Subbasement Excavation for Steam Repairs

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to perform all work required for "Subbasement Excavation for Steam Repairs", in accordance with (IAW) all drawings, specifications, and the scope of work. This project is located at the Buffalo New York Veterans Hospital at 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215. Project magnitude: between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The NAICS code is 238190. Small Business size standard is $16.5. As set forth in 38 U.S.C 8127 the requirement is a 100% set aside to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. See VAAR 852.219-10, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside of this VERIFIED by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) at time of submission of bid and at time of award. Failure to be both VERIFIED by CVE and VISIBLE in VetBiz prior to contract award will result in the bidder's proposal being deemed non-responsive. All offerors are urged to contact the CVE and submit the required documents to obtain CVE verification of their SDVOSB status if they have not already done so. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), prospective contractors shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award of a contract or agreement. See full solicitation text for information related to pre-bid site visit, requests for information, bidding materials, public bid opening. Note: In accordance with FAR 36.209 and VAAR 836.209, an A/E firm cannot be awarded any construction contract for which it provided design services unless approved by the head of the agency. The site visit is schedule on August 11, 2022, at 1: 00 P.M Eastern Time at the Buffalo VAMC. Location Work performed under this scope will be for and conducted within VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) at the Buffalo VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 under VA Project Number 528-22-129. 1.2 Background The Western-most basement area developed stained ceiling tiles and condensation concerns. These conditions were traced back to leaks in the steam lines located in the sub-basement (SB). The extent of the repairs needed are difficult to locate and are in a restrictive work area due the earth/dirt level of this area. The West SB will need to be excavated to allow access. This will provide proper space for repairs to the steam lines by VA plumbing shop. Previous excavation efforts in other areas have been done, so an existing access pit is in the adjacent A-wing of the SB. 1.3 Purpose The purpose of this effort is to fully excavate and rough finish an area of the sub-basement of the Buffalo VAMC in accordance with the construction documents developed by the Engineering Department. The Buffalo VAMC requires a Contractor to perform construction work necessary to accomplish this goal. 1.4 Scope The scope of construction work is fully described in the construction documents (drawings and specifications). Additional administrative and management related requirements are described in Section 3: Requirements. A brief overview of the construction work is included below: o Civil excavation of approximately 1,650 cubic yards of earth; tiering the West sides up to foundation walls. No fuel burning equipment in unventilated dig area. o Possible glove-bag asbestos removals of surface or buried asbestos insulation o Removal of 5'H x 7'L x 8"W concrete retaining wall o Installation of a 28'L x 5'H retaining wall with footer o Replace existing access hatch with 29" door o Install sump-pump and drainage lines o Spreading of approximately 50 cubic yards of clean #1 gravel sub-base o Electrical installation of emergency power line for sump pump and replace all lighting 1.4.1 Site Conditions, As-Built and Record Documents Although the VA makes every effort to keep drawings current to existing conditions, changes and updates are sometimes not recorded. It is therefore the Contractor's responsibility to perform field investigation and verify of the accuracy of the drawings with the actual conditions. The contractor shall check existing conditions at the project site prior to bidding. 1.4.2 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan The Contractor is responsible for reviewing the work done by any subcontractors that the Contractor has hired to assist with the completion of this SOW. The Contractor must provide the Government with a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan that documents the methods, processes, procedures that are going to be implemented by the Contractor to validate the work their subcontractors perform. 1.4.3 Hazardous Materials Hazardous material removal is required for this project. See abatement drawings and specification for more details. GENERAL INTENTION Contractor will provide services to include all tools, labor, materials, equipment, services, and supervision necessary for the "Subbasement Excavation for Steam Repairs" at 3495 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo N.Y. 14215, for Project 528-22-129. SITE VISIT Page of36C24222B0057 Bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performing these services. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. There will only be one (1) organized site visit. It will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 @ 1:00 PM (Eastern Time). Participants will meet at the Buffalo VAMC, Building 6, (in the basement) room # 54-1. You get there through the C Wing Attendance is not mandatory; however, all bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements or specifications, submit a written RFI via email to Tanya.Baldwin@va.gov. RFIs will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted on https://beta.sam.gov/. The deadline for submission of RFIs for this solicitation is Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 3:30 PM (Eastern Time). No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephone RFIs will not be accepted or returned. BASIS FOR AWARD Contract award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest price in accordance with FAR Part 14 - Sealed Bidding. RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS A Determination of Responsibility shall be accomplished for the apparent awardee prior to processing the award. The above information, along with other information obtained from Government systems, such as the OSHA and EPA online inspection history databases will be used to make the Determination of Responsibility. Failure to affirm being within the guidelines above or submit this information may result in a determination of "Non-Responsibility" for the bidder/offeror. NOTE: Any information received by the Government that would cause for a negative Determination of Responsibility may make the bidder/offeror ineligible for award. This requirement is applicable to all subcontracting tiers, and prospective prime contractors are responsible for determining the responsibility of their prospective subcontractors. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Joists, Metal Support Assemblies, Healthcare Metal Supports.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Service Walls, Patient Bed Service Walls, Wall and Door Protection, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Mercantile and Service Equipment, Vending Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Healthcare Equipment, Medical Sterilizing Equipment, Examination and Treatment Equipment, Patient Care Equipment, Operating Room Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Window Blinds, Casework, Furniture, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Healthcare Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 13 -	Special Construction, Radiation Protection.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Substations, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Special Purpose Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Intercommunications and Program Systems, Healthcare Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm, Radiation Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.