S02 - SOLICITATION 36C24823R0073.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.

36C24823R0073

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546-20-103

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Apolinar Vargas 786-790-5241

Project Title: Replace Electrical Panels Boards in OR Project Number: 546-20-103 Location: Bruce W. Carter VA Health Care Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, Florida 33125 Contracting Officer: Apolinar Vargas Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to FAR Ref 36.204(f),$1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

NAICS - 238210; Size Standard of $16.5M Service Code: Y1DZ Project Description – The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and supervision to replace electrical panel boards in OR in accordance with solicitation requirements.

This requirement is set-aside for VIP certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be found here at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/ While working on the Medical Center Property (both inside and outside the Medical Center) the contractor responsible to wear a face covering at all times. PPE is not provided.

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

AT THE TIME OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases.

System for Award Management: https://www.sam.gov Vet Biz: https://www.vetbiz.gov Site Visit: January 10, 2023 @ 10:00AM (EST)at the MVAMC West Patio. RFI(s) Due January 17, 2023 @ 1:00PM (EST).

VA Hospitals are SMOKE FREE facilities.

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Email 1:00 PM

2/3/2023

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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

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Miami VA Healthcare System 1201 NW 16th Street Miami FL 33125

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Apolinar Vargas

VA-VHA-2020-CB96-F94D

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

A3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULES

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

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

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

SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (FEB

2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC

2014)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2020)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT

(DEC 2010)

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2021)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (JUN 2020)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-77VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL

2018) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

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

VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019)

VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

IT CONTRACT SECURITY

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

A3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULES

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB

BID-BUILD (BB) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 546-20-103 “Replace Electrical Panel Boards in OR, at Miami VAMC, Miami, FL". The contractor shall perform all necessary construction work per Statement of Work (SOW).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210– Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1731: Electrical Work Period of Performance: 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP)

GRAND TOTAL

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Miami VA Medical Center 1201 NW Street Miami, FL 33215

USA

1.00

A.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

Replace Electrical Panel Boards in OR with Dual Feed Project Number 546-20-103

1. General Information

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8) is seeking and intends to award a fixed-price contract for construction services for the complete project, which include construction services for project number 546-20-103, “Replace Electrical Panel Boards in OR ( with Dual Feed” located at the Miami VA Medical Center (MVAMC) at 1201 NW 16TH Street, Miami, FL 33125. The project requires the corrections of all electrical violations found in the most recent Condition Assessment Report (CAR) for the MVAMC as per National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99. The Operating Rooms (ORs) are Considered Wet Locations and require Isolated Power Panels and receptacles shall be split between two branch power sources.

1.1 Scope

The main objective is to replace the existing standard ground panel boards with Isolated Power Systems (IPS)/Isolated Power Panels (IPP) in the 3rd floor operating rooms OR-1, OR-2, OR-3, OR-4, Special OR- 1(OR-5), Special OR-2(OR-6), Special OR-3(OR-7), Cystoscopy OR-1(OR-11), Cystoscopy OR-2(OR-10) and provide redundant sources of power from two different critical branch Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) circuits in each OR to comply with current VA Criteria. Contractor shall read and analyze the complete Design Package and performed all construction activities (build, installation, replacement, wiring, control, calibration, adjustment, testing, etc) while maintaining the operation of the OR during construction as per the 100% Final Design, Narrative and Specifications provided by the Architect Engineer (AE) firm.

After the completion of replacement of all Electrical Panels as part of the Improvement system coordination, the entire system must be tested. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and an electrical representative from MVAMC shall be present at the time of testing.

A complete electronic copy of the 100% Design, Narrative and Specifications from the A/E firm of record will be provided to all bidders as part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package.

Note: If available, Existing Facilities Drawings, Policies or Supporting Documents can be requested at Facilities Management Services. Most drawings are in AutoCAD format, but some are scanned Portable Document Format (PDF).

1.2 Submittals

The contractor shall provide the MVAMC a detailed proposal (no lump sum line items) and a detailed construction completion schedule with a detailed tasks of activities per each Phase of the project construction (10 to 15 days maximum per Phase, except Phase 9) to minimize the OR downtime and impact as per the Narrative Document provided from the AE firm of records for review and acceptance.

The construction Phase Order Schedule must be coordinated with the Project COR especially for OR 6 which depends on OR Team availability.

All Parts Submittals must be Submitted and Approved prior to start any work.

All Parts, Materials and Equipment must be on hand prior to start any work.

The Contractor shall provide to the Engineering Service one electronic copy of all As-Built Drawings

Drawings as well as equipment brochures, operating, maintenance and user manuals shall be provided.

1.3 Project Justification

The ORs have Ground Electrical Panels installed that must be replaced by Isolation Power Panels and receptacles shall be split between two branch power sources as per NEC and NFPA 99 requirements for Wet Locations. Further, all the panelboards in the operating rooms are fed from a single panel with a 400A breaker; that panel is fed from another 400A breaker in a different room which is fed from yet another 400A breaker in another floor. All these circuit breakers are down-stream of the automatic transfer switch. If any (or all) of those breakers are opened (such as a fault condition), 100% of the electrical power in all OR will be lost simultaneously for however long it takes for someone to find and reset the affected circuit breakers (likely 15-30 minutes).

2. Applicable Documents

The following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in effect on date of contract issuance and all subsequent changes or updates apply.

Federal Acquisition Regulation Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation Service Contract Act (SCA) Directory of Occupations (Fifth Edition) http://www.dol.gov/whd/contracts/sca.htm ANSI: https://pdflakekxng.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/ansi-z133-safety-standard-pdf.pdf

2.1 Other Government Documents

VA Directive 0056 VA Directive 0058 VA Directive 0057

2.2 Industry Documents

Master Construction Specification: https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/spec.asp#03 Florida Building Code.

VA Interior Design Manual.

VA Electrical Specifications VA Electrical Design Manual National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Americans National Standards Institute (ANSI) American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

National Manufacturers Association (NEMA) National Electric Code (NEC)

2.3 Acronyms

CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation CFM Construction & Facilities Management VA Veteran Affairs EPA Environmental Protection Agency PPE Personal Protective Equipment SOW Statement of Work OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration NEC National Electrical Code NTP Notice to Proceed NFPA National Fire Protection Association OR Operating Room IPP Isolated Power Panel IPS Isolated Power System

3 Project Classification

This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Class III (Type D, High Risk Group) project.

3.1 Meetings, Conferences, and Site Visits:

Meetings at the site are anticipated however, teleconference may be requested by the contractor if necessary.

3.2 Meeting Minutes. The contractor shall be responsible for generating meeting minutes for the post award meeting and any subsequent progress meetings. The meeting minutes shall document all items discussed at the meeting and shall include a list of meeting attendees.

4. Requirements

4.1 General

Conduct independent review of the service and production programs to identify requirements consistent with directives governing the acquisition of system and equipment.

Using acquisition plans, existing hardware contracts and inherent lead-time items, construction schedules for inclusion in documentation for system and equipment acquisitions.

Based on production program schedules as well as system configurations, formulate technical documentation for these programs itemizing all supplies, data and services to be obtained.

Provide impact statements when deviations or changes occur and alternative recommendations when required to maintain individual program production integrity.

Identify, compile, and utilize available information, update and input data for manual or automated production scheduling information systems, prepare government production reports germane to maintaining system production status and inventory.

Prepare recommendation for identifying project data to be entered into the existing Automatic Data Processing (ADP) programs. When data system deficiencies are discovered, provide recommendations for solutions.

Have a minimum of ten years of specialized continuous experience in Installation of Electrical Switchgear, Substations, Panelboards, Arc Flash Analysis, Circuit Coordination, Short Circuit and knowledge of the VA working conditions as required by this Statement of Work (SOW).

Document all work performed. Material installations performed shall follow manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable NEMA, NEC, ANSI, ASA and VA standards and VA Electrical/Mechanical Design Manual.

Comply with all current codes and standards as they relate to that facility.

Be responsible for all required licenses and permits.

Furnish enough technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure the expeditious accomplishment of the work specified in this SOW.

Adapt as necessary any Government drawings, specifications, or standards that may be provided for areas and other structures to meet the requirements of the project.

Be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and the necessary manpower.

Follow all applicable VA Directives and Specifications, including Green Environmental Management System (GEMS), Safety, Fire Protection, and Infection Control.

4.2 Detail Tasks

The Contractor shall be in accordance with the 100% Design, Narrative and Specs Submittal from the A/E firm of record, prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, furnish labor, materials and perform work as required.

Contractor Shall coordinate all work with project COR, provide a cost loaded schedule after issuance of NTP and before commencement of work.

Total Project Period of Performance is 550 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

4.3 Additional Responsibilities

a) Contractor shall use environmentally friendly products whenever possible.

b) Contractor is responsible for relocation and/or covering any furnishings in the work area.

c) Contractor shall ensure all products/equipment used for this project are stored, handled, applied, and disposed of following the manufacturers’ instructions.

d) Contractor shall only use products suitable for the job conditions. Manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations shall be followed for all products used.

e) Contractor shall replace any damaged grass, sprinkler heads, or piping caused by or during the work performed.

f) Contractor shall adhere to all safety and infection control measures while performing work at the facility.

g) Contractor shall provide negative air pressure machines as required to maintain a pressure of 0.01-inch WC.

h) Contractor shall be responsible to maintain and upkeep their staging area which will be provided by Police Services.

i) Contractor shall provide their own dumpster and properly dispose of all items and debris created from the construction and demolition in every aspect of this project and provide Construction Waste and Recycling Documents to the Project COR for VA Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Records.

j) Contractor shall Daily dispose of waste and debris from Construction Site.

k) Contractor shall follow all additional requirements as specified in the VA Construction Policy.

l) The COR will provide permits necessary to complete the project.

m) Contractor shall submit before and after pictures of the project.

n) Contractor shall ensure value engineering is included in this project to maintain approved budget.

o) Contractor shall develop a plan detailing project specific fire-safety measure.

p) Contractor shall maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services. Means of egress shall not be blocked.

q) All temporary construction partitions must meet fire-safety requirements.

r) Temporary heating and electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

s) Contractor furnished fire extinguishers must be provided and maintained in construction areas and in temporary storage areas.

t) Flammable and combustible liquids must be stored, disposed, and used in accordance with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

u) Existing fire protection must not be impaired. Provide fire watch for impairments more than four (4) hours in a 24-hour period.

w) Contractor shall perform Hot Work in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B.

x) Contractor shall maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the VA Safety Office and Infection Control Department.

4.4 Expectations

Contractors shall make site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions and to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project.

Contractor shall provide any structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical investigation work of existing and designed systems necessary to ensure the accuracy of the project.

Contractor shall provide any measured drawings of existing systems of facility required to ensure the accuracy of the project.

4.5 Master Specification Index

Whenever possible, Contractor and Subcontractor shall follow the specifications on The VA Master Construction Specification which contains work procedures and materials designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. The Master Construction Specification must be used as the basis for the project designs.

5 Environmental/Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH)

All projects and project designs shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements.

Regulatory Compliance- EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910- Occupational Safety for General industry.

Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926- Occupational Safety for the Construction Industry.

Volume 40 of Code of Federal Regulations, Protecting of the Environment.

Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397- Transportation of Hazardous Materials.

6 Location/Hours/Deliverables

6.1 Location

Construction of the “Replace Electrical Panel Boards in OR with Dual Feed” is required at the Miami VA located at 1201 NW 16th St, Miami, FL 33125.

6.2 Hours

Work is to be performed continuously on a 24 Hrs. Shifts, 7 days a week except work in the corridors or other areas that cannot be performed during normal business hours.

Any work performed in an area necessary for the operating suite operations will be performed outside of normal business hours. Contractor access will be provided during this time.

Contractor shall not have any personnel on site without the proper approval from the COR. Contractor and subcontractors are required to have a form of physical identifier such as a uniform or arm band reviewed and approved by the COR.

All work in areas involved shall be scheduled with the VA Engineering COR. Work shall be scheduled for proper execution to completion of this contract.

All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the VA COR three (3) weeks in advance and scheduled to minimize the impact (Off Shifts, Nights, Weekends, or Holidays). Shutdowns shall be considered as an activity in the contractor schedule. The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

Electrical Systems shutdown including Normal or emergency Power.

Fire Suppression Systems: Sprinkler shutdowns lasting over four (4) hours require notification and concurrence from the VISN Safety office. Fire Alarm work shall be conducted by Simplex.

Parking.

Cranes: Prior to crane arriving on site contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, drawings showing crane’s operational and exclusion zone.

All documents shall be revised and approved by the MVAMC Safety Office prior to scheduling the work.

6.3 Deliverables

The Contractor will submit a daily log, sign-in sheet, pictures, work performed each time services is rendered.

The Contractor shall submit a report for each shipment of construction debris, the weight by type, shipment date, destination, and whether the debris is to be recycled/reclaimed or disposed to the COR.

Types include concrete, lumber, metal, dry wall, etc.

7 Contractor Personnel and Management

7.1 Contractor Personnel

The Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. The Contractor is responsible that all subcontractors and employees have the proper documentation to authorize personnel to work in the United States of America. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

Contractor and all subcontractor employees are subject to screen/background check by the Miami VA Healthcare System. Contractor and subcontractor employees are required to wear a government VA furnished badge and company furnish badge while performing services under this contract. The badge will contain a personal picture, name of employee, and Contractor's name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

Government issued identification badge remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the issuing office or other designated Government personnel upon transfer of Contractor employees from the contract.

Contractor is responsible that all subcontractors and employees have a valid driver license when driving a vehicle on property.

7.2 Management

All information generated in performance of this contract becomes property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract. The Contractor must protect against the destruction and/or misplacement of all information produced under this contract, unless directed under local policy to destroy. This includes both hard and soft copies of data.

The contractor shall not release any information (including photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder without the prior written approval of the COR.

The contractor and subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner (i.e., Timeliness, Communication; Spoken and Written etc). The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of suspected misconduct, a suspected security breach, or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other incapacitating agent. Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interests of the Government.

The hospital director or designated representative has the authority to bar individuals from the Government facility. The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide enough personnel to perform the services as required by this SOW. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for travel and other expenses associated with the removal of personnel.

The Contractor personnel are not authorized to carry or possess personal weapons to include, but not limited to, firearms and knives with a blade length more than three (3) inches, while assigned under this contract.

8 Safety/Security Requirements

Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. Contractor is responsible for proper use and wear of the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for subcontractor and employees during the entire project. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

All work performed under this contract will be in accordance with Safety and Health During Construction Activities Policy 138-80-16. Contractor shall provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements.

For those maintenance and repair projects where the life safety code requirements are not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

The Miami VA Safety Officer and COR shall have full authority to check that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

Contractor shall provide all necessary barricades / signage and temporary escape route alternative if any.

Contractor shall isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent space and maintain the working area negatively pressurized when required as per the Infection Control Risk Assessment.

9 Work Attire and Appearance

The contractor and subcontractor employees shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for Government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities.

10 Personnel Qualification

Contractor shall be responsible for employing certified license technical qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements. The work history of each contractor employee must contain experience directly related to the task and functions he/she is intended to perform under this contract. The Government reserves the right, during the life of the resulting contract, to request work histories on any contractor employee for the purposes of verifying compliance with the above requirements; additionally, the Government reserves the right to review resumes of contractor personnel proposed to be assigned.

Personnel assigned to, or utilized by, the Contractor in performance of work shall be fully capable of performing the requirements contained in the SOW in an efficient, reliable, and professional manner.

Contractor shall provide a supervisor on site at all times who can fluently communicate in English (speak, read and write).

Contractor is responsible for subcontractor and employees training for safety and performance of their respective duties.

Contractor shall furnish appropriate safety equipment to subcontractor and employees as prescribed by OSHA Standards.

The Government reserves the right to review Contractor personnel qualifications. Upon request, resume shall be provided to the Contracting Office prior to clearance approval, for review and acceptance by the COR. The intent is verification purpose and not for the Government to become the hiring authority.

Contractor/Subcontractor Superintendent, Project Manager, Supervisor, QC shall be OSHA 30 Certified and employees OSHA 10 Certified. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30/10-hour construction safety course proof is required. The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. 32(f) which states, “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”. The contractor shall instruct each of his employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to this work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

11 Non-Personal Service Statement

The contractor shall always supervise and control subcontractor and employees performing services under this SOW. Contractor management will ensure that subcontractor and employees comply with the performance work standards outlined on this SOW.

The Contractor and subcontractor employees will perform their duties independent and without the supervision of any Government Official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the contract may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal Policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

12 Damages/Insurance

The contractor and subcontractor employees are liable for any damage caused to Government property, equipment, utilities, etc., located at the site (i.e., sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, windows, etc). The contractor shall immediately report any damages to the COR and shall provide a written report, within 24 hrs. Report shall include: What occurred, who was involved, when it occurred (Time/Date), where did it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, pictures, any supporting document and the proposed means to repair or replace.

The contractor shall maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police, and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

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.

(End of Provision)

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:

Goals for minority participation for each trade Goals for female participation for each trade 39.5% 6.9 %

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

(End of Provision)

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and

(d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph

(c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

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 percent of the bid price or , 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.

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.

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 (email below) by obtaining written and data acknowledgment of receipt from:

Apolinar Vargas Contracting Officer Apolinar.vargas@va.gov

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (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 -

January 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM

(c) Participants will meet at—

West Patio Entrance at the Miami VA Medical Center, Miami, FL 33125

(End of Provision)

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

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

The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

FAR Number Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION JAN 2017

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION OCT 1997

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

BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email: EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420 Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

FAR Number Title Date

852.215-72 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-SOLICIT OCT 2019

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION OCT 2018

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $39.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204–7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures;

or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A)…