S02 Solicitation 36C24825R0114.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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36C24825R0114

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06/26/2025

TBD 546-25-3-6872-0716

546-24-119

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

1201 NW 16 Street

Miami FL 33125

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

1201 NW 16 Street

Michael Zorzi 561 876 0797

Project Title: BB Replace Roof on Building #7, Project Number: 546-24-119

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

- Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to VAAR 836.204(f)(2), 2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

NAICS - 238160; Roofing Contractor Construction, Size Standard of $19M

Service Code: Z1DA - Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

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

All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (WWW.SAM.GOV).

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

Please refer to solicitation instructions for further requirements.

Site Visit: 07/02/2025 @ 9:00AM (EST) at the MVAMC West Patio Entrance. RFI(s) due 07/08/2025 @ 1:00PM (EST)

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

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Email 10:00AM EST

07-28-2025

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 B, PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ON PAGE 5

36C248

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Miami VA Healthcare System

1201 NW 16th Street

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

Aldwyn Singleton

Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

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

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR)–

BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

2.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.3 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK

(MAY 2014)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY

2014)

2.5 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.6 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB 2021)

2.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

2.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.2 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—CERTIFICATION

(NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014)

4.2 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

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

4.3 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

4.4 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDES TABLE FOR SEPARATE

PARTS OR STAGES) (SEPT 2000) ...................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.5 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JAN 2025)

4.6 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.7 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

ACT (DEC 2010)

4.8 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

4.9 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (JUN 2020)

4.10 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.18 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 JB

0001 BID-BUILD (BB) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 546-24-119 “Replace Building 7

Roof at Miami VA Medical Center, Miami, FL". (Base Bid): The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and bid-build services necessary for construction of a project described herein and other specific tasks as further defined by the Statement of Work (SOW).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238160 Roofing Contractor Construction.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries

Period of Performance: 240 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Thirty (30) calendar days are added for the project Kickoff meeting and project completion for a total of 270 calendar days.

GRAND

TOTAL

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

“Replace Building 7 Roof at MVAHCS”

Project 546-24-119

1.0 Introduction.

The Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHCS) is seeking professional construction services to Replace Building 7 Roof at MVAHCS; Project 546-24-119, located at 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125.

2.0 Description / Scope / Objective.

2.1. The Contractor shall furnish sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure the expeditious accomplishment of the work specified in this Statement of Work (SOW) to Replace Building 7 Roof at MVAHCS.

Additionally, the contractor shall furnish all services, materials, supplies, equipment, site investigations, studies, and travel required in connection with this SOW.

2.2. Contractor shall adapt, as necessary, any Government drawings, specifications, or standards provided to meet project requirements.

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

2.4. Contractor shall:

• Provide Roofing System that meets or exceed the South Florida Building Code for Roofing. Contractor to provide certification.

• Warranty Installers have been certified by manufacture of roofing system as a qualified installer.

• Provide a Manufacture Field Rep on site for inspections of material and certain critical stages of installation

(30%, 60%, 90% and Final).

• Have the Roof Installation certified by the Roof Manufacturer.

3.0 Applicable Documents.

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

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

VAAR Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation

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

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

SCA DOL Website WWW.SAM.GOV

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

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AWS American Welding Society

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

NFPA National Fire Protection Association https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ http://www.sam.gov/

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

TIL Technical Information Library

SOW Scope of Work

MVAHCS Miami Veteran Affairs Healthcare System

LPS Lightning Protection System

4.0 Performance Requirements.

4.1. This project is limited to the following areas (Refer to Attachment 4 - Bldg. 7 Roof Plan Drawing)

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

4.2. The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

4.2.1. Demolish existing roof system, including insulation built-up roofing, weather barriers, vapor barriers, flashing, and drainage seals on Bldg. 7 Lower-Level Section (Main Roof) Refer to Attachment 4 (Yellow Section).

Note: The Lightning Protection System (LPS) and any other components shall be tested, removed, reinstalled and re-tested to facilitate proper roof system replacement. Coordination with Project COR and Miami VA Electrical Shop is required before and after; any discrepancy found shall be documented and properly notified to the Project COR. Repair of the existing LPS is not part of this project.

4.2.1.1. The Contractor shall remove and discard all existing old metal fence framing, as well as the entire diagonal metal roof on the Northside of Bldg. 7 Lower-Level Section (Main Roof) and provided the Scrap Certificate.

4.2.1.1.1 All roof drains connected to the diagonal metal roof shall be cut and capped.

4.2.1.2. The Contractor shall:

4.2.2. Replace the lower-level section of the roof reference to Attachment 4 (Yellow Section) with pedestrian traffic coating (11,140 square feet). The roof shall be replaced with cold adhesive styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified bituminous membrane roofing per TIL Section 07 52 16.11. Installation methods and materials shall follow or exceed the below guidelines of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), recommendations:

Note: Roof deck is not a solid poured deck; it is a sandwich-type deck with two (2) slabs and Insulation in between

(bottom slab, vapor protection layer and a topping slab). Refer to Attachment 3 and 5.

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

2. Remove all abandoned equipment from the roof.

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

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

5. Adhere 1/8” per foot tapered board (2” thick minimum) in Low Rise Foam Adhesive 12’’ On Center

(O.C.)

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

Adhesive 12’’ O.C.

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

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

9. Provide galvanized metal sleeves and wall flashings for through-wall drains and overflow scuppers.

Seal the entire perimeter with sealant at the outside perimeter of the metal sleeve.

10. Provide galvanized, single-piece, metal counterflashing.

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

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

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

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

4.2.3. Restore the existing metal roof (1,025 square feet (SF), Refer to Attachment 4 Metal Roof (Purple Section). Roof shall be restored with a new acrylic elastomeric coating according to Specification Section 074000. Installation methods and materials shall follow or exceed the below guidelines of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), recommendations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Caulk any exposed fastener.

9. Apply base coat at one (1) gal per square.

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

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

4.2.4. Replace the existing upper level (6,010 square feet, Refer to Attachment 4 Metal Roof (Green Section) cold adhesive SBS modified bituminous membrane roofing as per TIL Section 07 52 16.11. Installation methods and materials shall follow or exceed the below guidelines of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), recommendations:

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

2. Remove all abandoned equipment from the roof.

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

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

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

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

Adhesive 12’’ On Center (O.C.)

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

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

9. Provide galvanized metal sleeves and wall flashings for through-wall drains and overflow scuppers.

Seal the entire perimeter with sealant at the outside perimeter of the metal sleeve.

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

11. Install multi-ply, liquid-applied reinforced flashing for ALL roof penetrations using a base coat, and

Topcoat. NO metal pans permitted. Reinstall the lightning protection system, with appropriate certification by a qualified subcontractor.

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

13. Cold adhesive SBS modified bituminous membrane roofing warranty shall be twenty (20) years.

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

4.2.6. Remove and replace the existing roof drains on the Lower/Upper Level Roof Sections (Qty 12); roof drains shall have the properly pitched for drainage.

4.2.7. Existing unused mechanical supports/stands shall be removed. Existing in use Mechanical Supports shall be properly secured/attached to the existing structural roof prior to roof repairs.

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

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

(Section 014500).

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

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

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

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

4.8. The contractor shall procure all necessary roofing materials, including miscellaneous items, from a roofing manufacturer whose products meet or exceed the specified standards to avoid product warranty issues. Alternative manufacturers may be considered if their products are shown to meet the required specifications (Mixing Manufacturer

Products are Not allowed).

4.8.1 Contractor shall provide a final approved inspection report by the Roofing Product Manufacturer certifying that all products were installed as per the Roofing Manufacturer Specifications.

4.9. The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose the old HVAC equipment on the Northwest side of the roof and any debris generated as a part of this contract. The Miami VA dumpsters and receptacles shall not be used by the contractor for this purpose.

4.10. Prime Contractor or Qualifier Subcontractor shall meet the following criteria:

Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Florida Roofing Licensed Contractor with a valid, active License and provide a minimum of 3 completed or in progress roof projects similar in size and type as per the Project SOW within the last 10 years (Minimum Roof Size 10,000 SF)

Note: For Prime Contractors looking to qualify using an out of State of Florida Licensed Roofing Contractor, Contractor shall provide evidence of license reciprocity with the State of Florida and meet the above criteria.

Note: All Contractors shall provide a digital copy of their Active Roofing Contractor License CCC for verification purposes. No exception.

Note: License will be used to demonstrate the Years of Qualified Experience requirement.

An experienced roofing licensed contractor with at least 10 years in the field brings a lot of benefits. For instance, comprehensive understanding of various roofing materials and systems. High-quality work that ensures structural integrity and longevity of the roof. A roofing contractor with at least 10 years of experience is likely to have encountered and successfully resolved a lot of issues in the past. A contractor with 10 years of experience is likely to complete the project efficiently and manage timelines and resources effectively. As a summary, the Miami VA seeks a highly experienced roofing contractors to execute a flawless roof replacement. Our goal is to ensure a top-quality installation that minimizes the likelihood of future warranty claims. By prioritizing excellence in the initial installation, we aim to prevent potential issues such as leaks, which could lead to secondary problems including mold growth, damage to valuable equipment, and most critically, compromising the safety of our veterans.

4.11. Contractor shall comply with the requirements for conducting a Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA), prior to starting construction. The PCRA helps minimize safety risks to patients, staff, and contractors.

4.12. For each roofing system contractor shall provide the following documentation from the manufacturer:

- Applicable installation/user manuals.

- Maintenance instructions.

- Warranty information.

- Technical specifications.

- Safety data sheets.

5.0. Scheduling, Phasing and Working Hours.

5.1. Primary place of performance is the Bruce W. Carter, Miami VA Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, Florida, 33125.

5.1.2. Hours of Work: The contractor shall perform work from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Any work performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, and Nights) must be requested 14 calendar days in advance. The request must be in writing and coordinated with the project’s COR. Additionally, construction shall be performed (scheduled and phased) to ensure egress/ingress are completely operational by normal business hours the following workday. No work shall be performed during U.S. Federal Holidays. See https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ for more information.

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

5.2.1. The construction period of performance (POP) is 240 calendar days, after issuance of Notice to Proceed. Thirty (30) calendar days are added for the project kickoff meeting and project completion for a total of 270 calendar days.

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

5.4. Cranes: Before the crane arrives on the site, the contractor shall submit the following to the project COR: Crane maintenance logs, crane operator’s license, and a drawing showing the crane’s operational and exclusion zone. All documents shall be revised and approved by the MVAHCS Safety Office prior to scheduling the work. Crane coordination shall be completed with COR of the project at least 14 days prior to the crane’s arrival onsite.

6.0. Deliverables.

6.1. Contractor shall coordinate all work with project COR.

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

6.3. Contractor shall provide a site superintendent and an OSHA 30 Certified Safety Officer appointment letter.

Note: All Contractor, Subcontractors or Sub of the Subcontractors Employees shall be minimum Certified as an OSHA

10. Contractor shall provide a cost loaded schedule (cost/value), progress schedule, Insurance Certification, list of

Subcontractors to CO and COR after issuance of NTP and before commencement of work.

6.4. The Contractor shall submit a daily log, sign-in sheet, pictures, and work performed each time services are rendered.

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

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6.6. Contractor shall provide daily logs, payrolls, and invoice.

6.7. Contractor shall provide a base and updated monthly schedule.

6.8. Contractor shall provide a weekly production schedule.

6.9. The contractor shall provide minimum twenty (20) years of roofing warranty.

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

7. Recycled Content Products:

Contractor to follow list of items with brand name or equal specification on GREEN items as follows. Recycled content products are products that are made from or contain recovered materials. That means replacing virgin materials with recycled materials, including post-consumer materials. Designated products in eight categories include paper and paper products, vehicular, construction, landscaping, park and recreation, transportation, non-paper office, and miscellaneous products. Examples of designated products include structural fiberboard, printing, and writing papers. The current list of designated products, EPA’s guidance, and related technical information can be found on EPA’s website at http://www.epa.gov using advanced search engine.

8. Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP):

Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) are products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the products or services. Examples of environmentally preferable products include cleaning products that are non-toxic, non-volatile, and biodegradable, and paint with no or low volatile organic compounds. This program is managed by EPA which maintains a database of products and specifications defined by federal, state, and local agencies, and other nations. The database can be found at www.epa.gov/epp along with EPA’s Guidance on the

Acquisition of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services located at http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/index.htm.

8.0. Contractor Personnel:

8.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for employing qualified personnel to perform the work specified in this SOW.

The Contractor shall make sure that their subcontractors and employees have proper documentation to authorize personnel to work in the United States of America. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specifications and requirements.

8.2. Contractor and all subcontractor’s employees shall be financially responsible for screen and mandatory background checks required by the MVAHCS Police Department. Contractors, and subcontractor employees are required to wear a

VA government-furnished badge while performing services under this contract, at all times. The badge will contain a personal picture, name of employee, and the Contractor's name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard.

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

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

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

9. Safety/Security Requirements.

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

9.2. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ensure performance is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

9.3. The Contractor and all subcontractors’ employees shall have the 10-hour OSHA safety course; the project supervisor shall have the 30-hour OSHA safety course. The General Contractor shall provide copies of certification to the

Contracting Officer (CO) for every employee who works on the job site.

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

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

Control Department.

9.6. Existing fire protection shall not be impaired. Fire watch shall be provided for all impairments more than four (4) hours in 24 hours.

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

9.8. Miami VA Medical Center is considered a smoke-free campus. Smoking (including e-cigs, and vaping) is not authorized by personnel anywhere on the VA medical grounds.

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

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

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

9.12. The contractor shall prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

9.13. Dispose of waste and debris from buildings DAILY.

9.14. Follow all additional requirements as specified in the MVAHCS Construction Policy.

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

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

10. Damages/Insurance

The Contractor shall be liable for all damages to Government equipment, property, utilities, etc., located at the site (e.g., sprinkler heads, ceiling tiles, manholes, fire hydrants, vehicles, doors, windows, stairs, etc.) caused by the Contractor, its employees, or its subcontractors. The Contractor shall immediately report all damages to the COR and shall provide the

Contracting Officer (CO) and COR, with a written report, within 24 hours. The report shall include the following: What occurred, who was involved when it occurred (Time/Date), where it occurred, why it occurred, how it occurred, and the proposed means to repair or replace it.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https:// www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest. It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of Clause)

2.2 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)

2.3 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)

2.4 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.

(End of Provision)

2.5 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 $3,000,000.00, 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)

2.6 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)

2.7 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:

Aldwyn Singleton, Aldwyn.Singleton@va.gov

Michael Zorzi, Michael.Zorzi@va.gov

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2.8 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— See 1st Page of solicitation for time and date.

(c) Participants will meet at— West Entrance of Miami VA Medical Center located at 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL

33125.

2.9 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

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE-ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION JAN 2017

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION OCT 1997

2.10 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)

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the

Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it

‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–

232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

https://www.sam.gov/

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded

“will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be…