S02 - 36C25524R0085_1.pdf

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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

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07-12-2024

657A4-24-104

36C255

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048

Abby Monroe 913-758-9916

THIS PROCUREMENT IS A SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE ACQUISITION The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15, intends to award a Construction Contract for Project 657A4-24-104 Urgent Care Access Improvement located at the John J. Pershing VAMC,1500 N. Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-2, Best Value Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

Those offerors not providing the documentation outlined in the "Proposal Submittal Instructions", will be deemed non-responsive to the terms of the solicitation.

The contractor shall furnish all supervision, tools, labor,materials, equipment, transportation, and testing necessary to perform work as required by the statement of work, drawings and specifications for Project 657A4-24-104, Urgent Care Access Improvement. The NAICS Code for this project is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Small Business Size standard is $45.0 Million Estimate of construction magnitude for this project is between $100,000-$250,000.

Period of performance is 120 calendar days.

There will only be one organized pre-proposal site visit on July 18, 2024, 1:00 PM CST, Contact Mr. Bobbi Sullivan at bobbi.sullivan@va.gov, phone 573-776-4704 or David Morgan at 573-778-4700, david.morgan6@va.gov, for coordination.

Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid site visit to fully understand their potential responsibility.

All questions shall be submitted in writing to abby.monroe2@va.gov and cedric.graham@va.gov, no later than July 22, 2024, 2:00 PM CST.

A single award will be made on Bid Item 1, based on availability of funding.

CLIN 0001 - $

Provide Contractor UEI:__________________________ Proposals must be submitted to the address in block 8 as well as an email copy to abby.monroe2@va.gov and cedric.graham@va.gov ORIGINAL BID BONDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE CONTRACTING OFFICE PRIOR TO THE SOLICITATION CLOSING, August 15, 2024, 2:00PM CDT, ATTN: CEDRIC GRAHAM, 3450 S. 4th STREET, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 66048. CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FOR

BID BOND DOCUMENTS TO BE RECEIVED UPON ARRIVAL: (913)946-1141.

Acknowledge VAAR clause 852.219-75 by signing certification blocks of the clause (see page 52 of solicitation) and return with proposal to the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: The term offer and bid are interchangeable.

Facility COR: Bobbi Sullivan 573-776-4704 Contracting Officer: Cedric Graham, 913-946-1141, cedric.graham@va.gov Contract Specialist is Abby Monroe, 913-758-9916, abby.monroe2@va.gov

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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

Price to be submitted on Page 3 of this solicitation

657-3640162-3978-854200-3223 23NRNR001

36C255

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

Austin TX 877-353-9791 512-460-5429

Cedric Graham Contracting Officer

BID ITEMS – Urgent Care Access Improvement

OFFERORS MUST PROVIDE PRICING FOR BID ITEM 1 BELOW:

CLIN 0001 BID ITEM 1, (Base Bid) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: This project is to install an exterior door and stairs for roof access in the stairwell between the 2nd and 3rd floors in Building 1 of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. This will require the removal of an existing window, installing a roof access door into the existing window opening, and installing exterior metal stairs with handrails for access to the roof.

Access door and hardware shall be compatible with VA TIL design requirements (core to be provided by VA). All aspects of the design must be OSHA compliant, and an exterior platform is acceptable if deemed required to meet standards.

The project will also install a patient platform stair lift for motorized wheelchair from the ground floor staircase to the Lower-level Urgent care. The lift shall have a Minimum lift capacity of 400lbs and ability to fold and store away from foot traffic adjacent to stairwell. Lift shall be an Artira type lift manufactured by Garaventa Lift Company or equal. Contractor responsible for modifications to stairwell for complete installation. Power requirements as required by manufacturer and to be installed on isolated circuit back to existing Urgent Care electrical closet by contractor. Flexible electrical conduit (MC Cable) is not permissible and must be solid piped. Contractor will submit field drawings, material submittals, and all other submissions required per VHA specifications. Any unforeseen work or site conditions not list in specification package shall follow VHA TIL Specifications and Design Guidance.

Contractor shall furnish all the proper skilled labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision for performance of all work as fully described herein these contract documents.

Under Bid Item 1, all work shall be completed in a 120 Calendar Day Period of Performance.

BID ITEM 1: $___________________

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

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.2 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

SOLICITATION

2.3 PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

2.4 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

2.5 CALCULATION OF SELF-PERFORMED/SUBCONTRACTED WORK, PROJECT #

657A4-24-104

2.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.7 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.8 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.9 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2024) ...30

3.2 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

3.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

4.2 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

4.3 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(FEB 2024)

4.4 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.5 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000)

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

4.7 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

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

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

4.12 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

4.14 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.15 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..57

4.16 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.17 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS–CPM) (NOV 2018) (ALTERNATE I)

4.18 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD

SERVICES (OCT 2018)

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

2018)

4.20 SPECIFICATIONS, PROJECT # 657A4-24-104

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE

AND BONDS

1.1 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)

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of work 657A4-24-104 Urgent Care Access Improvement

**The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. **

Scope of Work

This Statement of Work is for performance of work associated with Construction Documents for the project Urgent Care Access Improvement 657A4-24-104 at The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, 1500 North Westwood Blvd Poplar Bluff, Mo 63901

The project will install an exterior door and stairs for roof access in the stairwell between the 2nd and 3rd floors in Building 1 of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. This will require the removal of an existing window, installing a roof access door into the existing window opening, and installing exterior metal stairs with handrails for access to the roof. Access door and hardware shall be compatible with VA TIL design requirements (core to be provided by VA). All aspects of the design must be OSHA compliant, and an exterior platform is acceptable if deemed required to meet standards.

The project will also install a patient platform stair lift for motorized wheelchair from the ground floor staircase to the Lower-level Urgent care. The lift shall have a Minimum lift capacity of 400lbs and ability to fold and store away from foot traffic adjacent to stairwell. Lift shall be an Artira type lift manufactured by Garaventa Lift Company or equal. Contractor responsible for modifications to stairwell for complete installation. Power requirements as required by manufacturer and to be installed on isolated circuit back to existing Urgent Care electrical closet by contractor. Flexible electrical conduit (MC Cable) is not permissible and must be solid piped.

Material submittals and installation details must be approved by COR prior to installation. Load calculations must be stamped by registered professional engineer for OSHA loadings, as well as modifications to infrastructure for installation of chair lift. All installations are subject to VA TIL Design Requirements, including but not limited to the following: VA TIL Specifications, VA Design Guides, and VA Design Manuals.

It is anticipated that asbestos containing materials (ACM) may be present within the scope of work. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify all ACM materials and abate as necessary within the confinements to complete the above-described scope.

Project Description Overview

The contractor shall provide Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center with the proper skilled labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision for performance of all work indicated or referenced within this Statement of Work and by the corresponding Construction Documents (plans, specifications, and other provided documents).

Description of Work Broken Down

Scope items to be included in the work are shown by the Description of Work and Technical Requirements within this Scope of Work. Contractor shall remove and replace all components to include the complete assembly and associated materials.

Contractor shall provide proper protection for exterior roof membrane and expansion joint attached to building 1, from any demo rubbish during construction of door and stair assembly. (Building 1 roof over penthouse). Contractor shall provide proper material to protect stairs, walls, handrails, and floor finish for Urgent care. Contractor shall provide all materials and means necessary to complete the service. In order to properly remove and replace said components. Images of window assembly and Urgent care staircase are depicted in Appendix A – Photos. Dimensional drawings are depicted the contractor shall review any as-built drawings, specifications, and field verifications in conjunction with the performance of this project. Contractor will submit field drawings and materials as required by the specifications.

Technical Requirements

• Provide administrative requirements including insurance, bonding (if required), Schedule, Infection control risk assessment permit, all required safety documentation, participate in construction progress meetings, submittals, close-out documentation, warranty, as-built drawings and all other documentation specified

• Contractor to coordinate with surrounding ongoing hospital operations relative to the need to cease construction due to critical procedures, etc.

• Contractor must attend a Pre-Construction meeting with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative, the A/E, the Integrated Project Team (IPT Team), and Department Heads of those hospital operations adjacent to the area of construction

• Contractor to furnish a comprehensive construction schedule in Microsoft Project or similar within two (2) weeks of award

• Investigate areas of work to be performed and report to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) if existing conditions that do not align with the Construction Documents after accessing previously undisturbed areas

• Any deviation from the Contract Documents will only be allowed with the approval of the Contracting Officers Representative in writing

The contractor is to perform all work associated within the project Construction Documents

Existing Conditions The Contractor is expected to be familiar with the existing conditions and the work to be performed. The Contractor shall verify all areas requiring work as stated in the

Technical Requirement portion of this Statement of Work prior to the commencement of work. The items listed below as current conditions. The contractor shall provide protection for roofs, structures, windows, and doors during the scope of this Project.

Any damages occurred because of this project will be addressed by Contractor

Submittals, Inspection, and Acceptance All submittals for each item must be approved prior to purchase and/or installation.

• Project Safety Plan

• Demolition Debris management plan

• All Submittals/Samples required by Project Specifications including but not limited to:

o Description of each product o Submittal Drawings and/or Manufacture’s literature/data as required by the specifications o Samples as required by the specifications o Test reports as required by the specifications o Material Certificates of compliance o Contractor certification o Recycled Content of sustainable materials specified o Photographs of existing conditions Field Inspection o Installer qualifications

• Additional submittals may be required at the request of the Contracting Officer or

COR.

The COR will approve/disapprove Contractor’s submittals. Any submittal that is disapproved shall be addressed by the Contractor in a timely manner but no less than five (5) days. If more time is needed to address disapproved submittals, the Contractor may ask, in writing for additional time from the COR.

The COR will accomplish inspection and acceptance of the work on behalf of the Contracting Officer. Any work that is to be covered shall be inspected by the COR prior to covering. All work must be accepted by the COR on behave of the Contracting Officer. Any work that is found to be unacceptable by the COR shall be removed, replaced, or redone.

Safety/Infection Control/Security

The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel inside and immediately surrounding the work area, prevents damage to property, and avoids normal work or patient flow interruptions. To accomplish this end, the Contractor shall provide an OSHA certified Competent Person to be onsite at all times while work is being performed, erect appropriate safety barricades, signs, signal lights, etc. as well as comply with the requirements of all Federal, State, and Local safety laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor must submit copies of certifications for safety training of the Competent Person stationed onsite to the COR before work begins.

All Infection Control procedures and requirements shall be followed in accordance with ICRA 2.0. Equipment required may include, but not be limited to: tact mats, negative pressure air machines with HEPA filtering, vacuuming debris, etc. The Contractor shall follow the requirements of the Infection Control Risk Assessment.

Privacy & safety training shall be completed by all contractor personnel prior to the commencement of work.

The Contractor is responsible for meeting with VA Police at the John J. Pershing VAMC to acquire the proper badges for personnel prior to starting work. The Contractor is required to assure that all personnel have their issued badges on their person before entering the facility, and to safeguard the badges from possible theft or damage. Work to be performed after normal working hours, will require notification with the COR and VA Police prior to beginning work. Any contractor working more than 14 calendar days in a year must be sponsored and issued a PIV badge through a background check.

Test and Performance

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative one (1) week in advance of any performance, inspection, or acceptance tests that are to be conducted.

The tests shall be performed in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Schedule of Work

The Contractor shall discuss work hours with the Contraction Officer’s Representative prior to the commencement of work. Normal working hours shall be from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The Contractor and Contraction Officer’s Representative will agree on the hours of operations for this scope of work. The Contractor is responsible for notifying VA Police of the time, location, and work to be performed before every off-hour engagement.

Period of Performance

This contract is expected to start upon Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 Calendar Days of issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Liability of Contractor

Any damage to government property caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the government.

The Contractor shall not disconnect any service or utilities without prior approval of the COR. No less than a two (2) weeks’ notice shall be given to the COR if interruption is needed. The government will not be held liable for any costs incurred due to time constraints needed for service or utility interruptions.

Labor Laws

The Davis-Bacon Act applies to this project.

Site Cleanup and Restoration

The Contractor shall remove waste generated every day from the worksite. Waste shall be deposited in an appropriate dumpster provided by the Contractor and located in an area approved by the COR and removed from the grounds every week or when full. The Contractor is responsible for the procurement of waste services, and no government leased or owned dumpster shall be used to dispose of construction waste.

All recyclable materials shall be recycled at appropriate facilities. Invoices or receipts related to the recycling of construction waste shall be sent to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Any material in good condition that can be reused elsewhere in the facility shall be stored in an appropriate location for later use to reduce overall maintenance costs of the government. The Contracting Officer’s Representative shall denote such location, if required.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor is responsible for any punch list items accrued during the final walkthrough by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. This contract will not be fulfilled until all items are addressed in a timely manner, inspected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and have his approval.

Execution

The Contractor will perform all work and provide the labor and equipment needed to meet this Statement of Work and the following Construction Documents. The government shall not loan or provide any labor or equipment. The government is not responsible for costs incurred due to mismanagement of labor or lack of proper equipment.

Liquidated Damages

In the event of any breach of contract, the Contractor will be responsible for liquidated damages amounting to $1,500.00 per day past the allotted period of performance.

Location

All work associated with this project is to be completed in Building 1, on the main campus of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, 1500 North Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

Appendix A – Site Photos

Urgent Care Existing Roof Access

Urgent Care Existing Stairwell (Chairlift Location)

2.1 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I

(FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for— July 18, 2024, 1:00 PM CST

(c) Participants will meet in conference room of Building 2

2.2 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION: 36C25524R0085

PROJECT: 657A4-24-104, Urgent Care Access Improvement

LOCATION: John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC), 1500 North Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, Mo 63901.

1. PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS

a. GENERAL INFORMATION.

Selection of an offeror for contract award will be made based on an assessment of each offeror’s response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). As a Request for Proposals (RFP) based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.101-2, the VA will make the award based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price factors. The FOUR (4) evaluation factors for determination of technical acceptability consist of:

1. Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor

2. Technical Construction Experience of Prime Contractor

3. Technical Qualifications of Proposed Key Staffing.

4. Prime Contractor Safety Plan.

NOTE: Failure to comply with the RFP requirements may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

b. THE OFFER.

The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, including the Plans & Specifications for the construction of this project. These instructions prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

c. AWARD BASED ON INITIAL OFFERS.

Pursuant to clause 52.215-1 the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price, and technical qualifications standpoint. The VA reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines such discussions to be necessary.

d. NUMBER OF COPIES TO SUBMIT. Offerors shall submit proposals electronically by email to: Abby.monroe2@va.gov and Cedric.Graham@va.gov. Email Subject Line should read: Solicitation, 36C25524R0085 Project 657A4-24-104: Urgent Care Access Improvement. The email(s) shall include the following as attachments:

(a) Part 1 - Technical Proposal (Item 2.c. below)

(b) Part 2 - Price Proposal (Item 2.a. and 2.b. below) The total size of any single email must be less than 10 megabytes. Use multiple emails if necessary and label each as 1 of 3, 2 of 3…

* To ensure timely delivery due to electronic submission malfunctions, the contractor shall also provide the proposal in two separate binders along with a CD of the proposal content by the due date – at the NCO 15 Contracting Office 3450 S 4th Street Leavenworth KS 66048 containing the technical and price information by the request due date.

The package shall include:

(a) One (1) submittal will be marked Technical: ORIGINAL - RESPONSE TO RFP 36C25524R0085, 657A4-24-104, Urgent Care Access Improvement. This submittal is to contain the signed original copy of the documents and the technical response.

(b) One (1) submittal attachment containing the pricing information for each Bid item as indicated on the price schedule.

Original Bid Bonds must still be received at ATTN: Cedric Graham., Network Contracting Office 15 (NCO15), 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048 via US Postal Service or other courier prior to the solicitation closing time. A copy of the bid bonds must be submitted with the emailed proposal submission.

2. DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT.

The original documents to be included in the submission identified above consist of:

a. STANDARD FORM 1442. Submit the SF 1442 issued under this solicitation, with Blocks 10 (SAM Unique Entity ID) and Blocks 14 through 20 properly filled-out by the mailto:Abby.monroe2@va.gov

Offeror. Include acknowledgment of any and all Amendments that may have been issued, either by: (1) listing them in Block 19 of the SF 1442, or (2) including copies of the Amendment document(s) (Standard Form 30) with Blocks 8 and 15 filled in and signed, or (3) including signed acknowledgement in the form of a separate letter that includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. NOTE: Failure to acknowledge any and all Amendments issued pursuant to this solicitation may be cause for rejection of your offer.

b. OFFER GUARANTEE (BID BOND). In accordance with solicitation provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, failure to furnish a bid guarantee, in the proper form and amount, by the deadline established for submitting offers, may be cause for rejection of the offer.

c. DOCUMENTATION OF TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15.101-2 Lowest Price Technical Acceptable.

The following significant Evaluation Factors will be used as the basis for determining Technical Acceptability: Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor, Technical Construction Experience of Prime Contractor, Technical Qualifications of Proposed Key Staffing, and Prime Contractor Safety Plan.

NOTE: There is a realistic possibility that some offerors may choose to submit the same construction project as a qualifying example for both the past performance and the technical experience evaluation factors. This is not prohibited, but the supporting documentation must demonstrate that the submitted projects absolutely do comply with the specific minimal requirements, identified below, for each separate evaluation factor.

FACTOR 1: RELEVANT PAST PERFORMANCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR

To be evaluated to determine if an Offeror’s past performance is technically acceptable, Offerors should identify no less than ONE (1), and no more than THREE (3), previously awarded, and completed Renovation of Urgent Care Access construction contracts, which were issued by either: Federal, State, or Local Government Agencies; and/or Private Organizations., the construction contracts submitted by offerors must involve:

A. Has performed as a Prime contractor at a hospital or medical facility which operates 24 hours per day, a project similar in scope to the work required under this contract;

B. A dollar magnitude equal to, or greater than/between $100,000-$250,000.

C. Work that was 100% completed within a time period of no more than FIVE (5) years prior to the date of submitting this proposal. If the contract/work is incomplete or was completed more than five years prior to the date of submitting this proposal, it will not be deemed relevant and not considered.

D. Relevant past performance must have been satisfactory or better.

E. For each of the submitted Relevant Past Performance contracts, provide the following information:

(1) The name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number;

(2) The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by;

(3) The date of the construction contract award and the contract award amount in dollars;

(4) The date of the construction contract completion, and the final contract amount, in dollars;

(5) A brief description of the construction contract scope of work; and

(6) Identification of at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address.

Factor 1 SPECIAL NOTE 1 for Offerors That May Lack Past Performance Information:

In accordance with FAR Part 15.305(a) (2), in the case of an offeror that is without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Such offerors may submit relevant past performance information regarding: predecessor companies; key personnel who have relevant experience; or subcontractors that will be performing major or critical aspects of this requirement;

provided that such information is relevant to the construction in this solicitation.

Factor 1 SPECIAL: NOTE 2 for Offerors that have Past Performance: Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective actions. The government also reserves the right to consider past performance information from all available sources, in addition to any information submitted by offerors.

FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE OF PRIME CONTRACTOR

CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

A. Work as a prime under the same NAICS code as this solicitation, which is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, that involved construction/repair for medical facilities, with emphasis on repairs to occupied medical facilities.

B. Work of a dollar magnitude equal to, or greater than/between $100,000-$250,000. If offering subcontracted work as proof of technical construction experience, offerors must submit evidence that supports the magnitude of the work they performed as a subcontractor.

C. IAW VAAR 852.219-75, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

D. Work that was of a similar nature to the scope of work for this project. This is defined as work performed at a Patient Care Area of an active and occupied Hospital or Medical Facility. If an offeror chooses to submit experience that was not conducted at Patient Care Area of a Hospital or Medical Facility, they must explain how the nature and complexity of the work conducted involved technical construction requirements equivalent to that described in the Plans & Specifications of this solicitation.

E. For each of the submitted Technical Construction Experience projects, provide the following information:

(1) The name and location of the Urgent Care Access Improvement Project;

(2) The performance period, including the starting and completion dates;

(3) The total cost of the project in dollars.

(4) The percentage of total labor self-performed by the offeror's employees.

(5) A brief description of the construction/repair project scope of work, which explains how the project involved work as a prime contractor under NAICS code 236220 which involved construction/repair work that was technically similar to the project under this Solicitation.

FACTOR 3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED KEY STAFFING.

To be Technically Acceptable, qualified offerors must submit a detailed resume of each key individual. This will be evaluated to determine if they have the appropriate technical training and or previous construction experience to meet the technical requirements of a project of this nature. No one individual can perform more than two of the staffing positions below:

A. Project Manager – Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a project manager must provide a minimum of 3 projects with similar scope of this project.

Provide the name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; The date of the construction contract award and the contract award amount in dollars; The date of the construction contract completion, and the final contract amount, in dollars; A brief description of the construction contract scope of work; Identification of at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address (if applicable).

B. Quality Control manager –Provide a minimum of 3 projects with similar scope of this project that they have acted as the QC manager. Provide the name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; and The date of the construction contract award. A brief description of the construction contract scope of work and the QC program that was implemented.; Identify at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address (if applicable).

C. Safety Office – Must provide a list of safety training at a minimum; life safety, excavation safety, scaffold safety, OSHA 30, fall protection training, crane/rigging safety with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety officer. Provide a minimum of 3 projects with similar scope of this project. Provide the name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; Provide a brief description of the construction contract scope of work and how the safety program was implemented;

Identify at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address;

phone number; and email address (if applicable).

D. Site Superintendent – Must have minimum of 5 years of experience as a site superintendent and must have OSHA 30 training. Provide at least 3 projects as a site superintendent with similar scope of this project. Provide the name of the construction contract, and the contract ID number; The name of the contracting agency or organization the contract was awarded by; The date of the construction contract award and the contract award amount in dollars; The date of the construction contract completion, and the final contract amount, in dollars; A brief description of the construction contract scope of work; and Identification of at least one point-of-contact at the organization that awarded the submitted contract, including: the name of the point-of-contact; their current mailing address; phone number; and email address (if applicable).

Special Note: During the period of performance of the Contract, the Contractor shall make NO substitutions of the above Staffing unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, request by VA or termination of employment. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer, in writing within five (5) calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events. Any replacement of this Key Staffing shall have equal or better qualifications subject to the approval by the contracting officer.

FACTOR 4: PRIME CONTRACTOR SAFETY PLAN

Offerors must provide a construction safety plan that is deemed acceptable and meets the following requirements:

A. The contractor's Safety Plan shall be evaluated for their compliance with local/State/Federal rules and regulations, ASME A17, and the company's consideration of safety of its employees and the public. The contractor's Safety Plan at the minimum shall address their safety policy, commitment to safety, detailed disciplinary action to be taken with respect to employees violating safety requirements, personnel safety responsibilities, personnel safety training, personal protective equipment, accident / incident reporting procedure and investigations, emergency procedures guidelines.

B. The contractor’s Safety Plan shall address their plan for completing all contract work on and around an active hospital without impacting patient care and completing all work in accordance with all construction documents and all local/State/Federal rules and regulations, and ASME A17.

C. Project Construction Plan: Project work is located in building one of the VA Medical Center. The plan should include but not limited to the following:

(1) Impact to surrounding medical center services;

(2) Material delivery;

(3) Debris removal.

(4) Worker entry.

3. PRICE PROPOSAL.

Offerors must provide a price for each bid item. In addition, offerors shall include a breakdown of material and labor costs, by specification division for each bid item.

Overhead, profit and bond costs shall be added after a subtotal of materials and labor costs has been calculated. Price is to be submitted in accordance with the instructions in Block 17 of the Standard Form 1442. The Government's payment for the items listed in the Pricing Schedules of individual Task Orders will constitute full compensation to the Contractor for-- (1) Furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, services, appliances, and materials; and (2) Performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications. The contractor shall include in the prices for the items listed in the Pricing Schedule all costs for work in the specifications, whether or not specifically listed in the Pricing Schedule.

4. BASIS OF AWARD.

VA will make the award based on the Lowest Price Technical Acceptable process to select the best evaluated price proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the evaluation factor and significant subfactors in the solicitation when and if they are provided. Note that offers that do not meet the evaluation standards of the solicitation cannot be selected, regardless of price.

* Denote additional instructions

(END OF PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS)

2.3 PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NO: Project 657A4-24-104, Urgent Care Access Improvement

PROJECT LOCATION: Department of Veteran Affairs, John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC), 1500 North Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE: $45.0 Million

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use no later than the performance schedule listed below:

The Period of Performance is 120 Calendar Days

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on: July 18, 2024, 1:00PM CST.

Location: Participants will meet in conference room of Building 2 with Bobbi Sullivan at 573-776-4704, email Bobbi.Sullivan@va.gov and David Morgan at 573-778-4700, email David.morgan6@va.gov, John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, 1500 North Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

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 a photocopy of the original required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. Bidders shall provide an original bid guarantee within two business days after notification by the Contracting Officer.

PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with FAR 28.102-1(b)(1) and Contract Clause 52.228-13, for construction contracts greater than $35,000, but not greater than $150,000, the contracting officer shall select two or more payment protections, giving particular consideration to inclusion of an irrevocable letter of credit as one of the selected alternatives. The payment protection selected by the contracting officer are: (1) a payment bond and (2) An irrevocable letter of credit (ILC). The contractor shall submit to the Government one of the payment protections selected by the contracting officer. The contractor shall furnish all bonds or alternative payment protection, including any necessary reinsurance agreements, before receiving a notice to proceed with the work or being allowed to start work. All payment protections are due not later than 10 days after award.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GOALS AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREA (reference 52.222-23):

Goals for Female Participation for each trade __6.9__%

Goals for Minority Participation for each trade __11.4__%

The Geographical covered area for this solicitation (project) is Butler County Missouri.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: (X) YES or (__) NO (reference Contract Clause 52.211-12)

Amount Per Day: $1,500.

WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION FOR GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES: ( x ) YES or ( ) NO (reference VAAR 852.246-75).

mailto:Bobbi.Sullivan@va.gov

RESTRICTION ON SUBMISSION AND USE OF EQUAL PRODUCTS: ( ) YES or (X) NO (reference VAAR 852.236-90)

Description: ____NA__________________________________________

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

WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT:

General Decision Number: MO20240004 04/19/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: MO20230004

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: August 1, 2024 - 2:00 PM CST (Submit pricing and all documentation at the address indicated in the solicitation document).

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CONTENTS SHALL INCLUDE:

- Signed copy of the SF1442 (front and back) with amendments

- Calculation Worksheet for Self-Performed and Subcontracted Work

- Contractor Certification Regarding Safety and Environmental

- Bid Bond

- Any other information called out by this request for proposal documents.

BASIS FOR AWARD: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.

SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION

RATE:

Environmental record. The information shall contain, at a minimum, 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.

All Bidders/Offerors shall submit information regarding their current…