SOLICITATION - 36C24822R0135.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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36C24822R0135

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07/11/2022

546-22-3-6886-0443

546-CSI-132

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (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

Shaundrica M. Close 407-284-8624

Project Title: Design-Build (DB) Replace Computed Tomography (CT) Scan at Room D317 Project No.: 546-CSI-132 Project Location: Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th St. Miami, FL 33125 Magnitude of Construction: IAW FAR 36.204(d), the magnitude range of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000 NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Service Code: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries This solicitation will be evaluated on a Trade-Off basis. As stated elsewhere in this solicitation, this procurement is a Two-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 13a refers to Phase I proposals.

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB): This requirement is set-aside for VIP certified SDVOSBs.

Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be located at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/.

THIS ACQUISITION IS SET-ASIDE 100% FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB) ONLY, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF 38 U.S.C PART 74. ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY SUSPECTED OF MISREPRESENTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MAY BE CRIMINALLY INVESTIGATED AND PROSECUTED FOR FRAUD AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERMENT.

The Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a smoke-free facility. Contractors, in order to enter the campus must have a picture ID. All contractors are required to wear a face covering (covering nose and mouth per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 Campus (both inside or outside), the contractor will be responsible for wearing a face covering at all times. PPE will not be provided.

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

All offerors must comply with all solicitation terms and conditions.

Please refer to solicitation 36C24822R0135 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

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 6

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

Elizabeth Romero NCO816L2-1631 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) .. 1

A.2 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION,

OR REPAIR)– BACK

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

STATEMENT OF WORK AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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) ... 24

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)

2.11 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

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

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 AND OTHER COVERED

ENTITIES (NOV 2021)

4.3 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.4 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR

1984)

4.5 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP

2021)

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 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP 2013)

4.9 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (NOV 2021)

4.10 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

4.11 52.236-1 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

4.12 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

4.13 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

4.14 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

4.15 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

4.16 852.219-10 DEV VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION)

4.17 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

4.18 VAAR 852.219-77 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SRVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP

2021)(DEVIATIONS)

4.19 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

4.20 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR

2019)

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

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

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

4.24 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

4.25 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP

2019)

4.26 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008) 50

4.27 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

4.28 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.29 GENDER

4.30 CONTRACTOR'S COST BREAKDOWN

4.31 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES

4.32 OWNERSHIP OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

4.33 RETENTION OF REVIEW DOCUMENTS

4.34 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

PLANNING INFORMATION

4.35 COORDINATION WITH MEDICAL CENTER

4.36 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

I. GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTION

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

BASIS FOR AWARD

SELECTION AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATTING (PHASE ONE AND PHASE TWO)

PHASE ONE – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

PHASE TWO – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

PHASE TWO – PRICE PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

III. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

PHASE ONE EVALUATION FACTORS

PHASE ONE - FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL APPROACH

PHASE ONE - FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHASE ONE - FACTOR 3: RELEVANT AND RECENT PAST PERFORMANCE

PHASE TWO EVALUATION FACTORS

PHASE TWO – FACTOR 1: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS

PHASE TWO - FACTOR 2: QUALITY CONTROL AND FACILITY IMPACT

PHASE TWO - FACTOR 3: SCHEDULE

PHASE TWO - FACTOR 4: WARRANTY SUPPORT

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT AMOUNT

CLIN

DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES - 310

calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) issuance.

Design Phase: 160-calendar days from Government issuance of NTP.

Construction Phase: MUST be completed no more than 150-calendar days from Design completion and Government acceptance.

1.00 JB $_______________

GRAND

TOTAL

STATEMENT OF WORK AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

DESIGN-BUILD

REPLACE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCAN AT ROOM D317

PROJECT NO. 546-CSI-132

BRUCE W. CARTER VA MEDICAL CENTER

1201 NW 16TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33125

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 (1) contract, with one (1) 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 Architect-Engineer 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.National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA): Develops ratings and standards to ensure enclosures with the right level of protection.

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

O. Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC): Specifically, the Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

P. Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA): Is an industry term that describes the process of a qualified group of trained industry professionals performing an analysis of the condition of a group of facilities that may vary in terms of age, design, construction methods, and materials.

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

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. General Requirements:

The Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center (BWCVAMC) is seeking professional design-build services for design and construction for the project entitled: “Replace Computed Tomography (CT) Scan at Room D317, 546-CSI-132” located at the BWCVAMC, Miami, FL 33125. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and design-build services necessary for the design and construction of the project described herein and other specific tasks as further defined by this RFP. All proposals are to provide both design and construction services for this project. Contractor shall not match existing materials, but shall use hospital grade materials as designated in the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) technical information library (TIL) and/or industry standards for healthcare facilities relevant to space usage. Reference section VIII, Resources, below. The contractor shall hire a Certified Independent Third-Party Professional (CITP) for the review of the design documents for compliance with national and local codes, standards, federal, and state regulations. The CITP review will be documented by stamped/sealed drawings by a registered professional engineer from the state of Florida.

1. The CITP shall be a certified Life Safety Engineer, Fire protection Engineer, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) expert.

Required services are generated from CITP.

2. The CITP cannot be a member of the firm awarded the project.

B. Project Overview:

This design-build project consists of replacing the existing Siemens Somatom Edge Plus Unit with an EVO General Electric (GE) CT Scan. The service includes renovating Room D317 to accommodate the new medical equipment. It is imperative that the existing CT Scan equipment be removed from the existing room prior to the construction phase of the project.

The service shall include design services for the electrical installation required for new equipment, space planning, layout, and miscellaneous finish repairs. The construction scope shall include, change out of electrical connections and conduits as needed, electrical panels/lights/electrical service, transformers etc.

are required), painting walls (minor touch up of walls is included). Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures are required during construction, repair of existing flooring, new wood lead lined entry door, hardware, and hollow metal frame to replace existing items.

The summary of work for the facility modifications portion of this project includes general, structural, mechanical, and electrical renovations of the existing CT Scan in Room D317, and associated control room, to accommodate the installation of a newly acquired EVO General Electric (GE) CT Scan, and installation of the identified system within the CT Scan Room.

C. Specific Project Requirements:

1. Startup and Testing:

a. Contractor shall perform the CT Scan Equipment startup test in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

b. Contractor shall perform testing of all operational controls and safety devices to ensure proper operation.

c. Contractor shall preform testing of the EVO General Electric (GE) CT Scan Unit’s remote capabilities.

d. Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with documentation of all testing.

2. Training:

a. Contractor shall provide training to VAMC personnel on the proper Startup, Operation, and Shutdown of the equipment to include manufacturer’s recommendations.

b. Contractor shall provide training on the maintenance requirements and performance.

3. Additional Contractor requirements:

a. The contractor shall be responsible for installation of CT scan equipment and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) (mechanical, electrical, structural and controls) located in Room D317. This includes all operational testing required by VA Directives and any other applicable codes and VA regulations.

4. Emergency Response:

a. The contractor’s technician shall arrive on site within two (2) hours when notified by the

COR of an emergency. This will apply 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week including holidays.

b. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the work area in a neat and orderly condition.

c. Contractor shall provide a dumpster for disposal of old materials and any debris generated during the work.

d. Contractor shall ensure the work area is broom clean at the end of each shift.

e. Only VAMC personnel are authorized to turn On or Off any electrical circuits or to Open or Shut any valves.

5. Inspection/Acceptance:

a. The contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

b. The DB contractor will be given written information (as built and existing drawings);

participate in project planning meetings, pre-bid meeting, and pre-construction meeting as required; communicate with VA personnel via telephone or letter.

c. The entire work must be tested and certified by a Mechanical/Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) and meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), National Safety Code, VA Specifications, VA Construction Standards, VA Repair Handbooks and VA Fire Protection Manual available in the Technical information Library (https://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL).

d. The project shall begin with an intense on-site physical survey and collection of previous project data.

e. All installation or demolition shall be documented on the as build drawings and comply with all applicable requirements of NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, National Electric Code, National Safety Code, VA Specifications, VA Demolition Standards, VA Repair Handbooks, and all applicable Local, State, and Federal Regulations and Standards.

f. Existing as built drawings will be made available to the DB/Contractor; however, their accuracy shall be field verified by the DB/Contractor and all consulting firms as part of investigative services.

g. The DB/Contractor shall be required to perform all necessary site survey work such as verifying record drawings.

6. Investigative Work:

The following investigative work shall be included within the scope of this project:

a. Provide all Engineer investigative work for application to this project including, but not limited to, architectural, electrical, mechanical testing, vibration studies, structural analysis and any other test or study required to complete this project. Verify existing conditions to ensure the accuracy of the Replacement/Installation.

b. Field verify VA furnished drawings to ensure DB/Contractor as build drawings are accurate. It is the DB/Contractor’s responsibility to determine existing conditions and to base the construction project on this information.

c. Materials to be furnished to the DB/Contractor by the VA

7. The following shall be furnished to the DB/Contractor upon request:

a. VA Engineering Service will provide the DB/Contractor with all available As Built and existing drawings. The following documents will be provided to the contractor in a link format as part of the supporting documents (Site Plan, Miami VA Asbestos & Lead Survey; Electrical Plans, VA Construction Policy, Mechanical Drawings, One Line, and as build drawings). Note: The accuracy of any paper copy or drawings is not guaranteed and shall be used only for general information. Actual conditions must be field verified by the DB/Contractor and all consulting firms.

b. All VA standards, specifications, Space Planning Criteria, Equipment & Design Guides List and Design Submission Guidelines can be obtained by accessing the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/.

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

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation VAAR Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation VA Technical Information Library http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

Federal, State, Local, Industry

Performance in accordance with any and all legal standards, codes, policies, permits, procedures and or otherwise governing legal doctrine.

III. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

A. Design Phase:

All design related work (e.g., site visit, meeting, etc.) at the VA facility MUST be coordinated with the project’s COR. All work shall be performed during normal business hours (7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday). All requests for work after normal business hours, WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) shall be requested by the A/E contractor at least14-calendar days in advance.

http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/

B. Construction Phase:

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 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday). All requests for work during normal business hours shall 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.

C. Length of Project:

D. Project will have a 160-calendar days design phase from Government issuance of Notice to Proceed

(NTP). 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 25 calendar days. Allow 15 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 25 calendar days of receiving VA comments. Allow 15 calendar days for VA review.

c. Design-Build Team A/E shall submit Construction Document drawings to 75%, which incorporates the VA comments on the 50% submission within 25 calendar days of receiving VA comments. Allow 15 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 25 calendar days of receiving VA comments. Allow 15 calendar days for VA review.

E. Project’s construction phase MUST be completed in no more than 150-calendar days from Design completion and Government acceptance of 100% drawings.

F. The contractor shall commence work upon issuance of the NTP and complete all work within 310-calendar days afterwards.

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

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

IV. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:

Risk Assessment: This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Type C, Low Risk, Class II, Type C Medium/High Risk Group, Class III Project.

V. 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 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926.32 (such as scaffolds, cranes, excavations, etc.). Contractor’s CP are required to implement and maintain effective safety programs that identify and control hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees. The VA CP does not take the place of Contractor’s CP nor acts on their behalf. The VA CP determines if Contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual requirements for safety and OSHA compliance. When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR and/or CP will take immediate action to prevent injury, non-compliance, and/or property damage. The Contractor shall submit an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and an Accident Prevention Plan as per FAR 52.236-13 prior to commencement of site activities.

The Government shall have 21 calendar days to review the AHA and Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

VI. 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 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.

VII. RECORDS MANAGEMENT

A. Citations to pertinent laws, codes, and regulations such as 44 United States Code (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.

B. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the United States (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.

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

D. 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.

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

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

G. 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.

H. 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. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

I. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

J. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

VIII. RESOURCES:

A. 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 and Resiliency Design Manuals for VA Facilities – Mission Critical

Facilities (VA Handbook 0730) – Latest Edition

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) http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/sitemap.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/index.asp http://cfm.va.gov.til/ http://www1.va.gov/vasafety/ http://www.nfpa.org/

D. Applicable sections of the VA Master Construction Specifications shall 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 Veterans Health Administration (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.

IX. 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 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 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, http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf http://www.fgiguidelines.org/ 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.

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 one (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 fifteen (15) calendar days for each review cycle. A cycle includes:

a. The VA’s receipt of the design review submission package.

b. The review meeting.

c. DB teams’ receipt of comments from the VA, either electronically, by fax, or by hard copy delivery.

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 three (3) hard copy sets ( two (2) Full Size & one

(1) Half Size) and one (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 (two (2) hard copies, two (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, international building code (IBC), Florida Building Commission (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, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), and all required Contract submittals.

7. Contractor shall 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 shall be executed in electronic format AutoCAD version 2020 or backwards compatible format. Revit 2019 or backwards compatible format drawings of data infrastructure must also be provided.

2. The drawings included will be available to the Design-Build Team A/E team in electronic format in AutoCAD version 2020 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 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 shall 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 2013 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 any and 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 2020 and backward compatible format. Designer/contractor shall submit an AUTOCAD copy (as build drawings) after the completion of the project and before closeout 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 in which the design work is completed.

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 15 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%, and 75% 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…