Z1DA--Repair Fire Doors - Construction Project #565-25-101

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Government responses to all received questions from potential offerors for IFB 36C24625B0017.

The purpose of this amendment is to implement the following changes pursuant to the Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Regarding Executive Orders 14173 and 14168.

The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are hereby removed:

• FAR 52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees
• FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
• FAR 52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction
• FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
• FAR 52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction

The following FAR Clauses are hereby replaced:

• FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).
• FAR 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).
• FAR 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards)(MAY 2014) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards)(MAY 2014)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).
• FAR 52.222-12, Contract Termination Debarment (MAY 2014) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.222-12, Contract Termination Debarment (MAY 2014)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).
• FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

The purpose of this amendment is to implement the following changes pursuant to the Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Regarding Executive Orders 14173 and 14168.

The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are hereby removed:

FAR 52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees

FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

FAR 52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction

FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

FAR 52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction

The following FAR Clauses are hereby replaced:

FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).

FAR 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).

FAR 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards)(MAY 2014) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards)(MAY 2014)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).

FAR 52.222-12, Contract Termination Debarment (MAY 2014) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.222-12, Contract Termination Debarment (MAY 2014)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).

FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) is hereby replaced with FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025).

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

The purpose of this amendment is to change the time for the scheduled site visit and make a correction to the zip code within the Statement of Work.

STATEMENT OF WORK Repair Fire Doors Project: 565-25-101 Construction Services VAMC Fayetteville, NC Statement of Work

SCOPE OF WORK: This project will repair fire and smoke doors located in Building nos. 1 and 3 at the VA Medical Center located at 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The work will require door specialists, electricians, wall finishers, and laborers. It is highly recommended that all bidders attend the pre-bid walk through to note wall types, existing conditions, required hardware, take rough measurements, etc., necessary for proper bids.

Construction will be done in accordance with VA specifications, Design guides, Infection Control guidelines and all applicable codes. VA Standards shall be retrieved from the Office of Construction and Facilities Management website (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp). Construction will also be structured to require minimum interruption of space function during construction.

The door numbers and work to be completed are as follows:

Building no. 1 Basement Floor Room B39 (Soiled Linen) Two-hour fire rating. Provide frame label/re-certify. Room B85 (Linen Chute) Two-hour fire rating. Provide frame label/re-certify. Second Floor Room 2055 (Anesthesia) One-hour fire rating. Provide door label/re-certify. Note that it is a new door and frame so the door label was likely covered by the continuous hinge. Third Floor Room 379 (Stairwell) - Two-hour fire rating. Provide frame label/re-certify. Add door sweep. Fourth Floor Room 419 (Soiled Utility) - One-hour fire rating. Provide frame and door labels/re-certify. Note that it is a new door and frame so the labels were likely covered by the continuous hinge.

Building no. 3 Basement Floor Room B05 (Exterior) Two-hour fire rating. Demolition (see note below). Replace metal doors and frame for correct egress (outward). Install new closers, panic bars, lockset, vision lites (large in each door). Reconnect to maglock and card readers. Room B07 (Storage) Two-hour fire rating. Demolition (see note below). Replace wood doors and metal frame for correct egress (outward). Install new closers, panic bars, lockset/keypad. Room B10 (Electrical) - Two-hour fire rating. Demolition (see note below). Replace metal door and frame. Install new closer and lockset. Room 06L (Office) - Two-hour fire rating. Demolition (see note below). Replace wood door and metal frame. Install new closer and lockset. Room B06P (Corridor) - Two-hour fire rating. Demolition (see note below). Replace metal doors and frame. Install lockset, panic bars, closers. Must maintain same level of security and automation. First Floor Room 105 (Storage) - Two-hour fire rating. Demolition (see note below). Replace metal door and frame. Install new closer, lockset and cylindrical deadbolt. Reinstall maglock and card reader. Room 109 (Storage) - Two-hour fire rating. Provide frame label/re-certify. Second Floor Room 203B3 (Storage) - Two-hour fire rating. Replace wood door. Reinstall frame mounted door stop, add new closer and lockset. Dispose of door.

Demolition entails removal and disposal. Includes destructive actions of parts of block, plaster and/or gypsum walls. Walls to be refinished to match existing walls. Infection control measures must be taken as directed by VA (assume plastic barriers, air scrubber, sticky mat, and covered carts). Note: For the frame and door labels, they shall be metal (i.e., not a sticker).

SCHEDULE: Contractor to complete construction within 150 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. This should allow sufficient time for submittals and material lead times, as well as actual construction.

WORKING HOURS: Frame labeling/re-certifying can happen during normal working hours (e.g., 0730-1700). Demolition and construction work shall be performed after normal working hours (e.g,. 1700-0700). COR may allow some exceptions if VA Safety and Infection Control offices allow (e.g., painting, finishing).

PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH: This SOW doesn t contain all the necessary information for contractors to bid the work. Therefore, the pre-bid walk-through is highly recommended. There the bidders are to record the wall types; take rough measurements; note existing door operators, hardware, etc.; observe surroundings and visualize necessary infection control measures. A VA Locksmith will be part of the pre-bid walk-through to assist in answering questions onsite.

BADGING: The VA will provide contractors temporary badging. All badges shall be returned to the VA.

MEETINGS: Bi-weekly progress meetings will follow the Notice to Proceed. Weekly meetings will commence once a materials delivery date is established.