S02. IFB 36C10F22B0004 Replace Primary Substation Transformer Dual Selective Switches Project 664-19-303 VAMC San Diego_Rev2.docx

36C10F22B0004 Replace Primary Substation Transformer Dual Selective Switches Project 664-19-303

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 36C10F-22-B-0004

PROJECT TITLE:

REPLACE PRIMARY SUBSTATIONS, TRANSFORMER

DUAL PRIMARY SELECTIVE SWITCHES

AT:

SAN DIEGO VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (SDVAHCS)

3350 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DRIVE

SAN DIEGO, CA 92161

BY:

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (CFM)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SITE VISIT:

July 29, 2022, at 1:00pm

BUILDING 27, CONFERENCE ROOM 1102, SDVAHCS

SAN DIEGO, CA 92161

BIDS ARE DUE:

August 26, 2022, by 1:00 pm local time Building 27, Conference Room 1102, SDVAHCS San Diego, CA 92161

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

THIS SOLICITATION IS 100% SERVICE DIABLED VETREAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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.

36C10F22B0004 X 07-20-2022 664-19-303 003C4 Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) West Region 400 Mare Island Way, Suite100 Vallejo CA 94590 Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) West Region 400 Mare Island Way, Suite 100 Vallejo CA 94590 Ashok Singh 202 615 0621 Project No.: 664-19-303 Project Title: Replace Primary Substations, Transformer & Dual Primary Selective Switches Project Location: 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego VA Health Care System (SDVAHCS), San Diego, CA 92161

Contractor shall provide all plant, tools, labor, materials, equipment, expertise, administration, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform all work to Replace Primary Substations, Transformer & Dual Primary Selective Switches in Building #1 and Building #2. There are nine substations included in this SOW located in the following areas:

4 Substations in the Basement of Building 1, 1 Substation in the Penthouse of Building 1, 4 Substations in the Central Plant at Building 2.

All work shall be completed per Scope of Work, Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Clauses, Drawings and Specifications.

This construction acquisition will be procured in accordance with FAR 14, Sealed Bidding (IFB)

In accordance with established Public Laws, all Bidders are required to be registered and be current with WWW.SAM.GOV, and WWW.VETBIZ.GOV.

THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PROCUREMENT IAW PUBLIC LAW 38 USC §8127(d).

Although not mandatory, all interested Contractors are strongly encouraged to attend Prebid Meeting / Site Visit

Pre-Bid Meeting/Site visit is scheduled on July 29, 2022 at 1:00pm. All interested Participants will meet at - Building 27, Conference Room 1102, SDVAMC, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA. 92161

Bid opening is scheduled on August 26, 2022 at 1:00pm, local time, Building 27, Conference Room 1102, SDVAMC

Bid Bond, Payment Bond, and Performance Bond shall all be required.

Applicable NAICS Code: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Size Standard $16.5Mil

Magnitude of this VA this project: between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.

Request for Information (RFI's) are no later than August 12, 2022 4:30pm local time

* See Warranty Management in Specifications

10 (TEN)

360 * X X 52.211-10 X

(TEN)

1 (ONE)

1:00PM

PDT

08-26-2022 X

90 (NINETY)

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

Bid Item No. 1 (Base Bid, including Bldg. No. 1 and 2): ____ Bid Item No. 2 (Penthouse Bldg. No. 1): ___________________ 101F Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) West Region 400 Mare Island Way, Suit 100 Vallejo CA 94590 Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 Ashok K. Singh

CFM16L3-2699

Table of Contents

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

(a) A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, 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.

(b) If the contract will exceed $150,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.

(c) Bidding materials shall be obtained at https://www.SAM.gov/ contractors are responsible for downloading required documents.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: see Specification and Drawings Section Cost Range: $10,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00.

REVIEW REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS)

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

**NOTE

The Construction Contractors representatives performing construction activities on SDVAHCS campus must validate the following additional requirements are in place before starting construction activities on campus:

1. Daily visit at check-in station for COVID and temperature screening, Sticker/device must be worn visibly as required by CDC, Federal, State, Local and Campus requirements.

2. Contractor badge must be obtained and worn by contractor or representative at all times while on campus

3. Seasonal influenza with Vaccines (VHA Directive 1192.01)

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Bidders are required to be registered and be current with https://vetbiz.va.gov/vip/ and https://sam.gov

1. Bid opening is scheduled for 1:00PM Local Time, August 26, 2022, in Building 27, Conference Room 1102, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego VA Health Care System (SDVAHCS), San Diego, CA 92161.

1. Bids received after this time will be rejected.

1. Bids shall be emailed to ashok.singh@va.gov which is most preferred delivery but can be hand carried and delivered before the time of bidding opening at Building 27, Conference Room 1102, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, SDVAHCS, San Diego, CA 92161.

1. Format for Electronic submission (email) shall be as follows: IFB Number, Bidder’s Name, Email 1 of XX. The email shall contain the list of attachment for each email submitted. Electronic document submitted shall be in either .pdf, or word document, and is restricted to less than 10MB maximum on a single email. Communication containing documents in any other format may be blocked or stripped by the Government's server and may not be received by this office in a timely manner. Files in .zip format will not be accepted by this office due to internet fire wall. It is the contractor’s responsibility to verify that all submissions are received via a read receipt request of email communication.

1. Bid openings will be virtual, Microsoft Teams. NOTE: Attendance to Virtual Bid Opening is NOT Mandatory, for participation send your email address to ashok.singh@va.gov

1. Bid Bond is required at the time of Bid Opening.

1. All bidders, this solicitation is a set aside for 100% TOTAL SEVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) SET ASIDE firms as required by 38 USC §8127(d) issued IAW Public Law 109-461.

1. All bidders that are claiming SDVOSB status must provide EVIDENCE OF SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS FROM VETBIZ (CVE) AT TIME OF BID OPENING IAW FAR Subpart 19.14 – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Procurement Program.

1. Bidders shall provide SAM.gov information including UEI No., Company Entity info. print out and Tax ID No.

1. Firms claiming Joint Ventures: Must meet requirements of 13 C.F.R. § 121.103(h) and 13 C.F.R. §125.15(b) and provide copy, see Attachment for Sample.

1. All Bidders are to fully complete blocks 14 through 20 of SF 1442 and unsigned bids will be rejected.

1. All prime contractors must provide EVIDENCE OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.

1. Any exception to the terms and conditions of this IFB will result in a nonresponsive bid.

1. Failure to provide a definitive price or adjusted deductive price will result in a nonresponsive bid.

1. Receipts of bids must be in accordance with terms and conditions of this IFB.

1. Bidders must acknowledge amendments in writing to this solicitation otherwise bid may be determined nonresponsive.

1. The apparently successful bidder must be determined as "responsible" by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Part 9.

1. Bidders are cautioned to read the entire IFB to ensure compliance with any additional requirements stated herein.

Statement of Work Replace Primary Substation, Transformer & Dual Primary Selective Switches - Construction Services Project #664-19-303 June 20, 2022 San Diego, California VA Health Care System (664)

Introduction:

This requirement is for construction services. This project is referred to as the 664-19-303 Replace Primary Substation, Transformer & Dual Primary Selective Switches. This project involves the replacement / retrofit / upgrade of primary substations which have either reached the end of their useful life or are near it. The work will be in Building #1 and Building #2 located at San Diego California VA Health Care System (SDVAHCS). There are nine substations included in this SOW located in the following areas:

Background / Description of Work:

Substations A & B are located inside Room B-118 at the basement of Building 1. These two substations are identical. This project will provide for the replacement of the 12,000V primary fused switch, the 1500 KVA oil filled substation transformer and the 480V main breaker section for both substations with new "like for like" replacement equipment. The replacement of the primary cabling from the existing oil switches to the new primary fused switches and the replacement of the secondary bus connections from the new 480V main breakers to the existing 480V switchboards will also be included. Both substations have new power monitors already mounted in the Room. This project will provide for the reconnection of these existing power monitors to the new 480V main breaker sections. Both substations 480V main circuit breakers are connected to the existing hospital load shed system. This project will provide for the reconnection of the existing hospital load shed system to the new substation 480V main circuit breakers. A new 480V tie circuit along with a new tie breaker incorporated into the new 480V sections will be provided to allow for power transfer between Substations A & B in case of equipment failure or scheduled maintenance. The existing primary switches and the existing 480V main breaker system including their enclosures would be disassembled and would be taken out to the loading dock through the hallways. The existing transformers for these two substations are taller than the existing door height and taller than the existing hallway drop down ceiling height. The existing transformers will have to be drained of its oil and cut down to allow for their removal from the electric Room and moved down the hall to the loading dock. The new equipment will be brought in by parts / sections from the loading dock through the same set of hallways and assembled in the Electrical Room. The existing pair of doors to the room will be replaced with exit device type pair of doors. The new transformers will come with their own integrated spill containment system.

Substations C & D are located inside Room B-231 at the basement of Building 1. These two substations are also identical. Similar to the work for Substations A & B, this project will provide for the replacement of the 12,000V primary fused switches, the 1500 KVA oil filled substation transformers and the 480V main breaker sections with new "like for like" replacement equipment. The replacement of the primary cabling from the existing oil switches to the new primary fused switches and the replacement of the secondary bus connections from the new 480V main breakers to the existing 480V switchboards will also be included. Both substations have new power monitors already mounted in the Room. This project will provide for the reconnection of these existing power monitors to the new 480V main breaker sections. Both substations 480V main circuit breakers are connected to the existing hospital load shed system. This project will provide for the reconnection of the existing hospital load shed system to the new substation 480V main circuit breakers. A new 480V tie circuit along with a new tie breaker incorporated into the new 480V sections will be provided to allow for power transfer between Substations C & D in case of equipment failure or scheduled maintenance. The existing primary switches and the existing 480V main breaker system including their enclosures would be disassembled and would be taken out to the loading dock through the hallways. The existing transformers for these two substations are likewise taller than the existing door height and taller than the existing hallway drop down ceiling height. The existing transformers will have to be drained of its oil and cut down to allow for their removal from the Electrical Room and moved down the hall to the loading dock. The new equipment will be brought in by parts / sections from the loading dock through the same hallways and assembled in the Electrical Room. The existing pair of doors to the room will be replaced with exit device type pair of doors. The new transformers will come with their own integrated spill containment system.

Substation E is located inside Building 1 Penthouse Room B-7006. This project will provide for the replacement of the 12,000V primary fused switch, the 2000 KVA oil filled substation transformer and the 480V main breaker section with new "like for like" replacement equipment except the transformer. The replacement of the primary cabling from the existing oil switch to the new primary fused switch and the replacement of the secondary bus connection from the new 480V main breaker to the existing 480V switchboard will also be included. There is a new power monitor already mounted in the Room for Substation F. This project will provide for the reconnection of the existing power monitor to the new 480V main breaker section. The existing substation 480V main circuit breaker is connected to the existing hospital load shed system. This project will provide for the reconnection of the existing hospital load shed system to the new substation 480V main circuit breaker. The only existing access to the Penthouse is via an elevator with only a 4000 lb capacity. For equipment demolition the primary switches and the 480V main breaker would be disassembled. The substation transformer would have to be drained of its oil and cut down into pieces small enough and light enough to fit and not overload the elevator. Considering the weight, the difficulty and work involved in replacing the substation transformer with a similar oil-filled transformer, the VA consented to the use of a dry-type transformer. Using just the elevator would entail the contractor to provide new electrical equipment which could be fabricated in such a way that it could be disassembled into individual parts which could fit in the elevator and light enough to be within the elevator’s load capacity and then reassembled on the penthouse level. It is important to note though that dry-type transformers occupy larger spaces than their oil-filled counterpart thus necessitating re-configuration of the existing Electrical Room layout. Panel DPEC and the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS-16) will have to be relocated approximately 18” to the north in order to accommodate the new transformer’s bigger size. Consequently, the connections to these two affected equipment will have to be modified to account for their new location. In addition, the housekeeping pad will have to be extended 18” to the north as well. The existing pair of doors to the room will be replaced with exit device type pair of doors.

Substations F, G, H & J are located in the mezzanine of Building 2 Central Plant. This project will provide for the replacement of the 12,000V primary fused switches, the oil filled substation transformers and the 480V main breaker sections of all four substations with new "like for like" replacement equipment. The replacement of the primary cabling from the existing oil switches to the new primary fused switches and the replacement of the secondary cable connections from the new 480V main breakers to the existing 480V switchboards will also be included. All four substations have new power monitors already mounted in the Room. This project will provide for the reconnection of these existing power monitors to the new 480V main breaker sections. The existing substations 480V main circuit breakers are connected to the existing hospital load shed system. This project will provide for the reconnection of the existing hospital load shed system to the new substation 480V main circuit breakers. The existing substations will be disassembled and removed from their existing location. New substation equipment will be installed at the same location where the old equipment was taken out. For equipment access to the mezzanine, there is a floor opening right beside Substation F. This is the only access from the ground floor to the mezzanine level for large pieces of equipment. All substation equipment to be demolished and all new substation equipment will have to be lifted through this opening. The Contractor's equipment movers will have to provide a lift or hoist with sufficient capacity to handle all the electrical equipment. A roll-up door in the first floor is located right by the area where the equipment will be dropped off from the mezzanine. This will serve as the passage way for all equipment in and out of Building 2. The new transformers will come with their own integrated spill containment system.

Construction Document:

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, certification, supervision, and materials necessary to perform all operations in connections with this order. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the General Specifications, Statement of Work, schedule, and all other supporting documents for this contract to include, but not limited to the following documents:

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT # 644-19-303

PROJECT: REPLACE PRIMARY SUBSTATION, TRANSFORMER & DUAL SELECTIVE SWITCHES

VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT # 644-19-303

PROJECT: PROJECT # 644-19-303

PROJECT: REPLACE PRIMARY SUBSTATION, TRANSFORMER & DUAL SELECTIVE SWITCHES

VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER

Specifications A. The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications must be used as the basis for project designs.

B. A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website: http://www.cfm.va.gov. Specifications which address EOSH requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. SECTION 01 00 00 – General Requirements

b. SECTION 01 57 19 – Temporary Environmental Controls

c. SECTION 01 74 19 – Construction Waste Management

Specific Requirements (see spec sections) Conformance Standards:

A. All design and construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with the latest edition of the following documents unless the contractor is directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to construction startup.

a. VA Master Construction Specifications

· https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01

b. VA Construction Standards

c. VA Seismic Design Handbook

d. VA Space Planning Criteria

e. VA Design Manuals

f. VA CADD Standards

g. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

h. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

i. NFPA 70, National Electric Code

j. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities

k. NFPA 12, Installation of Sprinkler Systems

l. Accessibility Standards (ADAAG, ABAAS, Barrier Free Design Guide)

m. AIA Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities

n. International Building Codes

o. State and Local codes and guidelines (as applicable)

Hours of Coverage:

A. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm California time (no daylight savings). All work is expected to be performed generally during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the COR or his/her designee.

B. Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building. All work performed, to include delivery of materials and equipment, shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

C. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage must be approved by the COTR or his/her designee.

D. Federal Holidays observed by SDVAHCS are:

Identification, Parking, Smoking, And VA Regulations:

A. The Contractor's FSEs shall wear visible identification issued by SDVAHCS Police Section at all times while on the premises of SDVAHCS. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. SDVAHCS will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at SDVAHCS. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

Information Security:

A. In accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist blocks 7, the C&A requirements do not apply to this requirement, and Security Accreditation Package is not required. The nature of this requirement is technical; however, there is no information to be protected.

Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations:

A. Delivery of preventative maintenance shall be coordinated through the Engineering Department located at:

San Diego VA Health Care System (664) 3350 La Jolla Village Drive Primary Point of Contact – COR Joe Schumacher (858) 642-6263 Alternate Point of Contact: COR Tung Hoang (858) 642-1219

Period of Performance:

A. Commencement of work shall begin within 10 days after receipt of written Notice to Proceed (NTP) and should last no longer than a duration of 360 DAYS after date NTP is issued.

Submittals:

A. Contractor shall submit all required material/shop drawing submittals to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of award, or as agreed to by the Contracting Officer for approval. No materials shall be installed prior to approval.

B. All material submittals and shop drawings shall contain, and have the Project Title, Project Number, and Contract number clearly indicated.

C. Material submittals and shop drawings shall be checked and signed by the Contractors Quality Control Manager prior to submission to the Government.

D. Submittals shall be legible, and shall include all technical data needed to verify that the item meets requirements of listed specifications, and applicable codes.

Commencement, Completion, and Payment for Work:

A. The Contractor shall be required to commence work required at the time specified on the Notice to Proceed (NTP), execute the work, and complete the entire work not later than the completion time specified on the NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. At the government’s option, it may choose to specify a two-stage performance period. For example, separating material lead-time from construction days can considerably decrease the length of time occupied buildings are inconvenienced by construction.

B. Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications; location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for the Contractor employees; and the like. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

C. The Contractor will be paid monthly upon submission of proper invoices for work completed. If the performance period exceeds 30 days and a progress schedule (approved by the Government) has been submitted, partial payment(s) may be authorized. Final payment will be withheld until all discrepancies are corrected and as-built drawings are approved by the Government.

APPLICABLE CONTRACTOR TRADES

A. The following construction trades will be involved in this project and the number of trades are not limited by this list:

· Electrical

· Roofing

· Carpentry

SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE

All Bidders shall submit the following information pertaining to their past Safety and 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 Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0. This information shall be obtained from the bidder’s/offeror’s insurance company and be furnished on the insurance carrier’s letterhead.

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

A Determination of Responsibility will be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above or submit this information will result in a determination of “Non-Responsibility” for the bidder/offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility will make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award.

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

BID Items Include:

1. ITEM I, ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes replacement of major electrical equipment and provision of temporary power. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project. Incidental work includes general construction to create a path of travel for the removal and installation of new equipment. Such work is generally described on the plans and specifications and should be re-validate with the COR prior to commencing on-site activities.

2. BASE BID: Contractor shall provide all work shown on the plans and specifications in Building 1 and Building 2, with the exception of work in the Penthouse. The period of performance for Building 1 and Building 2 shall not exceed 30 months total from the Notice to Proceed.

3. BID OPTION: Contractor shall provide all work shown on the plans and specifications relating to the Penthouse in Building 1. The period of performance of work in the Penthouse shall not exceed 19 months from the Notice to Proceed.

Price Schedule:

Total Sum

BASE BID ITEM:

BID Option:

BIDDER’S SHALL QUOTE A PRICE ON EACH LINE ITEM LISTED TO BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE. AWARD WILL BE BASED ON FUNDS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

The description of the Bid Items is described so that prices provided for each bid item will include the work for that bid option.

Bids must be submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and manually signed. The person signing the bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form.

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible lowest bidder as defined by FAR Part 9 whose bid conforms to this IFB solicitation (FAR Part 14) and whose bid price will be considered and awarding as outlined in FAR Part 14.201-8, Price Related Factors.

It is intended that award will be made on the Base Bid Item. However, should all bids exceed the funds available, award will be made on Bid Option --- in order of priority as indicated herein.

If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid. The Government must receive the acknowledgment by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

Request For Information (RFI’s)

Due to the importance of maintaining the schedule for this project, it is requested that all questions regarding the specifications and/or drawings be submitted by no later than 4:30pm local time August 12, 2022. All questions must be in writing and emailed to ashok.singh@va.gov. Any questions received after the above date will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

INVOICING: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Financial Service Center (FSC) ) is designated as the agency office for invoice receipt in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (5 CFR Part 1315). FSC or its designated representative may contact the vendor to provide specific instructions for electronic submission of invoices. The vendor will be responsible for any associated expenses. FSC may utilize third-party contractors to facilitate invoice processing. Prior to contact by FSC or its designated representative for electronic invoicing submission, the vendor shall continue to submit all invoices to FSC at the following mailing address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, P.O. Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-8971.

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

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

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

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2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161

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2.4 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.

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2.5 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

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

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

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

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

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

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2.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Hand-Carried Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (00CFM3B1) 811 Vermont AVE, NW Washington DC 20420 Mailing Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (00CFM3B1) 811 Vermont AVE, NW Washington DC 20420

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

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2.7 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 29, 2022, at 1:00pm

(c) Participants will meet at— Building 27, Conference Room 1102, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr.

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2.8 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.