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36C25026B0024 – Remodel A2South to Cancer Clinic - 553-21-100 – VAMC Detroit, MI

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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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553-21-100

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr.

Lobby M-2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105

Same As Block 7

Vivio, Angelo D. 734-222-4450

Project 553-21-100, Remodel A2 South to Cancer Clinic requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, supervision equipment, and all other necessary resources to fully complete the work identified in the contract specification and drawings.

See Important Bidder Information with Scope of Work and Bid submission requirements

This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses with the ability to accomplish the work via North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

Project location is the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Detroit , MI.

Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

***Pre-Bid Site Visit Information*** An organized Site visit has been scheduled for: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am Participants will meet at: VAMC Detroit, MI - Bldg. 100, Engineering Conference Room LL633 Offerors are urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

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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

See Bid Schedule beginning on next page. Complete and and attach to this offer page.

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Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr.

Lobby M-2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105

Financial Management System PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540

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 SCUEDULE………………………………………………………………………………….5

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION……………………………………………………….8

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

2.3 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

2.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

2.5 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

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

2.7 VAAR 852.236-92 NOTICE TO BIDDERS—ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE BID LINE

ITEMS (APR 2019)

2.8 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DEVIATION

NOV 2025)

3.2 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification.

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

3.3 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

3.4 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(JAN 2025)

4.2 52.223-20 AEROSOLS (MAY 2024)

4.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.4 52.225-11 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2023)

4.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

4.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

4.8 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

4.9 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

4.11 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

4.12 VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION)(APR 2025)

4.13 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

4.14 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

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

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

4.16 VAAR 852.232-71 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (INCLUDING NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

2018)

4.18 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

4.21 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.22 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..67

4.23 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.24 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES

BID SCHEDULE

SOLICITATION# 36C25026B0024

Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2-South to Cancer Clinic at the Detroit, MI VA Medical Center

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PRICED IN ORDER TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE SOLICITATION

See Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Provision 852.236-92 – NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE BID LINE ITEMS (APR 2019) which provides information on how the award is determined.

DEDUCTIVE LINE ITEMS ARE ONLY CONSIDERED IF IT IS DETERMINED FUNDS ARE

NOT AVAILABLE TO MAKE AWARD OF BID ITEM NO. 1, BASE BID, ENTIRE PROJECT.

THE INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATE IS AN ESTIMATE ONLY – IT IS

NOT AN INDICATOR OF AVAILABLE FUNDS.

The included Deductive Bid Items are located on the first page of the drawings and listed in descending order of priority in the event funds are not available to award Bid Item I, Base Bid, Entire Project. Deductive No. 1 is the highest priority, Deductive No. 2 the second highest priority, Deductive No. 3 the third highest priority.

NOTE: FOR EACH DEDUCTIVE BID ITEM, OFFERORS ARE TO ENTER THE

AMOUNT TO BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE BASE BID AMOUNT!!

BID ITEMS Bid Item No. I, Base Bid, Entire Project: Furnish all work including labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and all other resources necessary to complete the entire scope of work as described in the specifications and drawings for Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2-South to Cancer Clinic.

Performance Period for Bid Item I, Base Bid, Entire Project is Four Hundred Ninety (490) Calendar Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Enter the Total Amount of the Offer for Bid Item No. I Base Bid, Entire Project:

$___________________________ (Lump Sum)

Bid Item No. II, Deductive Alternate No. 1: Furnish all work including labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and all other resources necessary to complete the entire scope of work as described in the specifications and drawings for Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2-South to Cancer Clinic, except deduct REMOVING BUILT-IN CASEWORK AND REPLACING WITH

FURNITURE. PACKAGE IN ROOMS: A2013, A2014, A2020, A2022, A2058 AND A2060.

Period of performance for Bid Item No. II, Deductive Alternate No.1 Four Hundred Sixty (460) Calendar Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The amount to be entered is the total dollar amount of the work to be performed less the dollar amount of work to be deducted for Deductive Alternate No. 1:

Bid Item No. III, Deductive Alternate No. 2: Furnish all work including labor, materials, as described in the specifications and drawings for Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2-South to Cancer Clinic, except deduct all work involving DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE #1. IN ADDITION TO PARTIAL HEIGHT WALL, and REMOVE FOLDING GLASS PARTITION SYSTEM IN ITS

ENTIRETY FROM THE SCOPE OF WORK. TO INCLUDE: RESIN PANELS, HARDWARE,

TRACKS, AND ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL.

Period of performance for Bid Item No. II, Deductive Alternate No.2 is Four Hundred Thirty (430) Calendar Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The amount to be entered is the total dollar amount of the work to be performed less the dollar amount of work to be deducted for Deductive Alternate No. 2:

Bid Item No. IV, Deductive Alternate No. 3: Furnish all work including labor, materials, as described in the specifications and drawings for Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2-South to Cancer Clinic, except deduct all work involving DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE #1 AND #2. IN

ADDITION TO REMOVE LMC-1 AND LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURES, L22, OVER INFUSION

BAYS A2068, A2070, A2072, A2074, A2076, A2078, A2080, A2081, A2082, AND A2083.

REPLACE WITH SMC-1 AND 2X2 LIGHTING FIXTURES, L2. LIGHT FIXTURE COUNT TO

REMAIN THE SAME.

Period of performance for Bid Item No. II, Deductive Alternate No.3 is Four Hundred (400) Calendar Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The amount to be entered is the total dollar amount of the work to be performed less the dollar amount of work to be deducted for Deductive Alternate No. 3:

Bid Item No. V, Deductive Alternate No. 4: Furnish all work including labor, materials, as described in the specifications and drawings for Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2-South to Cancer Clinic, except deduct all work involving DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE #1, #2, and #3. IN

ADDITION TO REMOVE IN-FLOOR RECESSED SCALE IN ITS ENTIRETY FROM THE

SCOPE OF WORK. TO INCLUDE: CONCRETE WORK, IN FLOOR POWER /DATA

ASSOCIATED WORK, AND RECESSED SCALE EQUIPMENT IN WEIGHT ALCOVES A2024

AND A2063.

Period of performance for Bid Item No. II, Deductive Alternate No.4 is Three Hundred Seventy

(370) Calendar Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The amount to be entered is the total dollar amount of the work to be performed less the dollar amount of work to be deducted for Deductive Alternate No. 4:

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

BIDDING MATERIALS: All bidding materials consisting of the solicitation, all issued amendments, bidding forms, specifications, drawings, and all other related documents will be posted to the Contract Opportunities website located at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities - this is the only official location where solicitation and bidding documents can be obtained and where updates are posted. No ‘hard copy’ bidding materials are available nor is there a ‘bidders list’ maintained.

BID SUBMISSION: The following documents shall be included with the bid submission:

(1) An original, completed, signed and dated SF 1442 Offer page (‘wet ink signature’).

(a) An original completed Bid Schedule if one is provided - otherwise the lump sum bid amount for the entire project is entered in block 17 of the SF1442 Offer page.

Failure to provide a properly completed and signed original offer could result in the bid being determined non-responsive and rejected. EMAILED, FAXED, OR DELIVERY BY ANY OTHER

ELECTRONIC MEANS IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

(2) Acknowledgment of all amendments that are issued by one of the following methods:

a)Completing block 19 of the SF1442 by entering and acknowledging all issued amendments or;

b)Completing blocks 15a, b, and c of each issued amendment and including with the bid submission.

Failure to acknowledge an Amendment or Amendments could (case dependent) result in the bid being determined non-responsive and rejected.

(3) An original completed and signed SF 24 Bid Bond or other allowable Bid Security.

Failure to provide acceptable bid security in the proper amount, form, and content shall result in the bid being determined non-responsive and shall be rejected.

(4) Completed Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-7) (JUN 2025). It is recommended that bidders complete their Representations and Certifications online at

WWW.SAM.GOV.

(5) Completed Contractor Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Certification documents (see solicitation attachments for the form).

(6) COMPLETED ATTACHMENT - VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION).

Failure to provide a correctly completed certification cited in paragraph (6) above shall result in the proposal/offer being determined non-responsive and shall be rejected.

(7) Any and all other documentation required by the solicitation.

Bidders are wholly responsible for insuring and verifying their offer and all required bid documents are received at the office designated in block 8 of the SF 1442 by the date and time specified in block 13a. of https://sam.gov/content/opportunities http://www.sam.gov/ the SF 1442 (subject to amendment).

ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION INFORMATION

PROJECT: 553-21-100 Remodel A2 South to Cancer Clinic

SCOPE OF WORK STATEMENT:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, supervision, testing, as-built information and all other related information for Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2 South to Cancer Clinic at the VA John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan.

Scope of work includes renovation of the existing inpatient ward, located in the blue tower, on the second floor, zone 1 of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, into a new cancer clinic, that will include a dedicated compounding pharmacy. A small portion of the second floor, zone 2, will also be included to provide additional offices and relocate the women’s locker room from zone 1 to zone 2. The interstitial floors above and below these areas will be included as part of the scope of work, along with the mechanical rooms on floors 2 through 7 and the roof above the 7th floor mechanical room, that are in zone

1. The new cancer clinic will encompass approximately 22,000 sq. ft.

The floor area of the existing inpatient ward will be gutted down to the concrete floor, and up to the bottom of the interstitial above, and from the 2hr fire rated walls at the mechanical and electrical rooms and the stair well to the 2hr rated smoke barrier between zone 1 and 2. The existing linen and trash chutes and the pneumatic tube station shafts will remain as they are, and will require protection during construction. The exterior walls will have the existing drywall and metal studs removed as part of demolition, for installation of new insulation. New work will consist of (but not limited to) patching existing concrete floors, coring and cutting new openings or recesses in concrete floors, flooring, walls, ceilings, manufactured and custom casework, wall and door protection, doors, windows, automatic sliding aluminum doors, transaction window and pass-thru, Division 10 specialty items (toilet accessories, markerboard, tackboard, fire extinguisher cabinets, etc.), relocate pneumatic tube blower, ceiling mounted patient lift, ballistics rated construction, misc. structural steel for support of new work, sprinklers and piping, plumbing fixtures, piping, medical gas outlets, ducts, diffusers, grilles, lighting, lighting controls, outlets, data outlets, nurse call system, speakers, real-time location system (RTLS), surveillance cameras, and fire alarm system.

The interstitial spaces above and below this area, and the mechanical room serving this space are also included as part of this project. Removal, installation, and reworking of the following items (but not limited to) will be included in the work: pneumatic tubing, HVAC ducting, hydronic piping, terminal units, waste and vent piping, domestic water piping, medical gas piping, electrical wiring, lighting control wiring, data and communications cabling, HVAC controls and wiring, and safety and security cabling.

Contract shall include all work required to make all systems integrated into the existing facility fully functional and complete.

The air handling unit serving zones 1 & 5 will be replaced as part of this project. A second dedicated air handling unit will be installed in the existing mechanical room to serve the specific HVAC needs of the satellite compounding pharmacy. New exhaust fans will be installed on the roof and exhaust duct work will be installed from the second-floor mechanical room to the roof.

Zone 1 is Fire Zone 2.1a, replacement of all Poz-Lok sprinklers and piping within this fire zone is included in the scope of work. Minor areas in Fire Zone 2.2 (zone 2) will have select replacement of Poz- Lok sprinklers and piping as affected by the new construction.

This project is required to be completed in multiple phases, as outlined within the specifications and drawings.

WAGE DETERMINATION: Department of Labor General Decision Number MI20260101 dated 01- 02-2026 is included as an attachment to solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to bid opening.

Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award. Wage decisions are available at Wage Determinations Online (WDOL) at https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations .

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the solicitation requirements, specifications and/or drawings, or any other issue pertaining to the advertisement for bids, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this solicitation and send via email to the attention of Contract Specialist Angelo.Vivio@va.gov. The subject line of the email must read ‘RFI # – 36C25026B0024 - Project 553-21-100 Remodel A2 South to Cancer Clinic. RFIs related to the project technical documents must be specific identifying section, paragraph and page no. of the specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format. RFIs related to the solicitation or other related documents shall refer to the specific provision, clause, etc. All RFIs submitted shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, city, state, telephone, email address, date submitted, and the RFI question(s). RFI responses will be posted to the original solicitation located at; in amendment format. Deadline for submission of RFIs for this solicitation is 04-02-2026. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted nor returned.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE

THIS SOLICITATION IS A TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB)

SEE VAAR CLAUSE 852.219-73 FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: The System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR including FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).

Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors wishing to do business with the Government and bid on work shall have an active registration in SAM. The offeror shall have an active registration in SAM at the time of offer submission otherwise the Contracting Officer shall deem the offeror’s bid non-responsive to the solicitation requirements (see FAR 52.204-7 (DEVIATION NOV 2025) for complete SAM registration requirements).

THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals or businesses providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations https://sam.gov/ check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at https://sam.gov for each person or business providing services under this contract. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

VETS-4212 REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more in any fiscal year. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required VETS-4212 Report with respect to the preceding fiscal year if the contractor was subject to the reporting requirement of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. For more information on this requirement and/or for completing the web-based reporting form, visit the following website https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212. See FAR provision 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) under the Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) found in the General Conditions section of the solicitation.

BONDING INFORMATION

BID GUARANTEE: A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, shall require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4. Bid Bonds must be provided using Standard Form 24 (see FAR 28.106-1) and the form must be provided in original (no white outs, faxed or copied signatures, seals) with ‘wet ink’ signatures and contain the proper solicitation number, bid opening date, and be from a corporate surety listed in Department of Treasury Circular 570. Individual sureties are subject to the approval and acceptance of the Contracting Officer (see FAR 28.203) and be accompanied by Standard Form 28 Affidavit of Individual Surety. Other forms of bid security may be acceptable as denoted in FAR Part 28.203-2.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, and FAR 28.102, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000.00 shall require a Payment Bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25). Payment and Performance bonds are due no later than 10 days after notification of award.

Bonds must be provided with original ‘wet ink’ signatures - no white-outs or other corrections are allowable. Copies and facsimiles of bonds are not acceptable.

SECURITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation is commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work. This requirement is also applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same level of access.

Levels and associated types of Background Investigations:

• If the project requires that workers have only limited physical access to the VA facility for a period of one year or less, a local flash badge with fingerprint check is issued.

• If the project requires that workers require un-supervised, logical and/or physical access for 180 consecutive or aggregate days in a 365-day period, over a 3 year period, a background https://sam.gov/ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 investigation may be required (Special Agency Check (SAC)) which must be completed prior to being allowed access.

• If the project requires that workers have access to a VA Network (such as the Building Management System) or un-supervised, full-time, logical, and/or restricted physical access for more than 6 months or more than 180 aggregate days in a one-year period, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)) and access is not allowed until a favorable SAC completion.

All costs for SAC and NACI checks are borne by the contractor. The VA may at its discretion make deductions against the contract in order to recoup the investigation costs. At present, the VA is not charging contractors for background investigations, but this is subject to change.

MEDICAL CENTER ACCESS: Anyone participating in the site visit, or for any other reason that involves visiting the medical center related to this solicitation, must have a valid ID on their person and their vehicle must be properly registered and insured. Company owned vehicles must be clearly marked.

Visitors are prohibited from possessing weapons while on a federal installation (See 18 USC 930 – Possession of Firearms and Dangerous Weapons in Federal Facilities). Handheld cellphone usage or texting while driving is also prohibited. All VA Medical Centers and associated properties are Federal Property. Smoking and vaping is prohibited on medical center grounds including in vehicles or contractor owned/leased office or storage trailers.

PRIVACY TRAINING: All workers regardless of project length must take VA Privacy Training which will be coordinated after project award with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E-VERIFY SYSTEM (e-verify.gov): Companies awarded a contract in excess of $150,000 (except for those with performance periods of 120 calendar days or less) with the federal government shall enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (See FAR Clause 52.222-54).

OTHER IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

PRIME CONTRACTOR INFORMATION- SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS

AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATING INFORMATION

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

(using the attached EMR information/data form) pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record.

The information must contain a certification that the bidder/offeror 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. If such certification cannot be made, a Bidder/Offeror shall explain why and submit as much information as possible regarding the circumstances of its past safety and environmental record, including the number of EPA violations and/or the number of serious, repeat, and/or willful OSHA violations, along with a detailed description of those violations.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR). This information shall be obtained from the Bidders/Offeror’s insurance carrier and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead. If a Bidder/Offeror’s EMR is above 1.0, Bidder/Offeror must submit a written explanation of the EMR from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead, describing the reasons for the elevated EMR and the anticipated date the EMR may be reduced to 1.0 or below.

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 Puerto Rico shall obtain their EMR rating from their state-run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

If the NCCI cannot issue an EMR because the Bidder/Offeror lacks insurance history, Bidder/Offeror shall submit a letter indicating so from its insurance carrier furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead and include a letter from the NCCI indicating that it has assigned Bidder/Offeror a Unity Rating of 1.0.

The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases, will be used to make an initial Determination of Responsibility.

This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors.

CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) applicable for the contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility GEMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the facility GEMS Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All on-site contractor personnel shall complete yearly EPA sponsored environmental training specified for the type of work conducted on-site. Upon inclusion in the contract, the Contracting Officer's Representative will verify that all contractor personnel have acquired EMS Awareness Training at their appropriate site or location.

REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER,

OR PROJECT MANAGER: Any reference contained within contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer”, “Resident Engineer”, “Senior Resident Engineer”, “Project Manager”, or their abbreviations are to be read as meaning the “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)”.

PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFF-SITE: Payment in advance of installation for materials stored off-site is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer after receipt of a request by the contractor. Extraordinary measures are required regarding the security, insurance, labeling, storage, etc. if payment is authorized for materials stored off-site. Payment for materials stored off-site is generally not authorized.

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS: The submittals contemplated by FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship are listed on the Schedule of Material Submittals in the Specifications, if provided. The schedule is for reference only – the selected contractor is responsible to provide all submittals required by the contract.

REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS)

(a) As prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.11, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates contractor past performance on all contracts that exceed $900,000 and shares those evaluations with other Federal Government contract specialists and procurement officials. The FAR requires that the contractor be provided an opportunity to comment on past performance evaluations prior to each report closing. To fulfill this requirement VA uses an online database, CPARS.

(b) Each contractor whose contract award is estimated to exceed $900,000 is required to register with CPARS database at the following web address: www.cpars.gov. Help in registering can be obtained by contacting Customer Support Desk at 207-438-1690. Registration should occur no later than thirty days after contract award and must be kept current should there be any change to the contractor's registered representative.

(c) For contracts with a period of one year or less, the contracting officer will perform a single evaluation when the contract is complete. For contracts exceeding one year, either by virtue of the original performance period or as modified, the contracting officer will evaluate the contractor's performance annually. Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the contract, when the final report will be completed. The report shall be assigned in CPARS to the contractor's designated representative for comment. The contractor representative will have thirty days to submit any comments and return.

(d) Failure to have a current registration in the CPARS database, or to re-assign the report to the VA contracting officer within those thirty days, will result in the Government's evaluation being placed on file in the database with a statement that the “contractor failed to respond.”

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION RECORDS POLICIES

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C.

chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the

Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by enough technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. The Government and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Government or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA).

Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, the contractor must report it to Government Contracting Officer. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Government Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to the Government’s control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer who awarded the contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by all Government guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with the project location VA Medical Center’s written policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public Government information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The Government owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government and shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through

FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training, Talent Management System (TMS) Item #3873736, Records Management for Records Officers and Liaisons. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training. All training shall be coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative assigned to the contract.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTICES

1. Contractor employees shall not be considered government employees for any purpose under this contract.

2. Contractor employees may be required to undergo Tuberculosis, Influenza, COVID, or other contagious disease screening prior to being authorized to work on-site. Screening is per individual VA Medical Center policy and shall be reviewed and discussed at the pre-construction conference.

3. Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes:

Offerors are hereby notified that under Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 205 Taxation, Sections 205.54w & 205.54s, Michigan exempts from sales and use taxes personal property purchased by construction contractors that will be affixed to and made a structural part of a non-profit hospital. A “non-profit hospital” is defined as that portion of a building owned or operated by a governmental unit in which medical attention is provided, as well as that portion of real property necessary and related to a such a building. Therefore, VA has determined that the contractor’s purchase of such building and construction materials that will be affixed to or made a structural part of this particular VA construction project is exempt from Michigan Sales or Use Tax. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete a Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption and keep on file as required by the Michigan Tax Code.

Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect any tax benefit that may be realized upon the execution of the exemption certificate.

Link to the Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption Form: 3372, Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption

The VA will not field nor respond to any questions regarding the Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certification of Exemption nor any questions regarding Michigan Tax Code.

END OF IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION SECTION

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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

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) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

(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 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

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

2.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (DEVIATION NOV

2025)

NOV 2024

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DEVIATION

NOV 2025)

DEC 2016

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS APR 1984

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (DEVIATION NOV 2025) DEC 2016

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS APR 1984

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

NOV 1999

52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS—CONSTRUCTION APR 1984

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD—SEALED BIDDING—

CONSTRUCTION

AUG 1996

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE APR 1991

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY APR 1991

52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (DEVIATION NOV

2025)

MAY 2024

52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION MAY 2008

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE

AGREEMENTS

MAY 2014

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE SEP 1996

52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID

GUARANTEE)

FEB 2021

2.5 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall—

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, email and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and Contracting Officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

2.6 VAAR…