7210--Flooring Materials

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

1.a. Project Title: Flooring Materials

1.b. Description: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to provide Flooring Materials.

1.c. Project Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073

1.d. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26222Q1082.

1.e. Set Aside: This solicitation is issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran owned Business set aside.

1.f. Applicable NAICS code: 238330, Flooring Contractors.

1.g. Small Business Size Standard: $16.5 million

1.h. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

1.i. Period of Performance: 60 days from award date.

1.j. Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted via email no later than 1pm PST Thursday June 21st, 2022, to Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov

2. Statement of Work

2.1. Objective. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to provide Flooring Materials.

2.2. Background. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking to provide Carpet, Rubber Tile and Base materials necessary to replace existing flooring in Human Resources (HR) area.

2.3. Scope.

Contractor is to provide following materials:

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Mannington Stylist Collection, Linen Weave, Storm #12551 or Equal

Tip-Sheared Patterned Loop

Size: 24 x 24

Fiber: Type 6,6 Solution Dyed Nylon

Gauge: 5/64 (50.39 per 10 cm)

Stitch Per Inch: 11 (43.31 per 10cm)

Pile Thickness: 0.127 (3.23 mm)

Weight: 22 oz.

Density: 9,391 with .069 Pile Thickness

Backing: Infinity 2 Modular

Adhesive: Infinity 2 Adhesive

Testing: Passes Aachen Test, ASTM E648/E662/D2859/5252

Environmental Data: CRI Green Label Plus Certified &NSF/ANSI 140 Gold Certification

Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Mannington Infinity 2 Adhesive or Equal

High-Solid ultra-premium acrylic pressure sensitive

Easy installation with no solvents

Low VOC s and Non-Flammable

Freeze / Thaw Stable

CRI GLP Certified

Warranty: One Year Warranty

Mannington Burke Base or Equal

TP 1/8 (Non-Ortho Phthalate)

Construction: Thermoplastic Rubber, Matte

ASTM F1861 Type TP, Group 1

Profile: Cove

6 Ginger #503

Environmental Data: FloorScore Certified

Warranty: Five Year Commercial Warranty

2.4. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Designee will monitor contractor performance.

2.5. Period of Performance/Delivery.

Delivery is to occur between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, during normal working hours.

Delivery to 11301 Wilshire Blvd, B297, Los Angeles, CA 90073 will be required 60 days after receipt of order. Items will be Drop Ship only.

No installation required.

Trucks cannot be left unattended and must be removed from the dock or other-directed area after unloading

a. National Holidays:

New Year s Day January 01

Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January

President s Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 04

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

b. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America.

2.6. Insurance Coverage

The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) days of award an Official Certification from the insurance company indicating that the coverage has been obtained and that it may not be changed or cancelled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. New certifications shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the current insurance policy. The phrase will endeavor is not acceptable terms to the Government and such coverage carrying that phrase will be rejected and services may not be rendered until proper certificate is issued.

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01, dated 10/10/2019. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 2.

3.a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items

3.b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items

3.c. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items

3.d. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items

3.e. Supplemental Insurance Requirements

3.f. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

3.g. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance

3.h. FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest

3.i. VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution

3.j. VAAR 852.233-71, Alternative Protest Procedure

4. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit enclosure 1 via email no later than 10am PST Tuesday June 28th, 2022, to Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet:

4.3.a. Vendor Information with UEI number

4.3.b. Acknowledgement of amendments

4.3.c. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions

4.3.d. Schedule of supplies

4.3.e. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items