S02 - SOLICITATION FOR 36C24822R0079 Final.docx

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3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

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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.

36C24822R0079

X 5/9/2022

675-22-806 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 2500 Lakemont Avenue, RM 114

Orlando, FL 32814 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 2500 Lakemont Avenue, RM 114

Orlando FL 32814 Aldwyn Singleton 407-538-1130 Project Title: Design-Build(DB) Reconfigure Space at Lake Nona Mental Health.

Project Number: 675-22-806 IAW VAAR 836.204 the magnitude of construction VA project is: $25,000 and $100,000, FAR Part 36.204 (b).

NAICS: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

Service Code: Z1DA – Maintenance of Hospital and Infirmaries.

This solicitation will be evaluated on a Trade-Off basis. As stated elsewhere in this solicitation, this procurement is a two (2) Phase Design/Build IAW FAR 36.3 One solicitation will be issued covering both phases. In Phase I proposals will be evaluated to determine which offerors will submit proposals in Phase II. Block 13 A refers to Phase I proposals.

This requirement is set-aside for VIP certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be found here at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/ THIS ACQUISITION IS SET-ASIDE FOR 100% SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) ONLY, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF 38 U.S.C PART 74. ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY SUSPECTED OF MISREPRESENTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING A GOVERVERMENT CONTRACT MAY BE CRIMINALLY INVESTIGATED AND PROSECUTED FOR FRAUD AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERMENT.

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

All contractors are required to wear a face covering (covering nose and mouth per CDC guidelines) while on campus.

All contractors will be screened at the entrance of the campus. A series of questions will be asked, and temperature taken. While working on the Medical Center (both inside of outside) the contractor will be responsible to wear a face covering at all times. PPE is not provided.

Refer to solicitation instructions for Phase One cutoff date for submission of Requests for Information (RFIs), or Questions (if any). No Site Visit will be conducted during Phase One of this solicitation.

All Offerors must comply with all solicitation terms and conditions.

Please refer to solicitation 36C24822R0084 package for further requirements.

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

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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

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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) 2500 Lakemont Avenue, RM 114

Orlando FL 32814

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Apolinar Vargas VA-VHA 2020-CB96-F94D Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES: DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR PROJECT 675-22-806"Reconfigure Space at Lake Nona Mental Health Admin." Work is to be performed at Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona. The selected contractor will be required to perform all necessary Design/Build work per drawings and specifications.

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

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA – Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries.

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

13800 Veterans Way Orlando, Florida 32827

USA

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Reconfigure Space at Lake Nona Mental Health Admin Project No. 675-22-806

I. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

A. Design-Build (DB): as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is the procurement by the Government, under one contract, with one firm (which may be a joint venture) for both design and construction services on a specific project.

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

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

D. Design Build Contract: This term, as used herein, refers to the Contract(s) to perform the design and construction of the project.

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

F. A/E: This term, as used herein, refers to the ArchitectEngineer firm(s) that are a part of the DB team, also referred to as DB A/E.

G. Design-Build Team A/E: This term, as used herein, to refer to the entire Design-Build Team (Contractor, A/E and any sub-contractors) all inclusive.

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

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

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

K. Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional (CITP): Certified Independent Third-Party Safety Professional for the review of the design documents for compliance with national and local codes, standards, federal and state regulations.

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

M. The Joint Commission (TJC): Formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and before that the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH). The Joint Commission provides evaluation, accreditation and disease-specific certification programs for healthcare facilities.

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

O. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

SCOPE OF WORK:

General Requirements:

Provide all Design-Build services including labor, materials, tools and equipment as necessary to construct the project described below and other specific tasks as further defined by this RFP. All proposals are to provide construction services for this project. The contractor shall be a State of Florida Certified/licensed General Contractor.

P. Project Overview:

This project will create podded office space out of Kitchen room 2H704. The work includes the removal of existing cabinetry, flooring and plumbing, wall patching, adding power and data, new paint, and carpet. Project will create space for 5 people. Project will relocate existing corridor doors and physical access controls to an existing bulkhead 15' away. This will allow access to the patient restrooms from the public corridor. Work includes removing existing doors and frame, patching, paint, reinstalling the door frame and door, relocating existing physical access controls and necessary flooring adjustments. In addition, it will relocate an existing door and frame 10'. This will allow access to the storage room 2J714B from the corridor. Work includes removing the existing door and frame, patching, paint, reinstalling the door frame and door, ceiling grid adjustments and necessary flooring.

Q. Specific Project Requirements:

1. Contractor shall engage in a third-party life safety assessment to maintain all life safety requirements.

a) Kitchen room 2H704

(1) The Contractor shall demo existing cabinetry, patch, and paint walls

(a) Plumbing should be demo to the interstitial

(2) The Contractor shall add electrical and data outlets for 5 desks

(a) Contractor shall follow current version of NEC (2020)

(3) The Contractor shall demo existing flooring and install new carpet

b) Corridor 2J714

(1) The Contractor shall demo current door and frame

(a) Contractor shall be responsible to patch and paint the walls

(2) The Contractor shall install new frame and door immediately after storage room 2J714B.

(a) The Contractor shall relocate devices and electrical as necessary for door installation

(b) Contractor shall be responsible to patch and paint the walls

(c) Contractor shall be responsible to repair floor to match existing floor.

c) Corridor 2HC08

(1) The Contractor shall install new door and frame

(a) New door shall have all security and auto door features as the door and frame to be removed

(b) Contractor shall be responsible to patch and paint the walls

(2) The Contractor shall demo current door and frame after completing new door and frame install

(a) The demo will include security hardware and electrical work

(b) Contractor shall be responsible to patch and paint the walls

(c) Contractor shall be responsible to repair floor to match existing floor.

II. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

A. All work hours MUST be coordinated with the project’s COR. All work shall be performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) so as not to interfere with normal Hospital functions. However, some VA areas may be conducive to work being completed DURING normal business hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday). All requests for work during normal business hours must be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance. Additionally, construction shall be performed (scheduled and phased) to ensure that exterior egress/ingress areas are completely operational by normal business hours the following workday.

B. Length of Project

1. Project will have a 120-calendar day design phase. Please refer to Program Guide PG-18-15, Volume C for document requirements.

a) From Notice to Proceed, Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Schematic Design drawings to 25% within 30 calendar days. Allow 10 calendar days for VA review.

b) Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Design Development drawings to 50%, which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 25% submission within 10 calendar days from receiving Government Acceptance. Allow 10 calendar days for VA review.

c) Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Construction Document drawings to 75%, which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 50% submission within 10 calendar days from receiving Government Acceptance. Allow 10 calendar days for VA review.

d) Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Final Document drawings to 100% (Signed & Sealed), which incorporates the VA’s comments on the 75% submission within 10 calendar days from receiving Government Acceptance. Allow 10 calendar days for VA review.

2. Design-Build Team A/E will schedule a Pre-Construction Meeting with all pertinent VA personnel for final drawing approval before construction starts. Submission within 10 calendar days of receiving Government acceptance of 100% drawings.

3. Project’s construction phase MUST be completed in no more than 120 calendar days from Design completion and Government acceptance.

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

5. Utility Outages, including disruption of fire alarms, must be requested by the Contractor at least 14 calendar days in advance.

III. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:

This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Type C, Medium Risk Group, Class III (ISLM Level I) Project.

IV. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

All Contractor's personal are required to have completed an OSHA-approved 10-hour construction worker course prior to working on the site. The On-site general superintendent/supervisor is required to have completed an OSHA-approved 30-hour construction course prior to working on the site. Every worker must provide the Contracting Officer a copy of current certificates identifying successful completion of the training prior to executing work for the Veterans Administration. In addition, Contractor shall provide submittals for contract construction or renovation work which include the names, qualifications, and training dates for Contractor’s Competent Persons (CP), who has been designated to administer the site-specific safety program, as well as the CP for other activities as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). Contractor’s CP are required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees. The COR does not take the place of Contractor’s CP nor acts on their behalf. The COR determines if Contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the COR and/or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non-compliance, and/or property damage. The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as per FAR 52.236-13 prior to commencement of site activities. The Government shall have 21 calendar days to review the AHA and APP.

V. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

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

VI. RESOURCES:

All designs shall comply with applicable sections of VA standards and publications, and all references therein. Ensure that construction documents comply with the latest edition of these VA construction and design standards. VA standards can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/. VA publications and standards shall include but shall not be limited to the following:

1. Office of Construction & Facilities Management Site Map:

http://www.cfm.va.gov/sitemap.asp

2. The Technical Information Library (TIL): http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

a) Master Construction Specifications Index (PG-18-1)

b) Design and Construction Procedures (PG-18-3)

c) VA Standard Details and CAD Standards (PG-18-4)

d) Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5)

e) Equipment Inspection Manual (Program Guide 7610.2)

f) Equipment Reference Manual (PG-18-6)

g) Space Planning Criteria (PG-18-9)

h) Design Manuals (by discipline) (PG-18-10)

i) Design Guides (graphical, by function) (PG-18-12)

j) Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13)

k) Room Finishes, Door and Hardware Schedules (PG-18-14)

l) Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions (PG-18-15)

m) Environmental Planning Guidance (PG-18-17)

n) HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals Amendment B

o) Lighting Study

p) Design Alerts

q) Quality Alerts

r) VA Signage Design Guide

s) Fire Protection Design Manual – Latest Edition

t) Cost Estimating

u) Physical Security Design Manuals for VA Facilities – Mission Critical Facilities (VA Handbook 0730)

v) Information Security Handbook VA 6500

w) Energy Reduction Manual (First Draft)

3. TIL - Master Construction Specifications: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp

4. Department of Veterans Affair Utilities Design Manual.

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

1. VA Office of Facilities Management citations of the AIA design standards found on the world wide web at http://cfm.va.gov.TIL/

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

3. Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment Memorandum

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

1. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Manual (ASHRAE)

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

3. OSHA Rules and Regulations

4. International Building Code (ICC) latest edition

5. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) latest edition

6. The Joint Commission (TJC) Accreditation manual (latest edition)

7. Sustainable Design Requirements (01 81 11)

8. Construction Waste Management (01 74 19)

D. Applicable sections of the VA Master Construction Specifications will be prepared by the Architect/Engineer, including all the necessary adaptations.

E. Particular attention is called to CD4, Symbol Identification of Contract Drawings.

F. Equipment symbols shall be in accordance with PG-18-6, Equipment Reference Manual (previously List of Equipment Symbols, H-08-6).

G. Standard Drawing Details, in accordance with PG-18-4, shall be utilized to the greatest extent practicable.

H. Cost estimates shall be developed in strict conformance with VA’s Manual for Preparation of Cost Estimates & Related Documents for VA Facilities (March 8, 2011). http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf I. Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, Latest Edition, published by The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI). http://www.fgiguidelines.org/.

J. Physical Security Standard, compliance with Medical Center Policy 138-3 and VHA Handbook 0730/2 dated May 27, 2010 “Space Key Control”.

K. Plumbing System Design & Water Treatment/Design to prevent Legionnaires. VA Plumbing Design Manual and VHA Directive 2008-010, PREVENTION OF LEGIONEELA DISEASE, and VHA Directive 2009-009, DOMESTIC HOT WATER TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR LEGIONELLA PREVENTION AND SCALD CONTROL.

VII. Design and Document requirements:

A. Design Requirements - Compliance with codes and standards.

1. Project design shall follow applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides and design materials included or referenced in the solicitation materials. See “Resources” above.

2. See “Approved Construction documents”, below, for required inclusion of design review comments.

3. In the design of new building and alteration work under this contract, the Design-Build Team A/E shall consider all requirements (other than procedural requirements) of:

a) Zoning laws:

b) Environmental and erosion control regulations; and

c) Laws relating to landscaping, open space, minimum distance of a building from the property line, maximum height of a building, historic preservation, and esthetic qualities of a building. Also, similar laws, of the State and local political division, which would apply to the building if it, were not to be constructed or altered by the U.S. Government. The Design-Build Team A/E shall consult with appropriate officials of the Federal, state, and political subdivision, and submit plans under the rules prescribed by those reviewing authorities. The Design-Build Team A/E and VA shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the referenced building officials. VA will also permit inspection by the officials described above during the construction period in accordance with the customary schedule of inspections in the locality of the building construction. Such officials shall provide VA with a copy of the schedule before construction begins or give reasonable notice of their intention to inspect before conducting an inspection.

4. The Design-Build Team A/E shall provide prompt, written notifications to the Contracting Officer concerning conflicts with, or recommended deviations from codes, laws, regulations, standards, and opinions of review officials as described above. No work altering or increasing the scope of this contract shall be undertaken prior to receipt of written approval from the Contracting Officer.

5. No action may be brought against the VA and no fine or penalty may be imposed for failure to carry out any of the previously described recommendations of Federal, state, or local officials. VA and its contractors, including A/E, shall not be required to pay any amount for any action taken by a state or political division of a state in carrying out functions described in this article, including reviewing plans, carrying out on-site inspections, issuing permits, and making recommendations.

6. The Design-Build Team A/E shall advise the Contracting Officer of any variances with the applicable Department of Labor, OSHA, for occupancy requirements.

B. Design Review Meetings:

1. A review meeting to resolve design issues will be held for each design review package submitted. The meeting will include discussion of VA comments on functional relationships and technical peer review comments (by others).

2. Participants will include VA Staff and Design-Build Team A/E members as appropriate for the specific package to be reviewed and others.

The Design-Build Team A/E members will each allow for (1) full day for each package design review meeting. Design-Build Team A/E management shall be present at each review meeting.

3. The DB team shall allow a minimum of fourteen (10) calendar days for each review cycle. A cycle includes:

4. Coordination of the review meeting schedules will be the responsibility of the VA Project Manager/COR (for the VA) and the Design-Build Team A/E Project Manager (for the Design-Build Team A/E). See Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

C. Design Review Submissions:

1. The Design-Build Team A/E shall prepare and submit complete construction documents for review and approval by the VA in accordance with standard professional practice and prevailing codes.

2. The documents may be divided into multiple review submission packages. The VA will review as many as six (6) package submissions (examples: demolition, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, Electrical, plumbing etc.) to facilitate the start of construction.

3. All submission packages will be reviewed at Schematic Design (25%), Design Development (50%), Construction Documents (75%) and Final Documents (100%) completion stages. The (100%) review submission packages will incorporate the final review comments from the (75%) review. If any package is not complete for the required stage a post review may be required, the cost of which will be borne by the DB Team. The (100%) set of drawings will be the final set of drawings that will be used for construction and stamped by engineer and architect of record.

4. Each review submission package shall include 3 hard copy sets (2 Full Size & 1 Half Size) and 1 PDF sets on CD-ROM. The package will include an index of drawings (by sheet number and title) and specifications (by section number and title) submitted. The packages will be distributed to the VA Project’s COR, the VA Contracting Officer (CO). and others as determined to be appropriate by the VA.

5. Upon Contractor review of the TIL Specifications and Design Guidelines associated with the Project Scope of Work, the Design-Build Team A/E shall be responsible to prepare and submit for Government review and acceptance a full set of specifications (2 hard copies, 2 electronic), specific to the project, from the Master Specifications located in the TIL.

The Specifications shall be contractor modified to include VA Guidelines and Code requirements consistent with NFPA, IBC, FBC, FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, 2010 edition.

6. In addition to the Project Specific Specifications, the Contractor shall submit a binder of product cut sheets, MSDSs, and all required Contract submittals.

7. Contractor will be responsible to submit as-build CAD drawings at the end of the project reflecting the new floor layout changes to the VA Engineering office as part of the close out documents.

D. Electronic Media:

1. Design review submission drawings and final Construction Document submission drawings will be executed in electronic format AutoCAD version 2018 or backwards compatible format.

2. The drawings included will be available to the Design-Build Team A/E team in electronic format in AutoCAD version 2018 or PDF format for use in preparing the construction drawings if possible. Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CAD drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The user shall independently verify all information in the files. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the Architect Engineer harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the CAD drawing files.

3. Design review submission specifications, final Construction Document submission specifications and other 8 1/2 by 11 formatted material will be executed in electronic format Microsoft Word

4. The specifications included shall be available to the Design-Build Team A/E in electronic format in Microsoft Word, for use in preparing the construction specifications. Since data stored on electronic media can deteriorate undetected or be modified without the Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, the CAD version 2018 drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation on the part of the Architect/Engineer as to accuracy or information contained in the files. The design builder shall independently verify all information in the files and shall agree to indemnify and hold the Architect Engineer harmless from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including, but not limited to, attorney’s fee arising out of the use of the electronic files.

5. The construction record drawings shall be completed in at least AutoCAD version 2018 and backward compatible format. Designer/contractor will submit an AUTOCAD copy (as build drawings) after the completion of the project and before closing out to the VA for engineering records and update tracking purposes.

6. Construction shop drawings are not required to be completed in AutoCAD.

E. Professional Licensing:

1. The Design-Build Team A/E who prepares the construction documents shall be a professional architect or engineer licensed in the State of Florida.

2. The professional seal indicating such license by the state shall appear on the final construction documents. The architect whose seal is shown will be known as the Architect of Record. The Design-Build Team A/E shall certify compliance with the VA RFP and all applicable codes.

F. Approved Construction Documents:

1. The final construction document submission package will be submitted by the Design-Build Team A/E for approval by the VA after completion of the 75% review cycle for the final package to be submitted by the Design-Build Team A/E. The VA will have 14 calendar days to take approval action.

2. The final construction documents submission package will include a full set of construction documents including all disciplines/packages.

3. The final construction documents submission package will incorporate all VA supplied comments from the earlier 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% submission package reviews and will comply with the VA requirements.

4. If the final construction documents submission package is not complete a post submittal may be required, the cost of which will be borne by the Design-Build Team A/E.

5. The approved final construction documents include such details that the project can be constructed and will be used for construction of the project.

G. Construction Drawing Preparation - Mandatory material and equipment schedules and details may be indicated either on the drawings or in the specifications, at the option of the Design-Build Team A/E. The construction drawings shall include a coordinated set of the following. (Reference Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C)

1. Structural drawings: including foundation plans, framing plans, schedules, and details, including general notes and all calculations.

2. Architectural drawings: including floor plans, building elevations, building sections, wall sections, reflected ceiling plans, stair details, toilet and bath details, door schedules and details, window schedules and details, room finish schedules, auto transport and other details.

3. Fire protection drawings: including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes calculations and all related calculations.

4. Plumbing drawings: including floor and roof plans, riser diagrams equipment schedules, plumbing fixture schedules, and details, including general notes, and all related calculations.

5. HVAC drawings: including floor and roof plans, one-line flow diagrams, equipment schedules, and details, including general notes and all related calculations. Also provide sections for mechanical equipment rooms and sequence of operation for all HVAC equipment.

6. Electrical drawings: including site demolition plans, site, floor and roof plans (power, lighting, and other systems), one-line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment schedules, light fixture schedules calculations and details

7. Asbestos abatement: drawings including site demolition plans and floor plans indicating asbestos abatement method.

H. Construction Specifications - Project specifications shall include specifications for all products, materials, equipment, methods, and systems shown on the construction drawings in accordance with standard professional practice and the VA requirements. The specification submitted for review shall include:

1. The name of the manufacturer, the product name, model number, or other identification as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project;

2. Other data as appropriate to clearly identify the product that will be used in the construction of the project i.e. shop drawings, product data, and samples as required by the VA documents; and

3. The required stamp of the licensed architect or engineer of record will be considered as certification of compliance with the project’s requirements.

I. Design Requirements – Compliance with codes and standards.

1. Project design shall follow applicable standards and codes described in VA Program Guides and design materials included or referenced in the solicitation materials.

2. In the design of new building and alteration work under this contract, the Design-Build Team A/E shall consider all requirements (other than procedural requirements) of:

3. The Design-Build Team A/E shall consult with appropriate officials of the Federal, state, and political subdivision, and submit plans under the rules prescribed by those reviewing authorities. The A/E and VA shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the referenced building officials. VA will also permit inspection by the officials described above during the construction period in accordance with the customary schedule of inspections in the locality of the building construction. Such officials shall provide VA with a copy of the schedule before construction begins or give reasonable notice of their intention to inspect before conducting an inspection.

4. The Design-Build Team A/E shall provide prompt, written notification to the Contracting Officer concerning conflicts with, or recommended deviations from codes, laws, regulations, standards, and opinions of review officials as described above. No work altering the scope of this contract shall be undertaken prior to receipt of written approval from the Contracting Officer.

5. No action may be brought against the Design-Build Team A/E or VA and no fine or penalty may be imposed for failure to carry out any of the previously described recommendations of Federal, state, or local officials. The VA and its contractors, shall not be required to pay any amount for any action taken by a state or political division of a state in carrying out functions described in this article, including reviewing plans, carrying out on-site inspections, issuing permits, and making recommendations.

6. The Design-Build Team A/E shall advise the Contracting Officer of any variances with the applicable Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, for occupancy requirements.

VIII. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL:

A. To reduce design errors and omissions, the Design-Build Team A/E shall develop and execute a QA/QC plan that demonstrates the project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

B. Within 2 weeks of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Design-Build Team A/E will submit a detailed QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that will be taken during the development of the various design submission packages and the name of the Design-Build Team A/E member responsible for QA/QC.

1. Upon its completion each task shall be initialed and dated by the responsible Design-Build Team A/E member.

2. A 100% completed QA/QC plan shall be submitted with the final construction document submission package.

IX. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES:

A. Pre-Construction Meeting The DB A/E, as part of the Design-Build Team A/E, shall participate in the pre-construction meeting with the VA and DB Contractor. The DB A/E shall be prepared to respond to the VA concerns and shall provide overview of the design.

B. Site Visits & Inspections

1. During Construction Period Services, the DB A/E shall visit the job site as appropriate to the stage of construction to determine in general if the work is being performed in a manner indicating that the work, when completed, will be in accordance with the working drawings.

2. During the construction period the DB A/E shall make weekly visits to the project site when requested by the COR. The COR may also request visits for special purposes. Only registered architects and engineers thoroughly familiar with the project may make these site visits. The COR has the prerogative to determine the professional discipline(s) required for any visit. The DB A/E shall observe the construction, advise the COR of any deviations or deficiencies or solutions to issues discussed. A site inspection report which includes the purpose of the inspection, items reviewed, deficiencies observed, recommendations and additional actions required, shall be furnished to the COR within three workdays following the site visit date.

C. Disputes, Interpretations and Clarifications Upon written request from the VA, the DB Contractor shall furnish to the VA, with reasonable promptness, in writing or in the form of drawings, interpretations of the Contract Documents prepared by the DB A/E, if, in the opinion of the VA, such interpretations are necessary for the proper execution or progress of the Work.

D. Other submittals

G. Inspections and Testing

1. DB A/E shall be present during one (1) Pre-Final inspection and one (1) Final inspection of Work and shall generate Punch List and forward the list to the VA with explanations of found deficiencies and/or omissions in work, and recommended correctives.

2. DB A/E shall review and approve or take other appropriate action on test reports and Punch List items to be completed or corrected. DB A/E shall approve or disapprove test reports and forward findings to the VA for final disposition. DB Team shall forward approved inspection and testing document or lists to the VA for final disposition.

H. Review of Documents and Work Acceptance On closeout of Construction Period Services, the Design-Build Team A/E shall certify that the Contract Documents requirements and intent have been satisfied, workmanship is Professional and at an acceptable level, submittals and other DB supplied Documents as required in Contract Documents are in order and stamped approved. However, the Government’s final acceptance of the Work is at the discretion of the COR and shall be authorized in writing by the VA Contracting Officer only.

I. Project Close-Out The Design-Build Team A/E shall comply with the requirements in the “General Conditions”, Section 01001, and “General Requirements”, Section 01010, for submission of final RFP as built drawings, manuals, and other documents as noted. Required as built drawings and specifications will be submitted in the same format required for the construction documents.

J. AS-BUILT

The Design-Build Team A/E shall prepare and submit AS-BUILT drawings as developed from the Construction activities re-lined as-built. Drawings shall be submitted in AutoCAD 2018 (or earlier) format and shall reflect the actual as-built conditions. Stamp drawings in large red bold letters “AS-BUILT” in the lower right-hand corner of all drawings. Drawings shall be submitted on full size consistent with previous requirements herein.

Records Management Language for Contracts (NARA) The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical Electronic Information Systems (EIS) procurement contract:

1. Citations to pertinent laws, codes, and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

2. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

3. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

4. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

5. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

6. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

7. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

8. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974.