Solicitation 36C24826Q0585.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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36C24826Q0585

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05-08-2026

675-22-106

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 Address Lake Baldwin Site Deficiencies Project Number: 675-22-106 Location: Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Baldwin Facility, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803 Magnitude of Construction: Pursuant to VAAR Ref 836.204 (f) Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

NAICS 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; Size Standard of $45.0M Service Code: Y1DZ: Construction of Other Hospitals Buildings.

The services required for project 675-22-106 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 36C24826Q0585 instruction for the cutoff date for submissions of quote.

Site Visit: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM 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 Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST email to elizabeth.romero@va.gov.

Request for Quote (RFQ): Quotes due Monday June 10, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST.

10 360

X 10

One (1) email 11:00 AM EST

06-10-2026

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 5

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)

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 (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

WORK (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION) (MAR 2026) . 13

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

OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)

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

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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

(NOV 2021)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

4.2 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

4.3 52.211-13 TIME EXTENSIONS (SEPT 2000)

4.4 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

(DEVIATION)

4.6 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.8 52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.9 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.10 52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (MAY 2008)

4.11 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-

DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2008)

4.12 52.223-11 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.13 52.223-12 MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, REPAIR, OR DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATION

EQUIPMENT AND AIR CONDITIONERS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.14 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.15 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

4.16 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

(MAY 2014)

4.17 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000)

4.18 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.19 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

4.20 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.21 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

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

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

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

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

4.25 VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

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

4.27 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2019) .. 55

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

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

4.30 VAAR 852.239-76 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY

(FEB 2023)

4.31 VAAR 852.242-70 GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT

2020)

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

4.33 VAAR 852.243-70 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGES—SUPPLEMENT (SEP 2019) ... 58

4.34 VAAR 852.246-75 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION—GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES

(OCT 2018)

4.35 IT CONTRACT SECURITY

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

4.36 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV

2021)

A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:

Project 675-22-106, Address Lake Baldwin Site Deficiencies, OVAHCS, Lake Baldwin campus, Orlando, FL 32803.

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

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE:

236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE:

Y1DZ – Construction of Other 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.

0001 360 calendar days from the Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCTION

ADDRESS LAKE BALDWIN SITE DEFICIENCIES

PROJECT NUMBER 675-22-106

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 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 Quote (RFQ): 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 Bid-Build (BB) services to construct the project titled “Address Lake Baldwin Site Deficiencies” Project 675-22-106, at the OVAHCS, Lake Baldwin campus, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803.

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 1 “Construction Specifications” and 2 “Construction Drawings”.

B. Project Overview:

This project is to address deficiencies at Lake Baldwin campus, with a focus on exterior construction and repairs.

C. Specific Project Requirements:

The contractor shall provide the construction services for listed items below.

1. Repaving Parking Lot K and Other Failing Road Sections: The primary focus shall be on Parking Lot

K.

2. Replacing/Repairing Collapsing Storm Water Collection System: The storm water system Parking Lot A and B is showing signs of damage and deterioration. The top surface of the parking lot collapses along the path of the storm water system.

3. Build Gazebo at Domiciliary: Construct a gazebo or covered area at the southeast corner of the domiciliary. There is an existing concrete pad in this location that is currently not covered. The new gazebo or structure shall provide coverage of the entire pad.

4. New Covered Walkways: Install new covered walkways in two (2) areas. The first area shall connect

Building 500 to Building 3128 and 3129. The second area shall connect Building 508 to south entrance of Building 500, including portions of the roundabout.

5. Completion of Campus Walking Path: Construct new sidewalks around the perimeter of the entire campus. Portions of the perimeter currently have existing sidewalks, but they are not continuous around the campus.

6. Relocation of Marquee sign: The existing marquee sign on the southwest (SW) corner of the campus is difficult to see from the campus entrance. The existing marquee sign shall be removed, and an upgraded marquee sign shall be placed outside the campus fence for better visibility.

7. Covered Storage for Environmental Management Service (EMS) linen carts: Construct an outdoor storage area to store soiled linen carts. The new storage area shall be approximately 800 square feet (SF) and shall have three (3) walls. The new walls shall match exterior of Building 500. The new storage area shall be located to the south of Building 501 and between Building 500.

8. Pressure-Wash Canopy Decks and Clean Gutters/Downspouts: Pressure-wash the top and bottom surfaces of the canopy decks and clean out gutters/downspouts along the existing covered walkways throughout the campus.

D. Special Requirements:

1. Badges: The contractor is responsible for accurately competing and returning the required paperwork to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge issuance. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all workers schedule appointments for fingerprints and badge pickup.

Contractor’s personnel shall also respond to PIV Office system-generated email requests. Facility Management Services (FMS) will submit the required paperwork for background checks and issuance of identification badges for contractors, employees and subcontractors, once the paperwork is filled out and received. Badges shall be always worn when on VA property.

2. The contractor shall provide a list of all personnel who will participate in the project. The personnel can be subjected to a background investigation prior to commencement of work. The contractor will be issued appropriate quantity of badges per provided list.

3. Contractors shall keep the area cleaned daily and haul away all construction debris. All materials shall be tracked and logged to be reported back to the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) coordinator for recycling tracking purposes. When removing construction debris from facility, it must be transported in a covered cart when entering and exiting the building.

III. SCHEDULING, PHASING, AND WORKING HOURS:

A. Working Hours

1. All work hours SHALL be coordinated with the project’s COR to minimize interference with normal clinic functions. All work shall be performed during normal business hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm) Monday through Friday. However, some items may require work to be completed OUTSIDE normal business hours during WHEN hours (Weekend, Holiday, Evening, and Night). Performing on-site work during WHEN hours must be coordinated and approved by project COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approval is subject to the availability of on-site staff.

2. Additionally, construction shall be performed (scheduled and phased) to ensure that areas which can be completed ahead of schedule or are a priority for early acceptance and operation can be rendered back to facility.

B. Length of Project

1. The project’s construction phase SHALL be completed in no more than 360 calendar days from the Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) letter and acceptance of work schedule.

2. 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 Notice to proceed.

C. 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 staging areas prior to commencement of work and follow the Orlando VAHCS 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 (ICRA) as a Type A, Low Risk Group, Class I (ISLM 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. 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:

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

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) Heating Ventilation Air Cooling (HVAC) Design Manual for Hospitals Amendment B

o) Lighting Study

p) Design Alerts

q) Quality Alerts

r) VA Signage Design Guide

s) Fire Protection Design Manual – Latest Edition

t) Cost Estimating

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

0730)

v) Information Security Handbook VA 6500

w) Sustainable Design

3. VA Directive 0055 and all applicable federal energy legislation, including, but not limited to, Energy Act 2020, EPAct 2005, and EISA 2007

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

5. 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 (IBC) latest edition

5. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) latest edition

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

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

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

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

Equipment Symbols, H-08-6).

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

H. Cost estimates shall be developed in strict conformance with VA’s Manual for Preparation of Cost

Estimates & Related Documents for VA Facilities (March 8, 2011).

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmCost.pdf

I. Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, Latest Edition, published by The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI). http://www.fgiguidelines.org/

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

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

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 (QA/QC):

A. The 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 two (2) weeks of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall submit a detailed QA/QC plan describing each QA/QC task that shall 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 initiated and dated by the Contractor’s team member responsible.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

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 (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a)(1) The offeror must 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 must 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 must 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—REGISTRATION

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE

ACQUISITION

NOV 2021

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS—CONSTRUCTION OCT 1997

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (DEVIATION)

MAR 2026

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION

OCT 2018

852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

2.8 VAAR 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (DEVIATION)

(MAR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause –

VA Information system is the same as information system and means, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 5727, a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information whether automated or manual.

VA sensitive information means all VA data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information and includes sensitive personal information. The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the Freedom of Information Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following: individually-identifiable medical, benefits, and personnel information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance, confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information;

information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney work-product privilege, and the attorney client privilege; and other information which, if released, could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs.

(b) General. Contractor personnel assigned to work for or on behalf of VA must undergo a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level designation associated with the work to be performed at the level indicated in the contract. The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA Directive/Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program, which can be accessed at: https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm.

(c) Risk and Sensitivity Levels. The following table identifies the risk and sensitivity levels that apply to any personnel providing services under this contract. *VA Administrations, organizations and staff offices will use the OPM Position Designation Tool.

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions – Tier 1/Low Risk

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions – Tier 2/Mod Risk

Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions – Tier 4/High Risk

Security clearances are granted to individuals with a specific requirement for access to classified material (for example, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret). Contractor personnel that are required to obtain a security clearance will be subject to a Tier 3 or Tier 5 investigation. The following sensitivity designations have been assigned for the identified Tier 3 and Tier 5 required by this contract:

Tier 3:

Tier 5:

(d) Fitness. The results from a background investigation are used to determine if an individual’s fitness is sufficient for that individual to perform work for or on behalf of VA in the position identified in this contract. Contractor fitness determinations are made in accordance with 5 CFR Part 731.202.

Fitness requirements for employment are separate and distinct from job qualifications. If a Contractor or subcontractor employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit to provide services under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from working on this contract and take those necessary steps that restrict the employee’s logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information.

The Contractor shall advise the employee that they are not permitted to access any VA controlled building or real property in relation to this contract. The removal of an unfit Contractor or subcontractor employee does not alleviate the Contractor from satisfying the requirements of this contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with the recruitment/replacement of an employee or subcontractor employee who is found to be unfit.

https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm https://pdt.nbis.mil/consent https://pdt.nbis.mil/consent

(e) Identification Cards. The Government will provide a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card or other identification card, as necessary, to fit Contractor personnel who require physical access to VA facilities and/or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall prominently display their PIV/identification card on their persons while working at a VA facility and shall present their PIV/identification card for inspection upon request by a VA official. The Contractor must surrender the employee or subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card in accordance with the requirements set forth in Directive/Handbook 0735 when any of the following events occur:

1. When no longer needed for contract performance.

2. Upon completion of the Contractor/subcontractor employee’s employment.

3. Upon contract completion or termination.

(f) Lost/stolen. Immediately upon detection, the Contractor shall report a lost or stolen PIV/identification card to the Government authorities as identified in Directive/Handbook 0735. Within 48 hours of reporting the lost/stolen PIV/identification card, the Contractor shall submit to the Program Manager an incident report that describes the relevant facts and circumstances regarding the loss/theft. If the loss/theft was reported by the Contractor to the local police, the Contractor shall further submit a copy of the final police report to the Program Manager within 48 hours of the report being made available by the local police department. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs that result from lost/stolen PIV/identification card(s).

(g) Regular Reporting. The Contractor shall submit a status report to PIV Sponsor within 5 working days after the end of each calendar quarter and as requested by the Government in order to initiate contract closeout procedures. The report must provide the status of each contractor/subcontractor employee who is required to have a PIV/identification card during the performance of the contract. The report shall identify the Contractor and the contract number, and list the following status for each contractor/subcontractor employee who holds a PIV/identification card under this contract:

1. Contractor/subcontractor employee name.

2. Name of VA facility where Contractor/subcontractor employee works, if applicable.

3. Date background check submitted for Contractor/subcontractor employee.

4. Date PIV/identification card issued to Contractor/subcontractor employee.

5. Contractor/subcontractor employee’s PIV/identification card number, as applicable.

6. Date Contractor/subcontractor employee no longer has need for PIV/identification card.

7. Date Contractor notified VA that PIV/identification card is no longer required.

8. Date Contractor returned PIV/identification card was returned to VA.

(h) Flow down of clause. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in subcontracts, third-party agreements, and BAA’s, in which subcontractors, third-party servicers/employees, and business associates will perform functions where they will have physical access to a VA facility or logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information system containing such data or information.

(End of Clause)

2.9 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)

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

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

EDProtests@va.gov.

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

(End of Provision)

PLEASE NOTE: The correct mailing information for filing alternate protests is as follows:

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics, Risk Management Team, Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

Or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management:

Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management 811 Vermont Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20420

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of Provision)

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

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

(a) This provision does not apply to acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold or to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101.

(b) Certification. [Offeror shall check either (1) or (2).]

_____ (1) The Offeror certifies that—

(i) It does not engage and has not engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available at https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/; and

(ii) No entity owned or controlled by the Offeror has engaged in any activity that contributed to or was a significant factor in the President’s or Secretary of State’s determination that a foreign country is in violation of its obligations undertaken in any arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or is not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state. The determinations are described in the most recent unclassified annual report provided to Congress pursuant to section 403 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a). The report is available at https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-arms-control-verification-and-compliance/; or

_____ (2) The Offeror is providing separate information with its offer in accordance with paragraph (d)(2) of this provision.

(c) Procedures for reviewing the annual unclassified report (see paragraph (b)(1) of this provision). For clarity, references to the report in this section refer to the entirety of the annual unclassified report, including any separate reports that are incorporated by reference into the annual unclassified report.

(1) Check the table of contents of the annual unclassified report and the country section headings of the reports incorporated by reference to identify the foreign countries listed there. Determine whether the Offeror or any person owned or controlled by the Offeror may have engaged in any activity related to one or more of such foreign countries.

(2) If there may have been such activity, review all findings in the report associated with those foreign countries to determine whether or not each such foreign country was determined to be in violation of its obligations undertaken in an arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament agreement to which the United States is a party, or to be not adhering to its arms control, nonproliferation, or disarmament commitments in which the United States is a participating state.