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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)

SOLICITATIONSOLICITATION

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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36C24621B0020 X 10-20-2021

TBD 658-21-104

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153

Bryant Guerrant bryant.guerrant@va.gov

Project Title: Replace Building 8, 11, and West Corridor Roofs Project Number: 658-21-106 NAICS Code: 238160 - Roofing Contractors IAW FAR 36.204 (f), Magnitude of construction is between: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Project Description: The Contract shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and qualified supervision necessary to perform the general construction, alterations, and certain other items as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications.

See Bid Item List, the Specifications, and the Drawings for additional descriptions.

THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

This contract will be awarded IAW FAR Part 14 - Sealed Bidding

IAW established public law, all bids are required to be registered and current in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award. The Official website of the U.S. Government at www.sam.gov.

Pre-Bid Conference / Site Visit: October 27, 2021 @ 1:30PM EDT Building 5 Shelter (located between Building 5 and Building 12) Cut-off date for questions is November 3, 2021 @ 1PM EDT No telephone calls will be accepted Bid Due Date: November 23, 2021 @ 2:30PM EST Bids shall be mailed to:

Bryant Guerrant, Contract Specialist, Dept. of Veteran Affairs, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Building 74 Room 211, Salem, VA 24153

Bid Bond is required. FAR clause 52.232-18: Award is subject to availability of funds.

IAW FAR 19.505 (b) (1) (iv) Small Business is required to perform a minimum of 25% of the construction work on the project with its own labor force. This does not include paperwork, submittals, and project management.

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X X 52.211-10

X 15

1 CD 2:30PM EST

11-23-2021

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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

Base Bid $___________________________

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

36C24621B0020

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

BID ITEM LIST

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.10 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

2.11 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (FEB 2021)

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 AND OTHER

COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

4.3 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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

(APR 1984)

4.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(NOV 2020)

4.6 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.7 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

4.8 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2021)

4.9 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.11 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN

2020)

4.12 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

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

2018)

4.14 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

4.15 VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

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

4.17 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.18 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD

SERVICES (OCT 2018)

4.19 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN

2008)

BID ITEM LIST

Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia

Replace Building 8, Building 11, and West Corridor Roofs Project No. 658-21-106

Statement of Work

BID ITEM I (BASE BID): The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and qualified supervision necessary to perform the general construction, alterations, and certain other items as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specification. The work is for the replacement of the Building 8, Building 11, and West Corridor Roofs. All work shall be performed at the Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC), Salem, Virginia 24153.

This Project outlines both the demolition and new work associated with the roof removal of Building 8, Building 11, and West Corridors on the Salem VAMC campus. The scope of the project will be limited to all areas above and including the roof cornice, with the exception of including new downspouts.

1. Demolition Building: 8 and 11

Demolition Work for each building includes, but is not limited to, the demolition/ removal of the following:

•Existing slate tile roofing material, copper roof flashings, and roofing underlayment •Existing wood support/trim for built-in copper gutter •250 linear feet of the existing wood cornice below the built-in copper gutter •100 linear feet of the existing wood cornice at the gable ends as described in paragraph C •Existing built-in copper gutters/downspouts •Existing lightening protection system •Abatement and disposal of lead-based paint and asbestos containing materials The Salem VA Medical Center is known to have asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lead paint. Asbestos and lead paint survey information is included in specification section 02 82 11 – Traditional Asbestos Abatement, 02 83 13.21 – Asbestos Roof Abatement, and 02 83 33.13 – Lead Paint Removal.

2. New Construction: Building 8 and 11

New Construction Work for each building includes, but is not limited to, the following:

•Replacement of existing deteriorated wood sheathing (1,000 sf) •½” plywood underlayment as additional leveling/attachment member for new slate roof shingles – over the entire roof area and dormers •New slate shingles on roof and dormers •Self-adhering modified bituminous underlayment over entire surface of existing roof and dormers

•New copper gutters and downspouts •New wood support/trim for built-in copper gutter, trim to match existing profile throughout •250 linear feet of new wood cornice below the built-in copper gutter to match the existing wood cornice in profile and finish •100 linear of the existing wood cornice at the gable ends to match the existing wood cornice in profile and finish •Scrape, prime, and paint all existing wood cornices not replaced under items 7and 8 above (work includes all wood cornices below the built-in copper gutter and at the gable ends) •New lightening protection system

The Contractor’s Base Bid is to include the removal/replacement of 250 linear feet of wood cornice below the built-in copper gutter to match the existing cornice in profile and finish, the remaining cornice is to be scraped, primed, and painted.

Also required of the Contractor’s Base Bid is a unit price per linear foot of all work associated with the removal/replacement of the wood cornice below the built-in copper gutter.

The Contractor’s Base Bid is to include the removal/replacement of 100 linear feet of wood cornice at the gable ends to match the existing cornice in profile and finish, the remaining cornice at the gable ends is to be scraped, primed, and painted.

Also required of the Contractor’s Base Bid is a unit price per linear foot of all work associated with the removal/replacement of the wood cornice at the gable ends.

Buildings 8 and 11 will remain fully operational during the construction period. Fire Resistant Overhead protection at all exterior exit-ways (exit-ways at the ground level and upper levels) is a requirement of this contract for the protection of the Salem VA Medical Center staff and the general public.

3. Demolition: Connecting Corridors 74-75, 75-76, 76-77

Demolition Work for each building includes, but is not limited to, the demolition/removal of the following:

•Existing asphalt shingles, copper roof flashings, and roofing underlayment •Existing wood support/trim for built-in copper gutter •250 linear feet of the existing wood cornice •100 linear feet of the existing wood cornice at the gable ends •Abatement and disposal of lead-based paint and asbestos containing materials. The Salem VAMC is known to have asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lead paint.

Asbestos and lead paint survey information is included in specification section 02 82 11

– Traditional Asbestos Abatement, 02 83 13.21 – Asbestos Roof Abatement, and 02 83 33.13 – Lead Paint Removal.

4. New Constructions: Connecting Corridors 74-75, 75-76, 76-77

New Construction Work for each building includes, but is not limited to, the following:

•Replacement of existing deteriorated wood sheathing (1,000 sf) •½” plywood underlayment as additional leveling/attachment member for new slate roof shingles – over the entire roof area and dormers •New synthetic slate shingles on roofs •Self-adhering modified bituminous underlayment over entire surface of existing roof.

•New copper gutters and downspouts •New wood trim to match existing profile throughout •250 linear feet of new wood cornice to match the existing wood cornice in profile and finish •Scrape, prime, and paint all existing wood cornices not replaced under items 7and 8 above (work includes all wood cornices below the built-in copper gutter and at the gable ends)

The Contractor’s Base Bid is to include the removal/replacement of 250 linear feet of wood cornice below the built-in copper gutter to match the existing cornice in profile and finish, the remaining cornice is to be scraped, primed, and painted.

Also required of the Contractor’s Base Bid is a unit price per linear foot of all work associated with the removal/replacement of the wood cornice below the built-in copper gutter.

The Contractor’s Base Bid is to include the removal/replacement of 100 linear feet of wood cornice to match the existing cornice in profile and finish, the remaining cornice at the gable ends is to be scraped, primed, and painted.

Also required of the Contractor’s Base Bid is a unit price per linear foot of all work associated with the removal/replacement of the wood cornice at the gable ends.

Connecting Corridors 74-75, 5-76, 76-77 shall remain fully operational during the construction period. Fire Resistant Overhead protection at all exterior exit-ways (exit-ways at the ground level and upper levels) is a requirement of this contract for the protection of the Salem VA Medical Center staff and the general public.

Contract completion time: 720 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

BID ITEM I $_______________________________

Submitted for:

Company Name __________________________________________

Submitted by:

Authorized Signature ___________________________________Date: ________________

Printed Name: _________________________________________

(This individual must be a legally authorized signatory of the company)

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________

BID ITEM 1:

Replace Building 8, Building 11, and West Corridors Roofs - Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and qualified supervision necessary to perform work as described in the drawings and specifications for Project #658-21-106 Replace Building 8, Building 11, and West Corridors Roofs at the Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Salem, Virginia. Work includes construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, equipment, and other items, as is necessary to complete the scope of work.

GRAND TOTAL __________________

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

(a) If the bid/offer exceeds $150,000, an offer guarantee is required in an amount not less than twenty (20) percent of the bid/offer price or $3M, whichever is less.

(b) Offerors are reminded that an acceptable Offer Guarantee MUST be received with the bid/offer before the proposal opening. Failure to furnish the required offer guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids/offers, will require rejection of the bid/offer in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. For guidance, Bidders/Offerors are referred to FAR provision 52.228-1, BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) in the solicitation, FAR Part 28.101 Bid Guarantees, and FAR Part 28.2 Sureties and Other Security for Bonds. Corporate sureties offered for bonds must appear on the list contained in the Department of Treasury Circular 570, “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and Acceptable Reinsuring Companies, ” See http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/c570.html

(c) If the contract will exceed $30,000 but will not exceed $150,000, the bidder/offeror to whom award is made will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A, or alternative payment protection.

(d) If the contract will exceed $150,000, the bidder/offeror to whom award is made shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Standard Form 25A, and a Performance Bond, Standard Form 25. Copies of the Standard Forms 25A and 25 may be obtained upon application to the Issuing Office.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS FOR BID PREPARATION

THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE

PHYSICALLY REMOVED FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD, BUT WILL BE DEEMED

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The bidders shall submit ONE original copy and ONE CD copy of the Standard Form 1442.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and delivered to the address below by or on the set forth due date:

Salem VA Medical Center

Attn: Bryant Guerrant, Contract Specialist

1970 Roanoke Boulevard

Building 74, Room 211

Salem, VA 24153

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by Salem VA Medical Center:

New Year’s Day – 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday – Third Monday in January Presidents Day – Third Monday in February Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Juneteenth/Freedom Day – June 19 Independence Day – 4 July Labor Day – First Monday in September Columbus Day – Second Monday in October Veterans Day – 11 November Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day – 25 December Any other Federal Holiday granted by the President of the United States

SUBMISSION OF BIDS: The bidder shall submit:

A completed and signed Standard Form 1442.

A completed copy of the Representations and Certifications (See FAR 52.204-8 Annual

3 Representations and Certifications (MAR 2012)).

A fully executed bid bond.

Documentation of safety record.

All forms and/or certifications as directed in the solicitation, including the specifications.

A copy of System Award Management (SAM) registration.

One (1) compact disc (CD) copy to be attach with the hard copy of the Standard Form

Bid Breakdown by division (see attachment below).

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD: In order to be eligible for consideration and award, the contractor shall have no more than three serious, or one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation(s) in the past 3 years and have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of equal to or less than 1.0.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record with their bid.

1. A self-certification on company letterhead that the bidder has no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years. Bidders shall submit copies of their OSHA logs (OSHA Form 300A) for the past three years with their bid. If the firm has been in business for less than three years, they shall submit copies of their OSHA logs for the period of time they have been in business.

2. Information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating on insurance letterhead must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing/submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating on insurance letterhead from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and PR shall obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See SCOPE OF WORK / BID ITEM LIST.

DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION FAR 36.204: $1,000,000 -

$5,000,000

NAICS: The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238160 – Roofing Contractor; Size Standard: $16.5 Million.

COMPLETION TIME: SEE BID ITEM LIST

Plans/Drawings/Specifications: Drawings and specifications are attached in electronic format to this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for downloading and printing their own bid sets. The VA will not provide hard copies of the drawings and specifications to any offeror. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that any construction document package used for proposals or construction is complete and up-to-date.

RESIDENT PROJECT ENGINEER: All reference to "Resident Project Engineer" in the solicitation will be changed to "Contracting Officer’s Representative" or “COR.”

GENDER: Wherever masculine gender is used in the solicitation and contract documents; it shall be considered to include both masculine and feminine.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: All reference to "Veteran's Administration" or "VA" in the solicitation will be changed to Department of Veterans Affairs".

METRIC PRODUCTS: Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion tables and contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 376, and all other requirements of this document are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in inch-pound units, a request should be made to the Contracting Officer, in writing, to determine if the product is acceptable. The Contracting Officer, in concert with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), will accept or reject the product.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: Contractor shall be required to complete all contract work and schedule a final inspection within the specified contract performance period.

Should the Contractor fail to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection), and it is determined by the Government to be a Contractor-caused delay, the Contractor shall be in default status. If the Government determines it to be in the best interest of the Government to allow the Contractor to continue to perform contract work, the Contractor shall provide equitable consideration to the Government for additional time granted for completion of contract work. Such agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the Government’s right to terminate this contract in the event the Contractor fails to complete the contract work (including scheduling of the final inspection) on or before the completion date.

TRAINING: Effective July 1, 2005, all employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified construction safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the COR with input from the ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) team. The General Contractor’s competent person shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified construction safety course.

Documentation of training shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to any work being performed. No ID badge will be issued to an employee who does not provide this documentation. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

TB TESTING: It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide TB training annually and a PPD test annually for any employee(s) providing services at Salem VAMC. The Government reserves the right to review the contractor’s records.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: A mandatory pre-bid conference / site visit has been scheduled for October 27, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. EDT, at the Salem VAMC Building 5 Shelter (located between Building 5 and Building 12), Salem VAMC, Salem, VA. This pre-bid conference will be the only opportunity for potential offerors to visit the site.

NOTE: CUT-OFF DATE FOR QUESTIONS IS November 3, 2021 BY 1:00 PM EDT IN

REGARD TO THIS SOLICITATION AND MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL

(bryant.guerrant@va.gov); NO TELEPHONE QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BID DUE DATE IS: November 23, 2021 at 2:30PM EST.

BID OPENING: A public bid opening has been scheduled for November 23, at 2:30 p.m., in Building 74, Room 232, Salem VAMC, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA.

KEYS: All keys provided the Contractor for use during the project shall be returned to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at completion of the work or upon request. No keys shall be reproduced by the Contractor. There shall be a charge of $25.00 for each key that is lost or not returned to the COR. Payment shall be made to the Salem VAMC, Salem, VA upon receipt of a Bill of Collection.

PREPARATION OF BIDS: Neither the VAMC nor the VISN 6 NCO will pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY: Contractors to the Department of Veteran Affairs may be unintentionally exposed to sensitive information. Information may be overheard, seen on documents or electronic devices, or observed that could potentially violate the privacy and confidentiality of our veterans, employees, volunteers, and their families.

Regulations such as, but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974 have been enacted to protect sensitive information from being improperly disclosed. Information should not be divulged or released to anyone unless specifically authorized by this contract or its’ attached documents in accordance with the contracted services. Failure to comply with applicable statutes and regulation can result in the termination of this contract and civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. All suspected or actual breeches of privacy and confidentiality should be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the Facility Privacy Officer.

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. If the contractor opts to use a computer or computer system for processing contract documents, the requirements of FIPS 140-2 for encryption of contract documents must be met.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system.

Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Bidders are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their bid.

LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTION (Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.219-14

(c) (4):

Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

WAGE DETERMINATION: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. The current determination is General Decision VA20210172 dated 09/17/2021. Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the Contract award is the determination that will apply for the project. Current determinations are always available at: http://www.wdol.gov/

"General Decision Number: VA20210172 09/17/2021

Superseded General Decision Number: VA20200172

State: Virginia

Construction Type: Building

Counties: Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke Counties in

Virginia.

Includes the independent cities of Roanoke* and Salem*

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

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January

1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year

2021. If this contract is covered by the EO and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must pay workers in that classification at least the wage rate determined through the conformance process set forth in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) (or the EO minimum wage rate,if it is higher than the conformed wage rate). The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the

Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR

5.1(a)(2)-(60). Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date

0 01/01/2021

1 05/28/2021

2 06/04/2021

3 08/06/2021

4 09/17/2021

ASBE0024-006 04/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System

Insulation)......................$ 39.27 18.67+a

a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas

Day provided the employee works the regular work day before and after the paid holiday.

* BOIL0045-003 01/01/2021

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER......................$ 42.62 24.81

ENGI0147-019 11/01/2013

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Cranes 90 tons & over capacity; Tower & Climbing

Cranes with Controls 100

ft. above ground............$ 28.30 8.69%+8.15

Cranes under 90 tons........$ 27.38 8.69%+8.15

IRON0005-010 06/01/2021

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER.......................$ 33.90 24.19

PAIN0051-033 06/01/2021

Rates Fringes

PAINTER: Spray Only..............$ 25.50 11.27

SUVA2013-059 01/11/2016

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 23.87 6.81

CARPENTER........................$ 13.49 1.10

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 21.78 9.31

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 25.36 6.68

LABORER: Common or General, Including Mason Tender -

Brick and Cement, and

Pipelaying.......................$ 15.15 1.58

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 16.24 0.87

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid

Steer/Skid Loader................$ 18.95 4.03

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 16.00 0.00

OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 19.40 7.00

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 21.28 3.17

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 16.25 4.88

PAINTER (Brush and Roller).......$ 20.01 0.00

PIPEFITTER.......................$ 24.98 9.14

PLUMBER..........................$ 21.15 3.92

ROOFER...........................$ 16.17 3.73

SHEET METAL WORKER, Includes

HVAC Duct Installation...........$ 18.38 3.30

TILE FINISHER....................$ 23.40 0.00

TILE SETTER......................$ 27.80 10.25

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 16.58 1.73

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

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the

Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

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

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses

(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

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

(weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or

""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

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

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

Survey Rate Identifiers

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

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

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010

08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

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

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

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

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

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

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour

Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the

Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations

Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator

(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

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

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative

Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

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

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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 (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall 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 work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

10.2 % 6.9 %

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute shall submit the request with its offer, including the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or 3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee—

(1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203–1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228–1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety’s assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

(End of Provision)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Contracting Office Network Contracting Office 6 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA 24153

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

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