Pt 01--BasicRequirements - Traverse City, MI.PDF

COMMUNITY-BASED MAY 16, 2017

SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS OUTPATIENT CLINIC SFO No. VA101-15-R-0222

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Lessor __________ Gov’t. __________ __________ of __________ Pages

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC

22,500 NET USABLE SQUARE FEET

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

NAICS CODE: 531120

NAICS CODE 531120 Size Standard: $38.5 million in gross receipts applies to the owners of building space leased to the Federal Government.

The standard does not apply to an agent.

Hong Hitchings Contracting Officer

Michael Moore Project Manager

Offers are solicited under Section 40 U.S.C. 490(H)(1), AS AMENDED, AND Section 1 of the Reorganization Plan of 1950 (40 U.S.C. 490 Note).

The information collection requirements contained in this Solicitation/Contract that are not required by regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned the OMB Control No. 3090-0163.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. BASIC SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1 SUMMARY

1.1 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE

1.2 SITE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.3 QUALITY OF SPACE

1.3.1 QUALITY OF SITE DEVELOPMENT

1.3.2 QUALITY OF BUILDING

1.3.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.4 TERM

1.5 OFFER DUE

1.6 OCCUPANCY DATE

1.7 HOW TO OFFER

1.7.1 DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT WITH OFFER

1.7.2 INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1.7.3 OPENING OF OFFERS

1.8 PROPOSALS

1.8.1 RENTABLE SQUARE FEET

1.8.2 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

1.8.3 NET USABLE SQUARE FEET RATES

1.9 BONDS

1.9.1 BID BOND

1.9.2 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS – CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2006)

1.9.3 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

1.10 DAVIS BACON WAGES

1.11 SITE CRITERIA

1.12 LEASE ACQUISITION FEE

1.13 WAIVER OF RESTORATION (APR 2011)

1.14 BUDGETARY ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT

1.15 OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS

1.16 DUE DILIGENCE

1.17 APPLICABLE LAW

1.18 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

EVALUATION FACTORS (DEC 2009)

1.19 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

1.20 852.252-70 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS OR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

1.21 552.270-1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD

INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY (JUN 2011)

1.22 52.233-2 -- SERVICE OF PROTEST

1.23 52.233-3 -- PROTEST AFTER AWARD

1.24 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (OCT 2016)

SECTION 2 COMMUNICATIONS AND AWARD

2.1 ORAL PRESENTATIONS

2.2 BEST VALUE

2.3 EVALUATION OF OFFERS

2.3.1 PRICE EVALUATION

2.4 TECHNICAL EVALUATION

2.4.1 FACTOR NO. 1 – TECHNICAL QUALITY

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2.4.2 FACTOR NO. 2 – EVIDENCE OF CAPABILITY TO PERFORM PRIOR TO

AWARD

2.4.3 FACTOR NO. 3 – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN

2.4.4 FACTOR NO. 4 – SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS

2.4.5 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

2.4.6 SMALL BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION CODE

2.5 ZONING REQUIREMENTS

2.6 CONTROL OF PROPERTY

2.7 EVIDENCE OF CAPABILITY TO PERFORM AFTER AWARD

2.8 COMMUNICATIONS WITH OFFERORS

2.9 COMPETITIVE RANGE

2.10 DISCUSSIONS

2.11 AWARD

2.11.1 BEST VALUE

2.11.2 LEASE COMPONENTS

2.11.3 AWARD

2.11.4 DEBRIEFINGS

2.12 POST-AWARD LEASE KICKOFF MEETING

SECTION 3 MISCELLANEOUS

3.1 SUBSTITUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC BRAND NAMES

3.2 UNIT COSTS FOR ADJUSTMENTS

3.3 UNIT PRICES FOR ALTERATIONS OF $100,000 OR LESS

3.4 SPECIAL WORK (INSTALLATIONS AND ALTERATIONS)

3.5 TAX ADJUSTMENTS

3.5.1 PURPOSE

3.5.2 DEFINITIONS

3.5.3 ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGES IN REAL ESTATE TAXES

3.5.4 TAX APPEALS

3.6 INSURANCE ADJUSTMENTS

3.7 OPERATING COSTS

3.8 CONTRACT CHANGES

3.8.1 APPLICABLE TO CHANGES COSTING OVER $500,000

3.8.2 APPLICABLE TO CHANGES COSTING $500,000 OR LESS

3.9 WAIVER OF CLAIMS FOR WASTE OR DAMAGES

3.10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

3.11 RECORDATION REQUIREMENTS

3.12 ADJUSTMENT FOR VACATED PREMISES

3.13 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT

3.14 RENTABLE AND NET USABLE SQUARE FEET

3.14.1 RENTABLE SPACE

3.14.2 NET USABLE SPACE

3.15 APPURTENANT AREAS

3.16 VENDING FACILITIES

3.17 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AFTER AWARD

3.17.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LESSOR’S DESIGN TEAM

3.17.2 INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL REVIEW

3.18 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

3.19 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

3.20 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DD AND CD REVIEWS

3.20.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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3.20.2 FIRST DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL

3.20.3 SECOND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL

3.20.4 75% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

3.20.5 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

3.20.6 FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

3.20.7 APPROVED PLANS AND PERMITS

3.21 PROJECT SCHEDULE

3.21.1 NAS SCHEDULE

3.21.2 SCHEDULE UPDATES

3.21.3 DATES

3.21.4 ACTIVITIES

3.21.5 GOVERNMENT REVIEW

3.22 MEETING MINUTES

3.23 PROGRESS REPORTS

3.23.1 REMEDIAL ACTION

3.23.2 REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE

3.23.3 APPROVAL OF SCHEDULE

3.23.4 COSTS OF REVISIONS

3.24 CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

3.24.1 RESIDENT ENGINEER’S OFFICE SPACE

3.25 SAMPLES AND SHOP DRAWINGS

3.26 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

3.27 USE OF FACILITY PRIOR TO DATE OF POSSESSION

3.28 PLANS: AFTER OCCUPANCY

3.29 PARTNERING

3.30 VAAR-85273-75 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (INTERIM – OCTOBER 2008)

3.31 ACCEPTANCE OF SPACE and CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

3.31 VAAR IL 001AL-11-15 SUBCONTRACTING COMPLIANCE REVIEW PROGRAM (JUNE

2011)

SECTION 4 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA

4.1 CODES

4.2 CRITERIA FOR VA FACILITIES

4.2.1 VA ADOPTED CODES, STANDARDS, AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS

4.2.2 SPECIAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

4.2.3 EXCLUSIONS FROM NET USABLE SPACE

4.2.4 PHYSICAL SECURITY AND NATURAL DISASTERS RESISTIVE DESIGN

4.3 FIRE PROTECTION

4.3.1 SITE CONSIDERATIONS

4.3.2 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

4.3.3 OCCUPANCY TYPE

4.3.4 MEANS OF EGRESS

4.3.5 FIRE PROTECTION IN HAZARDOUS AND HIGH HAZARD AREAS

4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL

4.4.1 INDOOR AIR QUALITY

4.4.2 ASBESTOS

4.4.3 RADON MEASUREMENT AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

4.4.4 RADON IN WATER

4.4.5 POTABLE WATER QUALITY

4.5 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

4.6 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

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4.7 OSHA REQUIREMENTS

4.8 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

4.8.1 GREEN GLOBES CERTIFICATION

4.8.2 STRATEGIES

4.9 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (MAR 2016)

SECTION 5 SITE DESIGN CRITERIA

5.1 GENERAL

5.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT

5.2.1 STORM WATER

5.2.2 CIRCULATION

5.2.3 LOCATION OF BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT

5.2.4 PATIENT USE AREAS

5.2.5 GRADING DESIGN

5.2.6 DESIGN OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT

5.2.7 ENTRANCES TO BUILDING

5.2.8 DELIVERY AND TRASH AREAS

5.2.9 PARKING FACILITIES

5.2.10 EQUIPMENT PADS

5.3 LANDSCAPING DESIGN

5.4 SITE AMENITIES

5.4.1 FLAGPOLE

5.4.2 CANOPIES

5.4.3 EXTERIOR ACTIVITY AREAS AND YARDS

5.5 UTILITIES

5.5.1 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

5.5.2 WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION

5.5.3 SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM

5.5.4 STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

5.5.5 GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

5.5.6 ELECTRICAL SERVICE

5.5.7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

5.6 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

SECTION 6 BUILDING DESIGN CRITERIA

6.1 STRUCTURAL

6.1.1 FOUNDATIONS

6.1.2 FLOOR LOADS

6.1.3 ROOF LOAD

6.1.4 LATERAL FORCES

6.1.5 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

6.1.6 BLAST LOADS

6.2 ARCHITECTURAL

6.2.1 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

6.2.2 PATIENT ENTRANCES

6.2.3 DELIVERY AND TRASH AREAS

6.2.4 CANOPIES

6.2.5 ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS

6.3 EQUIPMENT

6.3.1 GENERAL

6.3.2 LESSOR FURNISHED SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

6.3.3 PROVISIONS FOR VA-FURNISHED/VA-INSTALLED EQUIPMENT

6.4 MECHANICAL

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6.4.1 INTRODUCTION

6.4.2 MANDATORY PROVISIONS

6.4.3 APPLICABLE CODES AND CRITERIA

6.4.4 HVAC DESIGN CALCULATIONS

6.4.5 HVAC SYSTEM SELECTION CRITERIA – AIR SIDE

6.4.6 ALL-AIR SYSTEMS

6.4.7 FAN COIL UNITS

6.4.8 CLOSED-LOOP – GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS (GSHP)

6.4.9 REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS – CHILLED WATER AND DIRECT-EXPANSION

(DX) SYSTEMS

6.4.10 CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS

6.4.11 DIRECT-EXPANSION (DX) SYSTEMS

6.4.12 HEATING SYSTEMS

6.4.13 PIPING SYSTEMS – BASIC REQUIREMENTS

6.4.14 AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

6.4.15 INSULATION

6.4.16 APPLICATIONS

6.5 FIRE PROTECTION

6.5.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

6.5.2 FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

6.5.3 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

6.6 PLUMBING

6.6.1 GENERAL

6.6.2 MANDATORY PROVISIONS

6.6.3 APPLICABLE CODES AND CRITERIA

6.6.4 PLUMBING DESIGN SCOPE

6.6.5 PLUMBING FIXTURES, TRIM AND EQUIPMENT

6.7 ELECTRICAL

6.7.1 GENERAL

6.7.2 CALCULATIONS

6.7.3 LIGHTING CALCULATIONS

6.7.4 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

6.7.5 RACEWAYS AND WIRING

6.7.6 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

6.7.7 RECEPTACLE CIRCUITS

6.7.8 ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR CLINICS

6.7.9 POWER MONITORING AND METERING

6.7.10 ELECTRICAL ROOMS AND CLOSETS:

6.7.11 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

6.7.12 LIGHTING FIXTURES

6.7.13 BALLASTS

6.7.14 LIGHTING CONTROL

6.8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS

6.8.1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: CABLE PATHWAYS, WIRING, CABLES, AND

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANT; AND SPECIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SYSTEMS

6.8.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS/SPECIAL SYSTEMS ROOMS AND SPACE

REQUIREMENTS

6.8.3 VETERANS GUEST ACCESS INITIATIVE:

6.8.4 SAGINAW TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS MATERIALS LIST:

SECTION 7 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION, FINISHES, AND INTERIOR DESIGN

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7.1 GENERAL

7.1.1 SPACE PLANNING AND FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT

7.1.2 ROOM NUMBERING

7.1.3 CIRCULATION SYSTEMS

7.1.4 FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS

7.1.5 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS FOR INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION AND

FINISHES

7.1.6 MENTAL HEALTH

7.1.7 SEISMIC DESIGN

7.2 PARTITIONS

7.3 INTERIOR DOORS

7.3.1 GENERAL

7.3.2 WOOD DOORS

7.3.3 HOLLOW METAL DOORS

7.3.4 HOLLOW METAL DOOR FRAMES

7.3.5 AUTOMATIC DOORS

7.3.6 FINISH HARDWARE

7.3.7 DOOR IDENTIFICATION

7.4 NOISE TRANSMISSION CONTROL

7.4.1 GENERAL

7.4.2 SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS (STC) 45

7.4.3 SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS (STC) 55

7.5 INTERIOR FINISHES

7.5.1 GENERAL

7.5.2 INTERIOR DESIGN CRITERIA

7.6 CEILINGS

7.6.1 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

7.6.2 CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

7.7 FLOORING

7.7.1 MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING AT INTERIOR FLOOR DRAINS

7.7.2 FLOOR SLAB DEPRESSIONS

7.7.3 FLOORING, CERAMIC TILE

7.7.4 FLOORING, SHEET VINYL

7.7.5 FLOORING, RUBBER

7.7.6 FLOORING, CARPET

7.8 WALL COVERINGS

7.8.1 MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT

7.9 PAINTING

7.10 HANDRAILS, WALL GUARDS AND CORNER GUARDS

7.10.1 HANDRAILS AND WALL GUARDS

7.10.2 CORNER GUARDS

7.11 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

7.12 BUILT-IN WORK

7.12.1 CASEWORK AND COUNTERTOPS

7.12.2 COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS AND KEYBOARD TRAYS

7.12.3 LOCKERS AND SHELVING

7.13 PLUMBING FIXTURES, TOILETS AND BATHS

7.13.1 TOILET AND SHOWER ACCESSORIES

7.14 WINDOW TREATMENTS

7.14.1 ROLLER SHADES

SECTION 8 SERVICES, UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

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8.1 UTILITIES

8.2 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING BY LESSOR

8.2.1 BUILDING MAINTENANCE BY LESSOR

8.2.2 EXTERIOR CLEANING BY LESSOR

8.2.3 INTERIOR CLEANING BY LESSOR

8.3 NORMAL HOURS

8.4 BUILDING OPERATING PLAN

8.5 OVERTIME USAGE

8.6 FLAG DISPLAY

8.7 SECURITY

8.8 VA CLEANING RESPONSIBILITY

SECTION 9 SAFETY, FIRE PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

9.1 GENERAL

9.1.1 PERMITS

9.1.2 INSPECTIONS BY LESSOR

9.1.3 INSPECTIONS BY GOVERNMENT

9.2 CODE VIOLATIONS

9.3 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

9.3.1 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

9.3.2 SPECIAL BUILDING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 10 INSTRUCTIONS AND PREPARATION

10.1 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

10.2 DEVIATIONS

10.3 ERASURES OR CHANGES

10.4 PREPARATION OF GSA FORM 1217

10.5 PREPARATION OF GSA FORM 1364A (Revised 12/04)

10.6 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS – SUBMISSION WITH OFFER

10.6.1 SITE PLAN(S)

10.6.2 FLOOR PLAN(S)

10.6.3 ELEVATIONS

10.6.4 COLOR RENDERINGS

10.6.5 SPECIFICATIONS

10.7 DESIGN CONCEPT: SUBMISSION WITH OFFER

10.7.1 ARCHITECTURE/STRUCTURAL

10.7.2 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

10.7.3 FIRE PROTECTION

10.7.4 MECHANICAL

10.7.5 ELECTRICAL

10.7.6 STRUCTURED CABLING

10.7.7 SECURITY

10.7.8 AUDIO VISUAL

10.7.9 SPECIAL SYSTEMS

10.7.10 PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES

10.7.11 WATER DISTRIBUTION

10.7.12 SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM

10.8 CALCULATIONS: SUBMISSION WITH OFFER

10.8.1 AREA COMPUTATIONS

10.8.2 HVAC CALCULATIONS

10.8.3 ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS

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PART II. SCHEDULE A

SECTION 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN

MAINTENANCE COST WORKSHEET

PART III. SCHEDULE B—SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PART IV. SCHEDULE C—UNIT COSTS & PRICES

EXHIBIT A--UNIT COSTS (TO BE USED DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD)

EXHIBIT B--UNIT PRICES (ADDITIONAL TI RATES – FIRST YEAR)

PART V. SCHEDULE D—BID SUMMARY FORM

PART VI. SCHEDULE E—ROOM FINISH, DOOR & HARDWARE

PART VII. LABOR STANDARDS PROVISION

PART VIII. FORMS

PROPOSAL TO LEASE SPACE (FORM 1364A)

ATTACHMENT #1 TO GSA FORM 1364A (“PROPOSAL SUMMARY”)

LESSOR’S ANNUAL COST STATEMENT (FORM 1217)

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS (FORM 3516)

GENERAL CLAUSES (FORM 3517B)

MODIFIED GENERAL CLAUSES - CASUALTY; REPAIR AND RESTORATION

ADDENDUM TO SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (Acquisitions of Leasehold Interests in Real Property) (GSA Form

3518-SAM)

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS (SF 330)

CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION (FORM 527)

PAST PERFORMANCE SURVEY FORM (PT 08J(1))

REFERENCE CHECK QUESTIONNAIRE FORM (PT 08J(2))

BID BOND (SF 24)

PAYMENT BOND (SF 25A)

PERFORMANCE BOND (SF25)

CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT COST OR PRICING DATA

CERTIFICATE OF BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE

CERTIFICATE OF SEISMIC COMPLIANCE

FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY EVALUATION FOR A LOW-RISE BUILDING

VA NATIONAL RULES OF BEHAVIOR

FAR CLAUSE 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

FAR CLAUSE 52.209-5 - CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

SF 3881 - ACH VENDOR/MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT ENROLLMENT FORM

CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIALITY CERTIFICATE (Physical Security Design Standards Data Definitions)

PART IX. CONCEPTUAL PLANS

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PART X. SCHEDULE F EQUIPMENT GUIDE LIST

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PART I

BASIC SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

NAICS CODE: 531120

NAICS CODE 531120 Size Standard: $38.5 million in gross receipts applies to the owners of building space leased to the Federal Government.

The standard does not apply to an agent.

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PART I. BASIC SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1 SUMMARY

1.1 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting up to a 20-year lease for 22,500 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) of space for use by VA for personnel, furnishings, and equipment. Space shall be located in a quality building, constructed of sound and substantial construction, and shall be in compliance with all of the Government’s minimum requirements set forth in this Solicitation for Offers (Solicitation or SFO). Space must be adjoining and be located on one floor. Parking will be the greater of 147 spaces, or as required by local codes, with ten (10%) of the total provided spaces for Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) compliance. On-site vehicle parking spaces, paved and striped, must be provided for use by patients, staff, and official Government vehicles, and must be included as part of the rental consideration.

Detailed definition of Net Usable Square Feet can be found in Paragraph 3.14 of this Solicitation. Unless otherwise noted, all references in this SFO to square feet shall mean Net Usable Square Feet.

1.2 SITE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following sites have been approved by the Government for location of the facility:

• 3744 US-31 South; Traverse City, MI

• 2226-76 US-31; Traverse City, MI

• N.E. Corner of LaFranier Road & Terra; Garfield Township, MI

• 1028 US-31 North; Traverse City, MI

• US 31 South & Blair Valley Road; Traverse City, MI

• 3663 North Country Drive; Traverse City, MI

The following existing building has been approved by the Government for location of the facility:

• 701 US-31 South; Traverse City, MI

The sites that VA approved for submission are also listed on FedBizOpps.gov at the following link:

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=935ee9e4780529982f2a3e233 1de9fb6&_cview=0 Note: The listing of these approved locations does not prohibit consideration of other sites that meet the minimum criteria. VA reserves the right to consider additional sites offered if they are deemed beneficial to the Government.

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=935ee9e4780529982f2a3e2331de9fb6&_cview=0

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To be considered, the site offered must be within the approved delineated area, which is bound by the following roads or must front on any of the following roads:

North: US-31/M-72/Munson Avenue (East) towards M-72 (East) to Holiday Road (East) to 5-Mile Road (South)

East: 5-Mile Road (South) to Hammond Road (West) to High Lake Road (South) to E.

Arbutus Lake Road (South) to Hubbs Highway S. (West)

South: Hubbs Highway S. (West) to Garfield Road S. (West) to Hoch Road (West) to Keystone Road (South) to Beitner Road (West) to US-31 (West) to S. West Silver Lake Road (North)

West: S. West Silver Lake Road (North) to N. West Silver Lake Road (North) to US- 31/M-37/S. Division Street (North) to US-31/M-72 (East)

Property within the 100-year base flood plain as determined by FEMA shall not be considered.

1.3 QUALITY OF SPACE

The Offeror shall design and construct a building to suit the Government’s requirements.

The Government may consider space in existing buildings of sound and substantial construction which can be made adaptable as modern office and outpatient space. If not in a new building, the space offered must be in a building that has undergone, or will undergo by occupancy, restoration of adaptive reuse for office and outpatient space with modern conveniences. If the restoration work is underway or proposed, then design or construction documents acceptable to the Contracting Officer must be submitted as part of the offer.

Acceptability of the proposed building will be judged against all the requirements of this SFO.

Buildings which have incurable functional obsolescence and/or are unsuitable in configuration for medical space floor plan layout may be rejected by the Contracting Officer or may be rated accordingly on a technical basis.

The site, site improvements, building, interior spaces and finishes, and Lessor-furnished equipment and special construction shall be provided in accordance with this SFO, all applicable Federal requirements, local Building Codes and ordinances, and applicable utility company requirements.

Site, site improvements, building, interior construction, and equipment shall comply with General Design Criteria as enumerated in SECTION 4, including Codes and Standards, criteria unique to VA, Fire, and Life Safety requirements, Environmental requirements, Accessibility Standards, OSHA requirements, and Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Design.

For all design and construction requirements, the Lessor shall provide the more stringent of a) the requirements included in this SFO and b) local codes and requirements promulgated by the AHJ.

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1.3.1 QUALITY OF SITE DEVELOPMENT

Site development including landscaping, site amenities, utility systems, and exterior signage shall comply with the requirements enumerated in SECTION 5 of this SFO. The Offeror shall design and develop a site that not only accommodates VA’s requirements as set forth in this SFO but also maximizes efficiency of circulation and access, effective use of the site, and aesthetic quality.

On-site vehicle parking spaces, paved and striped, must be provided for use by patients, staff and official Government vehicles, and must be included as part of the rental consideration.

The Lessor must provide the greater of the following: the number of parking spaces required by local building or zoning regulations, or the number of parking spaces indicated in SECTION 5.

Pedestrian circulation and site amenities shall be provided as required by SECTION 5 of this

SFO.

1.3.2 QUALITY OF BUILDING

The space offered shall be of shape and dimensions that will accommodate the space program and interior functional requirements of VA Outpatient Clinic.

The space offered shall be in a building of sound and substantial construction in accordance with the technical requirements of this solicitation.

The space offered shall be located in a new or modern building with facade of stone, brick, aluminum curtain wall, or other permanent materials. The exterior building materials shall be subject to technical and aesthetic review and approval of the Contracting Officer. The building shall be compatible with its surroundings. Overall, the building must project a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Building systems, interior spaces and finishes, and Lessor furnished equipment and special construction shall comply with the requirements enumerated in SECTION 6 and SECTION 7; and Schedule B and Schedule E of this SFO.

1.3.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical security features shall comply with requirements for "Life Safety Protected" occupancies as described in the Physical Security Design Manual for VA Facilities, and Security and Law Enforcement VA Handbook 0730/4".

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySecLS.pdf .

• Natural disasters resistive features shall comply with the requirements enumerated in this SFO.

• Sustainability and energy efficiency features shall comply with the requirements enumerated in this SFO.

• Comply with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) requirements for Tuberculosis.

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySecLS.pdf

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1.4 TERM

All offerors must submit proposals based on the following:

• Alternative A) 15-year firm term;

• Alternative B) 15-year firm term, with five 1-year options; and

• Alternative C) 20-year term.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award on any available alternate listed above, based on what is considered to be in the best interest of the Government. For instance, the Contracting Officer could elect to award a 20-year firm term, a 15-year firm term, or a 15-year firm term with two 1-year options.

All the terms and conditions contained herein shall prevail throughout the term of the lease, including all renewal options. Offerors are advised that they must submit pricing for all Alternates listed above in order to be considered responsive. Offerors submitting different or fewer pricing alternates may be rejected as non-responsive by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 OFFER DUE

Offers are due by 4:00PM ET on June 30, 2017. VA currently anticipates award on or before January 15, 2018. Offers must remain open, and pricing must remain valid, until 60 calendar days following award date.

A preproposal conference will be scheduled approximately two weeks after the date of issuance of the solicitation. Interested parties will be responsible to submit initial questions which may be addressed at the preproposal conference by 4:00PM ET on May 25, 2017. All questions must reference the associated section of the Solicitation.

Attendance at the preproposal conference is encouraged, but not required to submit an offer in response to the solicitation.

After, the preproposal conference interested parties may submit any remaining questions in writing via email to the Contracting Officer, and copy ISI Professional Services at the contact information provided in paragraph 1.7 below. The final due time and date for questions submissions is 4:00PM ET on May 30, 2017.

1.6 OCCUPANCY DATE

Occupancy is required within twenty (20) months from lease award. Offerors shall submit a detailed Project Management Plan (PMP) to reduce risk and ensure deliverables are met on time and on budget of the project schedule.

The plan shall include a narrative approach to the execution of this project from the point of lease award through VA’s acceptance of the facility. The narrative shall address Offeror’s

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1.7 HOW TO OFFER

Proposals are required to be received by the Contracting Office by the date and time specified in Paragraph 1.5 of the SFO. In addition, a courtesy copy must be submitted to VA’s broker by the date and time specified in Paragraph 1.5 of the SFO. The VA’s receipt will serve as the official proposal submission for determining if the proposal was submitted on time. For proposals shipped, provide both VA and VA’s Broker a receipt demonstrating delivery to VA is scheduled to occur before 4:00 PM ET on the specified date.

Hand carried proposals must be coordinated with Michael Moore at (202) 382-2764 to arrange for him to pick up the package in the lobby of 425 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. All hand delivery submissions must be completed before 4:00 PM ET.

All original offers, including all required documents, must be submitted to VA, with a copy to VA’s broker, at the following addresses:

Hong Hitchings Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Facilities Acquisition, (003C4) 425 I Street, NW, Room 6E505I Washington, DC 20001 Email: Hitchings.Hong@va.gov

Daniel Marshall Vice President ISI Professional Services 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 263-0881 Email: dmarsh@isiwdc.com

All proposal packaging must be labeled in the following format listing the offering entity’s information:

From:

Name of Offering Entity:

Name of Offering Entity’s Authorized Official Offering Entity’s Full Address Solicitation No. VA101-15-R-0222

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1.7.1 DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT WITH OFFER

Offers shall be submitted to VA at the above referenced location in two (2) separate Volumes.

Offers shall be properly signed, initialed, converted to a PDF file and indexed with bookmarks, and submitted on compact discs. Each compact disc shall be marked appropriately: Volume 1-Technical Proposal and Volume 2-Price Proposal. No hard copy of materials shall be submitted to VA. Offerors shall only submit two electronic copies (Compact Discs) of each Volume to the Contracting Officer at the address above. Each CD cover/sleeve/holder as well as the actual CD shall be marked appropriately with the following information in type size and color that is clearly readable:

• Name of Offering Entity

• SFO VA101-15-R-0222 Traverse City, MI CBOC

• Initial Offer Volume 1-Technical Proposal or Initial Offer Volume 2-Price Proposal

• Date of Submission

In addition to the requested number of submission packages listed above, Offerors will submit eight (8) compact discs of Volume 1 – Technical Proposal, one (1) compact disc of Volume 2 – Price Proposal and one original hard copy of each Volume to ISI Professional Services at the above address; the original hard copy shall be properly signed, initialed, indexed and packaged in 3-ring binders marked, Volume 1-Technical Proposal and Volume 2-Price Proposal.

Offers shall consist of the following documents:

Volume 1-Technical Proposal

• Offering Entity Acknowledgement Form. The completed form shall be the first page of each Offeror’s submittal volume.

• Technical Information, properly indexed, that addresses evaluation factors and sub factors which are listed in Paragraph 2.4 of the Solicitation INCLUDING Offeror’s financial information (do NOT send this financial information separately);

• PMP in accordance with paragraph 1.6.

• Plans, written narratives, design concept, calculations, mechanical and electrical systems, and energy efficiency of the proposed building as described in Paragraphs 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 of the Solicitation;

• Building Operating Plan as described in Paragraph 8.4 of the Solicitation;

• Detailed Operations and Maintenance Plan narrative and completed FMA Worksheet as described in Schedule A;

• GSA Form 527, Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information to include offeror experience with government leases, special emphasis on major leases and/or leases of medical facilities;

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• GSA Form 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications to include offeror experience with government leases, special emphasis on major leases and/or leases of medical facilities;

• In the initial offer and prior to award, the Offeror shall provide evidence of a firm commitment of teaming arrangements with both the general contractor and the architect firm(s) that were presented in the Lessor’s proposal in the form of a letter on each company’s letterhead addressed to the Contracting Officer from the principal(s) of each of the respective firms.

• Past Performance Survey Form (Form 08J(1));

• Past Performance Reference Questionnaire (Form 08J(2), to be submitted directly from the Reference illustrated on Form 08J(1));

• Basic Solicitation and Amendments, if applicable;

• PART VII Labor Standard Provisions;

• GSA Form 3516, Solicitation Provisions;

• 3517B, General Clauses & Updates;

• Modified General Clauses – CASUALTY; REPAIR AND RESTORATION;

• GSA Form 3518-SAM, Addendum to System for Award Management (SAM) Representations and Certifications (Acquisitions of Leasehold Interests in Real Property) (Ensure all required declarations are made throughout the entire form);

• Small businesses must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) System, available at www.sam.gov, at the time of initial offer submission. In addition, the small business must be registered with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Provide proof of verification with offer. System for Award Management (SAM) electronic printout demonstrating applicable size standard and associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

• To receive credit as SDVOSB or VOSB, an offeror must be registered and verified in Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. (http://www.va.gov/osdbu/). Provide proof of verification with offer.

• System for Award Management (SAM) electronic printout demonstrating applicable size standard and associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Offerors shall submit the complete SAM “Entity Record” (not Entity Overview) with following provisions expanded:

o FAR 52.204-3: Taxpayer Identification o FAR 52.212-3: Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items

(Alternate I) o FAR 52.219-1: Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I);

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• Certification of Building Energy Performance;

• GSA Form 12000 Fire Protection & Life Safety Evaluation for a Low-Rise Building;

• The Offeror must provide documentation of the proposed GREEN GLOBES® FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION (GG®-NC) credits for Two Green Globes level certification. If pursuing Green Globes®-NC, the Offeror may add GBI Green Globes® Professionals (GGPs) to the project team, but it is not required. If one or more GGPs are added, the Offeror must identify any GGPs as team members, including their roles throughout the project.

• Evidence of compliance with Seismic criteria as described in Paragraph 6.1 STRUCTURAL of the Solicitation.

• Certificate of Seismic Compliance

• Provide with the proposal evidence of full compliance with local zoning laws which permit use of the site as an outpatient medical facility.

• A Phase 1 Environmental Assessment;

• Provide proof of ownership and chain of title through a current title report, current within 90 days. Copies of all instruments associated with the title commitment, which created rights, interests or encumbrances on the proposed property, and disclose the names of each person with the interest in the property. Provide proof that all encumbrances have been addressed.

• Documentation of ownership or control of the property and evidence of signature authority of the party(ies) who will sign and lease documents and ability to meet the minimum site requirements. Refer to Paragraph 2.6 Control of Property;

• A letter/letters from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and/or local utilities indicating that there are adequate public services - fire, police, emergency services – serving the subject property to support VA’s proposed use.

• Documentation addressing the availability of utility services to the subject property from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction. These would include, but are not limited to, police service, fire service, communications (fiber optic), electricity, natural gas, potable water and sanitary sewer access.

• VA National Rules of Behavior

• Contractor Confidentiality Certificate

• IT Security Requirements

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• Initialed FAR Clause 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards;

• Initialed FAR Clause 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters;

• Schedule E

• Schedule F

Volume 2-Price Proposal

• Offering Entity Acknowledgement Form. The completed form shall be the first page of each Offeror’s submittal volume.

• GSA Form 1364A, Proposal to Lease Space;

• Attachment #1 to GSA Form 1364A; NOTE: Offerors shall provide Attachment #1 to GSA Form 1364A in the native Excel format, as well as PDF format;

• GSA Form 1217, Lessor's Annual Cost Statement;

• An itemized cost for all individual items in Schedule B, including Parts III, IV, and V;

• A list of Unit Costs for Adjustments (Part IV Schedule C Exhibit A), and a list of Unit Prices for Alterations (Part IV Schedule C Exhibit B). Refer to Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3; and Certificate of Current Cost.

NOTE: Quantities and materials are listed in Schedule C for the purpose of obtaining the price which the offeror proposes for constructing and installing such quantities and materials in the areas of the building designated as NUSF. The offeror shall include in its proposed rent the costs of materials, construction and installation required to complete all areas of the building outside the NUSF area.

• Bid Summary Form (Part V Schedule D).

• Maintenance Cost Worksheet from Schedule A. (Schedule A Narrative should be included in the Technical Disc).

• Form 3881 – Vendorizing Form;

• Bid Bond (SF24)

• Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data

1.7.2 INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Instructions for preparation of the offer can be found in SECTION 1.21 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY and

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SECTION 10 INSTRUCTIONS AND PREPARATION of this part of the Solicitation. If additional information is needed, the Contracting Officer and VA’s broker, ISI Professional Services (ISI), should be contacted.

Hong Hitchings Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Facilities Acquisition, (003C4) 425 I Street, NW, Room 6E505I Washington, DC 20001 Email: Hitchings.Hong@va.gov

And copy:

Daniel Marshall Vice President ISI Professional Services 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 263-0881 Email: dmarsh@isiwdc.com

1.7.3 OPENING OF OFFERS

There will be no public opening of the offer, and all information will be confidential until the lease has been awarded. However, the Government may release the proposal outside the Government to a Government support contractor to assist in the evaluation of the proposal.

Such Government contractors shall be required to protect the data from unauthorized disclosure. If you desire to maximize protection of information in your offer, you may apply the restriction notice to your offer as prescribed in the provision entitled "552.270-1(d)(1) & (2), Instructions to Offerors" (see GSA Form 3516, Solicitation Provisions, page 3).

1.8 PROPOSALS

1.8.1 RENTABLE SQUARE FEET

Offerors shall submit the total rentable square feet (RSF) of the building and a cost per rentable square foot. The submission of a rentable square foot cost is required for scoring purposes to determine if the proposed lease is a capital or operating lease.

NOTE: Definitions for rentable and net usable square feet are located in Paragraph 3.14 RENTABLE AND NET USABLE SQUARE FEET of this solicitation.

1.8.2 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

Offerors shall submit cost proposals for all special equipment requirements set forth in Schedule B.

mailto:Hitchings.Hong@va.gov mailto:dmarsh@isiwdc.com

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1.8.3 NET USABLE SQUARE FEET RATES

For evaluation and negotiation purposes, the offer shall state the following on GSA Form 1364A, Proposal to Lease Space:

A NUSF rental rate that includes the costs of all special equipment and other requirements described in Schedule B and Janitorial.

A NUSF rental rate that excludes the costs of all special equipment and other requirements described in Schedule B, but includes Janitorial.

Cost per NUSF for Janitorial Services.

A lump-sum payment cost for all special equipment and other requirements described in Schedule B.

Offerors shall provide cost for all methods of evaluation in order to be considered for award.

VA may elect the option it deems most favorable.

NOTE: WHEN PRICING SCHEDULE B, THE OFFEROR MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE

COST FOR EACH LINE ITEM OF THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND REQUIREMENTS

DESCRIBED. ALSO, REPRESENTATIONAL PRICING OF EACH PROGRAM AREA MUST

BE PROVIDED ON THE SCHEDULE B "SUMMARY PRICE SHEET." PROFIT AND

OVERHEAD SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITHIN COST OF EACH LINE ITEM AND NOT

PROVIDED AS SEPARATE LINE ITEMS. SUMMARY COST SHEET MUST BE SIGNED

BY THE OFFEROR.

Offerors who do not offer cost proposals as stated in Paragraphs 1.8.2 and 1.8.3 above will be rejected as unacceptable,

1.9 BONDS

All sureties must be listed in the Department of Treasury Circular 570 Approved Surety List.

Standard Form 24 (Bid Bond) and Standard Form 25 (Performance Bond) must be used in accordance with FAR 28.106-1. Copies of the forms are included in PART VII of this Solicitation or forms may be acquired by visiting the GSA Forms Library Website at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formType=SF. The Government shall have the right to approve or reject any and all terms and conditions of any and all bonds obtained by the Offeror pursuant to this Solicitation. In addition, the terms and conditions of the Bond(s) shall be subject to the prior approval of the Government.

1.9.1 BID BOND

To assure the faithful execution of the terms and conditions of the agreement, each Offeror shall submit a Bid Bond with their initial offer. Offers without Bid Bonds will not be considered.

The Bond shall remain in effect until a Performance Bond becomes effective should the Offeror be successful, or until VA has notified the Offeror that his proposal is no longer under consideration by VA. A surety company holding a certificate of authority from the Secretary of http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formType=SF

Part I: Basic Solicitation Requirements – Page 13 of 220 the Treasury as acceptable surety will execute the Bond. A verifax or other facsimile copy of the agent's authority to sign bonds for the Surety Company shall accompany the Bond. The Offeror shall furnish a proposal guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond supported by good and sufficient surety acceptable to the Government. The amount of the Bid Bond guarantee shall be in the amount of $100,000. Acceptable alternate bonding protection will be in accordance with FAR 28.204-1 United States Bonds or Notes, or FAR 28.204-3 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC). Invalid bonds may be grounds to render your proposal non-responsive and will not be eligible for an award. Once an award has been made all original Bid Bonds will be returned, except for the successful Offeror whose Bid Bond will be required to remain in full force until such time as a Performance Bond has been received and accepted by the Government.

The Guarantor of the Bid Bond or ILC must be the legal offering entity for Solicitation #VA101- 15-R-0222.

1.9.2 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS – CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2006)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Original contract price” means the award price of the contract; or, for requirements contracts, the price payable for the estimated total quantity; or, for indefinite-quantity contracts, the price payable for the specified minimum quantity. Original contract price does not include the price of any options, except those options exercised at the time of contract award.

(b) Amount of required bonds. Unless the resulting contract price is $100,000 or less, the successful offeror shall furnish performance and payment bonds to the Contracting Officer as follows:

(1) Payment Bonds (Standard Form 25A). To assure faithful payment to subcontractors and material suppliers, a surety bond is required by the Offeror to guaranty that his subcontractors and material suppliers on the project will be paid. The penal amount of payment bonds shall be 100 percent of the construction price based on the 100 percent complete construction drawings, no later than 60 days from VA’s final review and written approval of the completed construction documents. The Payment Bond shall remain in effect until the Government accepts the space for occupancy. The United States of America, acting through the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall be named as co-beneficiary on the Bond obtained by the Offeror.

(2) Performance Bonds (Standard Form 25). To assure faithful execution of the contract, the successful Offeror shall provide a Performance Bond for 100% of the Total Project Cost as shown in the Offeror’s Schedule D (which is incorporated into the lease by this paragraph) no later than thirty (30) days after the date of lease award. The Performance Bond shall remain in effect until it is amended or replaced as set forth in Paragraph (3) below. The United States of America, acting through the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall be named as co-beneficiary on the Bond obtained by the Offeror.

(3) Performance Bonds after 100% Construction Drawings. The successful Offeror shall provide an amended or replacement Performance Bond for 100% of the actual construction cost, based on the completed construction documents, no later than 60 days of VA’s final review and written approval of the completed construction documents. The amended or https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/FormsStandard5.html#wp1176623 http://contacts.gsa.gov/webforms.nsf/0/383E939717A352E5852569B40004545D/$file/SF%2025.pdf

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(4) Additional bond protection.

(i) The Government may require additional performance and payment bond protection if the contract price is increased. The increase in protection generally will equal 100 percent of the increase in contract price.

(ii) The Government may secure the additional protection by directing the Contractor to obtain an additional bond for the increased amount.

(c) Furnishing executed bonds. The Contractor shall furnish all executed bonds, including any necessary reinsurance agreements, to the Contracting Officer, within the time period specified in the Bid Guarantee provision of the solicitation, or otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer, but in any event, before starting work.

(d) Surety or other security for bonds. The bonds shall be in the form of firm commitment, supported by corporate sureties whose names appear on the list contained in Treasury Department Circular 570, individual sureties, or by other acceptable security such as postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. Treasury Circular 570 is published in the Federal Register or may be obtained from the:

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Financial Management Service

Surety Bond Branch

3700 East West Highway, Room 6F01

Hyattsville, MD 20782.

Or via the internet at http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/.

(e) Notice of subcontractor waiver of protection (40 U.S.C. 3133(c)). Any waiver of the right to sue on the payment bond is void unless it is in writing, signed by the person whose right is waived, and executed after such person has first furnished labor or material for use in the performance of the contract.

1.9.3 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)

When net changes in original contract price affect the premium of a Corporate Surety Bond by $5 or more, the Government, in determining the basis for final settlement, will provide for bond premium adjustment computed at the rate shown in the bond.

1.10 DAVIS BACON WAGES

The wages to be paid during performance under this lease contract must conform to the Department of Labor’s General Wage Decision No. MI170121, dated April 21, 2017, and as http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/

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1.11 SITE CRITERIA

The sites that VA approved for submission are listed on FedBizOpps.gov at the following link:

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=935ee9e4780529982f2a3e233 1de9fb6&_cview=0

The Site offered must meet the following minimum characteristics:

• Be able to accommodate the proposed building and provide the required amount of appropriately located patient and staff parking with appropriate vehicular circulation, delivery area and service vehicle access, emergency vehicle (ambulance) access, mobile MRI pad and access, building utility equipment (chillers, emergency generator, fuel tanks, etc.), safe ways of passage for pedestrians, barrier-free access to public entrances, and adequate open space with landscaping to complement the architecture and create a pleasing outdoor environment.

• The surrounding area and nearby land uses, both current and planned, are compatible with VA’s intended use.

• Area infrastructure supports or can be made to support a new clinic being activated at the site (sufficient street size, traffic signals, safe modes of travel available, etc.).

• Any configurations will be considered, provided the space can adequately accommodate the building program, design requirements, and designated activities.

• Topography shall be without steep grades and shall not be affected by the 100-year flood plain as mapped by FEMA, rock outcroppings, or adverse subsurface conditions.

• Be free of environmental hazards or restrictions. A Phase 1 Environmental Assessment must be included in each offer.

• Provide proof of ownership and chain of title through a current title report. Provide proof that all encumbrances have been addressed or identified in a current title report;

current within 90 days.

• Provide prominent visibility of the facility from major public thoroughfares.

• Main ingress/egress for on-site pedestrian and vehicular circulation shall be easily accessible from major public thoroughfares.

• Regularly scheduled public transportation shall be available within ¼ mile (1,320 feet) of the OPC site.

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• Services, such as retail shops, restaurants, and banks, are located within ½ mile of the property and are easily accessible by [car/foot] (i.e., no difficult interchanges to navigate, sufficient signage, curbs, crosswalks, and sidewalks, or safe means of travel).

• Offeror must provide evidence of the right to ownership or control of the site during the term of the lease and all option terms for the lease. If an Option to Purchase or Lease is provided, demonstrate proof of Optionor’s ownership. Evidence of control includes, but is not limited to the following fully executed documents:

a. An Option to Purchase

b. A Purchase and Sale Contract

c. A Fee Simple Deed

d. An Option To Lease Property For Longer Than the Duration of the Lease Term Including All Renewal Options and the post-award design and construction phase.

1.12 LEASE ACQUISITION FEE

The Lessor shall be responsible for paying all real estate commissions due in connection with the consummation of this Lease.

For purposes of this Solicitation, the real estate firm of ISI Professional Services (ISI) is the authorized representative of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is providing Lease Acquisition Services to VA in connection with this transaction. It is understood between Lessor and VA that ISI has provided Lease Acquisition Services on behalf of VA to assist in the completion of this transaction.

In connection with the provisions of such Lease Acquisition Services and in the event of consummation of a lease agreement between Lessor and VA, Lessor will pay a commission or lease acquisition fee to ISI in the amount of a percentage equal to three percent (3.0%) of the total contract value of the lease term to include, but not be limited to, base rent (including fixed rental increases or as annualized), other rental income, operating expenses (base year), real estate taxes (base year), and tenant improvement allowance (or applicable amortization). The total contract value that will be used to determine the three percent (3.0%) commission will be established based on the final lease documents upon lease execution or as amended thereof.

Such commission or lease acquisition fee shall be due and payable, as follows:

Seventy-five percent (75%) of commission or lease acquisition fee shall be paid to ISI within thirty (30) calendar days following lease execution between Lessor and VA; and

The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of commission or lease acquisition fee shall be paid to ISI within thirty (30) calendar days following the earlier to occur of VA’s acceptance of space or commencement of rent payments.

The Lessor’s responsibilities to pay the commission(s) or lease acquisition fee is independent of any other Lessor financial responsibilities of this Lease and shall not be used to negotiate or offset any credits owed VA by the Lessor. However, in the event Lessor shall fail to pay the

Part I: Basic Solicitation Requirements – Page 17 of 220 commission(s) or lease acquisition fee amount owed to ISI pursuant to the compensation schedule outlined herein, VA, at VA’s sole option, shall pay the commission(s) or lease acquisition fee on behalf of Lessor to ISI out of rent payments and/or any lump-sum payments owed or to be owed to Lessor for reimbursement(s) of tenant improvement costs or payment(s) for services/work provided by Lessor. The Lease Acquisition Fee shall not exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).

1.13 WAIVER OF RESTORATION (APR 2011)

The Lessor shall have no right to require the Government to restore the Premises upon termination of the…