S02 - SOLICITATION 36C24824R0103 REPLACE ROOF BUILDING 7.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 _____________ b.

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.

36C24824R0103 X

TBD 546-24-119

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 Roof (Building 7) at Miami VA Medical Center

Project Number: 546-24-119

Location: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical 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 and $5,000,000.

NAICS - 238160; Roofing Contractor Construction, Size Standard of $19.0M

Service Code: 1761 – Roofing, Siding and Sheet Metal Work Material

Project Description: The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and supervision to replace roof of building 7 in accordance with solicitation requirements.

All interested offerors must be registered in the System Award Management SAM.GOV and must be certified SDVOSB and verified in SBA’s VetCert program database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/)

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

Please refer to solicitation 36C24824R0103 package for further requirements.

Site Visit: Tuesday, 3/26/2024 @ 09:30 (EST) at the MVAMC West Patio Entrance. RFI(s) due Friday, 3/29/2024 @ 1:00 PM

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Miami VAMC is a smoke-free facility. Contractors, in order to enter the campus, you must have a valid picture ID.

10 240

X X 52.211-10

X

Email 3:00 PM

(hour) local time 4/19/___/202____4 _________ (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. An offer guarantee

X is, is not required.

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

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

36C24824R0103

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

Statement of Work

“Replace Roof in Building 7 at Miami VA Medical Center”

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)

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

(End of Clause)

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)

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONSS ON SUBCONTRACTING – CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

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

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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 546-24-119 “Replace Roof in Building 7 at Miami VA Medical Center, Miami, FL". The contractor shall perform all necessary construction work per Statement of Work (SOW).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238160 Roofing Contractor Construction.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1761 Roofing, Siding and Sheet Metal Work Material.

Period of Performance: 240 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 Project 546-24-119

“Replace Roof in Building 7 at Miami VA Medical Center”

1.0 Introduction.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8) intends to award a fixed-price contract for construction services to complete project number 546-24-119, “Replace Roof in Building 7, located at the Miami VA Medical Center (MVAMC) at 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125.

2.0 Description / Scope / Objective.

2.1. The Contractor shall furnish sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure the expeditious accomplishment of the work specified in this Statement of Work (SOW), Replace Roof in Building 7 at Miami VA Medical Center. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish all services, materials, supplies, equipment, site investigations, studies, and travel required in connection with this

SOW.

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

2.3. All equipment and material shall comply with the Buy American Act (BAA).

3.0 Applicable Documents.

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

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

VAAR Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation

VA Directives, Design Manuals, Master Specs https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

SCA DOL Website WWW.SAM.GOV

3.2. Glossary: Acronyms used in this SOW are listed below for easy reference:

ANSI American National Standards Institute AWS American Welding Society

CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation NFPA National Fire Protection Association OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

4.0 Performance Requirements.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ http://www.sam.gov/

4.1. This project is limited to the following areas (See Attachment 10 – Bldg 7 Roof plan).

4.1.1. Building 7 Roof, 18,175 square feet (sq/ft). Contractor to field verify.

4.2. The contractor shall perform the following tasks in all roofing areas listed above:

4.2.1. Demolish existing roof systems, including insulation built-up roofing, weather barriers, vapor barriers, flashing, and drainage seals. The Light Protection System (LPS) and any other components shall be removed and reinstalled for proper roof system replacement.

4.2.1.1. The Contractor shall remove and discard all existing roof framing that looks like an old fence framing, as well as the entire current metal roofing system installed diagonally. Official scrap certification shall be provided to verify the proper disposal of the removed materials.

Note: The roof deck is not a solid poured deck; it is a sandwich-type deck (Two Slab System with Insulation in between) with a bottom slab then a vapor protection layer (roofing type material) then a topping slab that seems to be a modified type of lightweight concrete. (See Attachment 11 - Miami VAHS Roof Replacement Existing Sandwich Slab Type).

4.2.2. The existing metal roof panels (1,025 sqft, refer to the section highlighted in Purple in Bldg. 7 Roof Plan (Attachment 10) shall be restored with a new acrylic elastomeric coating according to Specification Section. Installation methods and materials shall follow below guidelines of the equipment manufacturer (OEM), that meet or exceed OEM recommendations:

1. Pressure clean the substrate using a high-pressure wash of at least 2,000 pounds per square inch (psi) to obtain a substrate free of dirt, debris, and contaminants.

2. Rust must be abraded until it no longer exhibits flaking or chalking.

3. Deficient areas of existing metal must be repaired. If there is a hole due to major rusting in a specific area, use a new piece of metal, bigger than the hole and mechanically attach it on top and three (3) course use a Seam Sealer and fabric.

4. Replace any broken fastener with a new one and secure any loose fastener.

5. Apply Rust Primer on the roof area at 1/2 gallons sqft.

6. Three (3) courses at all end laps using seam sealer and fabric.

7. Three (3) courses of all penetrations on the roof using seam sealer and fabric.

8. Caulk any exposed fastener.

9. Apply base coat at 1 (one) gallon per sqft.

10. After 24 hours of the base coat being applied, install new at 1 (one) gallon per sqft .

11. Metal roof restoration warranty shall be of twelve (12) years.

4.2.3. The lower section of the roof (refer to the section highlighted in Yellow of the Roof Plan”, Attachment 10) is a concrete double slab roofing system with pedestrian traffic coating (11,140 square feet). Roof shall be replaced with cold adhesive styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified bituminous membrane roofing per TIL Section (See attachment 13, Section 07 52 16.11). Installation methods and materials shall follow below guidelines of the equipment manufacturer (OEM), that meet or exceed OEM recommendations:

1. Cut-out and remove all existing roofing system including structural lightweight concrete and insulation down to the structural concrete deck, a smooth workable surface. Dispose of properly.

2. Remove all abandoned equipment from the roof.

3. Clean all roof penetrations of all asphalt residue to accommodate new watertight flashings.

4. Install new base sheet Composite ply premium as vapor barrier using Adhesive at a coverage rate of two (2) gallons per sq/ft. (minimum of 3” of insulation thickness).

5. Adhere 1/8” per foot tapered board (2” thick minimum) in Low Rise Foam Adhesive 12’’ on center (O.C.)

6. Adhere 1/4” Semi Rigid Asphaltic Roof Coverboard to new insulation utilizing Low Rise Foam Adhesive 12’’ O.C.

7. Provide combination of base, ply, and cap sheet materials that have been tested in combination and comply with specified load/strain performance.

8. Install new base flashing using products that have been tested in combination and comply with specified roofing system selected. at a rate of two (2) gallons per sqft.

9. Provide galvanized metal sleeves and wall flashings for through-wall drains and overflow scuppers. Seal entire perimeter with sealant at outside perimeter of metal sleeve.

10. Provide galvanized, single piece, metal counterflashing.

11. Provide continuous sealant bead at top of metal flashing.

12. Install multi-ply, liquid applied reinforced flashing for ALL roof no metal pans permitted. Reinstall lightning protection system, with appropriate certification by qualified subcontractor.

13. Clean all building surfaces from misdirected roofing product and sealant applications.

14. Cold adhesive styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified bituminous membrane roofing warranty shall be of 20 years.

4.2.4. On the upper level (Roof 6,010 square feet, refer to section highlighted in Green in “546-24-119 Bldg. 7 Plan, Attachment 10) the existing roofing, cold adhesive SBS modified bituminous membrane roofing shall be replaced as per TIL (See Attachment 13, Section 07 52 16.11). Installation methods and materials shall follow below guidelines of the equipment manufacturer (OEM), that meet or exceed OEM recommendations:

1. Cut out and remove the existing roofing system including insulation down to the structural concrete deck, a smooth workable surface. Dispose of it properly.

2. Remove all abandoned equipment from the roof.

3. Clean all roof penetrations of all asphalt residue to accommodate new watertight flashings.

4. Install a new base sheet Composite ply premium as a vapor barrier using Adhesive at a coverage rate of 2 gallons per sqft (minimum of 3” of insulation thickness).

5. Adhere 1/8” per foot tapered board (2” thick minimum) in Low Rise Foam Adhesive

12’’ on center (O.C).

6. Adhere 1/4” Semi Rigid Asphaltic Roof Coverboard to new insulation utilizing Low

Rise Foam Adhesive 12’’ O.C.

7. Provide a combination of base, ply, and cap sheet materials that have been tested in combination and comply with specified load/strain performance.

8. Install new base flashing using products that have been tested in combination and comply with the specified roofing system selected.

9. Provide galvanized metal sleeves and wall flashings for through-wall drains and overflow scuppers. Seal the entire perimeter with sealant at the outside perimeter of the metal sleeve.

10. Provide galvanized, single-piece, metal counterflashing were needed. Also, provide a continuous sealant bead at the top of the metal flashing.

11. Install multi-ply, liquid-applied reinforced flashing for ALL roof penetrations using a base coat, and Topcoat. No metal pans permitted. Reinstall the lightning protection system, with appropriate certification by a qualified subcontractor.

12. Clean all building surfaces from misdirected roofing products and sealant applications.

13. Cold adhesive SBS modified bituminous membrane roofing warranty shall be of 20 years.

4.2.5. Provide flashing to each roof area listed above, and re-seal all roof penetrations and cracks including Drains, Pipes, Structural Support, etc.

4.2.6. Remove and replace six (6) drains located in the roof. All roof drains shall be replaced so they are fully functional and shall have the proper pitch for drainage.

4.2.7. All existing mechanical supports/stands shall be secured/attached to the existing structural roof prior to roof repairs.

4.3. All work shall be fully functional and neat in appearance with no visible defects. The contractor shall not leave any equipment abandoned in place.

4.4. The contractor shall comply with all general requirements for this project, including but not limited to, adhering to project schedules (See Attachment 13, Section 013216.15, Small Projects), submitting necessary shop drawings, product data, and samples (See Attachment 13, Section 013323), following safety requirements (See Attachment 13, Section 013526), and ensuring quality control (See Attachment 13, 014500).

4.5. The contractor is responsible for providing work of a standard and quality as specified in this SOW and must comply with the Quality Control specifications (See Attachment 13, Section 014500).

4.5.1 The contractor shall comply with the specifications (See Attachment 13, Section 070150.19) for preparation for re-roofing, including protection of the existing roof during construction, a schedule for roof removal and new installation, details on how to transition between old and new roofing, inspection, and testing criteria to ensure the new roof is properly installed.

4.6. The contractor shall adhere to all safety requirements (See Attachment 13, Section 013526) to ensure the safety of all workers and personnel in the facility.

4.7. The contractor shall comply with all requirements for Construction Waste Management (See Attachment 13, Section 017419), ensuring that all waste materials are properly disposed of and provide a Disposal Certificate. The work site shall always be clean and safe.

4.8. The contractor shall and must utilize the materials of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), OR ACCEPTED EQUIVALENT that meet or exceed Government standards.

4.8.1 Contractor shall provide a final approved by product manufacturer, inspection report.

4.9. The Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all old equipment and debris generated as a part of this contract. The Miami VAMC dumpsters and receptacles shall not be used by the contractor for this purpose. The Miami VAMC reserves the right, before old equipment is disposed of, to elect to keep it on-site.

4.10. All required licenses and permits shall be the responsibility of the contractor and copies shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval before starting the work.

4.10.1. The Contractor shall provide a valid Florida Roofing Contractor License with at least 15 years of experience.

4.11. The Contractor is liable for all damages to Government equipment, property; utilities, etc., located at the site (e.g., sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, windows, etc.) caused by the Contractor, its employees, or its subcontractors. The Contractor shall immediately report any/all damages to the COR and shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR, with a written report, within 24 hours. The report shall include the following: What occurred, who was involved when it occurred (Time/Date), where it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, and the proposed means to repair or replace it.

4.12. The contractor shall also comply with, and be able to obtain access to, the following:

4.12.1. All applicable standards referenced by VA specifications (ASME, NFPA, ANSI, AWS, OSHA, Florida Building Codes, IBC Local Building Codes, latest requirements, and Industry Standards and Federal Requirements and Regulations, etc.).

4.12.2. Contractor shall comply with the requirements for conducting a Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) (see attachment), prior to starting construction, renovation, or maintenance work.

The PCRA helps minimize safety risks to patients, staff, and contractors.

4.12.3. Each roofing system contractor shall provide the following documentation from the manufacturer:

- Applicable installation/user manuals.

- Maintenance instructions.

- Warranty information.

- Technical specifications.

- Safety data sheets.

5.0. Performance Location and Hours.

5.1. Hours of Work: The contractor shall perform work from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Any work performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, and Nights) must be requested fourteen (14) calendar days in advance. The request must be in writing to the COR and MUST be Coordinated with the project’s COR. Additionally, construction shall be performed (scheduled and phased) to ensure egress/ingress are completely operational by normal business hours the following workday. No work shall be performed during U.S. Federal Holidays. See https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ for more information.

5.2. Work that will require utility shutdowns, or that will cause unreasonable disruptions to areas outside of the worksite may have to be performed after hours and on weekends. If this is the case, this work must be scheduled at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance with the COR.

5.3. The contractor shall check in with the COR each time they are on-site to complete scheduled work.

5.4. Cranes: Before the crane arrives on the site, the contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, and a drawing showing the crane’s operational and exclusion zone. All documents shall be revised and approved by the MVAMC Safety Office prior to scheduling the work.

6.0. Deliverables.

6.1. The Contractor shall submit a daily log, sign-in sheet, pictures, and work performed each time services are 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 of to the COR. Types include concrete, lumber, metal, drywall, etc.

6.2. The contractor shall submit documents with a transmittal letter for review and approval to the COR detailing the finishes, materials with specification sheets and part numbers highlighted and visible for all areas before any materials are purchased.

6.3. The contractor shall provide any applicable manuals, user guides, maintenance instructions, or warranty information in new materials.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

6.4 The contractor shall provide 20 years of roofing warranty.

6.5. The Contractor shall procure, and have on hand all Roofing Materials and Submittals approved before starting any demo. No exception.

7. Recycled Content Products:

Recycled content products are products that are made from or contain recovered materials. That means replacing virgin materials with recycled materials, including post-consumer materials.

Designated products in eight (8) categories include paper and paper products, vehicular, construction, landscaping, park and recreation, transportation, non-paper office, and miscellaneous products.

Examples of designated products include structural fiberboard, printing, and writing papers. The current list of designated products, EPA’s guidance, and related technical information can be found on EPA’s website at http://www.epa.gov using advanced search engine.

8. Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP):

Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) are products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the products or services. Examples of environmentally preferable products include cleaning products that are non-toxic, non-volatile, and biodegradable, and paint with no or low volatile organic compounds.

This program is managed by EPA which maintains a database of products and specifications defined by federal, state, and local agencies, and other nations. The database can be found at www.epa.gov/epp along with EPA’s Guidance on the Acquisition of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services located at http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/index.htm.

8.0. Contractor Personnel:

8.1. The Contractor shall be a Certified General Contractor. License and Insurance shall be submitted.

8.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW. The Contractor shall make sure that subcontractor and employees have 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.

8.3. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all subcontractors or employees have been screen by the MVAMC. All personnel, contractors and subcontractors are required to wear a VA government furnished badge while performing services under this contract. The badge will contain a personal picture, name of employee, and the 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.

8.4. 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.

http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/index.htm

8.5. The contractor shall ensure that the employee or subcontractor has a valid driver’s license when driving a vehicle on the property.

9. Safety/Security Requirements.

9.1. The Contractor shall comply with OSHA regulations pertaining to Confined space and Fall protection specific to the work environment related to this contract.

9.2 . The 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.

Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

9.3. The Contractor and all subcontractors’ employees shall have the 10-hour OSHA safety course; the project supervisor shall have the 30-hour OSHA safety course. The General Contractor shall provide copies of certification to the Contracting Officer (CO) for every employee who works on the job site.

9.4. The contractor shall furnish fire extinguishers and must be provided and maintained in construction areas and temporary storage areas.

9.5. Maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the MVAMC Safety Office and Infection Control Department.

9.6. Existing fire protection must not be impaired. Provide fire watch for impairments more than four (4) hours in 24 hours.

9.7. Perform Hot Work in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B.

9.8. Means of egress shall not be blocked. Egress routes for construction workers must be maintained free and unobstructed.

9.9. All electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241, and NFPA 70.

9.10. All temporary construction partitions must meet fire safety requirements.

9.11. The contractor shall prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

9.12. Dispose of waste and debris from buildings DAILY.

9.13. Follow all additional requirements as specified in the MVAMC Construction Policy.

9.14. All information generated in the performance of this contract becomes the property of the Government and must be surrendered upon request and/or completion of the contract. The Contractor shall 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.

9.15. 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.

10. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

10.1. Be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

10.2.2. The contractor should have at least 15 years of roofing experience and a valid Roof License.

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.

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

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.

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 –

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 09:30 AM

(c) Participants will meet at—

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

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

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 238160.

(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) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-- Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American…