Z2AA--New Carpet/Flooring 3rd Floor Loma Linda - Competitive 36C262-24-AP-1133 - OPEN BID

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The Loma Linda VA Health Care System (VALLHCS) located at 4811 Airport Plaza Drive; CA 90815 is seeking a potential qualified contractor that can provide carpet and tile replacement.

Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561210 ($47 Million Dollars).

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Registry located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to marie.conforto@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Marie Conforto, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 12:00 pm PT on December 28, 2020.

DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK DRAFT

TITLE:

MRI Flooring Replacement

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS) Main Hospital is located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357. The MRI Department is located on the 3rd floor, on the west side of the main building. The carpet and vinyl flooring materials in the MRI is to be replaced as specified in III and IV below.

PART and EQUIPMENT LIST

Part/Equipment

Model/Part Number

Serial Number

Carpet Tiles

Achromatic Color Black

5T1077

Tarkett (Johnsonite) Sheet Vinyl

iQ Optima 3242

Beluga 886

Tarkett (Johnsonite) Cove Base

Traditional Wall Base 1/8"x6"

Color Charcoal #20

OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this contract is to have a contractor furnish all labor, materials, supplies, tools and qualified personnel to replace the carpet, cove base and vinyl flooring in the MRI Suite to include the waiting area, the check-in area, and the rear of the MRI suite. The contactor shall remove and dispose of approximately 1,328 square feet of existing carpet, cove base and vinyl flooring. The contractor shall install approximately 336 square feet of new carpet with cove base in the at the reception desk and the waiting area of the MRI Suite. The contractor shall install approximately 1,065 square feet of sheet vinyl flooring with integrated 6 cove in the remaining areas of the MRI Suite. The contractor shall install any rubber reducers or transition strips required anywhere there is a change in elevation or flooring materials in the doorways of the MRI Suite. The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of any trash, demolished or unused materials.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

All work must begin within (45) days of contract award. Work will be coordinated with all required parties, including, but not limited to, contractor, VA Loma Linda Heath Care Services (VALLHCS), Global Environmental Management Services (GEMS) Coordinator, Safety, Contracting Officer s Representative (COR), Chief, Maintenance and Operation, and Structural Supervisor. Work timelines may be subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements. Contractor must be able to perform work with no additional charges within (30) days of contact by the designated COR.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA Loma Linda Medical Center

11201 Benton St

Loma Linda, CA 92357

3rd Floor, MRI Suite

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Offeror must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety card.

Must be a vendor in our system and System for Award Management (SAM).

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance.

Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work.

Contractor shall coordinate energy source LOCK OUT /TAG OUT procedures with VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor before starting work. When work is complete, Contractor shall notify the VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor that energy sources will be restored and require verification.

Contractor s supervisor or lead technician are to check in with VALLHCS Mechanical Supervisor, or in their absence, with Graphics Control prior to work each day.

Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here.

OSHA Regulations, www.osha.gov

NFPA, www.nfpa.org

RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

The following is a list of all Government recognized holidays:

New Year s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday Columbus Day

President s Day Veteran s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Independence Day

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a

holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government

agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the

United States of America to be a National Holiday.

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES:

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor

employees. Examples: wearing of distinctive clothing such as uniform, badges, patches, etc.

Contractor personnel shall wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System grounds. I.D. badges must have identification picture,

name of the individual, and the represented company depicted on it.

XI. SMOKING AND VAPING POLICIES:

Smoking and vaping are prohibited on Government property.

X11. SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT:

Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the Contractor.

Possession of weapons are prohibited.

XIII. PARKING:

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking

information is available from the VA Security Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make

reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances.