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a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

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SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP

761-23-1-362-0003

36C77023Q0001 10-05-2022

Lewallen, Stacey 913-684-0151 10-21-2022

4 PM CDT

36C770 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

X 100

X

561210

$41.5 Million

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs Chelmsford CMOP

10 Industrial Ave Chelmsford MA 01824

36C770

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

FSC

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-8971

See CONTINUATION Page

Description of Requirement:

Snow removal services to include plowing, shoveling and ice melt. Map with key times is attached.

See Statement of Work for additional information.

This requirement is a set aside for SD/VOSB.

Wage Determination 2015-4035, Rev 22, 27 June 2022 applies to this solicitation.

Offeror shall be registered and active in SAM at https://www.sam.gov at the time of award.

Awardee is required to report annually to SAM.gov

Important info: please see Instructions to Offerors pgs 7, 43 Site visits are strongly encouraged to bid this requirement.

POC for this RFQ is Stacey Lewallen, Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov

See CONTINUATION Page x X x 1

36C77023Q0001

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK – DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS – SNOW

REMOVAL SERVICES – CHELMSFORD, MA CMOP

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)... 25

C.6 52.219-27 NOTICE OF SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SEP 2021)

C.7 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.8 852.219-10DEV VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 31

C.10 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021)

(DEVIATION)

C.12 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN

2008)

C.13 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C770

NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048-5012

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [x] After services rendered and appropriate invoice submitted

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Dept of Veterans Affairs - FSC

PO Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-8971

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK – DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS –

SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES – CHELMSFORD, MA CMOP

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) processes high volume, direct-to-patient-delivery prescriptions to eligible Veterans throughout the United States using integrated, automated dispensing systems. The Chelmsford, MA CMOP has a requirement for Snow Removal service.

This award will be for a firm fixed price contract, with a base and four (4) option years. A total of f ive (5) years. Contract effective date (start date) shall be December 16, 2022.

The Chelmsford, MA CMOP is located at 10 Industrial Ave, Chelmsford, MA 01824

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all expertise, supervision, labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to accomplish full snow removal service of the facilities grounds.

Objectives:

1. Contracted full snow and ice removal service

a. Ensure all pedestrian traffic is free from slipping hazards due to snow and ice

b. Ensure all vehicle traffic, to include tractor trailers, are free from slipping hazards due to snow and ice.

c. Ensure entrances, parking lot, crosswalks, handicap/reserved areas, sidewalks, generator area, fenced waste area, dock area, emergency exits/walkways, doorways, and sprinkler/mechanical rooms are pretreated prior to any forecasted snow, ice, or sleet, regardless of the amount forecasted.

d. Ensure entrances, parking lot, crosswalks, handicap/reserved areas, sidewalks, generator area, fenced waste area, dock area, emergency exits/walkways, doorways, and sprinkler/mechanical rooms are free from slipping hazards following the initial treatment and snow/ice removal. For example, snow piles melt during the day and there are snow drifts. At night, the water freezes, and the areas of concern will develop ice when employees arrive in the morning.

e. If there has been an abundant snowfall causing snow accumulation to reach maximum capacity in the designated plow areas (see map), snow in these areas or a specific designated area may need to be hauled off site to allow new snowfall to be plowed (also listed in Special Circumstances section, #3).

Tasks:

1. Snow and ice removal service

a. Government reserves the right to request a Spring walkthrough with contractor.

b. Contractor shall stake property properly before 15 October.

c. Contractor shall perform all snow removal services as needed.

d. Contractor shall follow key times daily for safety of staff. Review map attached

e. Contractor shall provide all expertise, supervision, labor, equipment, and supplies as necessary to accomplish snow removal.

f. Contractor shall ensure pre-treatment and snow removal is completed no later than 4:45 a.m. on a scheduled workday.

i. Key times for clearing will be identif ied on attached area map of concern

ii. Contractor shall monitor site condition prior, during, and after to determine when snow/ice removal is required to maintain safe conditions.

g. Pre-treat entrances, parking lot, crosswalks, handicap/reserved areas, sidewalks, generator area, fenced waste area, dock area, emergency exits/walkways, doorways, and sprinkler/mechanical rooms prior to forecasted snowfall, ice, or sleet.

h. Contractor shall remove all snow from entrances, parking lot, crosswalks, handicap/reserved areas, sidewalks, generator area, fenced waste area, dock area, emergency exits/walkways, doorways, and sprinkler/mechanical rooms.

i. Contractor shall remove weekend snowfall as if scheduled workday. This ensures appropriate access to all facility functions.

j. Contractor shall provide snow removal for the following snow depths for both plowing and shoveling:

i. <2”

ii. 2”-4”

iii. 4”-10”

iv. 10”-15”

v. >16”

k. The Government will recognize the local weather snowfall rate as the official rate of snow accumulation for this area.

l. Contractor shall remove snow around any vehicles remaining in the parking lot when snow removal is required.

m. Multiple snow removal and treatments may be needed throughout the day, depending on the level of snowfall and ice.

n. Contractor shall provide salt, ice melt, or chemical treatments for entrances, parking lot, crosswalks, handicap/reserved areas, sidewalks, generator area, fenced waste area, dock area, emergency exits/walkways, doorways, and sprinkler/mechanical rooms prior to forecasted snow, ice, or sleet regardless of the amount.

2. Special circumstances

a. Miscellaneous

i. Contractor shall keep all f ire lanes open

ii. Contractor shall keep all storm drains and catch basins clear

iii. Contractor shall keep fire hydrants, standpipes, and utility containers clear

iv. All snow/ice removal will be put in designated areas identif ied on area map of concern or removed from property as needed

1. No snow near building wall

2. No snow near fence line of dumpster area

3. Accumulated snow in designated plow areas may need hauled off site (see Objectives, page 1, section e).

3. Administrative

a. Contractor shall provide proof of business liability insurance.

b. Contractor shall provide 24/7 emergency contact name/number.

c. Contractor’s work shall comply with applicable codes and laws.

d. Any damage must immediately be reported to Point of contact and repaired

ASAP if a safety concern, otherwise by 30 April. The Government reserves the right to request a Spring walkthrough with contractor. Contractor agrees to repair any damage, disturbed lawn areas, and berm by 30 April.

e. Contractor shall provide Point of contact with record keeping logs of all activities performed onsite, including date/time, and activities performed.

Logs will be submitted weekly.

f. Area map of concern and key times for snow/ice removal will be provided by Government.

g. The Government will inform contractor of any closure, weekend work, or holiday work.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ALSO SEE PAGE 43)

Please legibly complete this solicitation and return the entire document.

Page 1 – complete your vendor info in box 17a, to include your DUNS or new UEI.

Page 1 – complete boxes 30 a/b Page 11 – complete price schedule for all line items

(please note: line items 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005 and 4005 will be priced only If the need arises).

Site visits are strongly encouraged to bid this requirement. If you are interested in scheduling a site visit please contact the facility supervisor:

Mike Graybeal, 978-244-1311, Mike.Graybeal@va.gov Mid-week morning times are best for the facility, but they will work to be accommodating.

WHEN RETURNING A COPY OF YOUR SOLICITATION

1. Follow the information provided above, Instructions to Offerors and see page 43.

2. Please provide 2 references (contact name, company name, email address). These can be provided in the email you send when returning the solicitation to me.

References must be from snow related jobs you've held within the last 2 years.

3. Contractor that receives this award will need to provide copy of insurance at that time.

2.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

mailto:Mike.Graybeal@va.gov

Building 10 **Everything in yellow needs snow removed

Generator

• KEY AREAS OF CONCERN

• PARKING LOT

• GENERATOR AREA AND DOOR

ENTRANCES

• GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA

• INCLUDING INSIDE FENCE AREA

• FRONT ENTRANCE AND WALKWAYS

• CROSSWALK

• HANDICAP AREA

• RECEIVING DOCK AREA

• SIX (6) EMERGENCY EXITS AND

WALKWAYS

• SPRINKLER ROOM

• MECHANICAL ROOM

• DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

RESERVED PARKING

• FIRE HYDRANTS

• KEY ITEMS

• SNOW REMOVED BY 4:45AM AND ALL

KEY TIMES BELOW

• SNOW AWAY FROM BUILDING,

ENTRANCES, RECYCLE/GARBAGE

DISPOSAL AREA, AND FENCE. PUT

SNOW IN “PLOW SNOW AREA”

• HANDICAP AREA, WALKWAYS,

VISITOR/RESERVED PARKING

• KEY TIMES

• 4:45.-7:00AM, 7:45-8:15AM, 10:00-

10:30AM, 12:00-12:30PM, 2:00-

3:30PM, AND 4:00-4:30PM

Grass

Grass

Plow snow area

Garbage

Exit

Exit

Exit

ExitExit

Exit

Front entrance

Dock area

Plow snow area Plow snow area

P l o w s n o w a r e a

Contract Specialist: Stacey Lewallen, Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Will be provided for contract

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE: Pursuant to VAAR Provision 852.270-1, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), shall be identif ied by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates.

The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

3.0 CONTRACTOR IT DEVICE CONNECTIONS

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

4.0 FACILITY INFORMATION

Hours of Operation

Core Work Hours: Services shall be performed according to specifications of Government point of contact and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Hours will vary weather depending.

Holidays: The following federal holidays are observed; however, circumstances may warrant approval for work on those days upon authorization. Holidays include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Birthday, Washington Birthday, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed by U.S. Government agencies.

Smoking Policy: As of OCT-01-2019, all VA facilities are now entirely smoke-free. Vendor is advised the smoking of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, any other combustion of tobacco, and e-cigarettes, vape pens and e-cigars by any patient, visitor, contractor, volunteer, or vendor is prohibited at all VHA health care facilities.

Safety Requirements: The vendor shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and safety regulations. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of contractor’s employees is exclusively the contractor’s obligation, and the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such responsibilities. The vendor shall provide vendors employees with all necessary personal mailto:Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov protective clothing and equipment. The Contracting Officer or his designee will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and action to be taken. After receipt of such notice, the contractor shall immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the contractor, his representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforesaid. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default as provided for elsewhere in this contract.

Weapons, Firearms, Ammunition: Vendor’s employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or on Government property while at the CMOP facility.

Fire Prevention and Safety: Vendor’s employees shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Fire Prevention and Health Program.

Standards of Conduct: The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative shall refer to the Contractor for immediate action (including, but not limited to, removal from the work site) any contract technician whose personal or professional conduct jeopardizes or interferes with the regular and ordinary operation of the CMOP facility. Breaches of conduct include, but are not limited to, intoxication or debilitation resulting from drug use; theft; dereliction; negligence in performing tasks or other conduct resulting in complaints by staff or management.

Illegal Substances: Illegal substance possession, use, or distribution will not be tolerated on any Government installation, including the CMOP. This includes prescribed medical marijuana. The contractor shall ensure that contractor employees who have access do not possess, use, or distribute illegal substances. All vendors are required to adhere to all local, state, and federal laws concerning possession and/or use of illegal substances. Vendors found to be in possession of illegal substances will be barred from the installation and subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities.

Parking: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. The VA will not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

5.0 CONTRACTOR RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (http://www.SAM.gov) to be eligible for a government award.

All contractors providing a response as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) must be registered and verif ied in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov) at the time of the offer and at the time of award.

Contractor shall be required to provide documentation evidencing liability insurance coverage at the time of the offer, award and annually thereafter.

6.0 INVOICES AND PAYMENTS

Upon notif ication of award, the Contractor must be vendorized in VA fiscal systems. The Contractor must:

http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/

1. Submit a TIN and DUNS number to the Contract Officer for vendorization in the local VA logistics database, VistA, so a purchase order may be created for the contract.

2. Submit a VA Form 10091 to the VA Finance Service Center (FSC), if one is not already on file.

3. Register and create an account in the online VA payment system, Tungsten/OB10. More information can be found at http://www.va.gov/oaa/invoicing/faqs.asp.

Invoice Submissions. The VA uses a third-party web portal, called Tungsten OB-10 to process invoices. Tungsten OB10 receives invoice data through the Internet and verifies certain data fields on behalf of the VA, keys to AP routing for approval, and sends a confirmation report to the Contractor’s point of contact. Tungsten OB10 then creates an invoice PDF for delivery into the VA accounts payable system. The certifying official at the station will certify the invoice for payment.

Invoices are only to be submitted electronically to the VA Finance Service Center (FSC) through the Tungsten OB10 web portal. Invoices submitted directly to the FSC or the facility by fax or mail will not be accepted and will delay payment. Invoices submitted without a due date or purchase order (PO) number will be rejected.

Payment inquiries may be made to the Contracting Officer or through the Vendor Customer Service Support Helpdesk at 512-460-5049 or VAFSCCSHD@VA.GOV.

http://www.va.gov/oaa/invoicing/faqs.asp mailto:VAFSCCSHD@VA.GOV

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

80.00 HR _______________

Pre-Treat for Snow/ Ice

Apply salt, ice melt or chemical treatments for parking area, ramps, steps, and sidewalks prior to forecasted snow, ice or sleet regardless of the amount. Multiple treatments may be needed the same day.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-16-2022 POP End: 12-15-2023

114.00 HR _______________

Snow Removal: SHOVEL Lot

Snow removal with shovel to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday. Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4";

4"-10"; 10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Base

26.00 EA _______________

Snow Removal: PLOW Lot

Snow removal with plow to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday.

Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4"; 4"-10";

10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Base

312.00 EA _______________

Bags of Ice Melt used to pretreat parking lot Contract Period: Base

0.00 YD _______________

Snow Removal Haul Off-Site Per emergency situations only that impact parking lot capacity COR shall give Contractor 24 hour notice if this would be needed.

THIS LINE ITEM WILL BE PRICED IF NEEDED VIA

MODIFICATION

Contract Period: Base

Pre-Treat for Snow/ Ice

Apply salt, ice melt or chemical treatments for parking area, ramps, steps, and sidewalks prior to forecasted snow, ice or sleet regardless of the amount. Multiple treatments may be needed the same day.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 12-16-2023 POP End: 12-15-2024

Snow Removal: SHOVEL Lot

Snow removal with shovel to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday. Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4";

4"-10"; 10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 1

Snow Removal: PLOW Lot

Snow removal with plow to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday.

Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4"; 4"-10";

10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 1

Bags of Ice Melt used to pretreat parking lot Contract Period: Option 1

Snow Removal Haul Off-Site Per emergency situations only that impact parking lot capacity COR shall give Contractor 24 hour notice if this would be needed.

THIS LINE ITEM WILL BE PRICED IF NEEDED VIA

MODIFICATION

Contract Period: Option 1

Pre-Treat for Snow/ Ice

Apply salt, ice melt or chemical treatments for parking area, ramps, steps, and sidewalks prior to forecasted snow, ice or sleet regardless of the amount. Multiple treatments may be needed the same day.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 12-16-2024 POP End: 12-15-2025

Snow Removal: SHOVEL Lot

Snow removal with shovel to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday. Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4";

4"-10"; 10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 2

Snow Removal: PLOW Lot

Snow removal with plow to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday.

Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4"; 4"-10";

10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 2

Bags of Ice Melt used to pretreat parking lot Contract Period: Option 2

Snow Removal Haul Off-Site Per emergency situations only that impact parking lot capacity COR shall give Contractor 24 hour notice if this would be needed.

THIS LINE ITEM WILL BE PRICED IF NEEDED VIA

MODIFICATION

Contract Period: Option 2

Pre-Treat for Snow/ Ice

Apply salt, ice melt or chemical treatments for parking area, ramps, steps, and sidewalks prior to forecasted snow, ice or sleet regardless of the amount. Multiple treatments may be needed the same day.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 12-16-2025 POP End: 12-15-2026

Snow Removal: SHOVEL Lot

Snow removal with shovel to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday. Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4";

4"-10"; 10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 3

Snow Removal: PLOW Lot

Snow removal with plow to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday.

Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4"; 4"-10";

10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 3

Bags of Ice Melt used to pretreat parking lot Contract Period: Option 3

Snow Removal Haul Off-Site Per emergency situations only that impact parking lot capacity COR shall give Contractor 24 hour notice if this would be needed.

THIS LINE ITEM WILL BE PRICED IF NEEDED VIA

MODIFICATION

Contract Period: Option 3

Pre-Treat for Snow/ Ice

Apply salt, ice melt or chemical treatments for parking area, ramps, steps, and sidewalks prior to forecasted snow, ice or sleet regardless of the amount. Multiple treatments may be needed the same day.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 12-16-2026 POP End: 12-15-2027

Snow Removal: SHOVEL Lot

Snow removal with shovel to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday. Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4";

4"-10"; 10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 4

Snow Removal: PLOW Lot

Snow removal with plow to be completed following snowfall of 2” or greater & no later than 5am on a scheduled workday.

Vendor is requested to provide additional itemized pricing breakdown for the following depth categories: 2"-4"; 4"-10";

10"-15"; and >15" Contract Period: Option 4

Bags of Ice Melt used to pretreat parking lot Contract Period: Option 4

Snow Removal Haul Off-Site Per emergency situations only that impact parking lot capacity COR shall give Contractor 24 hour notice if this would be needed.

THIS LINE ITEM WILL BE PRICED IF NEEDED VIA

MODIFICATION

Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, f ires, f loods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identif ication Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notif ied of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract f inancing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract f inancing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certif ications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION

JAN 1997

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

NOV 2021

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed one (1) year.

(End of Clause)

C.6 52.219-27 NOTICE OF SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SEP 2021)

(a) Definition. "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) "Service-disabled veteran" means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns;

(3) Orders set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); and

(4) Orders issued directly to service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii).

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.

Offers received from concerns that are not service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if—

(1) At least one member of the joint venture is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern, and makes the following representations:

(i) That it is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern, and

(ii) That it is a small business concern under the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement;

(2) Each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the procurement;

(3) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h); and

(4) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13…