S02 - 36C24826R0028 - Final.pdf

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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

36C24826R0028

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03-03-2025

546-23-105

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Aldwyn Singleton 407-538-1130

Project Title: Create Redundancy Capacity in Chiller Plant System Project No.: 546-23-105 Project Location: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125 NAICS code: 236220 Size Standard $45.0M Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to VAAR 836.204(h)(1), the magnitude range is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00

In accordance with VAAR 819-7010 and 38 U.S.C. § 8127 (Public Law 109-461), this procurement is set aside for SDVOSBs.

ili i i d set-aside evaluation approach, including other than small businesses, to minimize delays in the re-solicitation process.

The Contractor shall completely prepare the project site for operations, including demolition and removal of existing elements, furnish labor and materials, and perform work according to the statement of work and as required by the drawings and specifications.

At the time of proposal submission, and at the time of award, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases: System for Award Management (SAM) - https;//ww.sam.gov Veteran Small Business Administration (VSBA) - https://veterans.certify.sba.gov

Funds are not currently available for this procurement. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. The Government cannot guarantee additional funds will be made available for award (reference 38 U.S.C. 8104).

Site Visit: Wednesday, March 18, 2025 at 09:00 am EST.

Requests for information (RFI) are due Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.

Requests for Proposals (RFP) are due Wednesday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.

10 730

52.211-10

X 10

1 Electronic 11:00AM EST

04-13-2026

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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

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Aldwyn Singleton

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

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

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

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

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (NOV

2025) (DEVIATION)

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (NOV 2023)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

PRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (NOV

2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC

2014)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.219-14 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-CONSTRUCTION (Sept 2000)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JAN 2025)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV

2023) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2023)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) . 47

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

VAAR 852.219-74 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING - CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019)

VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 2019)

VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

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

VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020) ... 55

VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

4VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019)

MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

4.21 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OTHER ATTACHMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

SOLICITATION NOTICE OF TIERED SET-ASIDE EVALUATIONS

SDVOSB/VOSB REQUIREMENTS

EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND PROPOSAL SUMISSION REQUIREMENTS

EVALUATIONS PROCEDURES:

BASIS FOR AWARD:

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB $__________ $___________

The contractor shall provide construction services in accordance with the Statement of

Work for Project Number: 546-23-105 – Create Redundancy Capacity in Chiller Plant System. The primary objective of this project is to provide redundant capacity for the existing chilled and condenser water systems and their associated auxiliary systems.

This includes adding a new water-cooled chiller, sized for 1,250 tons, on the second level of the building addition and installing a new two-cell cooling tower on the roof.

Additionally, electrical gear supporting the new equipment will be located on the third level, and the fourth level will be the housing for an additional Electrical Generator (to be procured under a separate project). The Contractor shall prepare the site for building operations in accordance with the 100% Design, Narrative, Addendum, and Specifications. This includes demolition and removal of existing structures, furnishing labor and materials, and completing all tasks as per this Statement of Work (SOW).

Period of Performance (POP) Dates: 730 Calendar Days from the notice to proceed

(NTP).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1NB - Construction of Heating and Cooling Plants.

GRAND TOTAL $____________

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125

USA

1.00 730 Calendar Days after NTP

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work Create Redundancy Capacity in Chiller Plant System at Building 44

Project Number 546-23-105

I. Definitions and Acronyms:

American Concrete Institute (ACI) American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

Building Management System (BMS) Contracting Officer (CO) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Environmental/Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) International Code Council (ICC) Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHS) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Manufacturers Association (NEMA) National Electric Code (NEC) Notice to Proceed (NTP) Professional Engineers (PE) Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Square Feet (SF) Statement of Work (SOW) Technical Information Library (TIL) The Masonry Society (TMS) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Quality Control (QC) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

II. Scope of Work:

1) Project Overview:

The Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHS), located at 1201 NW 16th St., Miami, FL 33125, requires the expansion of the existing Utility Chiller Plant at Building 44 to correct the N+1 redundancy finding as per the Facility Condition Assessment Report. The existing Chiller Plant does not have the N+1 capacity for proper maintenance and operation. This project includes constructing a new four-story building addition, south of Building 44, to house new mechanical and electrical equipment.

The primary objective of this project is to provide redundant capacity to the existing chilled and condenser water systems and their associated auxiliary systems. This includes adding a new water-cooled chiller, sized for 1,250 tons, on the second level of the building addition and installing a new two-cell cooling tower on the roof.

Additionally, electrical gear supporting the new equipment will be located on the third level, and the fourth level will be the housing for an additional Electrical Generator (to be procured under a separate project).

The Contractor shall prepare the site for building operations in accordance with the 100% Design, Narrative, Addendum, and Specifications. This includes demolition and removal of existing structures, furnishing labor and materials, and completing all tasks as per this Statement of Work (SOW). All work shall be coordinated with the project Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs). A cost-loaded schedule shall be provided after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and before the commencement of work.

2) Specific Project Requirements:

1. The project scope shall include construction of a new four (4) story addition utility building between the existing utility building 44 and the two 35,000-gallon fuel storage tanks. All work shall be performed in accordance with the project plans and specifications, which are considered integral parts of this scope of work.

The contractor shall be fully responsible for ensuring that all systems are fully operational upon completion of the project. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, providing all necessary parts, components, materials, labor, and any additional resources required to achieve full functionality of each system as specified in the project plans and specifications.

2. The first-floor level shall be an enclosed utility space with direct access to Building 44 via a ramp and stairs. A roll-up door facing the service drive shall allow direct access to equipment and supplies.

3. The second-floor level shall align with the existing Building 44 second floor. This level will house the new chiller for redundancy. Removable louvers and structural frames on the west side shall provide access to the service drive for equipment removal and large replacement parts.

4. The third-floor level shall contain electrical equipment spaces and a new electrical service room required by the new chiller. These shall be the only spaces in the new construction that will be air-conditioned.

5. The fourth-floor level shall contain space for utility functions. Future generator scope will be addressed by others.

6. The roof level shall contain the new cooling tower required for the new chiller. The new stairs, as an addition, shall terminate on the roof for maintenance access.

7. Partial demolition of the existing Building 44 exterior stair at the South facade is needed to provide unobstructed access to the new addition.

8. Partial demolition of the existing 7-inch concrete slab at ground level will be necessary to support the construction of the structural foundation and column support for the new building.

9. The red 8" backflow preventer, serviced by an 8" fire water line that serves Building 44, shall be relocated to the location shown adjacent to the blast wall near the fire hydrant. This action will require an after-hours shutdown of water service to the facility.

10. The new addition will mirror the existing Building 44 with the use of Synthetic Stucco (texture and color to match), aluminum louvers, and poured concrete.

11. The interior of the addition is utilitarian; therefore, the finishes will include painted surfaces, hollow metal doors, and corner guards/bollards, where appropriate, to match the adjacent existing.

12. The addition is a direct expansion of Building 44. The aggregate total of square footage of the existing and new square footage is below the IBC allowances for Utility Occupancy.

13. The new stairs will meet the total occupancy exit requirements. The ground floor is served by both an existing door in Building 44 and a new man-door to the grade. The new stairs exit directly to the grade as well.

14. New 18” chilled water lines will connect to the existing chilled water lines in Building 44.

15. New 20” condenser water lines will connect to the existing condenser water lines in Building 44.

16. A new fully recirculated horizontal coil unit will be located in the 3rd-floor electrical room to provide cooling for the electrical equipment.

17. A new variable speed exhaust fan with max air flow capacity for cooling and purging of refrigerant due to leakage or rupture, and minimum airflow capacity for space ventilation will be provided to exhaust the level 2 floor where the new chiller is located.

18. New exhaust fans for the open and enclosed storage areas are provided on every floor to ensure rooms are properly ventilated.

19. The new design will provide three 800-amp draw-out insulated case circuit breakers, one for substations A, B, and C. Two new Manual transfer switches will be fed from these new switches, and the load will feed a new switchboard, which will feed the new chiller and the three new pumps.

20. New LED light fixtures shall be provided in the new building, both interior and exterior. New fixtures shall be connected to new switches and new wiring.

21. New alarms and indicating devices will be installed throughout the new building. These will be wired back to the existing control cabinet in the existing building.

22. New CCTV cameras will be extended into the new building. Secure access control shall be provided at the doors as indicated on the plans.

23. Connection to the existing plumbing, sanitary waste, vent piping, and domestic water piping shall be made to the existing facility’s piping to support the new CEP Building 44’s addition and to support the infrastructure requirements for the redundant chiller or cooling tower.

24. This project shall provide wet-pipe automatic sprinkler systems to the new CEP Building 44 addition to maintaining adequate sprinkler protection in all new areas.

25. Contractor shall read and analyze the complete design package and perform all construction activities (excavation, footing, beam, columns, slabs, building, installation, replacement, wiring, control, calibration, adjustment, testing, commissioning, etc.) while always maintaining the chilled water production during construction as per the 100% construction drawings, narrative, addendums, Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual and specifications provided.

26. After completion and installation of the new chiller, Contractor shall test and commission the entire chilled water system (Chiller, Cooling Towers, Primary and Secondary Pumps). Commissioning shall be accomplished by a Certified Third-Party and shall provide a sequence of operations. The CORs and VA Chiller Plant representative shall be present at the time of inspection.

27. Contractor shall provide and install the same new electronic key system to all new doors on the project;

reference to Electronic Key Project 546-26-106 (coordinate with VA Police and Project COR).

28. All installation or demolition shall be documented on the As Built Drawings and comply with all applicable requirements of NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, National Electric Code, National Safety Code, VA Specifications, VA Demolition Standards, VA Repair Handbooks, etc., and all applicable local, state, and Federal Regulations and Standards.

III. Project Phases:

1. Phase 1: Site preparation and partial demolition of existing structures.

2. Phase 2: Construction of the new four-story building addition.

3. Phase 3: Installation of new mechanical and electrical equipment.

4. Phase 4: Testing and commissioning of the new systems.

5. Phase 5: Training of VA personnel on the new systems.

6. Phase 6: Closeout and final acceptance of the project.

2) Submittals: The Contractor shall provide the MVAHS a detailed proposal (no lump sum line items) and a detailed construction completion schedule with detailed task activities for each project construction phase as per the Narrative Document for review and acceptance.

1. All parts, materials, and equipment submittals shall be submitted and approved prior to the start of any work and within the first thirty (30) days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). All parts, materials, and equipment shall be on hand prior to commencement of work to avoid project delays.

2. Leadtime and/or back order equipment shall be ordered within the first five (5) calendar days after the Submittal has been approved. The Government shall not be responsible or liable for any cost escalation increases on materials, equipment, or labor not procured or secured within the five (5) calendar days after the submittal has been approved.

3) General Requirements: The contractor shall comply with all relevant and current VA policies and regulations, including those imposed by the medical centers where work is to be performed:

1. Conduct an independent review of the service and production programs to identify requirements consistent with directives governing the acquisition of systems and equipment.

2. Using acquisition plans, existing hardware contracts, and inherent lead-time items, construction schedules for inclusion in documentation for system and equipment acquisitions.

3. Based on production program schedules as well as system configurations, formulate technical documentation for these programs, itemizing all supplies, data, and services to be obtained.

4. Provide impact statements when deviations or changes occur and alternative recommendations when required to maintain individual program production integrity.

5. Identify, compile, and utilize available information, update, and input data for manual or automated production scheduling information systems, and prepare government production reports germane to maintaining system production status and inventory.

6. Prepare a recommendation for identifying project data to be entered into existing Automatic Data Processing (ADP) programs. When data system deficiencies are discovered, provide recommendations for solutions.

7. Document all work performed. Material installations performed shall follow manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable Codes and VA Standard.

8. Comply with all current codes and standards as they relate to the VA facility.

9. Be responsible for all required licenses and permits, including Environmental Requirements.

10. Furnish enough technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure the expeditious accomplishment of the work specified in this SOW.

11. Be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and the necessary manpower.

12. Follow all applicable VA Directives and Specifications, including GEMS, Safety, Fire Protection, and Infection

Control.

13. In accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Green Environmental Management Systems

(GEMS) program, the Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all items and debris resulting from demolition and construction activities, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local waste management and recycling regulations. The Contractor shall implement a waste management plan that maximizes the recycling and reuse of materials, with hazardous materials handled and disposed of according to relevant environmental regulations. The Contractor is required to maintain accurate records of all waste disposal and recycling activities and provide documentation demonstrating compliance with GEMS requirements. Upon completion of the demolition phase or upon request by CO or COR, the Contractor shall submit a comprehensive Construction Waste and Recycling Report, including the total volume or weight of waste generated, types and quantities of materials recycled, disposal methods and facilities used, and certification of compliance with all regulations and GEMS requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in contractual remedies as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer.

4) Additional Responsibilities:

1. Contractor shall use environmentally friendly products whenever possible.

2. Contractor shall relocate and/or cover any furnishings in the work area.

3. Contractor shall ensure all products/equipment used for this project are stored, handled, applied, and disposed of following the manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Contractor shall only use products suitable for the job conditions. Manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations shall be followed for all products used.

5. Contractor shall replace any damaged grass, sprinkler heads, or piping caused during the work performed.

6. Contractor shall adhere to all safety and infection control measures while performing work at the facility.

7. Contractor shall provide negative air pressure machines with HEPA Filters to maintain a pressure of 0.01-inch WC when required by Infection Control.

8. Contractor shall maintain and upkeep the assigned staging area. The staging area will be provided by the Police Service.

9. Contractor shall provide their own dumpster and properly dispose of all items and debris created from the construction and demolition in every aspect of this project, and provide Construction Waste and Recycling Report Documents to the Project COR for the VA GEMS Records.

10. Contractor shall dispose of waste and debris daily from the construction site.

11. Contractor shall follow all requirements as per the VA Construction Policy.

12. COR will provide the necessary permits to complete the project.

13. Contractor shall submit before and after pictures of the project.

14. Contractor shall ensure value engineering is included in this project to maintain the approved awarded contract amount.

15. Contractor shall develop a detailed project-specific fire-safety measure plan.

16. Contractor shall maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services.

Means of egress shall not be blocked.

17. All temporary construction partitions must meet fire-safety requirements.

18. Temporary heating and electrical installations shall comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 70.

19. Contractor-furnished fire extinguishers shall be provided and maintained in all construction and temporary storage areas.

20. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored, disposed of, and used in accordance with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 30.

21. Existing fire protection shall not be impaired. Contractor shall provide fire watch for impairments more than four (4) hours in a 24-hour period.

22. Contractor shall perform hot work in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B.

23. Contractor shall maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the VA Safety Office and

Infection Control Department.

IV. Training:

Contractor shall provide training on the maintenance requirements and performance. Contractor shall provide proper training for VA Chiller Plant Personnel for all new equipment.

1) Note: All Training shall be phased to accommodate the existing three (3) shifts.

V. Period of Performance:

Contractor shall complete the project, including commissioning, training, closeout documents, As Built, final payment, etc., on or before 730 calendar days after issuance of the NTP.

VI. Master Specification Index:

Contractor and Subcontractors shall follow the VA Master Construction Specification, which contains work procedures and materials designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

VII. Environmental/Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH)

1) All projects and project designs shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

2) Regulatory Compliance- EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

1. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910- Occupational Safety for General Industry.

2. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926- Occupational Safety for the Construction Industry.

3. Volume 40 of Code of Federal Regulations, Protection of the Environment.

4. Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397- Transportation of Hazardous Materials.

VIII. Other Government Documents:

1) VA Directives

2) VA Electrical Design Manual

3) VA Fire Protection Design Manual

4) VA HVAC Design Manual

5) VA Plumbing Design Manual

6) VA Steam, Heating Hot Water Design Manual

7) VA Interior Design Manual

8) VA Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual

IX. Building Codes and References

1) Department of Veterans VA

1. Physical Security Design Manual for VA Mission Critical Facilities

2. Design Instructions to Architects and Engineers (February 1, 2014)

3. Structural Design Manual for Energy Center Projects (February 1, 2014)

4. VA Sustainable Design Manual (August 18, 2017)

5. Fire Protection Design Manual, Ninth Edition (November 1, 2023)

6. HVAC Design Manual (Rev. March 1, 2024)

7. Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (Revised June 1, 2025)

8. Plumbing Design Manual (February 1, 2014)

2) Building Codes

1. UFC

2. UFC 3-301-01 Structural Engineering (October 2019)

3. UFC 4-023-03 Design of Buildings to Resist Progressive Collapse (November 2016)

4. ASCE

5. ASCE-7 (2016)

6. ICC

7. Florida Building Code 8th ed. (2023)

8. AISC

9. AISC 360, AISC Steel Construction Manual and Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

10. ACI

11. ACI 318 (2014), Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

12. ACI 301 (2016), Specifications for Structural Concrete

13. TMS

14. TMS 402 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures and TMS 602 Specification for

15. Masonry Structures

16. Florida Building Code

17. NFPA

18. UL

19. ANSI

20. ASTM

21. NEMA

22. NEC

X. Project Classification:

This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Class III (Type D, High Risk Group) project.

XI. Meetings, Conferences, and Site Visits:

1) Meetings at the site are anticipated; however, teleconferences may be requested by the contractor if necessary.

2) The contractor shall be responsible for generating meeting minutes for any progress meetings. The meeting minutes shall document all items discussed at the meeting and shall include a list of meeting attendees.

3) Contractor shall make site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions and to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project.

4) Contractor shall provide any structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical investigation work of existing and designed systems necessary to ensure the accuracy of the project.

5) Contractor shall provide any measured drawings of existing systems of the facility required to ensure the accuracy of the project.

XII. Location:

MVAHS, 1201 North West 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125, South of Building 44 Create Redundancy Capacity in Chiller Plant System.

XIII. Work Hours:

Work shall be performed during normal business hours; Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (five (5) Days a Week). If work interferes with Patient Care (Example: Excessive Noise), the working hours schedule shall be modified to after-hours (4 PM to 8 PM), early hours (4 AM to 8 AM), and weekends (4 AM to 8 PM). If work is required outside of normal business hours, it shall be coordinated and approved by the project CO and COR.

1) Contractor access shall be provided during this time. Contractor shall not have any personnel on site without the proper approval from the COR. Contractor and subcontractors are required to have a form of physical identifier, such as a uniform or arm band, reviewed and approved by the COR.

2) All work in areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA Engineering COR. Work shall be scheduled for proper execution to complete this contract.

3) All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the VA COR three (3) weeks in advance and properly scheduled to minimize the impact (Off Shifts, Nights, Weekends, or Holidays).

Shutdowns shall be considered as an activity in the contractor schedule and discussed with the COR during the Bi-weekly Progress scheduled meetings.

4) The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

1. Electrical Systems shutdown, including normal or emergency power.

2. Steam System Shutdown

3. Domestic Water Shutdown

4. Chill Water Shutdown

5. Condenser Water Shutdown

6. Medical Gases Shutdown

7. Fire Suppression Systems: Sprinkler shutdowns lasting over four (4) hours require notification and concurrence from the VISN Safety office. Fire Alarm integration and programming shall be compatible with the existing Johnson Controls (Simplex System).

8. Parking.

9. Cranes. Prior to the crane arriving on site contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, drawings showing the crane’s operational and exclusion zone. All documents shall be revised and approved by the MVAHS Safety Office prior to scheduling the work.

XIV. Deliverables:

1) The Contractor shall submit a daily log, sign-in sheet, pictures, and work performed each time services are rendered.

2) The Contractor shall submit a report for each shipment of construction debris, the weight by type, shipment date, destination, and whether the debris is to be recycled/reclaimed or disposed of to the COR. Types include concrete, lumber, metal, drywall, etc.

XV. Contractor Personnel and Management:

1) Contractor Personnel:

1. Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW.

Contractor shall be responsible for all subcontractors and their employees to have the proper documentation that authorizes personnel to work in the United States of America. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

2. Contractor and all subcontractors’ employees shall be financially responsible for the screen and mandatory background checks required by the MVAHS Police Department. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall wear a government VA-furnished badge and company furnished badge while performing services under this contract, at all times. The badge shall contain a personal picture, the name of the employee, and the contractor's name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip, or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

3. Government-issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

2) Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors and employees have a valid driver’s license when driving a vehicle on government property management:

1. All information generated in performance of this contract becomes property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract. The Contractor shall protect against the destruction and/or misplacement of all information produced under this contract, unless directed under local policy to destroy it. This includes both hard and soft copies of data.

2. Contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter for this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the COR.

3. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e., Timeliness, Communication, Spoken and Written, etc.). The CO may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the CO that such action is necessary and in the interest of the Government.

4. The hospital Director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. Removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide enough personnel to perform the services as required by this SOW. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel.

5. Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length of more than three (3) inches, while assigned under this contract.

3) Work Attire and Appearance:

1. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall present a professional appearance that is commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities.

4) Personnel Qualification:

1. Contractor shall employ certified, licensed technical qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract. The Government reserves the right, during the life of the resulting contract, to request work histories on any contractor employee for the purposes of verifying compliance with the above requirements; additionally, the Government reserves the right to review resumes of contractor personnel proposed to be assigned. Personnel assigned to, or utilized by, the Contractor in performance of work shall be fully capable of performing the requirements contained in the SOW in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.

2. Contractor shall always provide a supervisor on site who can fluently communicate in English (speak, read, and write).

3. Contractor shall be responsible for subcontractor and employee training for the safety and performance of their respective duties.

4. Contractor shall furnish appropriate safety equipment to subcontractor and employees as prescribed by OSHA Standards.

5. The Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications. Upon request, the resume shall be provided to the Contracting Office prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purposes and not for the Government to become the hiring authority.

6. Contractor/Subcontractor Superintendent, Project Manager, Supervisor, QC shall be OSHA 30 Certified, and all employees OSHA 10 Certified (Valid certificate shall be handed to the Project COR prior to start working).

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30/10-hour construction safety course proof is required. The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. 32(f), which states, “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them”. The contractor shall instruct each of his employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to this work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

5) Damages and Liquidated Damages:

Contractor and subcontractor employees shall be liable for any damage caused to Government property, equipment, utilities, etc., located at the site (i.e., sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, windows, etc.). Contractor shall immediately report any damage to the COR and shall provide a written report within 24 hours. The report shall include what occurred, who was involved, when it occurred (Time/Date), where it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, pictures, any supporting documentation, and the proposed means to repair or replace. Contractor shall maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services for fire, police, and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241. If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Government shall be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $10,000.00 for each calendar day as a general conditions rate of delay until the work is completed or accepted by the Government. If the Government terminates the Contractor’s Right to Proceed, Liquidated Damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed.

6) Security/Safety Requirements:

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. Contractor is responsible for the proper use and wear of the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for subcontractors and employees during the entire project. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

2. All work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with Safety and Health During Construction Activities Policy 138-80-16. Contractor shall provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements. For those maintenance and repair projects where the life safety code requirements are not applicable, a written statement shall be provided accordingly.

3. The MVAHS Safety Officer and COR shall have full authority to check that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

4. Contractor shall provide all necessary barricades/signage and temporary escape route alternative, if any.

5. Contractor shall isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent spaces and maintain the working area negatively pressurized when required as per the Infection Control Risk Assessment.

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)

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 work, the offeror must 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 must 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)

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS

(MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (NOV 2023)

(a) Definitions. "Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction material," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "designated country 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 Under Trade Agreements" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(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 materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(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, except foreign construction material from a designated country other than Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani 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)

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 $3,000,000.00, 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)

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…