VA251-15-B-0145.docx

VA251-15-B-0145

1. SOLICITATION NO.

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

A. NAME

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., 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. 4-85)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA YFAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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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04-28-2015

506-15-1-586-0002

506-326 00506 Department of Veteran Affairs Network 11 Contracting Office 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Suite M2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105 Department of Veterans Affairs Network 11 Contracting Office 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Suite M2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105

MCCLOUD, RICHMOND L.

734-222-6174 Furnish all materials, labor, equipment and supervision for Construct Clinical Support, Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI per contract specifications, drawings, terms and conditions. See solicitation specifications for project details. Project No. 506-326.

See important bidders information beginning on Page 11.

NAICS Code 236220 and a $36.5M Small Business Size Standard applies to this procurement.

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned-Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

NOTICE: VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contractor compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement included at VAAR 852.219-10. See Limitations on Subcontracting - Monitoring and Compliance (JUN 2011) located in the General Conditions section of this Solicitation.

An organized site visit is scheduled for May 7, 2015 at 10:00am Local Time at the Ann Arbor VAMC.

Sealed bids are to be addressed as follows:

Bids that are handcarried or submitted by overnight commercial carrier (e.g. UPS, FedEx), deliver to Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 11 Contracting Office, Lobby M, Suite M2200, ATTN: Richmond McCloud, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Bids that are sent by the U.S. Postal Service, address to Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 11 Contracting Office, ATTN: 90CSC Richmond McCloud, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Bid opening will take place at the Network 11 Contracting Office, Lobby M, Suite M2200, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

X X

52.211-10 X

2:00 P.M.

05-28-2015 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NO.

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 NO.

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. 253(c) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

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, requisitions 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

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442(REV. 4-85)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

USE PROVIDED BID SCHEDULE AND ATTACH TO THIS OFFER PAGE

OFFEROR EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________

OFFEROR FEDERAL TAX ID #: __________________________________

OFFEROR DUNS #:_____________________________________________

Department of Veteran Affairs Battle Creek VAMC Network 11 Contracting Office 5500 Armstrong Rd.

Battle Creek MI 49037

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Management System (FMS) PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 N/A

SCOTT D. BRENNAN

Table of Contents

BID SCHEDULE

VA-251-15-B-0145

Construct Clinical Support

ALL PRICING TO BE PROVIDED AS LUMP SUMS (TOTAL COST FOR EACH ITEM). ALL ITEMS MUST BE PRICED IN ORDER TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE SOLICITATION.

SEE NOTES 1 AND 2. THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE SF 1442 OFFER PAGE.

1. Bid Item No. 1, Base Bid: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, etc. strictly in accordance with applicable VA construction standards, specifications and drawings to install construct an addition on the east side of Building 1W at the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System facility in Ann Arbor MI.

Performance Period For Base Bid is 455 Calendar Days.

Total Bid Item No. 1 Base Bid: $________________________ (LS)

2. Bid Item No. 2, Deductive Alternate No. 1: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, etc. in Bid Item No. 1, Base Bid except deduct all work related to the installation of the cubicle tracks on the 1st and 2nd floors.

A. Delete cubicle tracks.

Performance Period for Bid Item No. 2 is 445 Calendar Days.

Total Bid Item No. 2, Deductive Alternate No. 1: $________________________ (LS)

3. Bid Item No. 3, Deductive Alternate No. 2: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, etc. in Bid Item No. 2, Deductive Alternate No. 1 and also delete the high abuse gypsum board in all areas and in lieu of replace with regular gypsum board panels.

Performance Period for Bid Item No. 3 is 445 Calendar Days.

Total Bid Item No. 3, Deductive Alternate No. 2: $________________________ (LS)

4. Bid Item No. 4, Deductive Alternate No. 3: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, etc. in Bid Item No. 3, Deductive Alternate No. 2 and also delete the cable trays and in lieu of use bridle rings.

A. Delete cubicle tracks.

B. Delete high abuse gypsum-board in all areas, replace with regular gypsum-board panels.

C. Delete cable trays and use bridle rings.

Performance Period for Bid Item No. 4 is 435 Calendar Days.

Total Bid Item No. 4, Deductive Alternate No. 3: $________________________ (LS)

5. Bid Item No. 5, Deductive Alternate No. 4: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, etc. in Bid Item No. 4, Deductive Alternate No. 3 and also delete the linen room walls.

A. Delete cubicle tracks.

B. Delete high abuse gypsum-board in all areas, replace with regular gypsum board panels.

C. Delete cable trays and use bridle rings.

D. Delete Linen Room walls.

Performance Period for Bid Item No. 5 is 425 Calendar Days.

Total Bid Item No. 5, Deductive Alternate No. 4: $________________________ (LS)

6. Bid Item No. 6, Deductive Alternate No. 5: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, etc. in Bid Item No. 5, Deductive Alternate No. 4 and also delete the ceilings in the linen storage area.

A. Delete cubicle tracks.

B. Delete high abuse gypsum-board in all areas, replace with regular gypsum board panels.

C. Delete cable trays and use bridle rings.

D. Delete Linen Room walls.

E. Delete ceiling in Linen Storage area.

Performance Period for Bid Item No. 6 is 425 Calendar Days.

Total Bid Item No. 6, Deductive Alternate No. 5: $________________________ (LS)

7. Bid Item No. 7, Deductive Alternate No. 6: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, etc. in Bid Item No. 6, Deductive Alternate No. 5 and also delete the 2nd floor interior walls and finishes, ceilings, and floor finishes.

A. Delete cubicle tracks.

B. Delete high abuse gypsum-board in all areas, replace with regular gypsum board panels.

C. Delete cable trays and use bridle rings.

D. Delete Linen Room walls.

E. Delete ceiling in Linen Storage area.

F. Delete 2nd floor interior walls and finishes, ceilings and floor finishes.

Performance Period for Bid Item No. 7 is 365 Calendar Days.

Total Bid Item No. 7, Deductive Alternate No. 6: $________________________ (LS)

NOTE 1: Bidders shall bid on all items. Failure to do so will be cause for rejection of the bid as being non-responsive and non-conforming to the Invitation for Bids. Award will be made to that responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price on the awarded item. Only one contract will be awarded as a result of this Invitation for Bids.

NOTE 2: DEDUCTIVE BID ITEMS - A single award will be made on Bid Item No. 1, Base Bid but in the event the offer exceeds the funds available, a single award will be made on Deductive Alternate No. 1, or Deductive Alternate No. 2, or Deductive Alternate No. 3, or Deductive Alternate No. 4, or Deductive Alternate No. 5, or Deductive Alternate No. 6, in that order of precedence based on available funding.

Brand Name or Equal:

If items called for by this invitation for bids have been identified by a “brand name or equal” description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Bids offering “equal” products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified below and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the invitation.

If the offeror has included the brand name products identified below in their bid, this section need not be completed. Unless the offeror clearly indicates below that the product being offered in their bid is considered an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. Submission of “equal” products requires the descriptive literature outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.214-21 and Veteran Affairs Acquisition regulation (VAAR) 852.211-73 be included with the bid.

Failure to provide the fill-in below or provide the required descriptive literature outlined in FAR 52.214-21 and VAAR 852.211-73 with bid submission will require the contractor to provide the brand name products specified within the specifications at no additional cost.

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, compressible filler, Dur-O-Wall, Model Soft Joint Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, drip edge flashing, Dur-O-Wall, Model Flashing Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, flashing primer, W.R. Grace, Model Perm-A-Wall Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, composite through wall flashing, Hohmann & Barnard, Model Copper Tuff Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, metal through wall flashing, Hohmann & Barnard, Model MFL Sawtooth Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, flashing mastic, W.R. Grace, Model Bituthane Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, mortar mesh, Usa, Ltd, Model Mortar Net Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, honeycomb vent, Hohmann & Barnard, Model QV-Quadro-Vent Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.4, control joints, Williams Products Inc., Model Everlastic Gasket-Vinyl Type U Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.3, anchor plate, Fero Corporation, Model Slotted Block Tie Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.3, wall tie, Fero Corporation, Model V-Tie Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.3, wall tie, Heckman Building Products, Model 316 Triangle Tie Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 04 20 00, Section 2.3, wall tie, Hohmann & Barnard, Model Vee-byna Tie Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 05 05 10, Section 2.2, fluoropolymer resin coating, PPG, Model Duranar Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 05 05 11, Section 2.1 & 2.2, field applied coating for metal, Tnernec, Model Typoxy, Endura Shield Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 06 41 00, Drawing IN600, casework , wood custom, plastic laminate, Formica, Model Prestige Walnut Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 07 21 13, Section 2.2, foamed in place insulation, Foam Enterprises LTD, Model BASF Polyurethane Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 07 42 14, Section 2.1, insulated metal wall panels, Centria, Model Formawall Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 07 91 00, Section 2.1, pre-formed joint seals, Balco Inc., Model Dura Flex BCSF-SL Series Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 07 95 13, Section 2.3, expansion joint cover assemblies, C/S Group, Model FWF-200, FWFC-200, FCS-200, FCSC-200 Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 09 29 00, Section 2.2, acoustical sealant, Pecora, Model BA-98 Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

1. Specification 09 29 00, Section 2.2, smoke control sealant, Pecora, Model AC-20

Bidding on:

Manufacturer name ________________________________________ Brand ___________________________________________________ No. _____________________________________________________

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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

BIDDING MATERIALS: Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications, contract forms and any issued. Amendments will be posted at www.fbo.gov . Enter VA251-15-B-0145 into the search box to access the bid materials. This is the only official location where these documents can be obtained and where updates are posted. No ‘hard copy’ bidding materials are available.

BID SUBMISSION: The following documents are to be included in the bid submission: (1) An original, fully completed and signed SF 1442 Offer page (‘wet ink signature’), (2) Acknowledgment of any amendments issued either via completing block 19 of the SF1442 or completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment and attaching to the SF 1442 Offer page; (3) An original fully completed bid schedule (if one is provided ) otherwise the Base Bid amount is entered in block 17 of the SF1442 Offer page; (4) An original completed and signed SF 24 Bid Bond (if required, see block 13B. of the SF1442 Solicitation page; (5) Completed Representations and Certifications section (FAR 52.204-8, 52.209-5 (Deviation), and 52.209-7); (6) Any other documents referenced in the solicitation that are to be provided and not specifically mentioned here.

Bidders are responsible for insuring and verifying their offer and all required bid documents are received at the office designated in block 8 of the SF 1442 and by the date and time specified in block 13A of the SF 1442 (subject to amendment).

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE AND NUMBER: 506-326

PROJECT LOCATION: VA Healthcare System, Ann Arbor MI MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $ 5,000,000 and $10,000,000 TYPE CONSTRUCTION: General

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: (NAICS): 236220

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $36.5 million PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 455 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed for Base Bid.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The General Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and supervision to construct a Clinical Support and Logistics Center at the VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor Michigan.

The intended construction site is located at the east side of Building 1W, in the loading dock area and will connect to the existing structure. The structure will consist of approximately 5,780 GSF on each 3 floors for a total of approximately 17,340 GSF.

The ground floor will convert the current loading dock and loading dock approach area into a covered warehouse and staging area for logistical support. The first floor and second floor will include clinical exam rooms and a combination of specialty and sub-specialty clinical functions.

Work will include but not limited to; Site Work, Masonry, Structural, Mechanical Electrical, Fire Suppression, Carpentry, Flooring, Glazing, Roofing and Finish Trades.

WAGE DETERMINATION: Department of Labor General Decision Number MI150100 dated 04/03/2015 is included as an attachment to solicitation and is applicable to any resultant contract. If necessary, subsequent revisions will be posted to the solicitation via amendment prior to bid opening. Revision may also be applicable prior to any contract award. Wage decisions are available at http://www.wdol.gov/Index.aspx.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements, specifications and/or drawings, submit a written RFI utilizing the RFI Form attached to this Solicitation, send via email to richmond.mccloud@va.gov. The subject line of the email must read ‘RFI – VA251-15-B-0145’. RFIs must be specific identifying section, paragraph and page no. of the specifications or cite the drawing number and must be in question format. All RFIs submitted shall include the solicitation number and title, contractor name, city, state, telephone, email address, date submitted, and the RFI question(s). RFI responses will be posted to www.fbo.gov as necessary in amendment format. Deadline for submission of RFIs for this solicitation is close of business 5-13-2015. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR

SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.

SEE THE SOLICITATION FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

DATABASE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION: The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR including FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Federal Acquisition Registrations require that federal contractors register in SAM at www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Warning: Award is prohibited to unregistered contractors. If not currently registered you are advised to do so immediately. If registration is not active within 14 calendar days after the date bids are opened the bid may be considered non-responsive and rejected.

THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS): To ensure that the individuals or businesses providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) located at www.sam.gov for each person or business providing services under this contract. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

VETS-100 REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-100A, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report (VETS-100 Report) in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $100,000 or more in any fiscal year. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required VETS-100 Report with respect to the preceding fiscal year if the contractor was subject to the reporting requirement of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. For more information on this requirement and/or for completing the web-based reporting form, you may check the following website: http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/fcp/main.htm. See FAR provision 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (SEP 2010) under the Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors, and FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports Veterans (SEP 2010) under the General Conditions.

BONDING INFORMATION

BID GUARANTEE: A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, shall require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4. Bid Bonds must be provided using Standard Form 24 (see FAR 28.106-1) and the form must be provided in original (no white outs, faxed or copied signatures, seals) with ‘wet ink’ signatures and contain the proper solicitation number, bid opening date, and be from a corporate surety listed in Department of Treasury Circular 570. Individual sureties have to be acceptable to the Contracting Officer (see FAR 28.203) and be accompanied by Standard Form 28 Affidavit of Individual Surety. Other forms of bid security are acceptable as denoted in solicitation provision FAR Part 28.203-2.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, and FAR 28.102, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $30,000.00 shall require a Payment Bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25). Payment and Performance bonds are due no later than 10 days after notification of award. Bonds must be provided with original ‘wet ink’ signatures - no white outs or other corrections are allowable. Copies and facsimiles of bonds shall not be accepted.

SECURITY

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: All contractor employees are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation is commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work. This requirement is also applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same level of access.

Levels and associated types of Background Investigations:

· If the project requires that workers have only limited physical access to the VA facility for a period of one year or less, a local flash badge with fingerprint check is issued.

· If the project requires that workers require un-supervised, logical and/or physical access for 180 consecutive or aggregate days in a 365 day period, over a 3 year period, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check (SAC)) which must be completed prior to being allowed access.

· If the project requires that workers have un-supervised, full-time, logical, and/or physical access for more than 6 months or more than 180 aggregate days in a one year period, a background investigation is required (Special Agency Check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)) and access is not allowed until a favorable SAC completion.

All costs for SAC and NACI checks are borne by the contractor. The VA may at its discretion make deductions against the contract in order to recoup the investigation costs. Current cost for a SAC is $25.00 per employee and the current cost for a NACI check is $171.00 per employee (subject to change at any time).

MEDICAL CENTER ACCESS: Anyone participating in the site visit, or for any other reason that involves visiting the medical center related to this solicitation, must have a valid ID on your person and your vehicle must be properly registered and insured. Visitors are prohibited from possessing weapons while on a federal installations (See 18 USC 930 – Possession of Firearms and Dangerous Weapons in Federal Facilities). Handheld cellphone use or texting while driving is also prohibited. All VA Medical Centers and associated properties are Federal Property.

PRIVACY TRAINING: All workers regardless of project length must take VA Privacy Training which will be coordinated after project award with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E-VERIFY SYSTEM: Companies awarded a contract with the federal government shall enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. They shall also begin using the E-Verify system to confirm that all of their new hires and their employees directly working on federal contracts are authorized to legally work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. (FAR 52.222-54.

OTHER IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

OSHA SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS AND EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE: Prior to award, the apparently successful offeror shall be required to provide the following information pertaining to their past Safety and Environmental record: (1) Certification that the business has had no more than three (3) serious, or one (1) repeat or one (1) willful OSHA or any EPA violation(s) in the past three years (a form will be provided for this purpose); (2) Certification (provided by the business’s insurance carrier) that the offeror’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is equal to or less than 1.0.

Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide their EMR rating from an insurance carrier must obtain a rating from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) by completing and submitting form ERM-6 and providing the rating on letterhead from NCCI. Note: Self-insured contractors or other contractors that cannot provide EMR rating from their insurance carrier from the states or territories of CA, DE, MI, NJ, ND, OH, PA, WA, WY, and Puerto Rico shall obtain their EMR rating from their state run worker’s compensation insurance rating bureau.

Having an EMR greater than 1.0 or the non-provision of EMR rating certification as described above could result in the apparently successful offeror being found non-responsible and thus ineligible for contract award.

CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) applicable for your contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility GEMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the facility GEMS Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All on-site contractor personnel shall complete yearly EPA sponsored environmental training specified for the type of work conducted on-site. The Contracting Officer's Representative will verify that all contractor personnel have acquired EMS Awareness Training at their appropriate site or location.

REFERENCES TO VA ENGINEER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER, OR PROJECT MANAGER: Any reference contained within contract specifications and/or drawings to the “VA Engineer”, “Resident Engineer”, “Senior Resident Engineer”, “Project Manager”, or there abbreviations are to be replaced with “Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)”.

PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFF-SITE: Payment in advance of installation for materials stored off-site is not authorized under this contract.

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS: The submittals contemplated by FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship, are listed on the attached Schedule of Material Submittals.

PROGRESS SCHEDULE: The progress schedule contemplated by FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts and VAAR 852.236-84 Schedule of Work Progress shall be provided within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Be advised that contracts that contain any of the following specification sections contain specific schedule requirements above and beyond those cited in the aforementioned contract clauses: 01 32 16.13 and 01 32 16.15.

NOTICE: VA and/or a third party (support contractor) will require access to VA contractor records to assess contractor compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement included at VAAR 852.219-10. See Limitations on Subcontracting - Monitoring and Compliance (JUN 2011) located in the General Conditions section of this Solicitation.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of Provision)

2.2 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS—SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

2.3 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the—

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is 071 Detroit, MI, 0440 Ann Arbor, MI

(End of Provision)

2.4 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute shall submit the request with its offer, including the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.5 52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (JUN 2009)

(a) Definitions. "Bahrainian, Mexican, or Omani construction material," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "designated country construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, except foreign construction material from a designated country other than Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahrainian, Mexican, or Omani construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahrainian, Mexican, or Omani construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested—

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

2.6 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…