EXHIBIT E.docx

This is a surety form (Exhibit E) that must be completed by a surety company and submitted by offerors as part of their technical proposal package for the Building 55 Accessibility Ramp project. The form requires comprehensive bonding information including the surety company's contact details, how long they have provided bonding services for the contractor, the contractor's rating, single project bonding limits, and aggregate bonding amounts.

The surety form also includes critical risk assessment questions regarding whether the surety has ever had to complete a project for the contractor, if liability insurance has been refused, complaints of non-payment to subcontractors or suppliers, and whether the surety has had to pay subcontractors or suppliers directly. This solicitation (36C25625R0002) is for a Department of Veterans Affairs project specifically designated as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside. The document is marked as source selection sensitive information and includes a submission deadline field to be completed, though the specific date is not filled in this template version.