to the COTR by the second workday following the end of each calendar month, throughout the project's duration.

2. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the preceding month and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent month. This report shall also identify any problems that arose, along with a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved, with an explanation.

C. PART III ‐ POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS

C1. Construction Document Preparation

1. Design Review Submissions

a. The Design‐Build Team A/E (DB A/E) shall prepare and submit complete construction documents for review and approval by the VA in accordance with standard professional practice, the US Department of Veterans Affairs RFP (VA RFP), and prevailing codes.

b. The documents may be divided into multiple review submission packages. The VA will review as many as six (6) package submissions (examples: demolition, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, Electrical, plumbing etc.) to facilitate the start of construction.

c. All submission packages will be reviewed at (30%) and (95%) completion stages. The (95%) review submission packages will incorporate the final review comments from the (30%) review. If any package is not complete for the required stage a post review may be required the cost of which will be borne by the DB Team.

d. Each review submission package shall include 10 hard copy sets and 3 set on CD‐ ROM. The package will include an index of drawings (by sheet number and tittle) and specifications (by section number and tittle) submitted. The packages will be distributed to the VA Project Manager, the VA Medical Center, RFP A/E, VA Resident Engineer and others as determined to be appropriate by the VA Project Manager.

C2. Design Review Meetings:

1. A review meeting to resolve design issues will be held for each design review package submitted. The meeting will include discussion of VA comments on functional relationships and technical peer review comments.

2. Participants will include RFP A/E, VA Staff and DB team members as appropriate for the specific package to be reviewed and others. The DB team members will each allow for (1) full day for each discipline/package design review meeting. DB team management will be present at each review meeting.

3. The DB team shall allow a minimum of ten (10) working days for each review cycle. A cycle includes:

a. The VA’s receipt of the design review submission package.

b. The review meeting.

c. DB teams receipt of comments from the VA, either electronically, by fax, or by hard copy delivery.

4. Coordination of the review meeting schedules will be the responsibility of the VA Project Manager (for the VA and RFP AE) and the DB Team Project Manager (for the DB Team). See section H. Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

C3. Electronic Media

1. Design review submission drawings and final Construction Document submission drawings will be executed in electronic format AutoCAD version 2020

2. The drawings included in the VA RFP will be available to the DB team in electronic format in AutoCAD version 2020 for use in preparing the construction drawings. Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the RFP Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CADD drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the RFP Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The user shall independently verify all information in the files. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the RFP Architect Engineer harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the CADD drawing files.

3. Design review submission specifications and other 8 1/2 by 11 formatted material and final Construction Document submission specifications and other 8 1/2 by 11 formatted material will be executed in electronic format Microsoft Word

4. The specifications included in the VA RFP shall be available to the DB team in electronic format in Microsoft Word, for use in preparing the construction specifications.

Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the RFP Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CADD drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the RFP Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The design builder shall independently verify all information in the files and shall agree to indemnify and hold the RFP Architect Engineer harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the electronic files.

5. The construction record drawings shall be completed in AutoCAD.

6. Construction shop drawings are not required to be completed in AutoCAD.

C4. Professional Licensing:

1. The DB A/E who prepares the construction documents shall be a professional architect or engineer licensed in the state in which the design work is completed.

2. The professional seal indicating such license by the state shall appear on the final construction documents. The architect whose seal is shown will be known as the Architect of Record. The DB A/E shall certify compliance with the VA RFP and all applicable codes.

C5. Approved Construction Documents

1. The final construction document submission package will be submitted by the DB team for approval by the VA after completion of the 95% review cycle for the final package to be submitted by the DB team. The VA will have 5 days to take approval action.

2. The final construction documents submission package will include a full set of construction documents including all disciplines/packages.

3. The final construction documents submission package will incorporate all VA supplied comments from the earlier 30% and 95% submission package reviews and will comply with the VA RFP.

4. If the final construction documents submission package is not complete a post submittal may be required the cost of which will be borne by the DB Team.

5. The approved final construction documents include such details that the project can be constructed and will be used for construction of the project.

6. See PART IV, D2 CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SUBMITTALS for Approved Construction Document distribution.

C6. Construction Drawing Preparation: Mandatory material and equipment schedules and details may be indicated either on the drawings or in the specifications, at the option of the DB team. The construction drawings shall include a coordinated set of the following:

1. Civil engineering drawings including demolition plans, grading and drainage plans, paving plans, utility plans, schedules calculations and details.

2. Landscape drawings including demolition plans, landscape plans, plant schedule and list, special landscape elements, proposed materials to be used for each special landscape element, calculations and details.

3. Structural drawings including foundation plans, framing plans, schedules, and details, including general notes and all calculations.

4. Architectural drawings including floor plans, building elevations, building sections, wall sections, reflected ceiling plans, stair details, toilet and bath details, door schedules and details, window schedules and details, room finish schedules, auto transport and other details.

5. Fire protection drawings including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes calculations and all related calculations.

6. Plumbing drawings including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams equipment schedules, plumbing fixture schedules, and details, including general notes, and all related calculations.

7. HVAC drawings including floor and roof plans, one‐line flow diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes and all related calculations. Also provide sections for mechanical equipment rooms and sequence of operation for all HVAC equipment.

8. Outside steam distribution drawings including demolition plans, system plans and profiles, manhole piping plans, calculations and sections, equipment schedules, and details.

9. Electrical drawings including site demolition plans, site, floor and roof plans (power, lighting, and other systems), one‐line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment schedules, light fixture schedules calculations and details

10. Asbestos abatement drawings including site demolition plans and floor plans indicating asbestos abatement method.

11. Parking Control drawings including paving plans, schedules calculations and details for the parking fee collection/parking control system for the entire West Palm Beach VAMC.

C7. Construction Specifications ‐ Project specifications shall include specifications for all products, materials, equipment, methods, and systems shown on the construction drawings in accordance with standard professional practice and the VA RFP. The specification submitted for review shall include:

1. The name of the manufacturer, the product name, model number, or other identification as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project;

2. Other data as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project i.e. shop drawings, product data, and samples as required by the VA RFP documents; and

3. The required stamp of the licensed architect or engineer of record will be considered as certification of compliance with the RFP requirements.

C8. Design Requirements: Compliance with codes and standards.

1. Project design shall be in compliance with applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides and design materials included or referenced in the solicitation materials.

2. See Section E. Approved Construction documents, above, for required inclusion of design review comments.

3. In the design of new building and alteration work under this contract, the DB team shall consider all requirements (other than procedural requirements) of:

a Zoning laws:

b. Environmental and erosion control regulations; and

c. Laws relating to landscaping, open space, minimum distance of a building from the property line, maximum height of a building, historic preservation, and esthetic qualities of a building. Also similar laws, of the State and local political division, which would apply to the building if it were not to be constructed or altered by the U.S. Government.

d. The DB team shall consult with appropriate officials of the Federal, state, and political subdivision, and submit plans under the rules prescribed by those reviewing authorities.

The A/E and VA shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the referenced building officials. VA will also permit inspection by the officials described above during the construction period in accordance with the customary schedule of inspections in the locality of the building construction. Such officials shall provide VA with a copy of the schedule before construction begins or give reasonable notice of their intention to inspect before conducting an inspection.

e. The DB team shall provide prompt, written notification to the Contracting Officer concerning conflicts with, or recommended deviations from codes, laws, regulations, standards, and opinions of review officials as described above. No work altering the scope of this contract shall be undertaken prior to receipt of written approval from the Contracting Officer.

f. No action may be brought against the DB Team or VA and no fine or penalty may be imposed for failure to carry out any of the previously described recommendations of Federal, state, or local officials. VA and its contractors, including RFP A/E, shall not be required to pay any amount for any action taken by a state or political division of a state in carrying out functions described in this article, including reviewing plans, carrying out on‐site inspections, issuing permits, and making recommendations.

g. The DB team shall advise the Contracting Officer of any variances with the applicable US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, for occupancy requirements.

C9. Quality Assurance/Quality Control

1. To reduce design errors and omissions, the DB team shall develop and execute a QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

2. Within 2 weeks of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the DB Team will submit a detailed QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that will be taken during the development of the various design submission packages and the name of the DB Team member responsible for QA/QC.

a. Upon its completion each task shall be initialed and dated by the responsible DB Team member.

b. A 100% completed QA/QC plan shall be submitted with the final construction document submission package.

C10. Construction Period Submittals

1. The DB contractor shall distribute a total of 3 sets of the approved construction documents prepared by the DB Team to the VA and RFP AE, as directed by the VA Project Manager.

2. Other submittals ‐ The DB team shall submit test results, certificates, manufacturer’s instructions, manufacturers field reports, etc. as required by the VA RFP specifications, to the VA R/E.

3. Project record drawings ‐ The DB team will maintain a set of construction documents (field as‐built drawings) to record actual construction changes during the construction process as required by the RFP specifications. The project record drawings will be available for review by the VA Resident Engineer at all times.

4. Shop drawings and submittals ‐ The DB A/E shall check government furnished and/or the DB construction contractor's shop drawings, detail drawings, schedules, descriptive literature and samples, testing labor‐laboratory reports, field test data and review the color, texture and suitability of materials for conformity with the RFP Documents and construction documents. The DB A/E shall recommend approval, disapproval, or other suitable disposition to the VA RE. The VA RE will have final approval authority. The DB AE shall evaluate the submittals with reference to any companion submittals that constitute a system. When necessary, the DB A/E will request the DB Construction Contractor to submit related components of a system before acting on a single component. Should this procedure be inappropriate, the DB A/E shall review all prior submittals for related components of the system before acting on a single component.

The DB A/E may be required to hold joint reviews with the VA technical staff and /or the RFP AE on complicated system submittals. The DB A/E shall notify the VA Resident Engineer (RE) in writing of any and all deviations from the requirements of the construction documents that he has found in the submittals.

C11. Project Close‐Out The DB team shall comply with the requirements in FAR 4.804 Closeout of Contract Files, for submission of final RFP as built drawings, manuals, and other documents as noted. Required as built drawings and specifications will be submitted in the same format required for the construction documents.

C12. Site Visits and Inspections

During the construction period the DB A/E shall make weekly visits to the project site when requested by the Resident Engineer (RE). The Resident Engineer (RE) may also request visits for special purposes. Only registered architects and engineers thoroughly familiar with the project may make these site visits. The Resident Engineer (RE) has the prerogative to determine the professional discipline(s) required for any visit. The DB A/E shall observe the construction, advise the Resident Engineer of any deviations or deficiencies or solutions to issues discussed. A site inspection report which includes the purpose of the inspection, items reviewed, deficiencies observed, recommendations and additional actions required, shall be furnished to the Resident Engineer (RE) within three work days following the site visit date.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 548-22-146

Replace Emergency Call Boxes as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. N/A

D. N/A

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter…