S02 Solicitation 36C24825R0036.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.

36C24825R0036

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4/03/2025

TBD TBD

675-23-103

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Orlando VA Healthcare System

13800 Veterans Way

Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Orlando VA Healthcare System

13800 Veterans Way

Orlando FL 32827

Michael Zorzi (561) 876-0797

Project Title: Update Lake Nona Canteen

Location: Orlando VA Healthcare System, Lake Nona Facility, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827

Contracting Officer: Elizabeth Romero

Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to FAR 36.204(f), $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

NAICS - 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Size Standard of $45.0M.

Product Service Code (PSC): Z2DA - Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries.

This solicitation will be evaluated on a Trade-Off basis. This requirement is set-aside for Small Business

Administration (SBA) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be found at https://www.sba.gov and https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

THIS ACQUISITION IS SET ASIDE FOR 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) ONLY, UNDER THE AUTHORITY

OF 38 U.S.C PART 74. ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY SUSPECTED OF MISREPRESENTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING A

GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MAY BE CRIMINALLY INVESTIGATED AND PROSECUTED FOR FRAUD AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

Site Visit: Tuesday, 04/08/2025 at 03:00 PM EST at Lake Nona Canteen.

Request for Information (RFI): due Monday, 04/14/2025 at 10:00 AM EST.

Request for Proposal (RFP): due Monday, 05/05/2025 at 11:00 AM EST.

It shall be known that funds are not currently available. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. All Offerors must comply with all solicitation terms and conditions.

The VA is a smoke-free facility. Contractors, to enter the campus, you must have a valid picture ID.

10 540

X 52.211-10

VIA Email 11:00 AM EST

05-05-2025

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD Your

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

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

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

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

SEE SECTION A, PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ON PAGE 5

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Orlando VA Healthcare System

13800 Veterans Way

Orlando FL 3282

Department of Veterans Affairs

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

Elizabeth Romero

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)–

BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

STATEMENT OF WORK

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

1.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

1.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK

(MAY 2014)

1.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

1.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY

2014)

1.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

1.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

1.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

1.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

1.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (MAR

2023)

2.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

2.3 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (NOV

2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

3.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014)

3.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

3.3 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

3.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (FEB 2024)

3.6 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

3.7 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

3.8 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

ACT (DEC 2010)

3.09 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (MAY 2024)

3.10 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

3.11 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

3.12 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

3.15 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

3.16 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

3.18 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019)

3.19 VAAR 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 2019)

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

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

3.22 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

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

3.24 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES (OCT

2018)

3.25 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS LIST OF ATTACHMENTS . 51

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

I. GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

III. SELECTION AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

LINE ITEM 0001 – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

PROJECT 675-23-103 - UPDATE LAKE NONA CANTEEN

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, supervision, and bid-build services for the construction of the project described herein and other specific tasks as further defined per the Statement of Work (SOW). All proposals are to provide construction work for this project.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: MUST be completed no more than 540 calendar days after Notice of Proceed (NTP) issuance.

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

LINE ITEM 0002 - DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 1

Keep 1V104a Warewash undisturbed, no demolition nor refinishing.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0001

GRAND TOTAL __________________

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCTION

Update Lake Nona Canteen

Project No. 675-23-103

Orlando VA Healthcare System

I. DEFINITION AND ACRONYMS:

A. Construction: as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Is the procurement by the

Government, under one (1) contract, with one (1) firm for the construction services on a specific project.

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

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

Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

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

H. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP): Protects, conserves, and manages

Florida's natural resources and enforces the State's environmental laws.

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

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

K. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA): Identifies and reduces the risk of infection in a facility.

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (OVAHCS), is seeking professional Bid-Build (B/B) services to construct the project titled “Update Lake Nona

Canteen” at the OVAHCS, Lake Nona facility, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision as necessary to construct the project described herein and other specific tasks as further defined by this Statement of

Work (SOW). The construction shall be in accordance with the 100% design drawings and specifications for this project. Refer to attachments.

B. Project Overview:

This project will replace approximately 20,000 square feet (sqft) of flooring at the Lake Nona Canteen.

This work requires phasing to limit impact to canteen service. Also, this project will repair water damaged walls in the cart wash area of the kitchen. Finally, this project will renovate a small portion of the kitchen to reconfigure office space pulper system and existing front dish machine room canteen space.

C. Specific Project Requirements:

The contractor shall complete all construction work in accordance with construction documents in a manner that does not impact patient care at the facility. All work to be performed from 4:00pm to

12:00am.

D. Special Requirements:

A. Badges: Facility Management Services (FMS) will issue identification badges to contractors, employees, and subcontractors which must be worn at all times when on VA property.

B. Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate on the project. Personnel may be subjected to a background investigation prior to commencement of work. Contractor will be issued an appropriate quantity of badges per the provided list.

C. Contractor shall keep the area cleaned daily and haul away all construction debris. When removing construction debris from the facility it must be in a covered cart when entering and exiting the building.

D. All materials shall be tracked and logged to be reported back to the COR or Green Environmental

Management Systems (GEMS) coordinator for recycling tracking purposes. This shall be reported monthly.

E. Contractor shall provide written daily reports on all construction activity to the COR.

F. Contractor shall receive and store all their equipment and material.

III. Statement of Bid Item(s):

A. Item 1. General Construction: (Base Bid) Work includes general construction, alterations, and necessary removal of existing interior finishes as indicated on the drawings and construction and certain other items.

B. Item 2. Deduct Alternate No.1: Keep 1V104a Warewash undisturbed, no demolition nor refinishing.

IV. Scheduling, Phasing, and Working Hours:

A. All work hours SHALL be coordinated with the project’s COR to prevent interference with normal clinic functions. Work that interferes with normal clinic functions which, includes all utility outages, shall be performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) so as not to interfere with normal clinic functions.

B. Performing on-site work during WHEN hours will require approval from the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email by the Contractors at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

C. Length of Project:

1. The project’s construction phase SHALL be completed in no more than 540 days from

Government issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) and schedule.

2. Contractor shall submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for the Construction with estimated dates and itemized cost of work to the Contracting Officer for review and approval before Notice to Proceed.

D. Utility shutdowns/outages: All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance.

E. Contractor shall provide 72 hours’ notice for access to the telephone room during construction.

V. Phases of Construction:

1. All construction demolition (temporary and permanent as applicable, but not flooring) to be completed before flooring finish installation.

2. Flooring finish installed after preparation of surfaces and floor slopes are completed.

3. Once the flooring is cured, existing equipment and plumbing fixtures are to be reinstalled. New equipment is to be installed where applicable.

4. Contractor to store, protect & reinstall all existing connections, fixtures, and equipment after floor finish replacement.

5. Mold remediation per Certified Industrial Hygienist report to be performed as needed per phase.

6. All work to be performed after hours from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, no daytime work allowed on any phases.

7. ICRA barriers to remain in place for the duration of the phase.

8. Construction egress to be confirmed for each phase with the VA.

PHASE 1:

1. Rear dishwasher and cart wash demolition and new surfaces.

2. Pulper demolition & pipe preparations per plumbing requirements. Curb demolition and refinish room.

3. Sushi area installation for temporary tray line utilities, remove wall preparation sinks, and return to VA. Install utilities for temporarily relocated existing tray line equipment and refinish walls where disturbed to match adjacent existing.

4. Install new flooring in this area.

5. Coordinate with VA for cooking shutdown schedules.

6. Occupant's exit through 1pc06 & 1v712 during this Phase.

PHASE 2:

1. Retherm 1v708 renovation to add temporary utilities, wall, and door for temporary office location.

2. Demolition and construction of 1v104a ware-wash once Rear dishwasher 1p601 is in service.

3. VA will shift kitchen work on the cooking side of the kitchen once the sushi area has been finished to move temporary tray line there.

4. Offices corridor and training area finishes (floor and ceilings) replaced during nights only. Corridor and

Existing single offices to remain accessible and in use during daytime working hours.

5. Occupant's exit through 1pc06 & 1v712 during this Phase.

PHASE 3:

1. Offices demolition and construction of new offices.

2. Rear storages, pots and pans and path through elevators exit.

3. 1v105 freezer, 1v806 refrigeration, 1v803 bulk refrigerated storage & 1v805 vending storage & cooler to be coordinated with VA for activation rentals.

4. 1v104 server retail food service and drink counter to be coordinated with VA.

5. Occupant's exit through 1pc02 during this phase.

PHASE 4:

1. Demolish temporary office utilities, wall & door in Retherm 1v708.

2. Replace the floor and relocate (1) cooler/freezer. The contractor SHALL coordinate with the COR before starting work.

3. 1v704 meal carts/refrigerator & 1v103 refrigerated storage to be coordinated with VA for activation rentals.

4. 1v104 server retail center island and drink counter to be coordinated with VA.

5. Occupant's exit through 1pc02 during this phase.

VI. Project Classification:

A. Contractor shall secure the area prior to the commencement of work and follow the Orlando VA

Healthcare System guidelines and policies for Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and Interim

Live Safety Measures (ILSM).

B. Risk Assessment: This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk

Assessment as a Type D, Medium Risk Group, Class IV (ISLM Level 1) project.

C. The required PCRA for the project is in the specification.

VII. Safety requirements:

A. All Contractor's personnel are required to have completed an Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction worker course prior to working on the site. The

On-site general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed an OSHA-approved 30-hour construction course prior to working on the site. The Contracting Officer must receive a copy of current certificates identifying successful completion of the training prior to executing work for the Veterans

Administration. In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which include the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractor’s Competent Persons

(CP), who have been designated to administer the site-specific safety program, as well as the CP for other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). Contractor’s CP are required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees.

The VA CP does not take the place of Contractor’s CP nor acts on their behalf. The VA CP determines if Contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance.

When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR and/or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non-compliance, and/or property damage. The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as per FAR 52.236-

13 prior to commencement of site activities. The Government shall have twenty-one (21) calendar days to review the AHA and APP.

B. Contractor shall submit documentation validating completion of OSHA construction safety course for all personnel.

VIII. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

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

Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawing files.

IX. RESOURCES:

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

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

2. Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment Memorandum

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

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

2. OSHA Rules and Regulations http://www.cfm.va.gov/index.asp http://www1.va.gov/vasafety/ http://www.nfpa.org/

3. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) latest edition

C. Applicable sections of the VA Master Construction Specifications will be provided and prepared by the

Architect/Engineer, including all the necessary adaptations.

X. SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit documentation proof of OSHA construction safety course.

B. General Contractor License and Insurance.

C. Submittal as per Construction Documents and Specifications.

D. Warranties

XI. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL:

A. The Construction Contractor shall develop and execute a QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

B. Within 2 weeks of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Construction Contractor will submit a detailed

QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that will be taken during the construction phase and the name of the Contractor’s team member responsible for QA/QC.

C. Upon its completion each task shall be initialed and dated by the responsible Contractor’s team member.

XII. RECORDS MANAGEMENT:

A. Applicability: This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, Definitions, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions: “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them. The term Federal record:

1. Includes VHA records.

2. Does not include personal materials.

3. Applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VHA contract.

4. May include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements:

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chapters. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR

Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act

(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, the Contractor shall maintain all records created for

Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. VHA and its Contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of

VHA or destroyed except in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage, or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by

18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, the Contractor must report to VHA. The agency must report promptly to

NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records, and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records, and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VHA control, or the

Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand-carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Section C. Requirement, Paragraph 4.

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material, and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The

Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VHA guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VHA policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VHA information that is not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. VHA owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VHA shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training: All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

** VHA training for Contractors is available in Talent Management System (TMS):

Records Management for Records Officers and Liaisons, Item #3873736 **

D. Flow down of requirements to subcontractors:

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms, and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this [contract vehicle], and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the

Contractor.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND

BONDS

1.1 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)

1.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

1.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance

Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

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

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)

1.4 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.

1.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The

Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds—

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3.0M, 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.

(End of Provision)

1.6 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.

(End of Provision)

1.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting

Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Michael Zorzi

Contract Specialist

Electronic Mail (Email) is the only acceptable authorized method to submit a protest.

Email address: michael.zorzi@va.gov

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

GAO.

mailto:michael.zorzi@va.gov

1.8 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the

Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for—

Tuesday, 04/08/2025 at 03:00 PM EST

(c) Participants will meet at— OVAHCS Canteen 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827

1.9 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE-ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION

NOV 2021

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION OCT 1997

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

852.246-75 Warranty of Construction – Guarantee Period Services OCT 2018

1.10 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)

1.11 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.

(End of Provision)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

ALTERNATE I (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and corresponding size standards for this acquisition are as follows; the categories or portions these NAICS codes are assigned to are specified elsewhere in the solicitation:

NAICS Code Size Standard

236220 $45M

(2) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce, (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(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 is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(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…