S02 - RFP - 36C24823R0183.pdf

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

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

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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

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

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

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION SOLICITATION

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

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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

YES NO

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

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

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

36C24823R0183

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07-07-2023

TBD 675-23-3-3550-0001

675-CSI-128

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Shaundrica Close 407-284-8624

Project Title: Design-Build (DB) Perform Site Preparation for 3T MRI and 1.5 MRI Replacements at Lake Nona Project Number: 675-CSI-128 Project Location: Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (OVAHCS) (Lake Nona Facility), 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, 32827

Magnitude of Construction: In Accordance With (IAW) Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 836.204 (f)(2), the Magnitude of Construction is between $2,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Service Code: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

This solicitation will be evaluated on a Trade-Off basis. As stated elsewhere in the solicitation, this procurement is a Two Phase Design Build, IAW FAR 36.3. One (1) solicitation will be issued covering both phases. In Phase One, proposals will be evaluated to determine which offerors will submit proposals in Phase Two. Block 13a refers to Phase One.

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSBs): This requirement is set-aside for VetCert certified SDVOSBs.

Vendor verification for SDVOSBs can be found at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

THIS ACQUISITION IS SET-ASIDE FOR 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSBs) ONLY, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF 38 U.S.C. PART 74. ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY SUSPECTED OF MISREPRESENTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MAY BE CRIMINALLY INVESTIGATED AND PROSECUTED FOR FRAUD AGAINST THE UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT.

Refer to solicitation instructions for Phase One cutoff date for submission of Request for Information (RFIs), or Questions (if any).

All Offerors must comply with all solicitation terms and conditions.

Please refer to solicitation 36C24823R0183 package for further requirements.

It shall be known that funds are not currently available. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

VA Hospitals are smoke free facilities.

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VIA EMAIL 11:00 a.m. EDT

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

SEE SECTION B, PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ON PAGE 6

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429

Shaundrica Close, VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-22145 Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

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

ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE

OF THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE)

(FEB 2021)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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

2.11 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) .. 23

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

4.3 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

(MAR 2023)

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

4.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

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

4.8 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

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

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

(DEVIATION)

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

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

(JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

4.13 VAAR 852.232-70 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS– CPM) (NOV 2018)

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

2018)

4.15 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(APR 2019)

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

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

4.18 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.19 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) .. 51

4.20 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT

(SEP 2019)

4.21 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD

SERVICES (OCT 2018)

4.22 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

DESIGN BUILD SPECIFICATIONS

4.23 GENDER

4.24 CONTRACTOR'S COST BREAKDOWN

4.25 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES

4.26 OWNERSHIP OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

4.27 RETENTION OF REVIEW DOCUMENTS

4.28 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

PLANNING INFORMATION

4.29 COORDINATION WITH MEDICAL CENTER

4.30 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

5.1 SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT ONE (1) – PROPOSAL DRAWING LAYOUT

5.2 SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT TWO (2) – PROPOSAL DRAWING MOBILE

LAYOUT

5.3 SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT THREE (3) – VHA COVID-19 MASKING

GUIDANCE

5.4 SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT FOUR (4) – DAVIS BACON WAGE

DETERMINATION

5.5 SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT FIVE (5) – EMR FORM

5.6 SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT SIX (6) – PAST PERFORMANCE FORM

5.7 SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT SEVEN (7) – EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION INFORMATION………….……………..64

I. GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION………………………………………………….64

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION…………………..66

III. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD………………………………………………...70

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES –

300-calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) issuance.

Design Phase: SHALL be completed no more than 90-calendar days from Government issuance of NTP.

Construction Phase: SHALL be completed no more than 210-calendar days from Design completion and Government acceptance.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

GRAND TOTAL __________________

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

1.00 300-Calendar Days After NTP

STATEMENT OF WORK AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

DESIGN-BUILD

PERFORM SITE PREPARATION FOR 3T MRI AND

1.5 MRI REPLACEMENTS

PROJECT NUMBER: 675-CSI-128

ORLANDO VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

(OVAHCS)

13800 VETERANS WAY, ORLANDO, FL 32827

I. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

A. Design-Build (DB): as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is the procurement by the Government, under one (1) contract, with one (1) firm (which may be a joint venture) for both design and construction services on a specific project.

B. Contracting Officer (CO): The services to be performed under this contract are subject to the general supervision, direction, control and approval of the CO.

C. Project Manager (PM)/Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The COR is responsible for administering contracts under the immediate direction of the CO.

D. Design Build Contract: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contract(s) to perform design and construction of the project.

E. Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this contract.

F. Architect-Engineer (A/E): This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect-Engineer firm(s) that are a part of the Design-Build (DB) team, also referred to as DB A/E.

G. Design-Build Team A/E: This term, as used herein, to refer to the entire DB Team

(Contractor, A/E and any sub-contractors) all inclusive.

H. Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA): Used to identify potential risks associated with the renovation, construction and some maintenance and repair activities and to develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize these risks. Prior to beginning work this assessment will be completed.

I. Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM): Measures that are instituted to compensate for significant hazards posed by existing life safety (fire) code deficiencies or construction/renovation activities.

J. Request for Proposal (RFP): Is a solicitation made, often through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity or service, to potential suppliers to submit proposals.

K. Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional (CITP): Certified Independent Third- Party Safety Professional for the review of design documents for compliance with national and local codes, standards, federal and state regulations.

L. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

M. The Joint Commission (TJC): Formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and previous to that the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH). The Joint Commission provides evaluation, accreditation and disease-specific certification programs for healthcare facilities.

N. Competent Person (CP): One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Specific Project Requirements: This project will completely prepare the site for replacement of existing

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment with new 3T and 1.5T MRI equipment and perform site preparation for installation of the modular MRI. The mobile MRI site preparation shall be completed prior to site prep for the new MRI equipment replacement. The modular MRI shall be complete and operational prior to starting prep work on the 3T and 1.5T MRI site preparations. The MRI replacement work shall include mold remediation for the existing spaces as part of this project. The work shall take place in rooms 1E206, 1E206a,1E302, 1E202,1E204, and 1EC02. The contractor shall perform work on only one (1) MRI area during construction, and upon completion, the new MRI shall be fully tested and operational before commencing with work on the second MRI area. The detailed Statement of Work (SOW) shall be coordinated with the mobile MRI vendor’s equipment requirements and ensure full compliance with the Mobile MRI requirements for proper operation. The same requirements apply to the new 3T and 1.5T MRI equipment.

B. Site Preparation for Mobile MRI:

1. The modular MRI shall be complete and operational before commencing with any work on the 3T

MRI and 1.5T MRI site prep work.

2. The design-build contractor shall conduct an electrical load study and Heating Ventilation and Air

Conditioning (HVAC) load study to determine whether the power and HVAC cooling/heating for the mobile MRI is adequate.

3. The design team shall provide three (3) design options for VA approval of the mobile MRI layout prior to proceeding to 50% construction documents.

4. The contractor shall coordinate with the mobile MRI vendor for connections of electrical power, HVAC, fire sprinkler, telephone, data drops, and computer data connections inside the mobile MRI.

5. The contractor shall provide all utility connections, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) walkways, ramps, canopy, and shall be required to reconfigure the elevation/landing of stairs to accommodate the mobile MRI finish floor elevation.

6. The canopy shall provide covering overtop walkway for patients from the building to the temporary mobile MRI.

7. The contractor shall provide structural footers for canopy columns.

8. The contractor shall provide walkway lighting, trailer, and structural tie-down for secured anchoring for Category IV rated winds.

9. The contractor shall meet all physical security requirements for the mobile MRI and coordinate with the Orlando VA Lake Nona Police & Physical Security and the Physical Security Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM) requirements, found in the VA Technical Information Library (TIL).

10. The contractor shall provide utility tie-ins from sanitary connection, sanitary connection cleanout, hydrant, plumbing, and storm water connection to the mobile MRI.

11. The contractor shall install K4 rated bollards around the mobile MRI site location.

C. Mold Remediation:

1. Refer to Attachments eight (8) and nine (9) (Air Analysis Report).

2. The contractor shall conduct a mold survey and assessment for rooms 1E206,1E206a,1E302, 1E204, 1EC02, and provide a report to the VA upon completion.

3. The contractor shall provide all certifications and submittals in accordance with the requirements, found in the VA TIL, to the COR for review and approval.

4. The contractor shall perform mold assessment, remediation, and removal of mold in rooms 1E206, 1E206a and 1E302, 1E204, and 1EC02.

5. The contractor shall provide all required reports to VA COR upon completion.

6. The contractor shall removal all mold in MRI rooms 1E206, 1E206a, 1E302, 1E204 and 1EC02, including the above plenum spaces and wood framing.

D. MRI Replacement (3T and 1.5T MRIs):

1. Site preparation/construction of MRI suites shall follow VA Program Guide (PG) 12-12, Imaging

Services Design Guide Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 formats.

2. The design shall follow VHA Directive 1105.05, Magnetic Resonance Safety.

3. All site preparation work shall be coordinated with the MRI vendor.

4. The contractor shall provide all utilities required for new MRI equipment and associated supporting equipment.

5. The design team shall provide an electrical load study and HVAC load study to determine the power, cooling, and heating loads for the new MRI space.

6. The design team shall provide a design for the new space(s) that meets the required architectural, safety/service clearance plan, structural plans, electrical plan, and mechanical plan requirements from the Siemens drawings.

7. The design team shall coordinate new architectural, safety/service clearance plan, structural plans, electrical and mechanical plan requirement from Siemens drawings, and systems in accordance with the Siemens drawings.

8. The design team shall coordinate the architectural, safety/service clearance plan, structural plans, electrical and mechanical plan requirement with Siemens drawing for approval.

9. The contractor shall provide all close-out documents, including all test reports, upon completion of work.

III. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

A. Design Phase:

All design related work (e.g., site visit, meeting, etc.) at the VA facility SHALL be coordinated with the project’s COR. All work shall be performed during normal business hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday). All requests for work after normal business hours, WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) SHALL be requested by the A/E contractor at least 14-calendar days in advance.

B. Construction Phase:

All work hours SHALL be coordinated with the project’s COR. All work shall be performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) so as not to interfere with normal Hospital functions. Some VA areas may be conducive to work being completed DURING normal business hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday). All requests for work during normal business hours shall be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance.

Construction shall be performed (scheduled and phased) to ensure that exterior egress/ingress areas are completely operational by normal business hours the following workday.

C. Length of Project:

1. Project will have a 90 calendar day design phase from Government issuance of the Notice to

Proceed (NTP). Please refer to PG-18-15, Volume C for document requirements. Design submissions may be reduced upon request from the contractor and approval by the COR.

a) From NTP, Design-Build Team A/E shall submit 50% Design drawings within 21 calendar days. Allow 14 calendar days for VA review.

b) Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Construction Document drawings to 90%, which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 50% submission within 14 calendar days of receiving VA comments. Allow 14 calendar days for VA review.

c) Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Final Document drawings to 100% (Signed & Sealed), which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 90% submission within 14 calendar days of receiving VA comments. Allow 14 calendar days for VA review.

2. Design-Build Team A/E will schedule a Pre-Construction Meeting with all pertinent VA personnel for final drawing approval before construction start submission within 14 calendar days of receiving Government acceptance of 100% drawings.

3. Project’s construction phase, including Mold remediation, SHALL be completed in no more than 210 calendar days from Design completion and Government acceptance.

4. Contractor shall submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for BOTH Design phase and Construction phase with estimated dates and itemized cost of work to the Contracting Officer for review and approval before Notice to Proceed. The Project will have 210 calendar days for completing the construction after the design is completed in 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

D. Utility Outages, including disruption of fire alarms, shall be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance.

IV. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:

This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Type C, Medium Risk Group, Class III (ISLM Level I) Project.

V. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

All Contractor's personnel are required to have completed an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved ten (10) hour construction worker course prior to working on-site. The on-site general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed an OSHA approved thirty (30) hour construction course prior to working on-site. The CO must receive a copy of current certificates identifying successful completion of training for every worker, prior to executing work for the Veterans Administration.

In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which include the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractor’s Competent Persons (CP), who has been designated to administer the site-specific safety program, as well as the CP for other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). Contractor’s CP is required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and Contractor employees. The VA CP does not take place of the Contractor’s CP, nor acts on their behalf.

The VA CP determines if the Contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR and/or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non-compliance, and/or property damage.

The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and an Accident Prevention Plan (APA) as per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.236-13, prior to commencement of site activities. The Government shall have twenty-one (21) calendar days to review the AHA and APP.

VI. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

All available record drawings will be provided upon request to the Design-Build Team A/E. They should not however, be considered “as-built”. These drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation as to the accuracy or information contained in the files. All information in the files shall be independently verified by the user. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the VA harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees arising out of the use of the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawing files.

VII. RESOURCES:

A. All designs shall comply with applicable sections of VA standards and publications, and all references therein. Ensure that construction documents comply with the latest edition of these VA construction and design standards. VA standards can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/.

VA publications and standards shall include but shall not be limited to the following:

1. Office of Construction & Facilities Management Site Map: http://www.cfm.va.gov/sitemap.asp

2. The Technical Information Library (TIL): http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

a) Master Construction Specifications Index (PG-18-1)

b) Design and Construction Procedures (PG-18-3)

c) VA Standard Details and CAD Standards (PG-18-4)

d) Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5)

e) Equipment Inspection Manual (Program Guide 7610.2)

f) Equipment Reference Manual (PG-18-6)

g) Space Planning Criteria (PG-18-9)

h) Design Manuals (by discipline) (PG-18-10)

i) Design Guides (graphical, by function) (PG-18-12)

j) Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13)

k) Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedules (PG-18-14)

l) Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions (PG-18-15)

m) Environmental Planning Guidance (PG-18-17) http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/sitemap.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

n) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Design Manual for Hospitals Amendment B

o) Lighting Study

p) Design Alerts

q) Quality Alerts

r) VA Signage Design Guide

s) Fire Protection Design Manual – Latest Edition

t) Cost Estimating

u) Physical Security Design Manuals for VA Facilities – Mission Critical Facilities (VA Handbook

0730)

v) Information Security Handbook VA 6500

w) Energy Reduction Manual (First Draft)

3. TIL - Master Construction Specifications: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp

4. Department of Veterans Affair Utilities Design Manual

B. Office of Construction & Facilities Management: http://www.cfm.va.gov/index.asp

1. VA Office of Facilities Management citations of the AIA design standards found on the world wide web at http://cfm.va.gov.TIL/

2. VA Office of Health and Safety (OHS): http://www1.va.gov/vasafety/

3. Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment Memorandum

C. Other design and construction standards and publications that shall be applied to this work includes, but are not limited to:

1. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Manual (ASHRAE)

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards - www.nfpa.org

3. OSHA Rules and Regulations

4. International Building Code (ICC) latest edition

5. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) latest edition

6. The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation manual (latest edition)

7. Sustainable Design Requirements (01 81 11)

8. Construction Waste Management (01 74 19)

D. Applicable sections of the VA Master Construction Specifications shall be prepared by the Architect/Engineer, including all the necessary adaptations.

E. Particular attention is called to CD4, Symbol Identification of Contract Drawings.

F. Equipment symbols shall be in accordance with PG-18-6, Equipment Reference Manual (previously List of Equipment Symbols, H-08-6).

G. Standard Drawing Details, in accordance with PG-18-4, shall be utilized to the greatest extent practicable.

H. Cost estimates shall be developed in strict conformance with VA’s Manual for Preparation of Cost

Estimates & Related Documents for VA Facilities (March 8, 2011).

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf

I. Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, Latest Edition, published by The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI). http://www.fgiguidelines.org/

J. Physical Security Standard, compliance with Medical Center Policy 138-3 and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook 0730/2 (latest revision).

K. Plumbing System Design & Water Treatment/Design to prevent Legionnaires. VA Plumbing Design Manual and VHA Directive 2008-010, PREVENTION OF LEGIONEELA DISEASE, and VHA Directive

2009-009, DOMESTIC HOT WATER TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR LEGIONELLA PREVENTION AND

SCALD CONTROL.

VIII. DESIGN AND DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A. Design Requirements - Compliance with codes and standards.

1. Project design shall follow applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides and design materials included or referenced in the solicitation materials. See “Section VIII, Resources” above.

2. See “Section F, Approved Construction documents”, below, for required inclusion of design review comments.

3. In the design of new building and alteration work under this contract, the Design-Build Team A/E shall consider all requirements (other than procedural requirements) of:

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/index.asp http://cfm.va.gov.til/ http://www1.va.gov/vasafety/ http://www.nfpa.org/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf http://www.fgiguidelines.org/

a) Zoning laws:

b) Environmental and erosion control regulations; and

c) Laws relating to landscaping, open space, minimum distance of a building from the property line, maximum height of a building, historic preservation, and esthetic qualities of a building.

Also similar laws, of the State and local political division, which would apply to the building if it, were not to be constructed or altered by the U.S. Government. The Design-Build Team A/E shall consult with appropriate officials of the Federal, state, and political subdivision, and submit plans under the rules prescribed by those reviewing authorities. The Design-Build Team A/E and VA shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the referenced building officials.

VA will also permit inspection by the officials described above during the construction period in accordance with the customary schedule of inspections in the locality of the building construction. Such officials shall provide VA with a copy of the schedule before construction begins or give reasonable notice of their intention to inspect before conducting an inspection

4. The Design-Build Team A/E shall provide prompt, written notification to the Contracting Officer concerning conflicts with, or recommended deviations from codes, laws, regulations, standards, and opinions of review officials as described above. No work altering OR increasing the scope of this contract shall be undertaken prior to receipt of written approval from the Contracting Officer.

5. No action may be brought against the VA and no fine or penalty may be imposed for failure to carry out any of the previously described recommendations of Federal, state, or local officials. VA and its contractors, including A/E, shall not be required to pay any amount for any action taken by a state or political division of a state in carrying out functions described in this article, including reviewing plans, carrying out on-site inspections, issuing permits, and making recommendations.

6. The Design-Build Team A/E shall advise the Contracting Officer of any variances with the applicable Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, for occupancy requirements.

B. Design Review Meetings:

1. A review meeting to resolve design issues will be held for each design review package submitted.

The meeting will include discussion of VA comments on functional relationships and technical peer review comments (by others).

2. Participants will include VA Staff and Design-Build Team A/E members as appropriate for the specific package to be reviewed or other members impacted by the project. The Design-Build Team A/E members will each allow for one (1) full day for each package design review meeting. Design- Build Team A/E management shall be present at each review meeting.

3. The DB team shall allow a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days for each review cycle. A cycle includes:

a. The VA’s receipt of the design review submission package.

b. The review meeting.

c. DB teams’ receipt of comments from the VA, either electronically, by fax, or by hard copy delivery.

4. Coordination of the review meeting schedules will be the responsibility of the VA Project

Manager/COR (for the VA) and the Design-Build Team A/E Project Manager (for the Design-Build Team A/E). See Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).

C. Design Review Submissions:

1. The Design-Build Team A/E shall prepare and submit complete construction documents for review and approval by the VA in accordance with standard professional practice and prevailing codes.

2. The documents may be divided into multiple review submission packages. The VA will review as many as six (6) package submissions (examples: demolition, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, Electrical, plumbing etc.) to facilitate the start of construction.

3. All submission packages will be reviewed at Design (50%), Construction Documents (90%) and Final Documents (100%) completion stages. The (100%) review submission packages will incorporate the final review comments from the (90%) review. If any package is not complete for the required stage a post review may be required, the cost of which will be borne by the DB Team.

The (100%) set of drawings will be the final set of drawings that will be used for construction and stamped by the engineer and architect of record.

4. Each review submission package shall include three (3) hard copy sets (two (2) Full Size & one

(1) Half Size) and one (1) Portable Document Format (PDF) sets on Compact Disc Read Only (CD-ROM). The package shall include an index of drawings (by sheet number and title) and specifications (by section number and title) submitted. The packages will be distributed to the VA Project’s COR, the VA CO and others as determined to be appropriate by the VA.

5. Upon Contractor review of the TIL Specifications and Design Guidelines associated with the Project Statement of Work, the Design-Build Team A/E shall be responsible for preparing and submitting for Government review and acceptance a full set of specifications (two (2) hard copies, two (2) electronic), specific to the project, from the Master Specifications located in the TIL.

Specifications shall be contractor modified to include VA Guidelines and Code requirements consistent with NFPA, International Building Code (IBC), Florida Building Commission (FBC), FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, latest edition.

6. In addition to Project Specific Specifications, the Contractor shall submit a binder of product cut sheets, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), and all required Contract submittals.

7. The Contractor shall submit as-built CAD drawings at the end of the project reflecting the new floor layout changes to the VA Engineering office as part of the close out documents.

D. Electronic Media:

1. Design review submission drawings and final Construction Document submission drawings shall be executed in electronic format AutoCAD version 2020 or backwards compatible format.

2. The drawings included shall be available to the Design-Build Team A/E team in electronic format in AutoCAD version 2020 or PDF format for use in preparing the construction drawings if possible. Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CAD drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The user shall independently verify all information in the files. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the Architect/Engineer harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the CAD drawing files.

3. Design review submission specifications, final Construction Document submission specifications, and other 8 1/2 by 11 formatted material shall be executed in electronic format Microsoft Word.

4. Specifications included shall be available to the Design-Build Team A/E in electronic format in Microsoft Word, for use in preparing the construction specifications. Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CAD drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The design builder shall independently verify all information in the files and shall agree to indemnify and hold the Architect/Engineer harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the electronic files.

5. Construction record drawings shall be completed in at least AutoCAD version 2020 and backward compatible format. Designer/contractor shall submit an AUTOCAD copy (as built drawings) after the completion of the project and before closeout to the VA for engineering records and update tracking purposes.

6. Construction shop drawings are not required to be completed in AutoCAD.

E. Professional Licensing:

1. The Design-Build Team A/E who prepares the construction documents shall be a professional architect or engineer licensed in the State of Florida in which the design work is completed.

2. The professional seal indicating such license by the state shall appear on the final construction documents. The architect whose seal is shown will be known as the Architect of Record. The Design-Build Team A/E shall certify compliance with the VA RFP and all applicable codes.

F. Approved Construction Documents:

1. The final construction document submission package shall be submitted by the Design-Build

Team A/E for approval by the VA after completion of the 90% review cycle for the final package to be submitted by the Design-Build Team A/E. The VA will have 14 calendar days to take approval action.

2. The final construction documents submission package shall include a full set of construction documents including all disciplines/packages.

3. The final construction documents submission package shall incorporate all VA supplied comments from the earlier 50% and 90% submission package reviews and shall comply with the VA requirements.

4. If the final construction documents submission package is not complete a post submittal may be required, the cost of which shall be borne by the Design-Build Team A/E.

5. The approved final construction documents include such details that the project can be constructed and will be used for construction of the project.

G. Construction Drawing Preparation - Mandatory material and equipment schedules and details may be indicated either on the drawings or in the specifications, at the option of the Design-Build Team A/E. The construction drawings shall include a coordinated set of the following. (Reference Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C)

1. Structural drawings: including foundation plans, framing plans, schedules, and details, including general notes and all calculations.

2. Architectural drawings: including floor plans, building elevations, building sections, wall sections, reflected ceiling plans, stair details, toilet and bath details, door schedules and details, window schedules and details, room finish schedules, auto transport and other details.

3. Fire protection drawings: including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes calculations and all related calculations.

4. Plumbing drawings: including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams equipment schedules, plumbing fixture schedules, and details, including general notes, and all related calculations.

5. HVAC drawings: including floor and roof plans, one-line flow diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes and all related calculations. Contractor shall provide sections for mechanical equipment rooms and sequence of operation for all HVAC equipment.

6. Electrical drawings: including site demolition plans, site, floor and roof plans (power, lighting, and other systems), one-line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment schedules, light fixture schedules calculations, and details

7. Asbestos abatement: drawings including site demolition plans and floor plans indicating asbestos abatement method.

H. Construction Specifications - Project specifications shall include specifications for all products, materials, equipment, methods, and systems shown on the construction drawings in accordance with standard professional practice and VA requirements. The specification submitted for review shall include:

1. The name of the manufacturer, the product name, model number, or other identification as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in construction of the project;

2. Other data as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project i.e. shop drawings, product data, and samples as required by the VA documents;

and

3. The required stamp of the licensed architect or engineer of record will be considered as certification of compliance with the project’s requirements.

IX. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL:

A. To reduce design errors and omissions, the Design-Build Team A/E shall develop and execute a

QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

B. Within two (2) weeks of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Design-Build Team A/E will submit a detailed QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that will be taken during the development of the various design submission packages and the name of the Design-Build Team A/E member responsible for QA/QC.

1. Upon its completion each task shall be initialed and dated by the responsible Design-Build Team A/E member.

2. A 100% completed QA/QC plan shall be submitted with the final construction document submission package.

X. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES:

A. Pre-Construction Meeting:

The DB A/E, as part of the Design-Build Team A/E, shall participate in the pre-construction meeting with the VA and DB Contractor. The DB A/E shall be prepared to respond to VA concerns, and shall provide overview of the design.

B. Site Visits & Inspections:

1. During Construction Period Services, the DB A/E shall visit the job site as appropriate to the stage of construction to determine in general if the work is being performed in a manner indicating that the work, when completed, will be in accordance with the working drawings.

2. During the construction period the DB A/E shall make weekly visits to the project site when requested by the COR. The COR may also request visits for special purposes. Only registered architects and engineers thoroughly familiar with the project may make these site visits. The COR has the prerogative to determine the professional discipline(s) required for any visit. The DB A/E shall observe the construction, advise the COR of any deviations or deficiencies or solutions to issues discussed. A site inspection report which includes the purpose of the inspection, items reviewed, deficiencies observed, recommendations and additional actions required, shall be furnished to the COR within three (3) workdays following the site visit date.

C. Disputes, Interpretations and Clarifications:

Upon written request from the VA, the DB Contractor shall furnish to the VA, with reasonable promptness, in writing or in the form of drawings, interpretations of the Contract Documents prepared by the DB A/E, if, in the opinion of the VA, such interpretations are necessary for the proper execution or progress of the Work.

D. Other submittals:

The DB team shall submit test results, certificates, manufacturer’s instructions, manufacturer’s field reports, etc. as required by VA RFP specifications, to the VA Project Manager/COR.

E. Project record drawings:

The Design-Build Team A/E will maintain a set of construction documents (field as-built drawings) to record actual construction changes during the construction process as required by the RFP specifications. The project record drawings will be available for review by the VA Resident Engineer at all times.

F. Shop drawings and submittals:

The DB A/E shall check government furnished and/or the contractor's shop drawings, detail drawings, schedules, descriptive literature and samples, testing labor-laboratory reports, field test data and review the color, texture, and suitability of materials for conformity with the RFP Documents and construction documents. The DB A/E shall recommend approval, disapproval, or other suitable disposition to the VA. The VA will have final approval authority. The DB A/E shall evaluate the submittals with reference to any companion submittals that constitute a system. When necessary, the DB A/E will request the Contractor to submit related components of a system before acting on a single component. Should this procedure be inappropriate, the DB A/E shall review all prior submittals for related components of the system before acting on a single component.

The DB A/E may be required to hold joint reviews with the VA technical staff and /or the Contractor on complicated system submittals. The DB A/E shall notify the VA COR in writing of any and all deviations from the requirements of the construction documents that he has found in the submittals.

G. Inspections and Testing:

1. DB A/E shall be present during one (1) Pre-Final inspection and one (1) Final inspection of Work and shall generate a Punch List and forward the list to the VA with explanations of found deficiencies and/or omissions in work, and recommended correctives.

2. DB A/E shall review and approve or take other appropriate action on test reports and Punch List items to be completed or corrected. DB A/E shall approve or disapprove test reports and forward findings to the VA for final disposition. DB Team shall forward approved inspection and testing document or lists to the VA for final disposition.

H. Review of Documents and Work Acceptance:

On closeout of Construction Period Services, the Design-Build Team A/E shall certify that the Contract Documents requirements and intent have been satisfied, workmanship is Professional and at an acceptable level, submittals and other DB supplied Documents as required in Contract Documents are in order and stamped approved. However, the Government’s final acceptance of the Work is at the discretion of the COR and shall be authorized in writing by the VA Contracting Officer only.

I. Project Close-Out:

The Design-Build Team A/E shall comply with the requirements in the “General Conditions”, Section 01001, and “General Requirements”, Section 01010, for submission of final RFP as built drawings, manuals, and other documents as noted. Required as built drawings and specifications will be submitted in the same format required for the construction documents.

J. AS-BUILT:

The Design-Build Team A/E shall prepare and submit AS-BUILT drawings as developed from the Construction activities re-lined as-built. Drawings shall be submitted in AutoCAD 2020 (or earlier) format and shall reflect the actual as-built conditions. Stamp drawings in large red bold letters “AS- BUILT” in the lower right-hand corner of all drawings. Drawings shall be submitted on full size consistent with previous requirements herein.

XI. RECORDS MANAGEMENT:

A. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations shall apply to this contract, such as 44 United States

Code (U.S.C) chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1222 and Part 1228.

B. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the United States (U.S.)

Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

C. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government Information Technology (IT) equipment and/or Government records.

D. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable…