IFB Solicitation 36C78624B0020.pdf

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES NO

a. Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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36C78624B0020 X 05-01-2024

_________________________ F366511-24-0000002 890-NRM23-023

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services claude.humphrey@va.gov

Claude Humphrey 708-264-2902

Perimeter Fence, Ft McPherson National Cemetery The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration has a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a Contractor to provide all Management and Supervision, Labor, Equipment, Material, Supplies, etc., necessary to provide complete construction services necessary for the Removal and Replacement of the Fence on the southern perimeter of Ft McPherson National Cemetery, as stated and described and in accordance with the Statement of Work, Specifications, Drawings (if applicable) and applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.

This Invitations for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461).

Bidders must be SBA VetCert verified prior to submitting a bid in accordance with VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a).

Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is SBA VetCert verified for eligibility in the https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ - database.

In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SAB VetCert database, https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

Prospective bidders must also be registered in Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/, Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; and System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM at the time of Bid submission and at time of award.

The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Z2QA - Repair or Alteration of Restoration of Real Property.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238190 – Other Foundation, Structure and Building Exterior Contractors The Size Standard for this procurement is $19 million dollars.

The project magnitude of construction range is estimated to be between $100,000 and $200,000.

There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled. See 52.236-27 Site Visit for detailed site visit information.

Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.

Interested bidders will be required to furnish a Bid Bond; and the awarded Contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds.

All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer. See section A.3 8 QUESTIONS

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

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

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

Grand Total Base Bid: $ ________________________

NCA 2024 0129ADD C0935000 C08900000 NCACEMOP NRMFCA890240001

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900

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Claude Humphrey

VA-NCA-2023-0006

36C78624B0020

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

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

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

1.2 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

1.3 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS—CONSTRUCTION (JUN

2020)

1.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.214-31 ELECTRONIC BIDS (DEC 1989)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.3 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.4 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.5 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

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

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) (End of Provision)

2.8 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2024) ...49

3.2 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

3.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.4 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

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

REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

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

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED

ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

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

PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)

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

(APR 1984)

4.5 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

4.6 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(FEB 2024)

4.7 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN

2020)

4.8 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.9 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000)

4.10 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB

1997) ALTERNATE II (APR 1984)

4.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

4.13 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.14 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

4.16 VAAR 852.232-71 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (INCLUDING NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

2018)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

4.20 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

4.21 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.22 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..90

4.23 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.24 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

4.25 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

4.26 DAVIS –BACON ACT WAGE DETERMINATIONS

PAST PERFORMANCE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FORM

A.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individual(s):

a. CONTRACTOR: ____________________________________

Unique Entity ID: _______________________________ DUNS Number: __________________________________ Tax Identification Number: _________________________

Contact Person: __________________ Telephone #: __________________ e-Mail Address: __________________

NOTE: Starting Monday, April 4, 2022, the new Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov will be the official, Federal Government-wide identifier used for Federal contract awards.

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer (36C786) Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration Contracting Service

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: Effective January 1, 1999, all payments by the Government to the Contractor will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1(k).

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted within ten (10) business days after performance and acceptance of services and must include the VA Project Number, Contract Number, Purchase Obligation Number, Dates of Service, Detailed description of the services provided and Total Amount Due. Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made in arrears, within thirty (30) calendar days, upon receipt of properly executed invoice(s) in accordance with:

• 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012)

• UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICES

• In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010

(IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with OB10 e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. OB10 electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with OB10 by submitting an email to VA.Registration@ob10.com or calling 1- 877-752-0900 option 2 for Enrollment.

mailto:VA.Registration@ob10.com

• Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice within ten (10) business days after performance and acceptance of services to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx . For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, OB10 customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

• All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity provided, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

• For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, please call VAFSC directly at 1-877- 353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the Contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.” to the following web address: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

FACSIMILE, E-MAIL, AND SCANNED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

FORMS OF SUBMISSION FOR PAYMENT REQUESTS.

For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@ob10.com <http://VA.Registration@ob10.com/>

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov <http://va.gov/>

5. CONTRACT AUTHORITY: The Contracting Officer acting within the scope of the contract and his/her duties and responsibilities is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this request. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to Contract Administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that affect pricing, quantities or quality of performance, delivery terms and conditions, or the term of the contract.

6. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE: Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of the contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the project, of which all work coordination shall be made through the COR. The Contractor shall be provided a copy of the COR’s Delegation of Authority letter outlining the scope of the COR’s duties and responsibilities. No other person shall be authorized to act in such capacity unless appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

7. SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids must be submitted to the attention of the Contracting Officer identified No Later Than the date/time specified. E-mail bids will be acceptable at claude.humphrey@va.gov.

https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx https://portal.tungsten-network.com/Login.aspx mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:VA.Registration@ob10.com http://ob10.com/ mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov http://va.gov/ mailto:claude.humphrey@va.gov

A public bid opening will occur by telephone conference using the following:

Call Line: 872-701-0185 Conference ID: 919 968 18#

a. All bids shall be submitted electronically to the attention of the respective Contracting Officer at his/her respective Government’s email address identified on page 1 of the SF 1413, by the due date and time outlined in the solicitation.

b. DO NOT wait until the last hour to submit your bid documents. Bidders are highly encouraged to submit bid packages 2-3 days in advance to avoid system lock outs:

1. Bids submitted must meet the time constraints as set forth in the solicitation.

2. Late or incomplete Bids will NOT be considered and deemed to be NONRESPONSIVE.

c. Document /transmittal naming convention. Solicitation number, Project Description, and Company name

EXAMPLE: 36C78624B0001, Construction Services, ABC 123 Corp.

d. Bid package shall consist of the following minimum required documents:

• Company cover letter identifying the Solicitation number, Project Description, Company name and address, POC name, Phone number, eMail address, and Company’s Unique Entity ID number;

• Completed blocks 14-20c of the back of the SF 1442, ensuring full completion of all blocks;

• Completed Price/Cost Schedule;

• Completed IFB Contractor Cost Estimate Worksheet;

• Completed, signed and attached SF30 Amendments (if applicable);

• Attached scanned digital copy of the Bid Bond (if applicable); (ensure to lightly darken raised seals)

i. Bids submitted without set requirements will not be accepted and will be considered to be

NONRESPONSIVE.

NO FAX/ FACSIMILE SUBMITTED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

8. QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable) to: Claude Humphrey (claude.humphrey@va.gov). Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. No phone responses will be accepted. NOTE: All questions must reference the Solicitation number, Project number (if applicable) and the Description of the project in the Header or Opening Statement.

9. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM:

a. FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect Past Performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation.

One (1) or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

b. The Past Performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS.

CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past mailto:claude.humphrey@va.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html

Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

c. It is requested that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than thirty (30) calendar days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

d. When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

e. Within sixty (60) calendar days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

1. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation or return the evaluation without comment.

2. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

3. All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

4. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

5. Your response is due within sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of the CPAR.

On day fifteen (15), the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

6. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within sixty (60) calendar days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

f. The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

1. Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions. Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

2. Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

https://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ https://www.cpars.gov/

g. If you wish to discuss a Past Performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven (7) calendar days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held via telephone or other means during your sixty

(60) calendar day review period.

h. A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of Administration Data)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options;

and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [___] has [___] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

A.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 890-NRM23-023 1.00 JB $__________________ $__________________

Contractor shall provide and furnish all Management, Supervision, Labor, Equipment, Materials, Parts, Tools, etc., required, and necessary to provide complete construction services for the Removal and Replacement of the Fence on the southern perimeter of Ft McPherson National Cemetery 12004 S Spur 56A Maxwell, NE 69151

The Contract Period of Performance (POP) is sixty (60) Calendar Days After issuance of the Government’s Notice to Proceed letter.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: An award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid. A single award will be made on the Base Bid, subject to available funding.

GRAND TOTAL $__________________

Construction services for the Removal and Replacement of the Fence on the southern perimeter of Ft McPherson National Cemetery 12004 S Spur 56A Maxwell, NE 69151.

Project Title:

Solicitation Number:

Division Unit of Measure # of Units Unit Cost $ Extended/Total

Cost $ Comments / Remarks Division 0 - Special Sections

General Conditions and Administration

JB 1

Division 01 - General Requirements

Mobilization JB 1

Superintendent / Supervision

HR

Division 02 - Existing Conditions

Site Investigation JB 1

Division 03 - General Demolition

JB 1

Division 04 - Concrete

SF

Division 05 - Equipment

Division 06 - Fencing

Decorate Metal Fence LF

Division 07 - Earthwork

Excavation LF

Division 08 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

Division 09 - Openings (Doors, Windows, etc...)

Division 10 - Finishes

Division 11 - Specialties

Division 12- Furnishings

Division 13 - Special Construction

Division 14 - Fire Suppression

Division 15- Plumbing

Division 16 - Heat, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

Division 17 - Integrated Automation

Division18 - Electrical

Division 19 - Communications

Division 20 - Electronic Safety and Security

Lump Sums are required for each Division that will be utilized in this project to total the Final Lump Sum number.

If a Division is not being used put N/A in that field.

Additional lines/items can be added if needed or appropriate.

Contractor Cost Estimate Worksheet

Perimeter Fence Repair, Ft McPherson National Cemetery 36C78620B0020

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A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all Management, Supervision, Labor, Equipment, Materials, Parts, Tools, etc., required, and necessary to provide complete construction services necessary for the Removal and Replacement of the Fence on the southern perimeter of Ft McPherson National Cemetery, as stated and described and in accordance with the Statement of Work, Specifications, Drawings (if applicable) and applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.

I. PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION

Interested bidders should survey / inspect the site prior to submitting a bid in order to be fully aware of the Scope of Services required and to adequately gather existing unit’s product information, model numbers and all necessary and matching standards and requirements.

Failure to do so shall not relieve the successful bidder from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

The awarded Contractor must perform a ‘Site Inspection’ to verify all dimensions/measurements and site conditions before start of the work or the ordering of any equipment, parts and or materials. Failure of the Contractor to do so shall not relieve the Contractor from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

II. POST AWARD SITE INVESTIGATION INSPECTION

Per FAR 52.236-3, Contractor should survey / inspect the site prior to submitting a bid/proposal/quote to be fully aware of the Scope of Services required and to adequately gather existing unit’s product information, model numbers and all necessary and matching standards and requirements. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall perform a ‘Site Investigation’ to verify the magnitude of all dimensions/measurements and site conditions before start of the work or the ordering of any equipment, parts and or materials. Failure to do so shall not relieve the successful offeror from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor shall submit an ‘After Inspection Report’ of Contractor’s findings, listing any deficiencies found and provide written recommended repair/work solutions to the COR and Contracting Officer for review and approval No Later Than five (5) calendar days after completion of the Site Investigation Inspection. Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall survey the site and review the Statement of Work to determine the extent of the work.

Any electrical work shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes. Failure to do so shall not relieve the Contractor from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

III. SCOPE

Contractor shall inspect the grounds where the work is to be completed and ascertain the work deemed necessary and required to complete the work outlined herein, failure of the Contractor to fully inspect the grounds and buildings prior to performing the work shall not relieve the Contractor from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

1. As noted herein, the Contractor shall:

a. Submit an ‘After Inspection Report’ of Contractor’s findings; listing any deficiencies found and provide written recommendations, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to commencing the work.

The report will include all aspects of the services needed to provide the Location and Mapping services as specified herein.

b. Conduct appropriate records research, investigate site conditions and identify applicable project limits, with assistance from the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) as necessary.

c. Determine and provide all material, equipment, personnel, tools and supplies required to perform the work.

d. Take all necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing property. Any damaged caused shall be reported, repaired or replaced as approved by the COR. Repair and restore any Contractor caused damages to be as good as the original conditions or better due to construction activities. Upon completion of the work the Contractor’s On-site Superintendent, along with the COR, shall inspect the completed work for satisfactory acceptability prior to Contractor de-mobilizing from the site.

e. Locate, tag and identify any utilities and other related/associated components; and make all necessary adjustment or connections from existing utilities and reroute any utility line which may impact the work.

f. Obtain any and all necessary permits/licenses from appropriate City, County or Municipal jurisdictions required for completion of the work.

2. Coordinate with Cemetery staff for all work to avoid or minimize any interruption of Cemetery functions.

3. Perform daily clean-up and final clean-up and shall dispose of all waste materials properly off site.

a. The Government will not provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to this contract.

b. All unused materials from the project operations shall be removed from the cemetery property by the Contractor at Contractor’s expense; haul away and dump all debris and waste products at an appropriate approved license disposal site.

c. Any areas disturbed in performance of this contract which may require restoration shall be restored by the Contractor and considered incidental to the contract.

d. Areas outside of the construction zone impacted by operations of the Contractor shall be returned to the state it was found prior to the construction.

e. All materials and layout of site will be pre-approved by the COR before materials are ordered or work commences.

4. Provide the COR and Contracting Officer with daily/weekly progress summary reports and photos to show the progression of work.

IV. PERIMETER FENCE

A. SITE SURVEY, IAW NCA MCS 02 21 00:

1. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and review the scope of work to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Cemetery.

Any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the COR.

2. Locate and stake/flag all underground utilities, irrigation system piping, sprinkler heads, and other components.

B. DEMO, IAW NCA MCS 02 41 10.

1. Contractor shall demo approximately 665 linear feet (LF) of 6’ tall chain link fence along south perimeter. Fence posts shall be cut flush with concrete footing and filled with concrete to make solid footing.

2. Contractor shall remove paint flaking on approximately 1,060 LF of existing east perimeter wrought iron fence (approx. 50% of surface area) using the NPS Historic Repainting Metal Instructions as provided in the specifications.

3. Contractor shall remove three (3) panels of existing Wrought Iron Fence on the south perimeter, to use in repairing/replacing missing/damaged components on existing east perimeter fence.

4. All material shall be removed and disposed offsite at contractor’s expense.

5. Contractor will repair any damage to turf or surrounding area that occurs during construction.

C. INSTALL DECORATIVE ALUMINUM FENCE, IAW NCA MCS 32 31 19.

1. Contractor shall install approximately 680 LF of six feet (6’) tall Ameristar Echelon II® Majestic Ornamental Fence (or approved equal) in place of chain link fence previously removed.

Fence to match existing ornamental fence sections.

2. Contractor shall remove/replace twelve-inch (12”) section of concrete footing and set new fence post no less than forty-eight inches (48”) below grade.

New concrete footing shall match existing.

3. Contractor shall repaint existing Wrought Iron Fence to match south perimeter fence using Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial™ KEM KROMIK® Universal Metal Prime (or approved equal), and Pro Industrial™ DTM Acrylic (or approved equal).

Color to match existing.

4. Contractor shall replace damaged/missing fence components using fence sections previously removed.

5. Contractor shall connect new fence and existing fence seamlessly and completely, creating one continuous perimeter fence.

6. Fence components scratched during installation shall be painted.

All work shall be performed in a professional workmanship like manner. All adjacent disturbed surfaces shall be repaired to the same quality standards of the existing work and shall also match the adjacent areas. At the completion of the work and upon satisfactory acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the COR and Contracting Officer any applicable Operation and Maintenance Manuals, a certificate of Warranty / Guarantee that all work done under the contract shall be free from defaults, faulty materials or workmanship for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance. Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within the specified time frame by the direction of the COR or Contracting Officer at Contractor's own expense and shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government.

The work shall be performed In Accordance With (IAW) the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Specifications as indicated herein and be in full compliance with all related specifications requirements, including, but not limited to, the Contractor providing all required and necessary permit(s).

V. CEMETERY LOCATION MAP

South Perimeter

East Perimeter

VI. PHOTOS:

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SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS DISCREPANCIES

In the case of any differences between the Statement of Work, Specification and/or Drawings, the specifications will prevail and govern over the Statement of Work and/or Drawings. Any Statement of Work, Specification and/or Drawings discrepancies should be brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer and COR for clarification. Any errors or omissions in the Statement of Work, Specification and/or Drawings must be provided promptly to the Contracting Officer and COR, but in no case later than the start of related work.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

During the construction through completion, Contractor shall provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones per the Contracting Officer and/or the COR. The photos shall meet the following qualifications:

a. Digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 200x250mm (8 x 10 inch) prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 400x500mm (16 x 20 inch) prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

b. Before construction services work, the area, building, adjacent streets, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the site shall be photo documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.

c. If site work or area preparation is extensive, this documentation may be required immediately before construction services work begins and at several pre-determined intervals during work commencement.

Photography of employees, visitors, volunteers, and others on NCA premises is strictly prohibited. Photographing of NCA premises (buildings, grounds, property, site) is allowed ONLY with written permission from the COR.

VII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall complete all work including submittals, reviews, quality control, repair/construction services, punch list corrections, clean up, invoicing and closeouts documentation submittal within sixty (60) calendar days from issuance of the Government’s Notice to Proceed.

The Contractor shall develop and provide the Contracting Officer with a Project Schedule and Cost Schedule within ten (10) calendar days of Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

VIII. WORK HOURS

Normal construction services work hours for this project shall be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CST Monday through Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays. Contractor work hours may be modified only by written approval of the Contracting Officer, at no additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to establish a work schedule and to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any funeral, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity or security of the event is compromised.

The Contractor may request authorization in advance from the Contracting Officer to work outside of normal service hours at no additional cost to the Government. Written Authorization must be pre-approved in advance and prior to working and is at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor, Contractor’s employees and sub-contractors must check-in with the COR, daily, upon arrival at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery prior to beginning any work and prior to departing the facility/property after the day’s work is completed.

IX. HOLIDAYS

The following federal holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day - January 1

• Inauguration Day (DC Metropolitan Area Only) - January 20 every 4 years

• Martin Luther King's Birthday - 3rd Monday in January

• President's Day - 3rd Monday in February

• Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

• Juneteenth- June 19

• Independence Day - July 4

• Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

• Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

• Veterans Day - November 11

• Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

• Christmas Day - December 25

And any other holiday proclaimed by the President as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday.

X. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor’s Site Superintendent will:

a. be on site, at all times, whenever work is being performed by Contractor or subcontractors’ employees, to ensure adequately supervision and communication;

b. review and approve submittals;

c. inspect the quality of work performed; and

d. certify the completed work for payment and other purposes.

Note that there may be infrequent stoppages in work at the order of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) due to burial services being conducted in the area. Contractor will meet with COR at the start of each workday to ensure that no construction activities will interfere with burials on that specific day.

XI. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all work is done in a manner that safeguards NCA visitors, employees, and the public. Contractor will be responsible for and obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform the work. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employees' fault or negligence. Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the State of Nebraska.

XII. NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION DIGNITY STANDARDS

1. Every action by contractor personnel at a National Cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice those service members, Veterans, and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness, required of the contractor employees, of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed.

The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

a. Contractors cannot walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor can they drive over them. Contractor personnel should use tools approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), such as shovels, pry bars or pinch bars to lift flat markers out of the ground; pickaxes are not an acceptable tool.

b. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or markers.

Once headstones/markers are removed from the socket, do not place on dirt piles or mud; they should be carefully placed on each associated gravesite and protected in such a way as to prevent any soiling and be out of the way of any other work.

c. Headstones shall be removed from their sockets using wooden and/or metal clamps. If metal clamps are used, the area that contacts the headstone must be protected with a rigid fabric that will prevent damage to and marking of the headstone. Clamps may be attached to a skid steer loader (i.e., Bobcat®) or similar machine to extract the headstone from the socket. When headstones are removed from their sockets, they shall be carefully stored on each associated gravesite; do not lean headstones against each other. Use care not to scratch or damage headstones in any manner. The headstones shall be laid with front inscription side up while the headstone is lying horizontally on the ground. The headstone shall be protected from direct ground contact while lying horizontally. The protection method shall be as approved by the COR and shall be free of deterioration in weather. An approved method is to support each headstone with two (2) wooded 4X4’s. Alternate methods can be approved. Cardboard shall not be used.

d. Wood or other suitable appropriate and attractive material shall be used to keep the headstones from contact with the soil while lying horizontally during the construction period. This also shows respect towards the families visiting the gravesites and the remains that are buried.

e. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing damaged headstones and markers and for restoring turf damaged during performance of this work.

f. Additionally, should any activity result in the exposure and/or damage to any remains, container for remains (i.e., casket or urn), or outer burial container, the Contractor must contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, and Contracting Officer for guidance.

2. Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR, Director/Assistant Director, and Contracting Officer for guidance or resolution.

3. The Contractor is required to discuss the guidance with their employees and have each employee sign a statement of compliance and deliver the signed statement to the COR before work may begin.

XIII. STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) are national shrines that honors Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by Contractors at National Cemeteries shall reflect this nation’s concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, Contractor’s personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times.

As the work being performed is at a National Cemetery all Contractor’s employee must always look professional and neat in appearance; and be fully clothed to include upper garment to cover the body from the waist to neck and long pants or slacks. The Contractor shall require its employees, including subcontractors, to wear distinctive visible identification at all times for easy identification while on NCA premises. Contractor and Contractor’s personnel (including subcontractor and their employees) shall be required to adhere to the standards of dress and conduct while performing work on the National Cemetery. These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C. Section 218.

Contractor’s personnel shall:

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