Solicitation 36C24826Q0104.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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36C24826Q0104

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01-13-2026

675-23-801

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Elizabeth Romero (407) 399-7526

Project Title: BB Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution Project Number: 675-23-801 Location: Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Baldwin Facility, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803 Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to FAR Ref 36.204 (f) Between $1,000,000 and $4,000,000.

NAICS 221122: Electric Power Distribution; Size Standard of 1,100 employees.

Service Code: Y1DA: Construction of Hospital and Infirmaries.

The services required for project 675-23-801 are to provide construction services in accordance with this solicitation.

This requirement is set aside for U.S. Small Business Administration certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Vendor verification for SDVOSB can be found at SBA.gov.

The VA Medical Centers are SMOKE-FREE facilities. Contractors, in order to enter the VA campus, you must have a valid ID.

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

AT THE TIME OF QUOTE SUBMISSION, interested contractors MUST be actively registered in the following databases.

System for Award Management: https://www.sam.gov U.S. Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov Refer to solicitation 36C24826Q0104 instruction for the cutoff date for submissions of quote.

Site Visit: January 15, 2026 @ 1:00 PM EST, Contractors to meet at Building 3132 at the Lake Baldwin Campus.

PLEASE NOTE: No other site visits will be allowed.

Request for Information (RFI): RFI(s) due January 20, 2026 @ 1:00 PM EST email to elizabeth.romero@va.gov.

Request for Quote (RFQ): Quotes due February 9, 2026 @ 1:00 PM EST.

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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 A, PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ON PAGE 6

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 2500 Lakemont Ave Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

Elizabeth Romero

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-36342

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

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

2.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB

2021)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

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

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

3.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

3.4 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS—

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

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

SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED ENTITIES

(DEC 2023)

4.3 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.4 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JAN

2025)

4.5 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

4.6 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

4.7 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2024)

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

4.9 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000)

4.10 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

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

4.14 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

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

2018)

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

2019)

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

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

4.19 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2023)

4.20 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2020)

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

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

2019)

4.23 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD

SERVICES (OCT 2018)

4.24 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 CONSTRUCTION

SERVICES: Project 675-23- 801, Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution, OVAHCS Lake Baldwin facility, Orlando, FL 32803.

The contractor shall perform all necessary construction work per the Statement of Work (SOW).

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE:

221122 – Electric Power Distribution.

PRODUCT/SERVICE

CODE: Y1DA – Construction of Hospital and Infirmaries.

1.00 JB

GRAND TOTAL

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Orlando VA Healthcare System, Lake Baldwin Facility, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803.

1.00 270 calendar days from the Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCTION

IMPROVE LAKE BALDWIN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

PROJECT 675-23-801

ORLANDO VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM,

5201 RAYMOND STREET, ORLANDO, FL 32803

I. DEFINITION AND ACRONYMS:

A. Construction: as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Is the procurement by the Government, under one (1) contract, with one (1) firm for the construction services on a specific project.

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP): Protects, conserves, and manages Florida's natural resources and enforces the State's environmental laws.

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

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

II. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. General Requirements:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (OVAHCS), is seeking professional construction services to construct the project titled “Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution” at the OVAHCS, Lake Baldwin Campus, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803 and Lakemont Campus, 2500 S.

Lakemont Avenue, Orlando, FL 32814.

The Contractor shall furnish all construction services including labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision as necessary to construct the project described herein and other specified tasks as further defined in the Statement of Work (SOW). The construction shall be in accordance with the 100% design drawings and specifications for this project. Refer to attachments.

B. Project Overview:

This project is to upgrade specific electrical deficiencies at the Lake Baldwin and Lakemont VA campuses located in Orlando, FL identified in the Facility Condition Assessment. The objective of the project is to rectify these deficiencies by undertaking a series of activities such as repairing, relocating, replacing, and correcting various electrical equipment in accordance with the SOW and Specifications.

C. Specific Project Requirements:

1. Replace the tiebreaker within Building 500’s Switchboards 2 and 3.

A. Switchboards 2 and 3 are tied together through a single 1,600A breaker mounted within Switchboard 3.

The VA facilities personnel have stated that while the switchboards are fed from utility power the tie-breaker functions as expected. However, when the generators are running, the tiebreaker will trip. This is not how the tiebreaker is intended to function and can cause unnecessary outages. For instance, in the event of an outage in Switchboards 2 or 3, while a generator test is ongoing, the tiebreaker may fail to operate correctly, resulting in a substantial power loss to Building 500. Per the as-built drawings, as-built submittals, and field observations the main breakers within Switchboards 2 and 3 and the tiebreaker are kirk-keyed. Each breaker also appears to have a shunt trip. However, it is unclear what exactly was connected to the shunt trip of each breaker. Neither the drawings nor submittals indicated the intended use of the shunt trip functionality. It was also not feasible to trace the wire in the field either. If the shunt trip can be examined during the next planned outage/maintenance event it may be possible to determine if the shunt trip is the source of the nuisance of tripping. Notwithstanding, the proposed solution currently is to replace the tiebreaker and provide proper programming, interlocks, and shunting such that the tiebreaker performs properly under both normal and emergency situations.

2. Add a disconnecting means at the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) south utility feeder.

A. The south utility-owned multi-way switch does not have any government-accessible means of disconnecting. The switch has hardwired outputs that feed medium voltage switches MV-MWS-NO.3 and MV-ATS-NO.4. In order to disconnect the south utility, the incoming switches at the medium voltage multi-way switch must be opened. There is no way to disconnect the feeder from the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). The OUC south utility cabinet is not owned by the government and as such, breakers or switches cannot be added to the existing switch.

B. The proposed solution is to intercept the output feeders at manhole 89, install an additional government-owned multi-way switch, and re-feed both MV-MWS-NO.3 and MV-ATS-NO.4. This provides the government with the ability to disconnect power from the south at a single location.

C. During the summer of 2023 another project provided a new underground ductbank from the south OUC switch to manhole 89. As-builts of this project have not been provided to the AE team. These as-builts need to be reviewed to confirm the proposed solution is feasible.

3. Replace the transformer in front of Building 3130 and relocate a portion of the overhead power lines crossing the road underground. Electrical Power Pole between Building 3132 and Building 3134 is damaged and needs to be replaced with a new pole to maintain overhead power to electrical pole behind Building 3132 and Building 3134, underground power run option to feed Building 3132 and Building 3134 as well as runs to both buildings will be acceptable.

A. The transformers and secondary disconnect are both in need of replacement. Both shall be replaced in place, like for like. A portion of the transformer secondary travels overhead over a driveway. The overhead lines are not high enough and often get clipped by trucks causing outages. This project shall relocate that portion of overhead lines (approximately 200 linear feet) underground. The new underground duct bank shall originate at the new transformer MV-XF-ENG, traverse underneath the road, and end the existing power pole directly north of building 3129. The feeder shall rise up the pole and be spliced into the existing overhead lines.

B. Building 3129 is currently fed from an overhead wire that is spliced mid-span. This can be seen in Figure

3. This feeder shall also need to be replaced and the building re-fed. An additional power pole shall be provided to the east of Building 3129 and re-feed Building 3129 via a new overhead power line.

4. Replace the transformer between Building 504 and 502 and provide emergency generator backed power to Building 504.

A. The existing transformer MV-XF-504 is in poor condition, appears past the end of its useful life, and needs replacement. This transformer shall be replaced in place.

B. Additionally, this building shall be reworked in such a way as to provide generator-backed power to the entire building. An existing breaker within Switchboard Emergency within the Central Energy Plant (CEP) shall be utilized and an additional underground conduit shall be provided from Building 502 to Building 504. An additional transformer shall be added to transform the voltage from 480 to 208Y/120V.

This transformer shall be placed outside Building 504 next to MV-XF-504. An ATS shall be added fed from both transformers. Other equipment may be added/modified as well to accommodate the additional feeder and source. Additional documentation is required from the VA concerning this building to finalize a design.

5. Replace the transformer between Building 504 and 502 and provide emergency generator-backed power to Building 504.

A. The ATS feeding the Domiciliary, 519-ATS-K is non-functional and needs to be replaced. The ATS that feeds panel K is located inside the domiciliary. The ATS is located outside on the west well directly outside the exit door. This will be replaced in place. There is no other work at the domiciliary as part of this project.

B. The alternate feed and generator start signal for 519-ATS-K originates in Building 503. Note: Building 503 is owned by the state and not the VA. The scope of this project does not include providing a new alternate emergency feeder from a VA-owned building. The existing emergency feeder and generator start signal shall be used for this project.

6. Replace the fire pump ATS.

A. The fire pump ATS, 502-ATS-A, is to be replaced as part of this project. The ATS shall be replaced in place. The fire pump itself and all associated feeders are existing to remain. The fire pump controller and transfer switch are two (2) separate enclosures. Only the transfer switch shall be replaced as part of this project.

7. Replace medium voltage ATSs No. 2, 3, and 4 in place. All incoming and outgoing feeders are to remain the same.

8. Lakemont A. Relocate or Replace ATS in the chiller yard under a covered area.

1. There is an existing ATS located near the chiller within the chiller yard walls. This ATS is not protected from the elements or the chiller spray. This ATS shall be relocated and replaced as part of this project. The ATS feeders shall be intercepted and re-routed to the new location. The ATS will be located at the west end (right side of Figure 7) of the existing canopy-covered equipment outside the chiller yard property. The canopy shall be extended to cover the ATS. There is no other work to the ATS or Lakemont distribution system as part of this project.

9. Furthermore, the following applies to the areas in scope:

A. Electrical Service and Distribution:

1. All existing electrical service and distribution are to remain “as-is” unless noted otherwise.

2. Additions or modifications to any panel or service will be documented.

3. No additional backup, standby, or emergency power will be required unless specifically noted.

B. Branch Wiring:

1. Branch wiring system shall be installed in accordance with the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC).

Each branch circuit shall utilize a dedicated neutral conductor. All branch circuits shall utilize an equipment grounding conductor in each conduit. The conduit will not be allowed to be used as the sole grounding path.

2. All branch circuiting shall be copper conductors in conduit. Minimum conduit size shall be 3/4”.

3. Typical branch circuit wiring shall be a minimum #12 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper (CU), installed in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit for power and lighting systems. Rigid conduits shall be used for all exposed conduit runs where EMT would be subject to physical damage as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Conduits are to be installed concealed, except were installed in electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, or other unfinished areas.

4. All empty conduits shall have a pull string installed in them.

5. All panelboard feeders shall be copper conductors installed in conduits.

6. All electrical equipment shall be bonded with a dedicated equipment grounding conductor.

C. Wiring Devices:

1. Wiring Devices shall be hospital-grade, tamper-resistant duplex receptacles rated for 120V with 5-20

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) configuration, nylon type, with finishes determined by the architect. Device faceplates shall be stainless steel.

2. Interior receptacles located within 6 feet of a water source shall be provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

3. Wiring devices to be mounted in 4” square x 2-1/8” deep minimum boxes with appropriate gang mud ring.

4. Where wiring devices are surface mounted or in unfinished areas, devices are to be mounted in a 4” square outlet box with matching industrial raised cover plates.

5. Device wall plates to have extra strength laminated adhesive tape labels indicating the source panel and circuit number. Labels are to be white with black letters for “normal” power and red with black letters for “emergency” power.

6. Receptacles shall have the following finish:

a) Normal = White

b) Life Safety / Emergency = Red

c) Receptacle covers plate to be stainless steel.

d) Receptacles to be installed in accordance with the electrical drawings.

D. Lighting and Lighting Control Systems:

1. There is no lighting as part of this project.

E. Fire Alarm System:

1. There are no additions or modifications to the fire alarm system as part of this project.

F. Information Technology Systems:

1. There are no additions or modifications to the IT system as part of this project.

G. Security and Access Control:

1. There are no additions or modifications to the access controls system as part of this project.

III. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

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

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

C. Length of Project:

1. The project’s construction phase SHALL be completed in no more than 270 calendar days from the

Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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

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

IV. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:

A. Contractor shall secure the area prior to the commencement of work and follow the Orlando VA Medical Center guidelines and policies for Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and Interim Live Safety Measures (ILSM).

B. Risk Assessment: This project has been classified per the Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment as a Type B, Medium Risk Group, Class II (ILSM Level 1) project.

V. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

VI. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

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

VII. RESOURCES:

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

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

2. Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment Memorandum

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

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

2. OSHA Rules and Regulations

3. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) latest edition

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

VIII. SUBMITTALS

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

B. General Contractor License and Insurance.

C. Submittal as per Construction Documents and Specifications.

D. Warranties.

IX. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL:

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

B. Within 2 weeks of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Construction Contractor will submit a detailed QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that will be taken during the construction phase and the name of the Contractor’s team member responsible for QA/QC.

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

http://www.cfm.va.gov/index.asp http://www1.va.gov/vasafety/ http://www.nfpa.org/

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

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

THE WORK (MAY 2014)

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

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

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

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

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

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or 3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.228-17 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (BID GUARANTEE) (FEB

2021)

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

Elizabeth Romero Contracting Officer Hand-Carried Address:

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

Email address: elizabeth.romero@va.gov

Mailing Address:

N/A

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

GAO.

(End of Provision)

2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Elizabeth Romero Address: OVAHCS, Lake Baldwin Facility 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803 Telephone: (407) 399-7526 mailto:elizabeth.romero@va.gov

2.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT NOV 2024

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE-ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION

NOV 2021

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION OCT 1997

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

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

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

(End of Clause)

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

(a) As an alternative to filing a protest with the Contracting Officer, an interested party may file a protest by mail or electronically with: Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management and Compliance Service (003A2C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or Email:

EDProtests@va.gov.

(b) The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issue(s) pending with the Contracting Officer.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 221122.

(2) The small business size standard is 1,100 employees.

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

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

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

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

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $200,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved].

(xv) [Reserved].

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

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

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) [Reserved].

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[X] (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[X] (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[] (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[] (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.

[] (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

[] (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[] (A) Basic.

[] (B) Alternate I.

[] (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) https://www.sam.gov/ of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

3.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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

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

232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of…