RFP 36C26126R0055_2 FINAL.docx

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3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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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 _____________________________).

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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.

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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.

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

36C26126R0055

X 09-11-2026

593-27-1-5923-0001

593-26-306 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 6900 N. Pecos Rd North Las Vegas NV 89086 Offerors are authorized to send their proposals by email to the CO Christopher Whipple at:

christopher.whipple@va.gov.

Christopher Whipple 702-791-9000 x13957 A. Project Number: 593-26-306, Project Title: Design Build Service to Install Parking Lot Shades & Parking Lot Reconfiguration. NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; Small Business Size Standard:

$45M. In accordance with (IAW) VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.204(g) -- Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.

B. This is a firm-fixed price design-build construction requirement. Offeror shall furnish all design, labor, material, transportation, required engineering services, overhead, profit to design and install parking lot shades & parking lot reconfiguration at VA Medical Center (VAMC) Las Vegas, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), specifications, C. Place of Performance is VAMC Las Vegas, 6900 N. Pecos Rd., N. Las Vegas, NV 89086.

D. Period of Performance: 550 calendar days after Notice toProceed (NTP).

E. This contract will be awarded in accordance with RFO Part 15-- Tradeoff Approach (RFO 15.103-1) and RFO Part 36-- Use of two phase design-build selection procedures (RFO 36.101-2).

F. This procurement is a total service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Public Law 109-461 is the final authority on SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be certified on the Small Business Administration's (SBAs) Small Business Search website (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) at the time offer submission and prior to award. The SBA's Small Business Search website will be used as the official source for SDVOSB verifications for this solicitation until further notice from the SBA.

G. A pre-proposal conference and site visit is schedule for September 17, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. (PDT). The meet-up location is the Administration Building #6 at the police counter/waiting area. Address: VAMC Las Vegas, 6900 N. Pecos Rd., N. Las Vegas, NV 89086. Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit to ensure full understanding of the project requirements. Site visit attendance is not mandatory.

H. Questions and/or request for information (RFI) must be submitted using the RFI form attached and are due by September 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. (PDT), by email to christopher.whipple@va.gov and daniel.jhun@va.gov.

I. Bid bonds, payment and performance bonds are required under this solicitation and the resultant contract.

J. All contractors are required to be registered and current in System for Award Management (SAM), the official website of the U.S. Government at www.sam.gov

52.211-10

14:00

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10-15-2026

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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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

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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:

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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

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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

36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Project 593-26-306 Design-Build services to implement parking lot upgrades to reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts, enhance accessibility, and protect Veterans and staff from extreme heat located at VA Medical Center (VAMC) Las Vegas.

Design: all design Architect Engineer (A.E) services, equipment, materials, supplies, investigations and project supervision, and construction period services associated with this contract. Design must meet Veterans Affairs Design Guides and Design Criteria and Veterans Affairs Master Specifications at the technical information library TIL (www.cfm.va.gov/TIL). Design must follow all current applicable codes.

Contractor shall provide all the equipment, labor, materials, tools and supplies required for construction of the project in accordance with the drawings and specifications including Davis Bacon Wage Rate.

The Design Build contractor will be responsible for providing a complete set of construction specifications along with design drawings, engineer calculations for this project.

The period of performance mentioned here is tentative and should not be considered the actual period of performance. The project completion for Phase one (1) and Phase two (2) is 550 calendar days after Phase one (1) NTP. The period of performance will be established based on the issuance date of the NTP.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z2LZ - Repair or Alteration of Parking Facilities

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Rd North Las Vegas, NV 89086

USA

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702-791-9000 x14060 brandon.herrera@va.gov

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Please refer to the attachment for statement of work.

PART I. GENERAL

1.1. SOLICITATION INTRODUCTION

This procurement will follow the Two-Phase Design-Build selection procedures in accordance with RFO 36.101-2. The Government will evaluate Phase-One proposals and select a maximum of five (5) most highly qualified offerors to submit Phase-Two proposals. Phase-Two will select the best value offeror using the trade-off source selection process.

In Phase-One, the Government intends to select a maximum of (5) most highly qualified offerors to submit proposals for Phase-Two without conducting discussions with any offeror; therefore, the initial Phase-One proposal shall conform to the solicitation requirements and shall contain the best offer. The Government intends to evaluate Phase-Two proposals utilizing the Best Value Trade Off procedures outlined in RFO Part 15 and award a contract without conducting discussions; therefore, the initial Phase-Two proposal shall conform to the solicitation requirements and shall contain the best offer from a non-price and price standpoint.

The Government intends to award without discussions the proposal offering the Best Value to the Government. Award will be made on a Best Value trade off basis where all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal in importance with cost or price. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

This solicitation is issued as a total SDVOSB set-aside.

The Department of Labor (DOL), Davis Bacon Act (DBA) Wage determination, General Decision Number applicable for this solicitation is: NV20260091 dated 07-30-2026.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220-Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the Small Business Size Standard is $45M. PSC code is Z2lZ, Repair or Alteration of Facilities.

Pursuant to VAAR 836.204(g) – Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects is between $5,000,000 and $10,00,000.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

ATTACHMENTS (included with this solicitation):

SOW 07-24-2026

Specifications 08-17-2026 DB Price Breakdown Form

VAAR 852.219-75 (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM

Wage Determination NV20260091 07-30-2026 Pre-Solicitation Site Visit Presentation Assignment 21 Draft Schematic Design and Report Assignment 44 BOD Conceptual Design for Carports Assignment 44 Parking Study Existing Carport Design ED Parking Expansion Attachment A Phase 1 Factor 2 Experience/Specialized Experience Attachment B Phase 1 Factor 3 Past Performance

Proposals will only be requested and accepted from Vendors that are verified and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be verified in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Search database as a Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) from the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21.

Offeror MUST be verified as SDVOSB to be eligible for an award in SBA Search database at: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ in accordance with VAAR 819.7003 – Eligibility. A proposal will be rejected and will not be considered for an award if offeror’s SDVOSB/VOSB status cannot be verified at the time of submission of proposal and prior to award.

Offerors MUST fully complete, sign, and submit the certification for VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (JAN 2023) (Deviation) version that is included in this solicitation (Attachment VAAR 852.219-75 (JAN 2023) (Deviation)). This certification is required to be submitted with the Phase 1 technical proposal by the Phase 1 solicitation due date for the offeror to be considered for evaluation.

Note: An offer that fails to include a properly completed certification by the time proposals are due must be rejected by the agency. The signature must be tendered by an individual who is authorized to execute the certification on behalf of the offeror. For the completion requirement, VAAR 852.219-75 imposes an obligation on the person executing the certification to enter the following information below the paragraph which begins with the word ‘Certification:’

1.2. VAAR Clause 852.219-75(JAN 2023)(Deviation) Fill-in Instructions:

Offeror’s Company Name: The name should match the actual legal name of the offeror’s company as captured in SAM.gov. If the offeror’s name is ‘SDVOSB ABCD, LLC,’ the full legal name of the entity must be entered in each separate section of the certification that contains the following brackets: [Insert Name of Offeror]. It is not sufficient for the offeror’s company name to be inserted at the bottom of the certification only. The offeror’s name must be entered in the brackets referenced above.

Printed Name and Title of Signee: Enter the printed name and job title of the signee.

Signature: The certification statement must be signed by an individual who is authorized to execute the certification on behalf of the offeror.

Date: The certification must be properly dated.

Company Name and Address: The certification must include the signee’s complete business name and address. This information should match the address and legal name of the offeror as captured in SAM.gov.

1.3. SITE VISIT INFORMATION

A pre-solicitation site visit has been scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT. The site visit meet-up location is Administration Building #6 at the VA Police counter in the lobby waiting area, located at VA Medical Center Las Vegas, 6900 North Pecos Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89086. The primary POC for information is Christopher Whipple at christopher.whipple@va.gov.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-solicitation site visit to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements and site conditions. An individual second visit to the site is not allowed.

3) Please provide a list of your firm’s representatives that will attend the site visit at least one (1) day prior to site visit.

1.4. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) INFORMATION

All Requests For Information (RFIs) must be sent via email using the required “Attachment RFI Form” and received in writing by the specified due date in the solicitation

All Request for Information (RFI) regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing and received no later than (NLT) 09/24/2026 @ 2:00 PM PDT via email to christopher.whipple@va.gov and daniel.jhun@va.gov. All RFIs must use the RFI form (Attachement) attached to this solicitation.

1.5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) INFORMATION

The RFP can be accessed at https://sam.gov. Offerors can also search SAM.gov using the solicitation notice ID # 36C26126R0055. Printed copies of the RFP 36C26126R0055 not be issued. Submit your proposal no later than (NLT) 10/15/2026 by 14:00 P.M. PDT to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Whipple by email at christopher.whipple@va.gov and Cc daniel.jhun@va.gov.

1.6. SOLICITATION QUESTION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing in WORD format via Email to christopher.whipple@va.gov. Verbal queiries will not be entertained. Responses that require updates to the solicitation to will be provided in the form of an amendment posted to the website: https://sam.gov. It is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. The Government may not respond to the questions submitted less than 10 days before the proposal receipt due date.

1.7. COMPETITIVE RANGE

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions during Phase-One and/or Phase-Two if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary, the Contracting Officer may conduct discussions with offerors determined to be in the competitive range. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

1.8. ENFORCEABILITY OF PROPOSAL

The Government shall consider the “offeror” to be the legal entity identified in Block 14 of the SF1442 of the Phase-One proposal. The legal entity that submitted the Phase-One offer shall not be changed, assigned, or otherwise substituted prior to award under any circumstances. The proposal must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Government will rely on such information in the award of a contract. By submission of the offer, the offeror agrees that all items proposed in response to the evaluation factors (including subcontractors with teaming agreements, project schedule, building design etc.) will be enforced for the duration of the contract. Any substitutions after contract award will be equal or better than as proposed and shall require Contracting Officer's approval prior to implementation.

PART II. EVALUATION FACTORS AND BASIS OF AWARD

Offeror packets will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

Size: design build project with a total construction value of $3,000,000 or more.

Complexity: is defined as a design build project that includes several specialty trades and engineering.

Scope: is defined as work or activities related or closely related to that which is outlined in the Statement of Work such as but not limited to, installation of shade canopy structures; parking lot reconfiguration; pedestrian path construction; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/ Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) route improvements; subsurface utility investigation; drainage modifications; and traffic control and phasing on an active campus.

Recency: is defined as a project completed in the previous five (5) calendar years from the issue date of this RFP.

Relevancy: is defined, for purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is defined as new construction and/or repair, alteration and related demolition of existing infrastructure completed within the past five (5) years of the proposal issue date of this RFP. Infrastructure is defined as: 1) phased construction on an active VA Medical Center or hospital campus; 2) construction for industrial buildings and warehouses; 3) non-residential buildings, other than industrial buildings and warehouses; or 4) improvements such as ADA/ABAAS and pedestrian safety enhancements, including crosswalks, signage, and traffic calming measures; 5) parking lot reconfiguration with maintained parking availability during construction. “New Construction” is defined as construction that provides for new or expanded facilities or infrastructure. New construction does not include repair and/or modernization of an existing facility, nor does it include replacement or upgrade to an existing infrastructure.

2.2. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) 36.101-2, this acquisition is based upon two-phase design-build selection procedures. The term “technical factors” refers to any non-price factor other than past performance. The following are the Phase one and Phase two evaluation factors for this requirement:

Phase One Factor 1 - Technical Approach Factor 2 – Experience/Specialized Experience Factor 3 - Past Performance will be evaluated in Phase-One.

Phase Two Factor 4 - Key Personnel Experience/Qualification Factor 5 - Project Schedule Factor 6 – Price will be evaluated in Phase-Two.

Phase One evaluations for Factors 1-3 will be performed for all submitted Phase One proposals. The purpose of Phase One is to identify the most highly qualified offerors to be invited to submit Phase Two proposals. The Government intends to select a maximum of five (5) of the most highly qualified offerors to Phase Two. The Contracting Officer may increase this number if doing so is in the best interest of the Government and documented accordingly. A minimum of three (3) offerors will be invited to Phase II to preserve meaningful competition, unless the CO determines and documents that fewer qualified offerors exist. The Government intends to evaluate Phase-Two proposals and award a contract without conducting discussions; therefore, the initial Phase-Two proposal shall conform to the solicitation requirements and shall contain the best offer from a non-price and price standpoint.

Factor 1 (Technical Approach) will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis. An Unacceptable rating under Factor 1 makes an offeror ineligible for Phase Two consideration. Factors 2 (Experience/Specialized Experience) will be evaluated in accordance with clearly defined adjectival rating criteria. Factor 3 (Past Performance) will be evaluated in accordance with past performance relevancy rating and confidence assessments rating method. The relative importance of “non-price” evaluation factors is as follows:

•All non-price factors are equal in importance (Factors 2,3,4,5).

In Phase Two: Factors 4-6 will be evaluated only for offerors selected to submit Phase Two proposals. In making the best value award decision after Phase-Two, the Government will consider Factors 4 & 5 (non-price) and Factor 6 (price). The relative importance of evaluation factors 4-6 is as follows:

•Technical factors, Factor 4 (Key Personnel) & Factor 5 (Project Schedule) are of equal importance to each other.

•The Phase II technical evaluation factors (Factors 4 & 5) when combined, are approximately equal in importance to Factor 6 (Price).

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions during Phase-One and/or Phase-Two if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary, the Contracting Officer may conduct discussions with offerors determined to be in the competitive range. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

All proposals shall be subject to evaluation by a team of Government personnel. The proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the content provided in the solicitation. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) contract, as required by the procedures pursuant to RFO Part 15.103-1 Tradeoff Approach. The tradeoff process will be IAW RFO 15.2, Evaluation and Award, and the contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to that responsible offeror, pursuant to RFO 9.104, whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government considering price and non-price evaluation factors. An award may be made to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest non-price rated offeror. Business judgments and tradeoffs will be used to determine the proposal offering the best value to the Government.

The Government intends to award a contract without conducting discussions with offerors; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined to be necessary by the Contracting Officer. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government considering price and non-price evaluation factors. An award may be made to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest non-price rated offeror. Business judgments and tradeoffs will be used to determine the proposal offering the best value to the Government. In determining the best value to the Government, the Government need not quantify the tradeoffs that led to the best value decision.

2.3. PHASE-ONE and PHASE-TWO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) All proposals must be submitted in one part, a Technical Proposal. Your submittal must include a one-sided original to be emailed to Contracting Officer, christopher.whipple@va.gov. Emails cannot contain attachments that exceed 5MB.

(b) All pages containing text shall be consecutively numbered, type-written to fit paper size indicated in each factor. Submissions shall be made electronically in pdf format. Past performance information shall be submitted separately. All technical proposals shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 Microsoft Word. PDF format is also acceptable.

(c) The format used for the areas and factors above shall be strictly adhered to. All responses in the offeror’s package shall clearly indicate the applicable Evaluation Area, and Section, if applicable.

(d) It is the offeror’s responsibility to insure the completeness of the proposal. The evaluation panel for the Government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the initial proposal and will not assume that an offeror possesses any capability that is not specifically identified in the proposal.

(e) Only one technical proposal will be evaluated for each offeror. Alternate methods of accomplishing the work required by this solicitation will not be evaluated.

(f) Faxed proposals are not permitted under any circumstances.

(g) The subject line of the email will read: “Solicitation No. 36C26126R0055 – Project No. 593-26-306, Design-Build Services to Install Parking Lot Shades and Parking Lot Reconfiguaration., Las Vegas VA Medical Center, NV.” Send the email to christopher.whipple@va.gov and daniel.jhun@va.gov.

(h) Offerors must include in the body of the email containing the proposals as follows:

a. Company Name

b. Design-Build Services to Install Parking Lot Shades and Parking Lot Reconfiguration., Las Vegas VA Medical Center, NV.

c. Solicitation No. 36C26126R0055

Please note that missing, incomplete, or ambiguous information could result in an offer deemed deficient. The Government may NOT make an Award to a Deficient Offer; In addition, there may not be an opportunity to remedy deficiency if Government deems to make award without discussions.

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT THE SF1442 OR BID GUARANTEE DURING PHASE-ONE. A COVER PAGE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ANY ISSUED AMENDMENTS SHALL BE USED INSTEAD. NO PRICING OR COST INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED DURING PHASE-ONE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.

2.4. ***PHASE-ONE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) EVALUATON CRITERIA***

1) Factor 1 – Technical Approach:

a) Solicitation Submission Requirements:

The Offeror shall provide a narrative describing the general technical approach for accomplishing the requirements of this contract based on the General Requirements outlined in the statement of work. This is high level and does not require referencing specifications. The narrative shall include the roles and responsibilities of the offeror and the partnering firm. If the offeror is made up of more than one legal entity (e.g. Joint-Venture, Limited Liability Company, Limited Partnership, etc.), the narrative shall describe the roles and responsibilities of each legal entity(s) comprising the offeror. Provide an organizational chart, clearly depicting the offeror (including each legal entity comprising the offeror), the partner firm, and the lines of authority of the various entities. The narrative and organizational chart shall be limited to four (4) single-sided pages, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger.

b) Basis of Evaluation: The offeror’s technical approach will be used as a means to assess the Offeror’s understanding of the General Requirements of the contract, the roles and responsibilities of the offeror and lead design firm to accomplish the requirements of the contract. This factor will be rated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis.

2) Factor 2 – Experience/Specialized Experience:

a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Provide information on relevant and recent experience on design-build contracts of comparable size, complexity and scope within the last five calendar years as described in the below requirements. The Offeror shall complete the attached Phase-One Factor 2 Spreadsheet (Attachment A) for each project submitted. The attached (Attachment A) is structured to allow for the entry of up to six (6) total projects as requested in items 1 thru 3 below. The use of (Attachment A) and all information therein is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to evaluate experience. The Government will evaluate only the information provided in (Attachment A) and all other information provided on other than (Attachment A) will not be considered. The Offeror may expand individual cells on the (Attachment A). (Attachment A) submittals that do not comply with these requirements will NOT be evaluated.

1. Submit a maximum of Two (2) completed example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the lead Architect-Engineering Firm that will be designing the project. Examples should demonstrate offerors experience as the Prime Contractor on recent, relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP.

2. Submit a maximum of Two (2) completed example projects demonstrating the experience and capability of the lead Construction Contractor that will be performing the largest construction effort on the project. Examples should demonstrate offerors experience as the Prime Contractor on recent, relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP.

3. Submit a maximum of Two (2) completed example design/build projects that the prime contractor and the AE partner firm have completed together. Examples should demonstrate offerors and partner firm’s coordination and teamwork leading to successful completion on relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the RFP.

4. Submit a maximum of Two (2) completed example projects demonstrating some or all of the following Specialized Experience:

(a) Parking Lot Reconfiguration Experience- that includes ADA/ABAAS improvements, pedestrian safety, drainage modifications, lighting, phased parking lot reconfiguration, and access continuity, on an active federal, healthcare, or institutional campus.

(b) Steel Shade/Carport Canopy/ or Comparable Structural Steel Experience- demonstrated project experience with steel shade/carport canopy structures or comparable structural steel systems of similar complexity (e.g., pre-engineered metal buildings, large exterior steel assemblies, structural steel framing with pier or drilled shaft foundations).

(c) Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)/Geotechnical/Utility Capability- provide demonstrated project experience performing SUE Level A/B information, potholing, geotechnical investigations, and utility conflict resolution.

b) Basis of Evaluation: The basis of evaluation will include the offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing recent, relevant construction and design‑build projects of similar size, scope, and complexity in accordance with the solicitation submittal requirements. The evaluation will include both general experience and specialized experience submitted under Factor 2 Sections 4a–4c.

The Government will assess each submitted project individually and then combine those assessments to develop an overall rating for this factor. The evaluation of relevant and specialized experience will be used as an indicator of the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the requirements of this RFP.

Offerors demonstrating recent and relevant experience in the following areas may be rated more favorably:

• Design‑build project execution

• Timely completion of construction or design‑build projects

• Design and construction to “Install Parking Lot Shades & Parking Lot Reconfiguration”

• Demonstrated successful contractor teaming arrangements with partner firms

• Projects performed within the NCO 21 geographic area

• Specialized Experience submitted under Factor 2 Sections 4a–4c, including:

– 4a: Specialized experience relevant to the installation of shade structures

– 4b: Specialized experience relevant to parking lot reconfiguration and associated civil/site work.

– 4c: Specialized experience relevant to design‑build integration of structural, electrical, and civil components for similar facility enhancements.

Offerors providing specialized experience under Factor 2 Sections 4a–4c that reflects a high degree of relevance to the specific technical requirements of this project may be assessed as lower risk and rated more favorably.

3) Factor 3 – Past Performance:

a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) evaluation for at least five (5) recent, relevant projects. If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation, then submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ - Attachment B) for each project. PPQs shall be completed, signed, and submitted by the contracting agent and/or their representative responsible for construction contract administration. Offerors may submit PPQs previously submitted for other solicitations as long as complete, required information is included.

After the solicitation closes, Offerors will not be allowed to submit additional CPARS or PPQs to replace the submitted CPARS or PPQs which have been determined by the VA to be irrelevant projects. Therefore, it is imperative the Offerors only submit relevant CPARS and/or PPQ’s.

If the submitted CPARS/PPQs are determined by the Government to be irrelevant then the Government reserves the right not to replace with an additional CPARS.

Offerors may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on these projects. Offerors may also address any adverse past performance issues. Explanations shall not exceed four (4) single-sided pages, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger.

The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information. The Government’s inability to contact any of the offeror’s references or the reference’s unwillingness to provide the information requested may affect the Government’s evaluation of this factor.

Performance award or additional information submitted will not be considered.

b) Basis of Evaluation: This evaluation focuses on how well the offeror performed on the relevant projects. In addition to the above, the Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of Contractors who are part of a partnership or joint venture identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance, and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, the source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the Contractor’s performance. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination.

The assessment of the offeror’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the offeror’s probability to successfully meet the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

In rating Past Performance, the Government will evaluate for recency, relevancy, and quality of contractor performance. In reference to Past Performance, offerors who do not have relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating (neither favorable nor unfavorable) RFO 15.202(c)(1). However, the Offeror with favorable past performance may be considered more favorably than an offeror with Neutral rating.

In rating Phase-One Factor 2 and Factor 3, the Government will evaluate for recency, relevancy, and quality of contractor performance. In reference to Factor 3 specifically, offerors who do not have relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating (neither favorable nor unfavorable) (RFO 15.202(c)(1)). However, the Offeror with favorable past performance may be considered more favorably than an offeror with Neutral rating.

There is a clear distinction between “experience” and “past performance”. Experience is related to the types and amounts of projects previously accomplished. Past performance relates to how well a contractor has performed.

2.5. ***PHASE-TWO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) EVALUATION CRITERIA***

The Bid Guarantee shall be submitted with the Phase-Two requirement.

Responses to Phase-Two Request for Proposal shall only be accepted after Phase-One is complete, and only from the selected offerors.

All evaluation factors other than cost or price, except Factor 1 – Technical Approach, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Evaluation will be based on the following evaluation factors:

Factor 4 – Key Personnel Experience/Qualifications:

a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The offeror shall submit the required Key Personnel information shown in Attachment (C). The Government will subsequently review each AE firm’s submission to verify that all primary key personnel have been properly identified. (Prime Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Civil Engineer and Mechanical Engineer). Roles as Prime Project Manager and Construction Superintendent may be completed by one individual if evidence of sufficient qualifications is provided. Submission of information on each of the key personnel’s experience is limited to a maximum of five (5) completed projects. If the Offeror submits more than five (5) completed projects for each key personnel, the Government will evaluate the first five (5) and disregard any other project information after the first five (5). In addition, the proposal shall also clearly indicate the number of years of experience for the key personnel in each of their respective positions. In order to properly evaluate the proposals, the proposal shall clearly indicate the number of years of experience, and shall NOT show combined experience, such as, Project Manager/Project Engineer for three years. The proposed key personnel shall be employees of the Offeror’s firm. If the proposed key personnel are not an employee of the Offeror’s firm at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror shall obtain a letter of intent to be employed by the Offeror, signed by the key personnel and the Offeror, and shall submit it with the proposal. Submissions for each individual key personnel shall be limited to five (5) single-sided pages, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger.

In addition, the offeror shall submit the information shown in Attachment (C) for the Quality Control Manager of Prime and Partner Firm. Submission of information to demonstrate experience for the Quality Control Manager of the Prime and Partner Firm will be limited to five (5) projects as outlined above. Please note: As stated in the Specification titled (01 45 00 Quality Control), the individual/individuals submitted as potential QC Managers are required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 3 years construction experience on projects of similar size, scope and complexity. Please note: A single person can cover more than one area provided that the single person is qualified to perform QC activities as designated.

b) Basis of Evaluation: The above listed key positions are listed and will be evaluated based upon experience of work construction, demonstrated by a maximum of two (2) completed parking lot reconfiguration projects for each person. Each project shall have a dollar value of approximately $3,000,000.00 or more, completed within the last ten (10) years. Each person shall have a minimum of two years of construction experience in their respective positions and five years in their respective fields. Key personnel with demonstrated experience in the specific civil and site improvement disciplines outlined in this paragraph may be rated more favorably. Key personnel with steel shade/carport canopy/ or comparable structural steel experience may be rated more favorably. Likewise, key personnel with 5 or more years in their respective positions and 10 or more years in their respective fields may be rated more favorably.

Factor 5 – Project Schedule:

(a) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit a high-level Project Schedule summary, identifying major design and construction activities, highlighting Critical Path items. Project Schedule will assume and depict contract award on December 31, 2026 with Notice to Proceed (NTP) of January 21, 2027. Project Schedule shall demonstrate the Offeror’s strategy to ensure successful completion of the project within the time specified period of performance. The schedule shall not exceed 4 pages (single-sided, 11” x 17”). The assumed award and NTP date is stated for proposal evaluation purposes only and does not infer or guarantee that an award and/or NTP will be made by that date. Provide a supplementary narrative committing to meeting the proposed construction duration. Provide an explanation for minimizing delays caused by unforeseen conditions. The narrative shall not exceed four (4) pages (single-sided, 8.5” x 11”, 1” margin left/right/top/bottom, and 10-point font or larger). The schedule and narrative shall, at a minimum, provide the following information:

Narrative and schedules shall not propose variances from Contract requirements. For example, Offerors shall not propose contractual conditions that shift schedule risk to the Government or propose limitations on the ability of the Government to properly administer the contract.

b) Basis of Evaluation: The Offeror's project schedule will be evaluated for coordination, staffing, and scheduling of the work to ensure timely completion of the project, demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the major design and construction activities and Critical Path items to successfully execute the project.

NOTES:

(1) The performance period proposed by the Offeror cannot exceed the time specified in the Solicitation.

(2) Completion dates that are shorter than specified in the solicitation, may be given more favorable consideration if supported by narratives that explain methodologies and innovative approaches to accelerate delivery, while fully mitigating risks to the execution and quality of design and construction. Proposed accelerated project schedule and completion dates shall become contract requirements upon award.

(3) In accordance with the RFP, the Government prefers to review for Quality Assurance (QA) as few submittal packages as possible. Design submittal packages must be correlated to the Critical Path items depicted on the proposed Project Schedule; otherwise, design shall not be packaged separately.

Factor 6 – Price: The offerors’ price will be evaluated in accordance with RFO 15.404-1(b), Price Analysis Techniques to determine price reasonableness.

(END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS)

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The offeror must notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the…