S02 Solicitation 36C24825R0044.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.

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36C24825R0044 X

02-23-2025

TBD TBD 546-22-143

36C248

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

Aldwyn Singleton 407-538-1130

Project Title: Upgrade Existing OR Suite for Fire Code Project Number: 546-22-143.

Location: Miami VAMC, 1201 NW 16TH Street, Miami FL, 33125.

Contracting Officer: Aldwyn Singleton Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to FAR 36.204(e), $500,000. and $1,000,000.

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

Service Code: Y1DA - Construction 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 THE SECURING A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MAY BE CRIMINALLY INVESTIGATED AND PROSECUTED FOR FRAUD AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

Site Visit: Wednesday, 03/12/2025 at 09:00 AM EST at the MVAMC West Patio Entrance.

RFI(s) due Friday, 03/14/2025 at 1:00 PM EST.

RFP due Friday, 03/28/2025 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.

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

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X 52.211-10

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Emailed 11:00AM EST

03-28-2025

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14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

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

TO SIGN

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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code)

(Include only if different than Item 14.)

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

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

(Type or print)

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

(Type or print) (Type or print)

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

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror)

(To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C248

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

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Aldwyn Singleton

VA-VHA-RPOE-2024-0079

36C24825R0044

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

STATEMENT OF WORK

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

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) ALTERNATE I (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 (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (MAR 2023) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES

(DEC 2023)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION (NOV 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 COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) 28 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDES TABLE FOR SEPARATE PARTS OR STAGES) (SEPT 2000)

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

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

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

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010) 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2024) 33

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

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

52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (JUN 2020)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

VAAR 852.236-79 CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT (APR 2019)

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

VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

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

VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES (OCT 2018)

IT CONTRACT SECURITY

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

I. GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTION

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

BASIS FOR AWARD

SELECTION AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

ATTACHMENTS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00

JB

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 546-22-143 Upgrade Existing OR Suite for Fire Compliance, at Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL. The contractor shall perform all necessary construction work per the Statement of Work (SOW), Design Specification, and Design Drawings.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA – Construction of Hospitals Infirmaries.

Period of Performance: 180 Calendar days after 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 NTP

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

Project Title: Upgrade Existing OR Suite for Fire Compliance Project Number: 546-22-143

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

This is a construction project for the upgrade to the existing Operating Room (OR) Suite which shall be required to adhere to the fire code compliance at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami, Florida. The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the designed specifications and drawings provided.

The construction of the project entails demolition and preparation of the area, new structural and architectural adherence, installation of doors and hardware, active fire protection, plumbing, heating-ventilation-and-air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, fire alarm devices, and finishes.

Design Specifications and drawings have been prepared by an Architect & Engineering (A&E) firm to deliver the requested upgrade for project 546-22-143, Upgrade Existing OR Suite for Fire Compliance.

2. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to renovate the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Shop and replace the existing aluminum canopy at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami, Florida. All work shall be performed in accordance with the designed specifications and drawings provided.

General Requirements

The contractor shall:

1. Follow all designed specifications and drawings for this project.

2. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

3. Implement and maintain appropriate Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) measures throughout the project.

4. Coordinate all work with VA staff to minimize disruption to ongoing hospital operations.

5. Secure the area before the commencement of work according to the Medical Center Infection Control and Construction Policy Requirements.

6. Provide a cost-loaded schedule to COR after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and before the commencement of work.

Specific Work Items

Demolition and Preparation:

• Remove existing gypsum board, acoustical ceiling tiles, and electrical components as specified.

• Prepare surfaces for new installations.

Structural and Architectural:

• Install new metal stud framing for interior walls.

• Install 5/8" Type X gypsum board on new and existing framing.

• Install acoustic insulation in walls and above ceilings.

• Install new acoustical ceiling tiles and hard lid ceilings as specified.

Doors and Hardware:

• Install new hollow metal door frames and doors, including all specified hardware.

• Install door hold-open devices connected to the fire alarm system.

Fire Protection:

• Relocate existing sprinkler heads to accommodate the new layout.

• Seal all penetrations in new smoke partition walls.

Plumbing:

• Seal existing plumbing penetrations in new smoke partition walls.

HVAC:

• Modify existing ductwork as required for the new layout.

• Install new ductwork insulation.

• Install new smoke dampers as specified.

• Seal all HVAC penetrations in new smoke partition walls.

Electrical:

• Install new lighting fixtures, including LED recessed lights and exit signs.

• Install new receptacles and surface-mounted electrical boxes.

• Provide all necessary conduit and wiring for new electrical components.

• Make minimal adjustments to existing panelboards as required.

Communications:

• Install new voice/data outlets.

• Provide and install all necessary conduit and Cat 6A cabling for communication systems.

Fire Alarm:

• Install new fire alarm devices, including smoke detectors, duct smoke detectors, and speaker strobes.

• Connect door hold-open devices to the fire alarm system.

• Provide all necessary wiring and connections to integrate new devices with the existing fire alarm system.

Finishes:

• Paint all new and disturbed wall surfaces.

• Repair and refinish any adjacent surfaces damaged during construction.

Project Close-out

• Perform all required testing and commissioning of installed systems.

• Provide all necessary documentation, including as-built drawings and operation manuals.

• Clean and prepare the area for VA use.

The contractor shall coordinate closely with the VA project manager COR and adhere to all VA policies and procedures throughout the duration of the project. All work must be completed in accordance with the project schedule and to the satisfaction of the VA.

3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• VA Police will issue identification badges to contractors, employees, and subcontractors which shall always be worn when on VA Property.

• The Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate in the project. Personnel shall be subjected to a background investigation before commencement. After the background check has been completed identification badges will be issued.

• The Contractor shall keep the area cleaned daily and haul away all construction debris. All materials and construction debris must be in a covered cart when entering and exiting the building.

4. QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION

• The Contractor shall be a State of Florida Certified General Contractor.

• The Electrical Subcontractor shall be a State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor.

• The contractor and all contractor employees must have taken the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) Certified 30/10-hour construction safety course and show documented proof. The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. 32(f) which states, “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them”. The contractor shall instruct each of his employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to this work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

Additionally, the contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

• Develop a plan detailing project-specific fire-safety measures.

• Maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services.

• Separate temporary facilities from existing buildings and new construction by appropriate distances.

• All temporary construction partitions must meet fire safety requirements.

• Temporary heating and electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 241, and NFPA 70.

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

• Contractor-furnished fire extinguishers must be provided and maintained in construction areas and temporary storage areas.

• Flammable and combustible liquids must be stored, disposed, and used in accordance with OSHA 1926, NFPA

241, and NFPA 30.

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

• Prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

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

• Maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the MVAMC Safety Office and Infection

Control Department.

• Prohibit smoking in and adjacent to construction areas.

• Dispose of waste and debris from buildings daily.

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

5. EQUIPMENT

• All Equipment, tools, etc., shall be maintained while on the project and shall be adequate, in quality and capacity for proper execution of work.

• Under no circumstances tools or equipment shall be left unattended.

6. SCHEDULING AND HOURS OF WORK

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

• Hours of Work: The contractor will perform work from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed during U.S. Federal Holidays. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday except for U.S. Federal Holidays.

• All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the COR three (3) weeks in advance. Shutdowns shall be considered as an activity in the contractor schedule.

• The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

o Electrical Systems shutdown including Normal or Emergency Power.

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

o Parking.

o Cranes: Prior to the crane arriving on site contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, and drawings 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.

7. SITE VISITS

• The job site shall be visited to verify all existing conditions and dimensions and the extent of work involved with the COR. Visits to the site may be made by appointment only and be previously approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

8. INSPECTIONS

• All work shall be inspected daily, during installation, and at completion by the COR.

9. SAFETY REGULATIONS

• All applicable Safety Regulations shall be observed during all work of this contract.

• The Medical Center Safety Officer shall have full authority to see that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

• Provide all necessary barricades/signage where required.

• Isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent areas.

• Follow Infection Control regulations. Maintained the area negatively pressurized if required.

• Perform field tests and participate in final acceptance tests for new equipment or systems installed.

• Provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements. For those maintenance and repair projects where the life/safety code requirements are not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

10. SUBMITTALS

• Submit documented proof of OSHA construction safety course.

• General Contractor License and Insurance.

• Submit as per Construction Documents and Specifications.

• Warranties.

11. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

• VA TIL Specifications.

• Florida Building Code.

• VA Interior Design Manual.

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

• Americans National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

• National Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

• National Electric Code (NEC).

12. MATERIALS

• Contractor to provide all materials required, remove, and replace finishes in accordance with Specifications.

13. EXECUTION

• After scheduling work (including phasing according to General Requirements) with the COR, the contractor shall provide the required signage and barricades as required to maintain the safety and protection of work and around the construction site.

• The contractor shall have all required equipment, tools, and materials on site before any work starts.

• After Substantial Completion remove any excess material from the VA campus and turn over 10% of materials to the maintenance crew.

• After Substantial Completion request Final Inspection from the COR

14. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• The project period of performance consists of 180-calendar days from issuance of the NTP.

• VA Police will issue identification badges to contractors, employees, and subcontractors which shall always be worn when on VA Property.

• The Contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate in the project. Personnel shall be subjected to a background investigation before commencement. After the background check has been completed identification badges will be issued.

• The Contractor shall keep the area cleaned daily and haul away all construction debris. All materials and construction debris must be in a covered cart when entering and exiting the building.

15. QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION

• The Contractor shall be a State of Florida Certified General Contractor.

• The Electrical Subcontractor shall be a State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor.

• The contractor and all contractor employees must have taken the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) Certified 30/10-hour construction safety course and show documented proof. The contractor shall designate a “competent person” in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. 32(f) which states, “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them”. The contractor shall instruct each of his employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to this work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

Additionally, the contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

• Develop a plan detailing project-specific fire-safety measures.

• Maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services.

• Separate temporary facilities from existing buildings and new construction by appropriate distances.

• All temporary construction partitions must meet fire safety requirements.

• Temporary heating and electrical installations must comply with OSHA 1926, National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 241, and NFPA 70.

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

• Contractor-furnished fire extinguishers must be provided and maintained in construction areas and temporary storage areas.

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

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

• Prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

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

• Maintain all construction permits visible and updated as required by the MVAMC Safety Office and Infection

Control Department.

• Prohibit smoking in and adjacent to construction areas.

• Dispose of waste and debris from buildings daily.

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

16. EQUIPMENT

• All Equipment, tools, etc., shall be maintained while on the project and shall be adequate, in quality and capacity for proper execution of work.

• Under no circumstances tools or equipment shall be left unattended.

17. SCHEDULING AND HOURS OF WORK

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

• Hours of Work: The contractor will perform work from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed during U.S. Federal Holidays. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday except for U.S. Federal Holidays.

• All shutdowns involving temporary impairment of utilities shall be requested in writing to the COR three (3) weeks in advance. Shutdowns shall be considered as an activity in the contractor schedule.

• The following list addresses the kind of shutdowns or service interruptions that shall require advanced notice:

o Electrical Systems shutdown including Normal or Emergency Power.

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

o Parking.

o Cranes: Prior to the crane arriving on site contractor shall submit: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, and drawings 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.

18. SITE VISITS

• The job site shall be visited to verify all existing conditions and dimensions and the extent of work involved with the COR. Visits to the site may be made by appointment only and be previously approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

19. INSPECTIONS

• All work shall be inspected daily, during installation, and at completion by the COR.

20. SAFETY REGULATIONS

• All applicable Safety Regulations shall be observed during all work of this contract.

• The Medical Center Safety Officer shall have full authority to see that the contractor obeys all safety rules and regulations relative to the fulfillment of this contract.

• Provide all necessary barricades/signage where required.

• Isolate the area to prevent the spread of debris into adjacent areas.

• Follow Infection Control regulations. Maintained the area negatively pressurized if required.

• Perform field tests and participate in final acceptance tests for new equipment or systems installed.

• Provide a written certified statement indicating that the construction project meets the life safety code requirements. For those maintenance and repair projects where the life/safety code requirements are not applicable, a written statement shall also be provided accordingly.

21. SUBMITTALS

• Submit documented proof of OSHA construction safety course.

• General Contractor License and Insurance.

• Submit as per Construction Documents and Specifications.

• Warranties.

22. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

• VA TIL Specifications.

• Florida Building Code.

• VA Interior Design Manual.

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

• Americans National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

• National Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

• National Electric Code (NEC).

23. MATERIALS

• Contractor to provide all materials required, remove, and replace finishes in accordance with Specifications.

24. EXECUTION

• After scheduling work (including phasing according to General Requirements) with the COR, the contractor shall provide the required signage and barricades as required to maintain the safety and protection of work and around the construction site.

• The contractor shall have all required equipment, tools, and materials on site before any work starts.

• After Substantial Completion remove any excess material from the VA campus and turn over 10% of materials to the maintenance crew.

• After Substantial Completion request Final Inspection from the COR

25. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• The project period of performance consists of 180-calendar days from issuance of the NTP.

INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

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

CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

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

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

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals.

The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is

(End of Provision)

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

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

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or , whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Aldwyn Singleton Contracting Officer Aldwyn.Singleton@va.gov

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

GAO.

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—Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 9:00AM Eastern Standard Time.

(c) Participants will meet at—Miami VA Medical Center West Patio Entrance 1201 NW 16TH Street, Maimi 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far mailto:Aldwyn.Singleton@va.gov 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 NOV 2024

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

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.

(End of Provision)

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

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

852.223-70 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITION PLAN SEP 2019

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION OCT 2018

852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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 $45.0M

(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 contracting by sealed bidding and 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).

(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 products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting 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,…